Year: 2018
Kebbi to partner NGOs to curb Almajiris
The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Tsahara Bawa, made this known when she received members of Almajiris Support Initiative of…
Fish farming: 2,700 applicants trained in Enugu
No fewer than 2,700 applicants in Enugu State have received training on fish farming, powered by National Fish Association of…
Armed robbery: 2 men remanded pending DPP legal advice
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered that two men, Amos Isaiah, 32, and Musa Ezekiel, 30, accused of…
Nigeria’s AY, Omoni Oboli make Hollywood debut
Nigeria’s Ayobami ‘AY’ Makun and Omoni Oboli will make their debut in a Hollywood animation film, “Elliott: The Littlest Reindeer”.
Bida Poly: TETFund spends N3.4bn on infrastructure – Rector
Dr Abubakar Dzukogi, Rector, Federal Polytechnic Bida, on Wednesday said that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) had spent about…
Photos: TV host, Stephanie Coker celebrates her 30th birthday
Television host, Stephanie Coker turns 30 today and she is extremely grateful to God for this new era.
Tight security in Maiduguri as Buhari visits
Security has been beefed up in Maiduguri and environs as President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to visit the town to…
Nigerians don’t deserve 24 hours power – Deeone
Former BBNaija housemate, Deeone has come out to say that Nigerians don't deserve 24 hours power supply as many people…
COAS Conference: Buhari departs Abuja for Maiduguri
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Maiduguri, Borno State, to attend the Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference.
Rights commission receives 1,106 petitions from 5 states
The North-Central Office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has received 1,106 cases of human right abuse from five…
ANOC postpones presidential election
The Association of National Olympic Committees postponed their presidential election amid farcical scenes on Wednesday in the wake of Sheikh…
Russia to deploy new S-400 missiles on Crimea
Russia will deploy new S-400 surface-to-air missile systems on the Crimean peninsula soon, the Interfax news agency cited the Russian…
Stop using dressing and religion to cover up sexual harassment – Genevieve
Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji has asked the society to stop using dressing and religion to justify sexual harassment.
Illegal immigrants in U.S. at lowest level since 2004 – Study
The population of unauthorised immigrants in the United States fell to 10.7 million in 2016, its lowest level since 2004.
2019 election: Don advocates regulatory framework for tracking campaign finance
Prof. Habu Galadima, Director of Research/Chief Operating Officer of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS), has underscored…
2019: Avoid politics of inducement – Primate
Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, the Primate of Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, on Tuesday in Abuja urged Nigerians to avoid…
Ezekwesili upset at BON General Assembly
The Presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria(ACPN) Oby Ezekwesili, on Tuesday in Port Harcourt complained of harassment by…
Eastern rail line: Amaechi explains delay
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has denied the alleged exclusion of Eastern rail line from Port Harcourt to…
Better housing brings better health, well-being — WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new guidelines, highlighting that better homes invariably lead to better standards of health and…
U.S. AIDS programme supports 17m people in Africa
The U.S. says its President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has saved more than 17 million lives in Nigeria…
Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Kukawa
The Nigerian Army said its troops repelled Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno.
Video: Watch how mad man Mourinho celebrated Fellaini’s stoppage time winner
This is the way Jose Mourinho, manager of Manchester United celebrated Marouane Fellaini
South Africa face Nigeria in rematch for AWCON final
South Africa will be making a debut at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup after securing one of the tournament’s…
UEFA Champions League: The Last 16 Qualifiers so far
Here is a list of the European teams that have made the last 16 in the Champions League, with a…
Maiduguri set for President Buhari
Borno Government on Tuesday called on the people of the state to come out en masse, to welcome President Muhammadu…
City through to Round of 16 after 2-2 draw at Roma
Manchester City reached the Champions League last 16 as Sergio Aguero rescued a draw in Lyon which means topping Group…
Real Madrid in cruise control, beat Roma 2-0
Gareth Bale's goal set Real Madrid on their way to 2-0 victory over Roma in the Champions League as they…
2 key witnesses die after giving evidence against Nyako
Two vital prosecution witnesses who gave evidence in the trial of former Adamawa Governor Murtala Nyako have died mysteriously.
Juventus beat Valencia 1-0 to remain top
Mario Mandzukic scored his third goal in as many games for Juventus as they beat Valencia to qualify for the…
Fellaini’s late goal send Man. United into Round of 16
Marouane Fellaini's injury-time winner gave Manchester United a dramatic victory over Young Boys and sent his side into the last…