Year: 2018
Russia Says Chemical Attack In Syria Staged By UK
The Russian Defense Ministry on Friday accused Britain of staging a fake chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma…
Venezuelan photographer wins World Press Photo of the Year Award
The World Press Photo Foundation announced the results of its renowned contests, the 61st annual World Press Photo Contest and…
Commonwealth games: Nigeria’s Amusan strikes gold in 100m hurdles
Nigeria’s Oluwatobiloba Amusan has won gold in the women’s 100m hurdles ahead of two Jamaicans, Danielle Williams and Yanique Thompson…
Kaduna Govt. to employ 42 part-time teachers of Capital School
The Kaduna State Government on Friday promised to offer full employment to 42 part-time teachers of Capital School, Kaduna.
Lagos pays N9.3 billion as pension to 2,466 retirees
The Lagos State Government said on Friday that it paid N9.3 billion as pension to 2,466 retirees in the state,…
Guber Race: How I Will Fix Ekiti State Economy – Segun Adewale
The candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) has described himself as the best man to fix Ekiti State and…
2 men remanded in prison over alleged rape of 14-year-old girl
Two persons were on Friday remanded in Ilesa prison custody by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates ‘ Court, over alleged rape…
Ekiti 2018: PDP pledges no imposition, impunity in primary election
The National Working Committee (NWC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said there would be no imposition of candidate or display…
Cholera: Borno Govt confirms 3 dead from fresh outbreak
No fewer than three persons died in fresh cholera outbreak in Kukawa Local Government area of Borno, the Commissioner for…
Project Manager promises to deliver Oshodi Transport Interchange by October
The three terminals under construction at the ongoing Oshodi Transport Interchange will be ready by October this year, the project…
LASAA, outdoor advertisers move to reposition industry
The Lagos State Signage & Advertisement Agency (LASAA) and the Outdoor Advertising Practitioners have moved to reposition the advertising industry…
Lagos trade fair complex records over N500m revenue in 4 months
The Executive Director, Lagos Trade Fair Complex Management Board, Mrs Lucy Omosefe-Ajayi, said the board recorded more than N500 million…
Lanre Gentry Stylishly Shades Estranged Wife
Estranged husband of actress Mercy Aigbe has called the mother of 2 a prostitute, while congratulating newly wedded Gabriel Afolayan…
African governments urged to tax greenhouse gas emitters
Climate change experts on Friday called on African governments to put in place carbon pricing regulation to earn taxes from…
DJ Lambo Premiers “KUNTA KUNTE” Ft. Small Doctor, Mr Real
President of Choc Boi Nation, Dj Lambo has a new single “KUNTE KUNTE”. The song features Small Doctor and ''Legbegbe''…
Bayelsa’s ongoing reforms is to save public service from collapse – Commissioner
The Bayelsa Government on Friday said ongoing public service reforms were to save the state civil service from imminent collapse…
See Bobrisky’s 1.4million Outfit
For those of you who have missed Bobrisky, you can worry less now as the self acclaimed king of Snapchat…
Kachikwu makes list of 100 most influential Africans in 2017
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has been named among 100 Most Influential Africans of 2017…
Tonto Dikeh hosts Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards
Award-winning actress and philanthropist, Tonto Dikeh has been announced as host of this year’s edition of ‘Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards,’…
Teenage boy remanded in prison over alleged anal sex with 10-year-old boy
A 17-year-old student, Gbenga Ajayi, who allegedly had anal sex with a 10-year-old boy, was on Friday remanded in prison…
Guber Poll: Ekiti Security chiefs assure politicians of neutrality
Top Security Chiefs in Ekiti State on Friday assured politicians of their neutrality during the July 14 governorship election.
South African police officer murders young Nigerian again
The Nigerian community in South Africa has again been thrown into mourning, following the latest extra-judicial killing of a Nigerian…
Bauchi governor gives out physically-challenged orphan in marriage
Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi on Friday gave out a 20 year-old physically-challenged spinster, Hauwa Muazu, in marriage to Mr…
Plateau varsity students warned against anti-social activities
Prof. Yohanna Izam, Vice Chancellor, Plateau State University (PLASU), Bokkos on Friday warned students of the institution against cultism and…
Davido, Wizkid top list of nominees for 2018 Headies Award
Iconic Nigerian singers Davido, Wizkid, Simi and Olamide top list of nominees for the 2018 Headies Award, a ceremony that…
Syrian crisis: Putin, Macron discuss deterioration over phone
Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Emmanuel Macron of France on Friday discussed the deterioration of the Syrian crisis in…
DMO injects N400 billion into Nigeria economy – DG
Mrs Patience Oniha, Director-General, Debt Management Office, said in Lagos on Friday that the Federal Government had released about N400…
Trump attacks Comey, calls him ‘untruthful slime ball’ ahead of book release
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked James Comey on Twitter Friday, saying the former FBI director is “a proven LEAKER &…
School feeding: Anambra to extend programme to 16 new public schools
The Anambra Government has concluded plans to extend the school feeding programme to the 16 new public schools established by…
Ondo Govt enjoins residents to pay taxes regularly
Ondo Government on Friday enjoined residents to pay their taxes regularly so that the government can embark on projects to…