Year: 2018
Edo Police arrest 28 suspected kidnappers, robbers, cultists
The Police Command in Edo on Tuesday in Benin announced the arrest of 28 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and cultists…
Ethics Resource Centre honours Prof. Adewole
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has been conferred with the Ethics Resource Centre Leadership Impact Award in recognition…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa pays glowing tribute to late anti-apartheid icon Winnie
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Tuesday paid tribute to the late anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at a memorial…
NCAT denies sack of 37 teachers
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, has denied sacking 37 teachers from its staff school.
No controversy on recovery of $322.5m Abacha funds – FG
The Federal Government on Tuesday said there is no controversy surrounding the recovered US$322,515,931.83 late General Sani Abacha loots.
Ekiti 2018: 24 observers deployed to monitor CVR
Youth Initiative for Advocacy Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) said it had deployed 24 personnel to Ekiti to monitor the Continuous…
Banky W Stars Wife In “Whatchu Doing Tonight” Remix
Banky W is out with the remix of “Whatchu Doing Tonight”. This time the soul singer teams up with his…
U.S. Ban: Fish farmers, exporters call for Nigerian Govt’s intervention
The Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFFAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the…
Lassa fever: Ondo Govt donates medical items to FMC, Owo
Ondo State Government has donated medical items to Federal Medical Centre, Owo for improved healthcare service delivery against Lassa fever.
Tonto Dikeh Celebrates 3 Years Of Being Born Again
Movie star Tonto Dikeh is celebrating 3 years of being a born again christian. In the celebration mood, the actress…
PCNI debunks social media report on TY Danjuma resignation
The Presidential Committee on North East Initiative (PCNI) has debunked reports on social media on the purported resignation of retired…
China offers technological support for Africa’s Great Green Wall project
China has approved a project to offer technological support for the construction of Africa’s Great Green Wall, the Xinjiang Institute…
NeyoOsha Drops “I’m A Boss” + “Eminado”
Upcoming U.S. based rapper and singer NeyoOsha has released two singles “I’m A Boss” and “Eminado” with Movement Entertainment and…
2019 Presidential Election: Pro-Amaechi group hails Buhari’s declaration
The Inter-Ethnic Network for Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi (INCRA), a media group in Rivers, on Tuesday hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for…
U.S. welcomes EU push to sanction Iran
The U.S. on Tuesday welcomed a push by some EU states to impose new sanctions on Iran and warned firms…
70th independence: Israel to open Democracy Pavilion
Israel says it will open the Democracy Pavilion in Tel Aviv to the public from May 18 till the end…
Richy Roo Debuts “Kingsway”
Zaroball Records announces release of the debut single of its signee, Richy Roo. The song titled “KINGSWAY” will bring a…
Data-privacy scandal: Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak shuts down Facebook account
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak closed his Facebook account as one of the latest tech leaders who started to distance themselves…
Money Laundering: EFCC re-arraigns Dariye’s son on amended charge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday in Abuja, re-arraigned Nanle Dariye, son of former Plateau governor, Sen.…
Decision on closure of BBC’s Cairo office postponed
An Egyptian court on Tuesday postponed until April 24 its decision on the closure of the BBC office in Cairo…
Malaria kills 97 percent of children, pregnant women annually – Expert
The World Health Organization says 97 percent of children under five years and pregnant women die annually of malaria.
44 suspected criminals arrested in Plateau
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Plateau Command, said on Tuesday that it had arrested 44 suspects for…
Road deaths: EU remains far from 2020 goal
Around 25,300 people died on European roads in 2017 – almost as many as in the previous year – taking…
Nigerian Govt. owing Enugu Electric N4.4bn
The Management of has appealed to the to settle the N4.4 billion electricity bills of its Ministries, Departments and Agencies…
Somailand Parliament passes law criminalising rape
Somailand Parliament passed a law recommending 20 years in jail for rapists, the first law against rape in a drive…
Stolen babies: Nigerian Govt. urged to provide adequate security in hospitals
The Network of Civil Society Organisations Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) has urged the Federal Government to provide…
Man sentenced to 7 years imprisonment for culpable homicide
An FCT High Court in Apo, on Tuesday sentenced Cyril Umunnakwe, a civil servant, to seven years imprisonment for causing…
`New media’ activists tasked on reconstruction of North-East
The Presidential Committee on Northeast Initiative (PCNI) on Tuesday said the “New Media” have a crucial role to play in…
6 Primary Health Care Centres in Sokoto receive N5.2m drugs
The Cement Company of Northern Nigeria (CCNN) on Tuesday donated N5.2 million drugs and other hospital consumables to six Primary…
2019: APC UK promises to pay for Buhari’s nomination form
The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom chapter, said it would pay for Expression of Interest and Nomination form for…