Year: 2018
Russia calls for removal of political issues from UNESCO agenda
Russian Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Alexander Kuznetsov on Tuesday called on the organisation to remove politicised issues, which must be…
Globacom owes Kano Govt. N47 million tax
The Kano State House of Assembly ad-hoc Committee on Outstanding Taxes and Liabilties by GSM Service Providers, said that Globacom…
Interior ministry establishes situation room to monitor internal security
The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau, said that the ministry had established a Situation Room for easy monitoring…
Sexual abuse: Group condemns recurrence among girls-child
Girls and Youth Re-integration Network (GYRIN), an NGO, has decried the recurring sexual abuse among girl-children in the country. It…
Sudan’s Al-Bashir orders release of all political prisoners
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir has ordered the release of all political prisoners held in the country, local media reported on…
Minna residents defends President Buhari’s second term bid
Residents of Minna have expressed support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s bid for a second tenure, with some saying that he…
IGP Idris says Police critical to internal security
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Tuesday, said that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is critical to…
Itakpe-Warri rail line to commence activities July – NRC
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reiterated its commitment to commence commercial activities on the Itakpe-Warri rail line by July.
WASH interventions offers help to 21,000 Benue IDPs
Twenty-one thousand displaced people are benefiting from the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in Guma and Logo Local Government…
Abacha loot: Nigerian Govt confirms recovery of $322.51m from Switzerland
The Federal Government says it has received 322.51 million dollars from the Swiss Government as part of looted funds recovered…
Fee hike: Adekunle Ajasin University students continue protest
The protest over hike in tuition fees embarked upon by students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State,…
3 drug dealers sentenced to 24 months imprisonment
Justice Joyce Abdulmaleek of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Tuesday sentenced three drug dealers to a total of 24…
Umueri/Aguleri land dispute: Monarch wants implementation of White Paper
Igwe Ben Emeka, the traditional ruler of Umueri kingdom in Anambra, has urged the state government to implement a White…
168 guns, 2,323 ammunition recovered in Imo
The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Chris Ezike, says the command has recovered 168 guns and 2,323 ammunition during…
Palestine calls on ICC to investigate “Israeli war crimes”
The Palestinian national unity government on Tuesday urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch an immediate investigation into “Israeli…
FCT Minister urges security agencies to curb criminal activities
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello has urged FCT security agencies to strengthen their joint…
Terrorism: Libya rules out foreign forces intervention
Libyan UN-backed government said that the military operation the government launched a few days ago to pursue terrorist remnants does…
World Bank forecasts hope for South Africa’s economy
The World Bank on Tuesday forecast hope for South Africa’s economy but with warned that growth potential would remain weak…
Viral Disease Outbreak: Rwanda bans importation of sheep, goats from Burundi
Rwanda Tuesday announced a ban on importation of sheep, goat and their products from Burundi following reports of a viral…
Nigerian Govt pledges to relocate National Library to permanent site
The Federal Government has pledged to relocate the National Library of Nigeria (NLN) to its permanent site in Abuja.
Bauchi Police, hunter kill 3 robbers, recover 83 illegal arm
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Squad in collaboration with a renown Hunter, Ali Kwara, has killed three suspected armed…
Lagos ports receive 13 ships with petrol, other commodities
A total of 11 ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at Lagos ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian…
Parents tasked on prioritising children’s’ education for brighter future
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Muslim, (APC- Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza), has urged parents in the constituency to prioritise…
Nigerians urge government to subsidise health sector
Scores of Nigerians in the FCT on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to subsidise services in the health sector.
SGF Mustapha calls on APC delegates to accommodate new members
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha has called on Members of the All Progressives Congress…
NYSC medical outreach to treat 8,000 Kano rural dwellers
The Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kano state, Alhaji Ladan Baba, says about 8,000 people will benefit from…
2019: Politicians urged to engage more youths in governance
Mr Yohanna Pada, the District Head of Guru community in Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT, has called on politicians to engage…
Another Dawn, Another Dirge: Goodbye, Honest Man
Greatness can be a surprisingly quiet thing. Some geniuses are of such exceptional modesty or gentility, that they shield themselves…
Cholera Outbreak: NCDC raises alarm over increased cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday raised an alarm over the increased cases of cholera outbreak in…
Listen To “Performer” By Shatta Wale
Ghanaian dance-hall singer Shatta Wale is out with a new track titled “Performer”. The song was produced by MOG Beatz.