Year: 2018
Davido gives away 26 Infinix smartphones to celebrate his 26th birthday
Nigerian music star, Davido turned 26 yesterday and in the spirit of celebration, he has decided to give away 26…
Death of Offa banks’ robbery leader, Saraki seeks probe
Following police confirmation of the death of Michael Adikwu, the leader of the Offa banks robbery , Senate President Bukola…
Offa robbery: Suspected gang leader dies in police custody – Commissioner
The Principal suspect in the alleged Offa bank robbery attack, Michael Adikwu, died in police custody in Abuja.
Photo News: PDP campaigners say Osinbajo, Amaechi visited Ota to beg Obasanjo
Though PDP supporters and campaigners alike have been using these photographs to show that President Muhammadu Buhari sent Vice President…
Drogba confirms retirement from football
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has confirmed his retirement from playing, ending "an amazing 20 years".
Oshiomhole inaugurates Reconciliation Committees to reconcile aggrieved APC members
Mr Adams Oshiomhole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has inaugurated a National Peace and Reconciliation Committee for each…
Police arrest 22 suspected robbers, kidnappers in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command on Wednesday said it arrested 22 suspects involved in armed robbery, kidnapping and other criminal…
Gunmen kidnap Italian woman in Kenya
An armed gang abducted an Italian woman from a village in southeast Kenya, shooting and wounding five residents in the…
FG allots N39.52bn in Nov. bonds, refuse higher rates from subscribers
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, allotted N39.52 billion worth of bonds in its November auction, refusing to accept higher rates…
Labour endorses Sani-Bello for second term
The organised labour in Niger on Wednesday endorsed the second term bid of Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger at 2019…
EFCC relocates office over fire outbreak
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it had relocated its Data Centre to the commission’s headquarters in Jabi,…
Nigeria’s inflation rate drops in October – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measured inflation for October decreased to 0.74…
We want 2nd Niger Bridge ready in 24 months, Southeast governors tell Buhari
South-East Governors’ Forum on Wednesday appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure that the construction period of the Second Niger…
Perry unseats Beyonce as highest paid woman
Forbes, business magazine, has rated Katy Perry up from ninth place in 2017 to unseat Beyonce as 2018’s highest paid…
Buhari meets Ekweremadu, Southeast governors at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, four Southeast governors and Deputy…
Senate orders investigation into sealing of Akwa Ibom House of Assembly
The Senate, on Wednesday, ordered an investigation into the sealing of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly by security operatives.
Oil rises above $63 after slide
Oil bounced above 63 million a barrel on Wednesday to claw back some of the previous day’s six per cent…
Police arrest 7 Customs officers for killing woman
The Nigeria Police in Badagry, said it had arrested seven customs officers over the killing one Mrs Patience Oni and…
AWCON: Super Falcons weep Shepolopolo of Zambia 4-0
Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat the Shepolopolo of Zambia 4-0 on Wednesday at Cape Coast in Ghana to return to contention…
Jonathan’s book is simply fiction, devoid of facts swept under carpet – Shettima
The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has accused former President Goodluck Jonathan of sweeping the report by an investigative panel…
Lagos begins biometric verification for 9,000 pensioners Monday
No fewer than 9,000 Lagos State pensioners under the defined benefit scheme otherwise known as “Pay As you go” are…
Photos: Mikel Obi, his Russian partner and twin daughters visit Nigeria
Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, his Russian partner, Olga Diyachenko and their twin daughters Ava and Mia are currently…
More Nigerians turning to digital solutions to manage their Travel – Travelport Research
Nigerian travellers are forward-thinking and ready to embrace new technologies more readily than their counterparts from Europe and other parts…
Presidency calls for investigation of Bishop Orieke over alleged Buhari’s death rumour
The presidency has reportedly written to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate Bishop…
Amosun Presents N402.6 billion 2019 budget to State Assembly for approval
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun on Wednesday presented to the State House of Assembly a budget of N402.6 billion for…
Ufuoma McDermott Discloses Her Son Was Born Via IVF
Nollywood actress, producer and director Ufuoma McDermott posted a message on her social media page, revealing that her son Isio…
Bello promises N100 million reward for information on aide’s killers
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday promised a N100 million reward to anyone with information that could lead to…
Group endorses Buhari, Sanwo-Olu, vows to mobilise millions of votes for them
An independent political group, 'Project LOUD' on Wednesday endorsed the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari and that of the APC…
Governorship, State Assembly elections hold March 2 – INEC
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Wednesday said all Governorship and State House of Assembly elections…
COSON condemns Buhari, Atiku’s manifestos
Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has condemned the presidential manifestos of the President Muhammadu Buhari and the main opposition, Atiku…