Year: 2018
Palestinian-Israeli conflict: UN envoy warns ‘Gaza about to explode’
“Gaza is about to explode” as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is continuing with no prospects for a political resolution, Nikolay Mladenov,…
United Nations: Swiss Ambassador Christine Burgener appointed as Myanmar Special Envoy
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed a special envoy to Myanmar, his spokesperson said on Thursday. Christine Schraner Burgener…
Ile-Epo Foodstuff Market demolished
The popular Ile Epo Market in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, Abule Egba area of Lagos is being demolished…
HIV prevalence drops to 3.8% in Bayelsa – Commissioner
The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Bayelsa has dropped from 9.1 per cent in 2010 to 3.8 per cent in 2016,…
Trump’s invitation to Buhari signs of good US-Nigeria relations – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to President…
President Trump announces U.S. intention to bid for 2026 World Cup
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the intention to bid for the 2026 World Cup in conjunction with Canada and…
Traditional rulers involvement is needed in HIV/AIDS campaign – UNICEF
UNICEF has called for more involvement of traditional rulers to help reduce the prevelance of HIV and AIDS among adolescent…
500,000 indigent persons benefit from NMA free medical outreach
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) said on Thursday that it provided free medical outreach to more than 500,000 indigent persons…
Sokoto Zakat Commission donates N1.2m, 339 bags of millet to 461 needy persons
No fewer than 461 beneficiaries in Wamakko and Gumbi District of Sokoto State have received N 1.22 million and 339…
Lai Mohammed speaks on Buhari’s achievements in U.S
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, is in the U.S., speaking on the achievements of President Muhammadu…
NEC didn’t ban movement of herdsmen, wants ranching – FG
The Technical Sub-Committee set up by the National Economic Council (NEC) Working Group has recommended the adoption of ranching in…
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri
The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at Jidari-Polo area of…
10-man Atletico force Arsenal to 1-1 draw in Europa Cup Semi-final
Antoine Griezmann punished Arsenal's lax defence late on as 10-man Atletico Madrid salvaged a draw from the Europa League semi-final…
Detained Shiite Leader El-Zakzaky Charged With Murder
Detained leader of Nigeria’s Shiite group, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has been charged with murder amid growing street protests demanding his release…
Ooni embarks on 10-day historical visit to Brazil
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, will embark on a 10-day historical visit to Brazil in June,…
NAPTIP convicts 342 human traffickers – DG
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction of 342 persons for human…
Kanye West loses 9 million Twitter followers in 10 minutes
American rapper Kanye West reportedly lost 9 million Twitter followers in 10 minutes on Thursday.
Bill Cosby guilty of sexual assault, lawyer vows appeal
Disgraced television icon Bill Cosby was convicted Thursday of sexual assault by a US jury — losing a year-long legal…
Benue Killings: Buhari opens up on killer herdsmen
In a strongly worded statement on Thursday night, President Muhammadu Buhari urged Nigerians in Benue, who have been bearing the…
APC tells Ali Modu Sheriff, others to register at the ward
The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership has urged former factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali…
Buhari approves 5 new appointments for NDDC, NERC, NHRC
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of five new executives for National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Niger Delta Development…
Border community: Kebbi Police recover rocket launcher, AK47 rifles
The Kebbi State Police command has recovered a rocket launcher in Kaboro, a border community between Kebbi and Zamfara State.
NOA tasks Nigerians on peace building, security consciousness
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday called on well-meaning Nigerians to promote peace and guide the youth to shun…
LASBCA warns against construction without permit
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has reiterated government's commitment to zero tolerance on distressed, abandoned structures and construction…
Polio: Lagos Sets For Implementation Of Four-Day Immunization Campaign
The Lagos State Government will on Friday, 27th April commence the implementation of 4-day campaign against Poliomyelitis (National Immunization Plus…
EX-CIA chief Mike Pompeo confirmed as secretary of state
Mr Pompeo has been accused by Democrats of being a war hawk and harbouring anti-Muslim and homophobic views.
CodeLagos Programme Expands To 275 Schools, 10 Public Centres
As part of the continued drive of the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to train one million Lagos residents to…
Trump to visit UK in July
US President Donald Trump is to visit the UK on Friday 13 July, after previously cancelling a trip amid claims…
British Deputy High commissioner dragged to court over breach of contract
A limited liability company, A. Johnson &Sons Nigeria Limited has instituted N17,988.000 suit against the British Deputy High Commissioner, Lagos…
Ekiti rice farmers get N80 million farm inputs
The Ekiti Chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it has distributed farm inputs worth over N80 million…