Year: 2018
30 million Nigerians get National Identity Number
The Nigeria Identity Card Management Commission (NIMC) has issued National Identity Number (NIN) to no fewer than 30 million Nigerians.
Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill only for the best – Omishore
With the adoption of the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill by 25 state houses of assembly, Nigerian youths have been cautioned that the…
INEC warns against hate speeches during political campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned against hate speeches by political aspirants, party faithful and other stakeholders during…
Nigerian Fencing to train 10,000 grassroots Fencers
The President of Nigerian Fencing (NF), Adeyinka Samuel, on Sunday said that part of the federation’s efforts at grassroots development…
Unlicensed drugs: NAFDAC to tackle importation — D-G
Torrid times now await the importers of fake, substandard and unlicensed drugs as the National Agency for Food and Drug…
APC wins 7 councils in results declared by EDSIEC
The chairmanship candidates of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State have won seven local councils with large margins, in…
Python Dance 2, Crocodile Smile 2 successful – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Emabong Udoh said Python Dance 2 and Crocodile Smile 2…
2019: UPP tasks media on equality to all political parties
As political parties begin campaigns ahead of the 2019 general elections, Mr Musa Mato, Chairman, United Progressive Party (UPP) in…
President Trump dreams of life president for US
President Donald Trump bemoaned a decision not to investigate Hillary Clinton after the 2016 presidential election, decrying a "rigged system"…
Black Panther and the Debt We Owe Black Americans
Customers swarmed Exotique, a boutique store in downtown Durham, North Carolina, last week. Exotique, owned by my friend Lola and…
Bale unseats Beckham as Briton with most games in La Liga
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale on Saturday overtook David Beckham as the British player with the most appearances in La…
Wilder ‘The Bronzed Bomber’ bombs away Ortiz in 10th round
Deontay Wilder produced another sensational finish to see off Luis Ortiz in 10 titanic, rollercoaster rounds in New York.
Professor Akinwumi Iṣola: Farewell, Curator of Yoruba Beauty
In an early scene in one of Professor Akinwumi Iṣọla’s classic films, Ṣaworo Idẹ, we learn that a patriarch is…
No Country for Girls
It takes a lot of work to be a Nigerian outside the country. It’s easy if you’re one of the…
Army reviews counter insurgency operations
The Nigerian Army has reviewed the pattern of information management in all ongoing counter insurgency operations and will henceforth communicate…
Lagos Extends Water Supply To Imeke, Iworo
The Lagos State Government has extended potable water supply to Imeke, Iworo, and other adjoining communities of Olorunda Local Community…
Lekki Free Zone And Lagos’ Economic Potential
Lagos derived its name from a Portuguese explorer, Rui de Sequeira as a result of because of its many lagoons.…
Liverpool move to second after beating Newcastle 2-0
Jurgen Klopp said he "loves the goals" Mohamed Salah is scoring after his Liverpool side consolidated their place in the…
Makarfi Condoles With Borno Govt Over Latest Attacks
Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, former Chairman, National Caretaker Committee, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condoled with Borno Government and people over…
NiMet Predicts Cloudy Weather For Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted partly cloudy to cloudy weather conditions over the central States of the country…
Estate Manager arraigned in court for defrauding employer N5m
A 32-year old Deputy Facility Manager with Aircom Nigeria Ltd, the managers of Crown Well Court Estate, Lekki, Lagos, Olabode…
Lai Mohammed Bags Community Development Awards
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed was on Saturday honoured with the Award of “Icon of Community…
Ben Ayade Gifts Food Items To Cameroonian Refugees
The Cross River government has provided food and non food materials to over 3,500 Southern Cameroonian refugees camping in Boki…
Fake Customs Agent Sent To Prison For Duping Man N49m
A 30-year old suspected fake Customs licensed agent, Kinglsy Amaefule has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for allegedly…
Ronaldo scores 300 La Liga goals in Madrid’s 3-1 win over Getafe
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 300th La Liga goal as Real Madrid warmed up for Tuesday's last-16 Champions League tie against…
Ameto Remains Kogi APC Chairman- Abudullahi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Alhaji Haddy Ameto, remains the recognised chairman of its Kogi State Working…
No ICRC aid worker killed in Borno attack — spokesperson
The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has declared that none of its aid workers was killed in the Thursday…
Waste: AEPB official tasks Nasawara varsity students on research
Mr Atiku Abubakar, an official of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), has advised postgraduate students of Department of Geography,…
Hoodlums invade Senator Ogembe’s empowerment event
Hoodlums today invaded the venue of the empowerment programme, organised by Senator Ahmed Ogembe for women in Okene, Kogi state.…
36 killed in Turkish air strike in Afrin
At least 36 pro-Syrian government troops have been killed by a Turkish air strike in the region of Afrin, a…