Year: 2018
Olamide organises ‘Poverty Die’ revival to release new video
Nigerian hip hop artiste, Olamide turns pastor as he released his latest single today "Poverty Die".
3 lawmakers dump APC, 1 abandons PDP
The gale of defections rocking the National Assembly ahead of the 2019 general election is far from over as three…
No government has excuse not to deliver valuable services to public – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said no government has excuse not to deliver qualitative and valuable services to…
Bribe-taking: Governor arrested, faces jail sentence
The governor of Rio de Janeiro, Luiz Fernando Pezao, was arrested on Thursday over allegations he received bribes as part…
Urhobo gets Microfinance Bank
Mr Moses Taiga, the President-General (PG) of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), says the proposed Urhobo Microfinance Bank (MFB) will start…
FIFA rankings: Nigeria now fifth in Africa, retains 44th in the world
Nigeria is now placed fourth in Africa and retains its 44th spot in the world with 1427 points as against…
Nigeria Police recruit again, over 25 year-old, bow-legged barred
Nigeria Police has rolled out a new advertisement asking Nigerians aged between 18 and 25 years old to apply for…
Meet male prostitute who charges over N50,000 per night
A popular male prostitute, Paul Zuluka has opened up on how he earns a living by sleeping with women and…
Emmanuel to be decorated by Ooni of Ife
The governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, will, in December be decorated and inducted into the Prestigious HoG Hall…
Video: Check out Bobrisky’s lookalike Lady Evangelist
Adekunle Dada Nigerian cross-dresser and bleaching cream merchant, Bobrisky lookalike lady evangelist has surfaced in a video on social media.…
FSARS officer who shot dead LASTMA official beaten to death
An officer of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, FSARS, who shot dead an officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management…
Man, 32 remanded in prison over alleged robbery
An Ilorin Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of Babatunde Omotosho, 32, in Oke-kura Prison. Chief Magistrate Ibiwoye…
Sterling slides as UK Brexit vote clouds outlook
The pound sank on Thursday amid concerns about the UK parliament’s vote on Brexit and after the Bank of England…
2018 Calabar Carnival to host over 30 countries
Mr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Calabar Carnival Commission, says the 2018 edition of the carnival will host over 30 countries and…
Mixed reactions trail FG’s reduction of JAMB, NECO fees
Mixed reactions have trailed the Federal Government’s review of fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Senior Secondary Certificate Examination(SSCE)…
Mr Eazi drops ‘Lagos to London’
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has released a new documentary to serve as a visual interpretation of his ‘Lagos to London’…
N6bn tax suit: KDIRS, ABU Zaria to settle out of court
A Tax Tribunal sitting in Kaduna on Thursday granted a request by the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to settle the…
‘Vote credible leaders in 2019’ – NYMSA
The Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA), a pressure group has urged Nigerians to vote credible leaders in the 2019…
Urhobo Mfb begins operation in 2019 – union
Mr Moses Taiga, the President-General (PG) of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), says the proposed Urhobo Microfinance Bank (MFB) will start…
Daddy Freeze tongue-lashes man who warned him to desist from attacking Nigerian pastors
Leader of the Freeze the Sheeple Movement, Daddy Freze, has replied the Nigerian who warned him to desist from attacking…
360,000 adolescents expected to die of AIDS by 2030, says UNICEF
Some 360,000 adolescents are expected to die of AIDS by 2030 if investment in HIV prevention is not ramped up,…
Boko Haram: Buhari leaves for Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday departed Abuja for N’Djamena, Chad, to preside over the Summit of Heads of States and…
Mr Eazi’s ‘Lagos to London’ hits 79m streams
‘Lagos to London’, the latest album of Nigerian singer, Tosin Ajibade aka Mr Eazi has been streamed more then 79…
‘Terrorists’ threat’: U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa shut for day four
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa remained closed for a fourth day on Thursday, after the U.S. warned of a “possible…
Network upgrade: MTN Rwanda signs deal for 50bn franc loan
MTN Rwanda, the biggest telecoms operator in the East African nation, has signed a 50 billion franc (56.20 million dollars)…
3 Philippine police officers jailed for drugs war murder
A Philippine court on Thursday sentenced three police officers to up to 40 years in jail for murdered a 17-year-old…
Dollar weakens as cautious Fed leads to rate-hike rethink
The dollar weakened against other major currencies on Thursday as markets took Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comment that U.S.…
Navy launches fourth quarter sea exercise, “Exercise Amum Buneng”
Nigerian Navy on Thursday in Lagos launched its fourth quarter sea exercise codenamed “Execise Amum Buneng” (Calm Waters) aimed at…
Emerging cities could attract $29trn in climate-cash – World Bank
Cities in emerging markets could attract $29 trillion in climate-related investments like green buildings and electric vehicles over the next…
Kebbi gov approves N400m for indigenous students in tertiary institutions
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has approved over N400 million for the payment of 2017/2018 registration fees for indigenous students…