Year: 2018
Sudan’s president sacks foreign minister
President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan has issued a presidential decree relieving Foreign Minister, Ibrahim Ghandour, of his position, state news…
45 police officers get special promotion for arresting billionaire kidnapper
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the special promotion of 45 police officers for gallantry.
1 Nigerian dies of stroke every 2 minutes – Neurologist
Prof. Njideka Okubadejo, Nigeria’s first female neurologist, says one person dies every two minutes from stroke in the Nigeria.
Nigerian youths are not lazy, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Nigerian youths, by their demonstrated industry, cannot in any way be described…
University suspends professor in sex-for-marks scandal (Listen to audio)
Prof. Richard Akindele, the Obafemi Awolowo University of Ile-Ife don enmeshed in a sex-for-marks scandal has been suspended by authorities…
OAU identifies Monica Osagie as student in sex-for-marks scandal
The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife today said Monica Osagie was the student involved in a sex-for-marks scandal,…
Lessons from Abroad
We live in an interesting time. Local and global events that occurred during the course of the previous week could…
Belo-Osagie elected member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Dr Myma Adwowa Belo-Osagie, the Senior partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie Law Firm, has been elected an international honorary member…
Abuja hawkers plead with government
Hawkers in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have pleaded with the government to provide affordable shops and soft loans for their…
Dangote Group, Globacom, GTB among drivers of economic activities in Africa
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has listed Dangote Group, Globacom and Guaranty Trust Bank among six Nigerian companies driving amalgamation of…
Moses stars in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Burnley
Chelsea maintained their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at European hopefuls Burnley.
Onu tasks research institutes on production of affordable sporting equipment
The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has urged research institutes under the ministry to intensify effort in producing affordable…
Property recovery: Reps summon Malami, Obono-Obla, others
The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Malam Abubakar Malami, to…
Onyeama calls for national interest for foreign policy formulation
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, on Thursday, stressed the need for national interest and use of tourism…
Economic development: South Africa partners Oyo government
Darkey Africa, Consul-General of South Africa to Nigeria, has declared his country’s readiness to partner with Oyo State Government on…
Stroke: 1 Nigerian dies every 2 minutes – Neurologist
Prof. Njideka Okubadejo, Nigeria’s first female neurologist, says one person dies every two minutes from stroke in Nigeria. Okubadejo, of…
Ngige tasks National Employment Council on job creation sustainance
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has urged the National Employment Council to create more sustainable and…
Ondo School of Health matriculates 1,006 students
The Ondo State School of Health Technology on Thursday matriculated 1,006 students into various departments of the school for the…
League One: Crime Busters promise Enyimba Feeder defeat — TM
The management of Crime Busters FC, Enugu, has assured the club’s fans that it will defeat Enyimba International FC of…
World Bank boss urges Africa to adopt digitilised economies method
The World Bank Group President, Mr Jim Kim, has urged African countries to grow with the ditilised economies and the spread…
NGO trains 45 Islamic scholars on Anti-Corruption
The Just Foundation, an NGO of Al-habibiyyah Islamic Society, has commenced training of 45 Imams and Islamic clerics in Abuja…
APC aspirants call for free, fair primary elections in Ekiti
Aspirants for governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, on Thursday appealed to the…
Naira slides down further at investors’ window
The Naira on Thursday, depreciated further at the investors’ window, exchanging at N360.31 to the dollar. The Nigerian currency lost…
N22.8bn laundering: Court grants Amosu access to court records
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday granted the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…
Niger state Lawmaker supports 1,500 students to write UTME, GCE
Rep. Umar Bago (APC- Niger) says 1,500 indigent students in his constituency have received his financial support to seat for…
FC Barcelona eye Cup win to help heal UEFA Champions League wounds
Spanish giants FC Barcelona will target a record-extending 30th King’s Cup triumph when they face Sevilla in Saturday’s final. A…
Gov. Emmanuel expresses optimism as oil price rises to $73/barrel
Gov. Odom Emmanuel of Akwa ibom on Thursday expressed the hope that the nation’s economic recovery would move faster following…
Warring communities in Kwara to embrace peace through football competition
A football competition, tagged “Maigida Unity Cup’’, has been put together to foster unity between the warring Offa and Erin-Ile…
Lagos Signs MoU To Collate Data Of Persons Living With Disabilities
In consolidation of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode's all-inclusive policy, Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the…
Shun purchase of pre-registered SIMs to avoid scammers– NCC warns
The Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) has warned consumers to stop buying pre-registered SIM cards because kidnappers and scammers might have…