Year: 2018
Olamide launches Television Channel
Rapper Olamide Adedeji a.ka. ‘Baddo,’ on Thursday, announced the launch of his Television Channel, `Voice Of The Streets (VOTS)’.
Russia accuses West of trying to link Skripal’s case to chemical weapons use in Syria
The West seeks to link the poisoning of former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal to the issue of chemical weapons…
Arsene Wenger understands Mertesacker’s desire to retire
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he understands club skipper Per Mertesacker’s desire to stop playing next season because of the…
Nigerian police thwart suicide bomb attack in Maiduguri
The Police in Borno said on Thursday that security operatives had foiled an attempted suicide bomb attack in Alikaramti near…
Association seeks Nigerian Govt’s support to establish deaf university
The Deaf Community in Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja, called for the support of the Federal Government to establish special…
Affordable Housing: Mortgage bank, stakeholders partner to remove bottlenecks
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) says it is partnering with key stakeholders in the housing sector to reduce…
Russia will respond to UK actions in regard to Skripal poisoning case in near future
Russia will soon adopt retaliatory measures in response to the actions of the UK in regard to the poisoning of…
Education Ministry calls for security consciousness in schools
The Ministry of Education has called on stakeholders and school administrators to be security consciousness and ensure the safety of…
Nepal bans vehicles older than 20 years
Nepal on Thursday banned from the roads vehicles older than 20 years across the country in a bid to control…
FEC approves agreement on African Free Trade in Kigali
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved that Nigeria should sign the framework agreement for the establishment of African…
Britain to target corrupt Putin allies in fresh sanctions
British foreign minister Boris Johnson suggested on Thursday that corrupt Russians who owe their wealth to their ties with President…
Group calls on Nigerian Govt to remove age limit for elective offices
Convener of Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement, Mr Samson Itodo, has called on the Federal Government to remove age restrictions for young people…
Chief justice sacked over birth date forgery
Nepal has sacked its controversial chief justice Gopal Parajuli following accusation that he faked his date of birth to remain…
Plateau state slams curfew on Bassa LGA
Following the persistent attacks in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau, where people were reportedly killed, the Plateau Government has…
Bangladesh declares one day of mourning for victims of Nepal plane crash
The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has declared Thursday a day of mourning for the victims of a deadly…
Pompeo’s appointment could affect planned talks with N. Korea – Experts
Experts say the recent appointment of CIA Director Mike Pompeo, known for his hawkish position on foreign policy, as the…
60 die in Ogun road accidents within 2 months
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Ogun said on Thursday that 60 persons died while several others were injured…
South Sudan militants deny recruiting Ugandan youths
South Sudan’s main rebel group, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in-Opposition (SPLA-IO), on Wednesday denied allegations that the group was…
6 killed, 14 others wounded in military helicopter crash in Senegal
Six people have been killed and 14 others injured in a military transport helicopter crash in southwestern Senegal, the secretary-general…
Tillerson’s sack has no negative effect on US, Nigeria relations – Minister
The Federal Government says the sack of the U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, by President Donald Trump will not…
German Corporation trains 9,630 farmers in Edo
The Regional Programme Director Sustainable Smallholder Agri-business Programme (SSAP), Dr. Annemaria Matthess, has disclosed that 9,630 small holder farmers in…
Another batch of 152 Nigerians return from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday received another batch of 152 Nigerians who returned from Libya.
Lawmakers set to pass Disabilities Bill – Dogara
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has promised that the House would give expeditious passage to…
Medical doctor, mother, child, injured in Governor’s convoy accident
A multiple accident involving a bus assigned to the press unit of Edo State Government House and three other vehicles…
Recalled lawmaker, Jibrin resumes work at House of Representatives
Abdulmumin Jibrin, the suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Wednesday returned to work.
United Nations solicits for efforts to promote peace in Sudan
The joint representative of the UN and the AU for Darfur in Sudan on Wednesday called for international efforts to…
Federer defeats Frenchman Chardy to advance at Indian Wells quarters
World number one Roger Federer advanced to the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a 7-5 6-4 victory over…
Philippines’ exit marks “beginning’’ of the end for ICC – Duterte’s spokesman
The Philippines said on Thursday its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be “the beginning of the end”…
304 new companies established in Ogun in 7 years
Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State, has revealed that over three hundred new industries and companies have been established in…
2 students expelled for cultism, gangsterism
Two students of the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, have been expelled for anti- social behaviours, while a few…