Year: 2018
Pork sellers make brisk business in Enugu
Pork sellers in Enugu said they are making brisk business as the demand for the meat was rising.
Tinubu, Oyegun feud: Buhari must act fast – Ajomale
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Otunba Henry Ajomale has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Oyegun replies Tinubu, promises to assist him reconcile APC factions
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has promised to support the party’s national leader,…
Indian state offers free breast implants to poor
Poor women in a southern Indian state have been offered free breast surgeries, including implants, for both aesthetic or medical…
Thai police arrests Nigerian cocaine dealer
A Nigerian drug dealer Emmanuel Okwudili Ilichukwu has been arrested by the Thai police working with the US Drug Enforcement…
BMW to recall 11,700 cars after installing wrong engine software
German car maker BMW said on Friday it would recall 11,700 cars to fix their engine management software after it…
So What If He’s a Muslim?
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo recently found it very necessary to issue a public statement that clarified the religious status…
Minister says digital switch over will provide endless opportunities
Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, on Friday said the “Digital Switch Over” from analog broadcasting to digital…
Kogi Govt. warns principals of 108 schools against exam malpractice
The Kogi Government has warned the principals of 108 secondary schools involved in examination malpractice across the state to desist…
MultiChoice, Africa Magic Announce 2018 AMVCAs
Following months of speculation and anticipation, Africa Magic, in association with Multichoice, has announced the call to entry for the…
Adeosun, Fowler storm Kaduna for tax amnesty Symposium
The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, will on Thursday, 1 March, lead a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the…
There is no vacancy in Lagos, Oluwa replies opposition
A representative of Ajeromi-Ifelodun Constituency 2 at the Lagos state House of Assembly, Fatai Oluwa, has advised opposition parties in…
Lagos warns traders against dumping refuse in unauthorised places
The Lagos State Government has warned traders in the state to desist from dumping refuse in unauthorised places in the…
NCC board re-assures stakeholders of its commitment on sale of 9Mobile
The Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has re-assured stakeholders of its commitment to ensure that 9Mobile is taken…
UNESCO restates commitment to safeguard Lake Chad
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Friday restated its commitment to safeguarding Lake Chad and promoting the…
Sokoto Farmers Get N1.4 Billion Fertiliser Subsidy
Sokoto State Government said it will spend the sum of N1.4 billion to subsidise the price of fertilizer for its…
Actor files N340m suit against Cornerstone insurance, others
A Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till 27th of March, 2018 for hearing a N340 million…
2018 World Cup: FIFA assured of security in spite of fresh Russian fan violence
FIFA said on Friday it has every confidence in its security measures at the 2018 World Cup in Russia after…
Ondo state stakeholders urges to join action against Lassa fever
The Ondo State Government has appealed to major stakeholders in the state to support government in addressing the scourge of…
Kogi state Gov. urges NLC to join anti-corruption campaign
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Friday enjoined the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to join hands with the Federal Government…
Dapchi School Attack a national disaster – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the abduction of schoolgirls from the Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, as a national…
Florida governor proposes tighter gun restrictions in wake of school shooting
Florida Governor Rick Scott announced a proposal on Friday to increase restrictions on buying guns and to strengthen school safety…
2018: Gov. Bagudu signs Kebbi state N151.2bn budget into law
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has signed into law the N151.2 billion 2018 budget.
Adamawa rice farmers to benefit from RIFAN/CBN pilot project
About 600 rice farmers in Adamawa are to benefit from the dry season rice production programme under a special pilot…
Global Water Scarcity: Bridging The Demand Gap In Lagos
Water is one of the most important substances on earth, it is so important that all plants and animals must…
Minister tasks wood dealers on environmental protection
The Minister of Environment, Malam Ibrahim Jibril, on Friday called on wood and allied dealers to protect the wild flora…
UNICEF reaffirm support to Kano, Katsina govts on child survival, devt.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday renewed its commitment to support Kano and Katsina States Government effort to…
LNSC Apprehends 6 Over Alleged Cultism, Rape
Six suspected members of a notorious cultist gang who allegedly rape underage female students have been apprehended by the operatives…
Raheem Sterling doubtful for Sunday’s English League Cup showdown
Raheem Sterling is struggling to be fit for Manchester City’s English League Cup final against Arsenal on Sunday but Gabriel…
Market capitalisation grosses N112bn in a session
The Nigerian Stock Exchange market capitalisation increased by N112 billion on Friday, amid sustained gain by some highly capitalised equities.