Year: 2018
Opposition party, PDP calls for urgent inquest into Mace saga
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for urgent inquest into the security breach that characterised Wednesday’s invasion of the Senate…
Russia 2018: Aguero would be ready for World Cup, Guardiola says
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will be out of action for up to five weeks but he should be ready…
Erosion: Anambra state Communities calls for state of emergency
The people of Orumba North and Orumba South in Anambra have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of…
NLC brands Invasion of hallowed chamber as a “Threat to democracy”
The invasion of the hallowed chamber of the Senate on Wednesday by hoodlums and miscreants, who carted away the mace,…
Chinese Ambassador remind U.S. of disadvantages of isolation
No country can prosper in isolation or solve the global challenges all by itself, Chinese Ambassador to the United States…
Presidency distance self over fake Zahra Buhari Facebook account
The Presidency on Friday in Abuja raised alarm over fake Facebook account in the name of Zahra, President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
Court remands 23-yr-old over attempted suicide
An Osogbo Magistrates ‘ Court in Osun on Friday remanded a 23-year-old man, Andrew Peter, in Ilesa Prison over alleged…
Zamfara govt yet to employ UNICEF trained female teachers — SUBEB boss
A total of 163 female NCE graduates, sponsored by the UNICEF, are waiting to be employed by Zamfara state government,…
U.S. Embassy in Russia denies info on visas problems
U.S. Embassy in Russia refuted the information which allegedly said that crew members of Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot allegedly have…
Plateau state varsity to access N500m from TETfund
Prof. Yohanna Izam, the Vice Chancellor of Plateau State University (PLASU),Bokkos, says the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved…
Nigerians in UK rally support for Buhari
Some Nigerians on Friday converged in front of the Nigerian High Commission in London, to rally in support of President…
40 Kenyans to study railway technology in Beijing
Kenyan authorities said 40 students from the country had been offered scholarship China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) for degree…
German Refugee Authorities hit with Asylum scandal
Regional Office of the German Federal Agency for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) is suspected of having illicitly granted asylum to…
Photo News: The Niche marks 4th anniversary with a lecture
The fourth anniversary lecture of The Niche entitled: "Development Reporting and Hysteria Journalism in Nigeria,'' took place at the Nigerian…
CAF Confederation Cup: NPFL clubs’ poor displays disappointing- Football fans
Some football enthusiasts have expressed disappointment in the poor performance of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs in the 2018…
NPHCDA to roll out optimised immunisation sessions
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it will roll out the optimised routine immunisation sessions in 18…
Unilag student, emerge overall best in Maths competition
Mr Daniel Itsuokor, a 400 level student of mathematics, University of Lagos (Unilag) has emerged overall best out of 56…
Nigerian govt. to begin Ogoniland clean-up in August
The Federal Government is to begin the remediation phase of oil impacted sites in Ogoniland in August, Dr Marvin Dekil,…
MD, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria appointed Vice-Chair of UN Global Compact
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Nigeria’s Ms Bola Adesola, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank…
JOHESU defiant over current Nationwide strike
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) says there is no going back on its current industrial action until the Federal…
Microsoft Germany wins award for data collection
Microsoft Germany has won this year’s “Big Brother Award’’ for its handling of user data in a ceremony on Friday.…
Jose Mourinho pays tribute to old rival Wenger
Jose Mourinho once called Arsene Wenger a “specialist in failure’’ but, after the Arsenal manager announced he was stepping down…
FSARS Nabs 3 Robbery Suspects, Recovers 3 Stolen Cars
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad, FSARS, Lagos, have arrested three suspected robbers who have been terrorising and robbing…
Boko Haram commanders surrender to Nigerian Army
Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, said two Boko Haram commanders and the insurgents’ physician have surrendered…
Broken homes leave children psychologically, emotionally weak – Expert reveals
Mrs Deborah Menegbe, an Abuja based Life Coach and Counselling Officer, says divorce among married couple leaves children psychologically and…
Sukuk bond: SEC partners IFC, AFDB to boost investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday expressed plans to work with International Finance Corporate (IFC), African Development Bank…
Photo: Dapo Olorunyomi’s induction at NIJ
Publisher of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi has been inducted at the Nigerian Institute of Journalist, NIJ.
Estimated billings: Electricity consumers appeal to NASS for assistance
Some electricity consumers have appealed to National Assembly to enact a law compelling electricity distribution companies(Discos) to install pre-paid meters…
$5.3bn: Court strikes out EFCC’s case against Patience Jonathan
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday struck out a suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Profit taking leads to 0.15% loss on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)
The market indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed trading on Friday with marginal drop of 0.15 per cent.…