Year: 2018
UN appeals for $951m aid for displaced Rohingya people
UN specialised agencies on Friday launched Joint Response Plan (JRP) for Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis, appealing for 951 million dollars to…
Nigerian Govt reassures commitment to campaign against corruption in MDAs
Mr Bolaji Adebiyi, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, says the Federal Government is committed…
N1.7b Fraud: EFCC Arraigns FirstNation Airways’ MD, Odukoya
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Friday, arraigned Kayode Odukoya, Managing Director, FirstNation Airways before…
Fidelity Bank gifts customers with N13m
Fidelity Bank Plc on Friday rewarded 12 customers with N13 million in the fifth draw of “Get Alert in Million…
Sierra Leone’s NEC release guidelines for presidential run off poll
The Sierra Leone’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has released campaign calendar and guidelines for the presidential run-off election scheduled for March 27.
Governor facilitates release of 82 inmates
Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa has facilitated the release of 82 inmates from various prisons in the state, Mr Baffa…
Lagos Land Use Charge: OPS still not satisfied with percentage of reduction
The Organised Private Sector (OPS) says it is not satisfied with the Lagos State Government’s reduction in the percentage rate…
Medication preventing me from following court proceedings – Metuh
A former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Olisa Metuh, on Friday told the Federal High Court in Abuja that…
U.S. donates 1.6m bed nets to Nasarawa State
The United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) jointly implemented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Centers…
AfCFTA: Federal Govt. assures protection of manufacturers, stakeholders interest
The Federal Government has assured manufacturers and other businessmen that their interest would be protected in the new African Continental…
Unemployed man allegedly steals Redeemed church microphones, speakers
An unemployed man, Peter Adeoye, 28, who allegedly stole microphones and speakers valued at N325, 000 from two churches, on…
Gombe NSCDC resolves 118 altercations in 2 months
Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) said its Peace and Conflict Resolution Department resolved…
Transactions on NSE end with loss of 0.60%
Transactions on Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ended for the week on Friday with a loss of 0.60 per cent due…
Shippers’ Council pledges to foster global maritime best practices
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) will be partnering the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) to promote a conducive business…
Kenyan police apprehend Tanzanians for heroin possession
Kenyan police on Friday arrested three Tanzanian nationals and seized heroin worth more 900,000 dollars at the common border in…
Bayelsa United, Queens repositioned for improved performance – Officials
Top managers of two football clubs in Bayelsa on Friday in Yenagoa said their teams were ready for repositioning for…
Scientists to develop sustainable cassava seed system in Nigeria
A Nigerian don, Dr Hemant Nitturkar, said on Friday that scientists and other experts in the agriculture sector are currently …
Start-up gets first funding at UNN incubator `Roar Nigeria’
The drone company, Arone, says it has gotten the first venture funding of a start-up at the new business incubator,…
IMT, Enugu to begin award of degree in 2018/2019 academic year
The Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu says it will begin award of degrees in affiliation with the University…
Alcohol ban: Hoteliers call for reversal of ban by Kwara State Government
Some hotel associations have called on the Kwara State Government to reverse its law prohibiting the sales, production and consumption…
Mnangagwa to Mugabe: Zimbabwe “has moved on”
Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Friday said Zimbabwe “has moved on’’ when responding to claims by former President Robert Mugabe…
Former Angolan President wants new MPLA leader in April 2019
Head of Angola’s ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), former President Eduardo dos Santos, on Friday said…
9,500 rural dwellers benefit from UNILORIN medical outreach
More than 9,500 rural dwellers have benefitted from a one-month-long medical outreach organised by the medical students of the University…
Gov. Ugwuanyi describes infrastructure at Enugu Trade Fair complex as `unbefitting’
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has expressed dismay at the poor infrastructure at the Enugu International Trade Fair complex…
INEC has no plan to under-register South-East – National Commissioner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there is no attempt by the commission to under-register the South-East.
NCC to regulate use of satellite communications services
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the commission would create a legal framework to regulate…
NSCDC to embark on yearly promotion to clear backlog
The Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana, said on Friday that the corps would embark on…
Falz To Feature In Hollywood Drama ”Church”
Nigeria's sweetheart, Falz who is not new to playing a part in movies has a new role to play. BLK…
FRSC warns officers against extorting road users
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned men and officers of the corps to desist from extorting money from…
Jacob Zuma to be charged with corruption over arms deal
Former South African President Jacob Zuma will be prosecuted for corruption relating to a 30 billion rand (2.5 billion dollars)…