Year: 2018
UNICEF commends Nigerian Govt over return of abducted Dapchi girls
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has commended Federal Government efforts at the return of 105 abducted Dapchi school girls…
Chinese newspaper calls on govt to prepare for military action over Taiwan
A widely read Chinese state-run newspaper said on Thursday China should prepare for military action over self-ruled Taiwan, and pressure…
China wants peaceful resolution with U.S. to settle trade issues
China hopes it can hold constructive talks with the U. S. to achieve a win-win solution to settle trade issues…
Presidential run-off: Sierra Leone’s NEC warns police to refrain from obstructing electoral activities
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has warned the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) to refrain from actions that may obstruct electoral…
Red-hot Osaka downs Serena in Miami
Naomi Osaka continued her stunning run of form with a 6-3 6-2 victory over 23-times Grand Slam champion Serena Williams…
93 Days, The Bridge to showcase in Hollywood on Friday
93 DAYS, THE BRIDGE and ISOKEN – would showcase in Hollywood, California, starting on Friday, in what would be the…
2019: INEC targets 80 million voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said that the commission was targeting registration of 80 million Nigerians in…
Japan’s senior citizens commit crimes because they want to go to jail
Japan is constructing special prison wards just for elderly inmates to address the record number of crimes committed by senior…
UK has no proof of Russia’s role in Skripal poisoning – Embassy
The UK has no proof of Russia’s role in the ex-spy poisoning as evidenced by its reliance on allies for…
Duterte declares Philippines will no longer participate in any U.S.-led wars
President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines has reiterated his country will no longer participate in any U.S.-led war as it has…
Ex-French president Sarkozy denies Libya campaign funding accusations
French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy told magistrates who put him under formal investigation that accusations that he got illicit Libyan funding…
2019: APC mediates between Presidency and National Assembly
The leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) has resolved to constitute a committee to look into differences between the Executive…
How UK firm hacked Buhari’s medical records for Jonathan’s campaign
Details of how a data firm in the United Kingdom hacked the personal email of President Muhammadu Buhari to obtain…
Abduction of Dapchi schoolgirls real, not stage-managed – Nigerian Govt
The Federal Government has accused the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plumbing the depths of infamy for saying the…
Ogun seeks investment in solid minerals
The Ogun State government has appealed to investors to invest in the abundant solid minerals available in the state.
NEMA defends purchase of N3.1bn Relief Materials
Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mustapha Maihaja, said due process was followed in the procurement of N3.1billion relief…
APGA commends Govt’s prompt action on Dapchi girls
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed excitement over the safe return of no fewer than 104 abducted Dapchi…
Ogun police kills six suspected kidnappers, rescues 2 UCH doctors
Six suspected kidnappers who abducted two medical doctors along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway have been shot dead by men of the…
DStv Explora Price Slash Still Valid
MultiChoice is offering its DStv customers the opportunity to take control of their viewing experience with the DStv Explora at…
Uruguay begins preparation for China Cup
Uruguay arrived in Nanning on Wednesday ready to prepare for their China Cup match against the Czech Republic.
104 released Dapchi schoolgirls moved to Abuja
The 104 released Dapchi schoolgirls have arrived Abuja. They arrived in a military transport plane provided by the government.
Zuckerberg admits mistakes in data leak scandal
Facebook Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Mark Zuckerberg admitted on Wednesday that his company has made mistakes in a data leak…
We’ll invade hideouts to forcefully recover arms after 21-day ultimatum – Rivers Police
The Rivers State Police Command has vowed to clamp down on those in possession of arms but refused to surrender…
Tricycle owners protest in Ibadan against NURTW
Members of the Oyo State Tricycle Owners Association, Ojoo Branch on Wednesday staged a peaceful demonstration against what they termed,…
UI to produce 139 First Class graduands at the 70th anniversary convocation
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka has revealed that the institution would be graduating 139…
No ransom paid to secure release of 104 Dapchi Girls- FG
The Federal Government has said that no ransom was paid to secure the release of 106 abducted persons, comprising 104…
NBA threatens mass action over Lagos Land Use Charge
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, says it rejects the 50 per cent reduction of the levies under the…
Septuagenarian Faces Trial Over Alleged Forgery Of N250m Property Document
A 71-year old property developer,Theophilus Abiona has been arrested and arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly forging the…
Dapchi girls’ release: UN to provide emergency healthcare support
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) says it is on standby to provide emergency reproductive healthcare and psycho-social counselling and support…
Guinness proposes 4 approaches to prevent road disasters
Guinness Nigeria Plc, a subsidiary of Diageo Plc has promised to embark on a four approaches aimed at reducing road…