Year: 2018
Breast cancer diagnosis not dead warrant – Health Official
Mrs Agnes Odogwu, a public health specialist in Anambra, says breast cancer is not a dead warrant. Odogwu told newsmen…
BPE won’t compromise on transparency in sale of public assets – DG
Mr Alex Okoh, the Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) has assured that the organisation would not compromise on…
9 policemen, pregnant woman, 13 others killed during Offa robbery
The police command in Kwara State has revealed that nine policemen, a pregnant woman and her unborn baby and 13…
Kaduna Govt, security agencies urged to curb recurring attacks in Aso village
Mr Nicholas Garba, a member of the National Assembly, has decried the incessant attacks on his Aso village in Jema’a…
Hollywood actor, John Boyega to invest in Nollywood
Hollywood actor, John Boyega has expressed willingness to invest in Nollywood to further boost the movie sector.
Lawyers advised to desist from corrupt attitude to clients
Mr Adewusi Isaac, a human rights activist, has advised legal practitioners to help re-invent the country by desisting from corrupt…
Bauchi Govt cautions healthcare workers against vandalism
The Bauchi State Government on Friday cautioned health care workers against vandalism or carting away equipment in facilities.
2019 general elections: Insecurity poses threat to polls, says Anglican arcbishop
The Most-Rev. Ikechi Nwosu, the Archbishop of Aba Ecclesiastical Province of the Anglican Communion, has expressed fears that the security…
Government urged to show more commitment to workers’ welfare
Prof. Oladapo Ladipo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), has urged the government to be…
Nigeria capable of achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030 – WHO
World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria’s resources, if properly channeled, will enable the country to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)…
70-year-old pensioner remanded in prison over alleged attempted rape of minor
A Sokoto Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 70-year-old pensioner, Haliru Usman, in prison over alleged attempt to rape a…
INEC laments on nonchallant attitude towards PVC collection
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decried the nonchalant attitude of Nigerians in the collection of Permanent Voters Cards…
Nigerian Stock Exchange trades 501.96m shares worth N5.85bn
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday transacted 501.96 million shares valued at N5.85 billion in 6,108 deals. The performance…
Poll-rigging: #OurMumuDonDo storms INEC, demands Mantu’s prosecution
Maverick showbiz superstar, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charlyboy, has led the `Ourmumudondo’ group, on a peaceful protest to the headquarters of…
Commonwealth Games: Nigeria’s weightlifting woes continue as Yakubu crashes out
Nigeria’s poor outing in the weightlifting event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia, continued on Friday following…
NNPC restates commitment to grow LPG market
Dr Makanti Baru, Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has restated the commitment of the corporation to…
FCTA targets 800,000 children for Polio immunisation
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Development Board says it will immunise no fewer than 816,978 children against…
Lagos State Award Scheme aims at remembering heroes – Obasa
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Friday said that the state’s Awards Scheme bill before…
Ethiopia restores mobile internet after 5-month blackout
Ethiopia restored mobile internet on Friday five months after the service was terminated across the country.
NDLEA tasked on measures to curb drug abuse
The Social Rehabilitation Centre, Minna, has advised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to restrategise, in tracking down Indian…
NNPC signs contracts for 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed contracts for engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and financing for 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK)…
German dog to be put to sleep after autopsy shows it killed owners
A Staffordshire Terrier mixed-breed dog was set to be put to sleepafter autopsy results on Friday confirmed it mauled its…
U.S. to keep channels of communication with Russia on multiple issues inspite of sanctions
Washington will maintain channels of communications open with Russia on many issues, including Ukraine and Syria, in spite of the…
Southwest Youth Movement commends Buhari for achievements
The Southwest Youth Movement(SWYM) comprising six states in the region, on Friday lauded the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for its…
Ex Russian agent Sergei Skripal no longer in critical condition – Hospital
Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal is no longer in critical condition and has responded well to treatment after a…
Saudi Crown Prince gives condition for relations with Israel
Riyadh and Tel Aviv have many areas where they could potentially cooperate, including the issue of counteracting Iran as a…
Albinism Killings: Malawi’s Mutharika calls for dialogue on death penalty
President Peter Mutharika of Malawi has asked for an honest national dialogue on implementation of death penalty following the resurfacing…
Xcell Drama Presents “Umuakwuna” Ft Chucky P
Snowmanec Records act Xcell Drama premiers a new single titled “Umuakwuna” featuring Chucky P.
Niger Basin: NBA launches $300m AfDB fund
The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) has launched a 300-million-dollar fund with the African Development Bank (AfDB) for technical and environmental…
Jaywon Premiers “Masun” Ft. Idowest
Jaywon has officially released a song titled “Ma Sun” meaning (Stay Woke) in Yoruba language. Since it's Friday today, whatever…