Year: 2018
Gov. Wike approves special revolving loan scheme for civil servants
The Rivers Government has approved a special revolving loan scheme for civil servants in the state without collateral.
Lagos residents express frustrations over Buhari’s visit
Many residents of Lagos have expressed their frustrations over the closure of roads which led to their staying long hours…
Skripal Case: Russia says UK’s presentation resembles one made by primary school children
The presentation on the Skripal case given to foreign diplomats at a briefing in the UK Embassy in Moscow looks…
Buhari’s visit: Lagos commuters, travelers groan over restriction of movement
Some travelers and commuters were on Thursday, forced to walk long distances to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos to catch…
Dance To ”Ijo Wakanda” By Orezi
Singer Orezi takes advantage of the craze and excitement around the Black Panther movie to create his song titled ''Ijo…
Lagos Boat regatta will attract investors, boost tourism revenue – Commissioner
Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, is set to host a boat regatta funfair to…
Afghan women launch rare protest for peace in Taliban stronghold
Dozens of peace activists, including women, on Thursday set up tents in the Afghan province of Helmand, after a car…
Switzerland freezes 7 senior Venezuelan officials assets
The Switzerland Government on Wednesday ordered asset freezes and travel bans for people, companies and organisations including seven Venezuelan ministers…
Sierra Leoneans urged to ensure successful completion of presidential run-off poll
Prof. Amos Sawyer, Head of ECOWAS Observation Mission, has appealed to Sierra Leoneans to persevere and ensure successful completion of…
5 Tunisians arrested in Italy’s anti-terrorism swoop
Italian police on Thursday arrested five Tunisians as part of what they said was a major operation against suspected supporters…
Ogun PCRC seeks support
Ogun State Police Community Relation Committee has called on organizations and philanthropic bodies to support security agencies in curbing crimes…
Commonwealth Games: 6,600 athletes, officials expected to participate
No fewer than 6,600, athletes and team officials from 71 countries are expected to take part in 275 events at…
Enugu State Couple wanted over alleged N63m fraud
The Police Command in Enugu State has declared a couple wanted for alleged N63 million forgery and fraud in a…
Failed Coup: Turkey orders detention of 70 army officers
Turkish prosecutors have ordered the detention of 70 serving army officers over alleged links to the U.S.-based preacher accused of…
Presidential run-off: Sierra Leone’s NEC reassures election will hold March 31
The Sierra Leone’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has assured the voters in the country that the country’s run-off presidential election…
Action Democratic Party berates Governor Ambode over Ikeja bus terminal
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has taken a swipe at the Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode over the invitation…
Ex-Russian spy, Skripal poisoned at door of home in England – British Police
Russian former double agent, Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve toxin that had been left…
Sudan extends unilateral ceasefire with rebels to June
Sudan has extended a unilateral ceasefire with rebels in its three main conflict areas for an additional three months, until…
NASFAT, Islamic society for all tribes
Alhaji Abdulwaheed Abdul-Ra’uf, Worldwide Vice Chairman, Nasrullahi Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) on Wednesday appealed to Nigerians not to see…
Russia buries 64 victims of Siberian shopping mall blaze
Funerals began in Russia on Wednesday for the 64 people, most of them children, whose deaths in a fire at…
President Al-Sisi on course for big election win
President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi is on course for a landslide election victory in Egypt although there was little sign he had…
Ukraine to deepen bilateral relations with Nigeria
Ukraine Embassy to Nigeria says it has stepped up measures to deepen bilateral relations, especially on trade and economy with…
Sports Minister reacts to Super Eagles’ 0-2 loss to Serbia
The Minister of Sports, Mr Solomon Dalong, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government was not disappointed with the 0…
Trade dispute: United States warned against opening Pandora’s box
China warned the U. S. on Thursday not to open Pandora’s Box and spark a flurry of protectionist practices across…
Delhi tutorial centre owner detained in connection with exam paper leak
Indian police Thursday detained the owner of a tutorial centre in Delhi in connection with the leak of question papers…
Nigerian Shippers Council restates commitment to international best practices
The Nigerian Shippers Council says it is collaborating with relevant government agencies to ensure compliance to trade laws, guidelines and…
Association celebrates court’s reinstatement of 28 sacked workers
The Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) has welcomed the reinstatement of 28 members of the union, sacked…
Nigerian Govt. reaffirm commitment to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has renewed the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to making prevention of mother-to-child…
Nobel laureate, Malala returns to Pakistan for the first time since Taliban attack
Nobel peace laureate, Malala Yousafzai, met Pakistan’s prime minister and was expected to address a reception in her honour on…
German bank guard chases robbers away with smoke bomb
A quick-thinking German bank employee used a smoke bomb early Thursday to drive off a band of criminals trying to…