Year: 2018
Jigawa Council to sponsor wedding of 10 orphaned girls
The Ringim Local Government Council of Jigawa says it will sponsor the wedding of 10 orphaned girls in the area.…
Impounded vehicles will not be released until January — FRSC
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday said that vehicles impounded for violating traffic regulations…
Book Review: Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’
With the full weight of Trump’s presidency on our shoulders, there’s something devilishly comforting about losing yourself in a book…
Senate adjourns in honour of 44 soldiers killed by Boko Haram
The Senate on Thursday suspended legislative duties and adjourned sitting until Tuesday in honour of 44 soldiers killed by Boko…
Michelle Obama’s book sold more than 1.4 million copies in one week!
Michelle Obama's new book "Becoming" has sold more than 1.4 million copies in all formats during the first seven days…
Small Doctor Drops ”My People”
Listen to the latest tune from Small Doctor titled ''My People''.
Strange ailment hits Edo communities, 2 feared dead
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. David Osifo, has confirmed the outbreak of a yet-to-be identified ailment…
Man remanded for allegedly having sex with nephew
A Makurdi Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, ordered that a 60-year old man, Terhemen Nyajo, who police accused of allegedly forcing…
2019: Organisation explains FG’s economic focus
The Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation has said that the economic focus of the All Progressives Congress-led (APC) Federal Government is…
GOtv To Air Manchester United v Crystal Palace Live
Premier League action returns this weekend following the last International break of 2018. The return will see Manchester United attempt…
PDP’s “baggage” will not allow good intentions to thrive — Donald Duke
Mr Donald Duke, the Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) says the PDP “baggage” will not allow for…
Benue Assembly defies court order, refuses to swear in new lawmaker
The Benue House of Assembly has defied an order of the Appeal Court directing it to swear in Mr Joseph…
Brexit: UK, EU agree in principle
Theresa May’s plan for Brexit has cleared another hurdle, after negotiators in Brussels agreed a text for the proposed political…
Nissan sacks detained Chairman Ghosn
Nissan Motor Co’s board voted unanimously to oust Chairman Carlos Ghosn on Thursday after the shock arrest of the industry…
Again, 2 APC Reps members dump party
Two members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives on Thursday resigned their membership from the ruling…
Counselling: Education Minister unveils National Policy
Malam Adamu Adamu, Minister of Education, has unveiled the National Policy on Counselling and its implementation guideline, to address increasing…
The great debate: Buhari faces Atiku on Dec. 14, Who’ll run away?
The Nigerian Election Debate Group has fixed Dec. 14, as date for presidential debate that will see candidates of different…
Flooding: NEMA distributes relief materials to affected Rivers communities
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has commenced the distribution of relief materials to flood affected communities in Rivers.
Sokoto Assembly confirms Dan-Iya as Deputy Governor
The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Alhaji Manir Dan-Iya as the new Deputy Governor…
Instructional materials: World Bank to support Kaduna
The World Bank Senior Education Specialist, Dr Olatunde Adekola on Thursday said that the bank would support Kaduna State Government…
2019: UN Women solicit media support for Nigerian female politicians
The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) on Thursday in Abuja expressed commitment to…
ASUU members threaten to boycott UNN convocation
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has announced that its members…
Toke Makinwa Is Grateful For God’s Blessings
Celebrity entrepreneur and oap Toke Makinwa has sure had a good year so far and she is not ungrateful for…
Xmas: Price of children wears soars in Benin
Ahead of the Yuletide season, prices of children wears is skyrocketing in Benin, Edo.
Victims Support Fund provides education support to 150,000 Northeast children
The Victims Support Fund (VSF), an NGO, says it has constructed schools and provided other forms of educational support to…
Court jails pastor 15 years for raping 8 members
A South Korean Pastor has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping eight of his members more than…
Oil falls on rising U.S. inventories
Oil prices fell on Thursday after U.S. crude inventories swelled to their highest level since December adding to concerns about…
NGO unveils website to fund MSMEs
A non-profit making organisation, MSME Crowd Funding Foundation, Nigeria, on Thursday unveiled a website `Fundanenterprise.org.’ to raise funds and grants…
Army donate equipment to hospital in Akwa Ibom
As part of activities marking the end of Operation Crocodile Smile 111, the 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army has…
National Building Code: Experts push for implementation
Bothered by the delay in the implementation of the National Building Code (NBC), some operators in the built-up environment have…