Year: 2018
Eko Electric explains power outage in Lagos Island, Ikoyi, Victoria Island
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Monday said the current outage in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and some areas in Lagos…
Buhari’s Declaration: APC advised not to shut out other presidential aspirants
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Bayelsa, Mr Austin Febo, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s declaration to seek re-election should…
Buhari’s 2019 bid good news for anti-corruption war – CACOL
An anti-corruption group, Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has hailed the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to re-contest…
Ekiti Poll: INEC warns candidates against “cash for votes”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday warned candidates contesting in the July 14 governorship election in Ekiti that…
Lagos Govt. urged to partner neighbouring states on security
Lagos State Government needs to partner with neighbouring states of Ogun and Ondo on security as the nation’s commercial capital…
Gold Coast 2018: Enekwechi claims silver in shot put
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi on Monday won the silver medal for Nigeria at the ongoing 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, setting…
Profit taking leads to negative trend as Market capitalisation dips by N150bn
Activities opened on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday with a negative trend as the market capitalisation lost N150…
Smuggling: MAN recommends establishment of special task force
The President of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dr Frank Jacobs has urged the Federal Government to create an…
Pakistan’s leading news channel forced off air
Pakistan’s leading television news channel has gone off the air in army cantonments and is facing interruptions in other areas…
Labour presents fresh demand for new National Minimum Wage
The Organised Labour has officially presented a fresh demand for higher new National Minimum Wage for workers to the Federal…
Immigration to Canada: What you need to know – Lawyer
Topmarké Attorneys LLP, one of Toronto’s leading law firms offering an integrated array of services, has just opened an office…
Security: We’ve Degraded Militant, Badoo Groups In Lagos – CP
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi on Monday said the activities of the dreaded Badoo Cult Group hitherto prevalent…
Climate Change: UN says Africa is embracing technology
African countries are beginning to embrace technology in managing climate change, a UN official said on Monday.
120 Nigerian entrepreneurs to undergo training in Port Harcourt
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria will flag-off a 2-day training programme for no fewer than 120 Nigerian entrepreneurs on April…
Ebonyi APC chieftains applaud Buhari’s second term bid
Two chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state, have applauded the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Nigeria, others supported to mitigate effect of climate change
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is supporting some countries, including Nigeria, in efforts to mitigate the consequences of climate…
Lagos targets 2 million followers on social media platforms
The Lagos State Government says it is targeting two million followers on its social media platforms by December, to educate…
Army worm: Farmers advised against planting with early rains
The Southeast Regional Director, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD), Mr Nnamdi Ibezim has advised farmers not to…
Why I want a second term – Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja declared his intention to seek re-election in 2019.
PTDF commences overseas scholarship interview for 568 Ph.D, M.Sc. candidates
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) on Monday commenced the conduct of interview for 568 candidates for doctorate and master’s…
ICT necessary tool for elections – INEC Chairman
The President, ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said in spite of the challenges of deploying technology…
2019 ambition: Buhari’s like a trespassing masquerade – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili has described President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to vie for second term in office…
Army inaugurates 10-man committee to investigate Gen. Danjuma’s allegation
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai on Monday inaugurated a 10-man committee to probe the allegation levelled against…
Buhari’s Re-election Bid: Balarabe, Makarfi, others react to decision
Some Nigerians have welcomed the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to seek re-election in 2019, saying it was a good…
DJ Cuppy Signs New Deal
Dj Cuppy is sure making the entertainment industry proud. Recently the ''Vybe'' crooner bagged a Pepsi endorsement and now she…
Southern Kaduna farmers to generate N5.85 billion annually from rubber plantations
Farmers in southern Kaduna are expected to generate N5.850 billion annually from Rubber plantation, according to Dr. Wuranti Valla, an…
Counter Terrorism Financing: Algeria calls for “continental strategy” in Africa
Algeria on Monday urged African countries to draw up a continental strategy to counter terrorism financing in its different forms.
Cross River varsity matriculates 5,500 students
The Cross River University of Technology (CRUTECH), on Monday in Calabar, matriculated 5,500 students for the 2017/18 academic session.
Flour Mills cultivates 75 hectares of wheat farms in Kano, Jigawa
The Flour Mills of Nigeria has cultivated 75 hectares of wheat farms in Jigawa and Kano states to enhance wheat…
Ondo governor calls for more synergy among security agencies
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has called for more synergy among the various security agencies in the country to…