Year: 2018
N3.2bn fraud: EFCC provides more evidences in trial of Orji Kalu
A witness, Mrs Nonye Eghene, on Thursday, told a Federal High Court Lagos, that loan facilities were advanced to a…
Now is the time to enter politics
You might wonder that I am writing on this topic. The present economic ‘recessional’ state of my country, Nigeria combined…
FIFA release names 36 referees and 63 assistants for 2018 World Cup
Felix Brych of Germany, who officiated last season’s UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Juventus, is among…
FIFA names 36 referees, 63 assistants for Russia 2018
Felix Brych of Germany, who officiated last season’s UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Juventus, is among…
$40m arms scam: Court asks Jonathan’s cousin to defend himself
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered former President Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin, Robert Azibaola to defend himself in a fraud…
PRAWA discloses over 80% of Prisoners in Nigeria are awaiting trial
The Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) on Thursday said over 80 per cent of prisoners in Nigeria were awaiting…
Insecurity: Borno Govt. advised to merge schools for productive control
The Nigeria Police on Thursday advised the Borno Government to merge some schools in remote locations to enhance the security…
270 men trained on countering grassroots terrorism in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa Vigilance Group of Nigeria (VGN) says it has trained no fewer than 270 men to help other security…
Ohaneze appeals to President Buhari over Peace Corps Bill
Chief Chinedu Arthur-Ugwa, the South-South Coordinator of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the…
FRSC prosecutes road traffic offenders in Kwara state
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ilorin Command, has arrested and prosecuted 111 road traffic offenders. The Sector Commander, Sunday…
Adamawa records low registration for 2018 NECO
The Adamawa Office of the National Examination Council (NECO) has expressed over the low registration of students for the 2018…
Edo LGAs receive N2.88 billion as February allocation
Edo Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC), says the 18 Local Government Councils in the state received N2.88 billion from…
Commercial transporters hike fare as Buhari inaugurates Ikeja Bus Terminal
Commercial transport operators made brisk business in Lagos today by doubling their fares following traffic diversions and road closures due…
Buratai lambasts those accusing military of bias during burial of 11 soldiers killed by bandits
The 11 soldiers killed by bandits on March 20, in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State, have been laid to rest on…
Easter celebration: Governor calls for sacrifice, peace
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has called on Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice, peace and love exemplified…
Ebonyi Commissioner hails Reintroduction of History in Nigerian schools
The Ebonyi Commissioner for Education, Prof. John Eke says that the reintroduction of History in the nation’s educational curriculum will…
Expert tips Nigeria to become major food exporter
Mr Martin Marz, the Managing Director of Fairtrade, a German international trade fair organising company, on Thursday gave assurances that Nigeria still…
Kenyan minister, police chief fined $1,985 for contempt of court
A Kenyan high court judge on Thursday fined Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i and Inspector-General of police Joseph Boinnet 200,000 Kenyan…
766 Kebbi state Police personnel earn promotions
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has promoted 766 inspectors and members of the rank and file in the Kebbi Command.…
Climate Change: African countries to discuss Paris agreement implementation
Ministers from eight African countries and senior UN officials will meet in Kenya to discuss ways of implementing the Paris…
Articulated vehicle drivers cautioned against indiscriminate parking
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger on Thursday warned articulated vehicle drivers against indiscriminate parking on federal highways.…
UN calls on Venezuela to investigate deadly prison fire
The United Nations Human Rights office called on authorities in Venezuela on Thursday to carry out a speedy investigation into…
Enugu Police recover 148 arms, 206 cartridges in one month
The Enugu State Police Command has recovered 148 arms and 206 cartridges in the state within one month.
Buhari pledges support to Lekki Deep Sea Port project
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday flagged off the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port in Lagos, pledging that the…
Vessel with 280,000 litres allegedly stolen diesel impounded in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy said it had arrested seven suspected oil thieves transporting 280,000 litres of diesel allegedly siphoned from pipelines.
Tonto Dikeh’s reality TV show “KingTonto’’ to hit screens soon
Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh on Thursday said her much anticipated reality TV show “KingTonto’’ would hit screens across the…
Delta to introduce more measures to curb sexual, gender-based violence
The Delta State Government says it will introduce more measures to curb sexual and gender-based violence in the state.
Tinubu at 66: Don’t accept PDP’s apology, they can’t come back
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged Nigerians not to accept the apology…
Easter: FRSC deploys 60 officers for traffic control in Sokoto
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has deployed no fewer than 60 personnel for traffic control and patrols at strategic…
Namibia drops into recession
Namibia is in recession after its economy contracted in the final two quarters of last year, dragged down by sectors…