Year: 2018
Why Buhari Must Jail Corrupt Politicians Now
The latest Transparency International (TI) report disrating Nigeria’s war against corruption did not come as a surprise. But the report…
Zambia’s main opposition party files motion to impeach President Lungu
Zambia’s main opposition party filed a motion seeking the impeachment of President Edgar Lungu, accusing him of constitutional breaches, the…
Britain appoints Nigerian as first female black ambassador to Mozambique
Great Britain has appointed a Nigerian as the first female black ambassador to Mozambique. She is Ms NneNne Iwuji-Eme.
Putin understands Russia’s issues well, highly motivated to solve problems – Spokesman
President Vladimir Putin has a deep understanding of Russia’s issues, sees solutions for them and is highly motivated by this…
Fire razes popular Binukonu Market Ojota
Fire gutted a section of Binukonu Ultra Modern Market, Ojota in Lagos in the early hours of Friday, destroying goods…
Squash tournament: Enugu state to be represented by 5 players at Lagos tourney
The Chairman of Enugu State Squash Association, Paul Okechukwu, on Friday in Enugu said the state would be featuring five…
More Nigerians arrive from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 149 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Libya.
U.S.-led coalition still hunting for Al-Baghdadi, other top IS leaders – Spokesman
The U.S.-led coalition fighting in Iraq and Syria is still hunting for the Islamic State terrorist group leader Abu-Bakr Al-Baghdadi,…
Trump fires McMaster as National Security Adviser
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the replacement of his National Security Adviser, Gen. Herbert McMaster, with former U.S. Ambassador…
Kogi state assists 50 women living with disabilities with N50,000 each
The Kogi State Government has given N50,000 each, to 50 women living with various forms of disabilities, to enable them…
Mass protests against Macron reform plans as strikes hit trains, air travel
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in France on Thursday as strikes for pay rises and against President Emmanuel…
Argentina can be “Messi team’’ at Russia 2018, Sampaoli says
FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has the talent and maturity to carry Argentina’s hopes of a successful 2018 FIFA World…
Aisha Buhari to champion advocacy against tuberculosis in Nigeria
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has expressed her readiness to champion the fight against the spread of…
UN mission in Liberia a success – Mohammed
The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) successfully disarmed more than 100,000 combatants, and protected millions of civilians; helped to rebuild…
Boko Haram: ‘Reclaimed territories must be stabilised’ – United Nations
UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, said it was critical to shore up areas of Lake Chad Basin that have…
Pakistani Firm to produce footballs for upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will be played with made-in-Pakistan football, Azim Khan, Head of Chancery at the…
Heartland FC board suspends club’s technical crew
The management of Heartland Football Club of Owerri on Thursday directed all members of the club’s technical crew led by…
West Ham United hand out life bans over stadium fracas
West Ham United issued lifetime bans to five individuals on Thursday for invading the pitch at the London Stadium during…
124 million people faced hunger in 2017 – UN
The United Nations has raised alarm over the surging levels of acute hunger globally, saying that some 124 million people…
President Trump replaces National Security Adviser
National security adviser H.R. McMaster has agreed to resign and will be replaced by former US ambassador and Fox News…
Trump announces tariffs on $60bn in Chinese goods
The US plans to impose tariffs on up to $60bn (£42.5bn) in Chinese goods and limit the country's investment in…
Lippi disappointed over China’s scandalous 6-0 loss to Wales
China head coach Marcello Lippi was "disappointed" in his side's performance after they lost 6-0 to Wales in their China…
Protest as civil defence officer kills commuter in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu says it has commenced investigation into the alleged killing of a commuter by an official…
Bale hits hat-trick as Wales maul China 6-0
Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick in the China Cup as Wales romped to a 6-0 win over China in Ryan…
UN chief hails African free trade agreement
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a Continental Free Trade Area agreement in Africa that has created…
I’ll bring back home Christian girl in Boko Haram captivity – Buhari
The Presidency says the Buhari administration will not relent in efforts to bring Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi schoolgirl still…
The Bard From Labode, Master Of Mirth
‘Honest Man’ was how we called him. And he would grin and reply: ‘The Only One in the World!’ After…
Land Use Charge: Lagos Assembly fixes public hearing for Tuesday
The Lagos State House of Assembly has said that the Public Hearing on a bill to review the state Land…
PDP warns Buhari to call his appointees to order
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call to order, some of his appointees over their…
Marketers have no reason to sell PMS beyond N145 per litre– Baru
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru says there is no reason for…