Year: 2018
Red Cross accuses EU of increasing suffering of African migrants trying to cross the Sahara
Europe is increasing the suffering of African migrants trying to cross the Sahara, the Red Cross chief said, urging lawmakers…
Desertification: Jigawa Govt. Plants 5m trees
The Jigawa Government says it has planted five million tress to tackle desertification across the state.
Vandals destroy NDPHC’s transmission lines in Enugu
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced on Friday that the 132KV double circuit transmission lines at Eziama, Enugu State,…
Presidential Amnesty Programme still on course – Boroh
Retired Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh, Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), says the amnesty office is determined to actualise its mandate of…
Lami Phillips Drops ”So Amazing” Ft Tiwa Savage
Alter Plate Music CEO, Harrysong will be proud of his latest signee Lami Phillips who has released her debut single…
Wizkid’s ‘Daddy Yo’ included in soundtrack of Hollywood film
‘Daddy Yo’, the 2017 hit song of Ayo Balogun (aka Wizkid), is part of the soundtrack for British-Nigerian actor John…
Lagos ports receive 12 ships with petrol, others
A total of 12 ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the…
Nollywood: Actors Guild inaugurates new Executive Members
The Abuja chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has inaugurated new Executive Members to steer the affairs of…
Motivational Speaker, Fela Durotoye Joins ANN Party
One of Nigeria's top most motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye has announced on social media that he has now officially joined…
Niger Govt. to sponsor surgery of rape victim
Niger Government would sponsor the surgery of a 10-year-old boy victim of homosexuality at Minna General Hospital, Mrs Mairam Kolo,…
Court strikes out ex-Naval staff reinstatement’s suit
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, has struck out the suit instituted by Enoch Iliya against the Nigerian Navy, seeking reinstatement…
NSCDC intercepts 2 trucks in Kano for petrol diversion
Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, have intercepted two trucks laden with 85,000…
UN rights investigators reveal South Sudan’s civilians eyes gouged out, castrated
South Sudan’s civilians had their eyes gouged out, were castrated and were forced to rape each other by the country’s…
Army dismisses report of halting operation to aid Shekau’s escape
The Nigerian Army on Friday said troops movement under Operation Deep Punch II was temporarily halted in line with military…
Pakistan back on terrorist financing watchlist – Media
A global money-laundering watchdog has placed Pakistan back on its terrorist financing watchlist, Indian media and a diplomatic source said…
Doctor attributes Measles outbreak in EU to false online information on vaccines
False information about the safety of vaccines disseminated by social media resulted in an outbreak of measles in European countries,…
Nigerian Govt to establish specialised bank to assist innovators, science/tech ventures
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, says Federal Government is working toward establishing specialised bank to assist…
Minister warns of Mafia influencing Italy’s March 4 election
Italy’s interior minister has voiced concern that the Mafia could influence the country’s general election on March 4.
South African ex-colonel sentenced to death for attempting to overthrow S. Sudan govt
A South Sudan court on Friday sentenced a South African ex-colonel to be executed by hanging, a Reuters witness said,…
UK warns of Islamic State attacks on foreigners in South Africa
Britain has warned of a threat of attacks by Islamists on foreigners in South Africa after two British nationals were…
U.S condemns Boko Haram’s abduction of Yobe schoolgirls
The U.S. has strongly condemned the abduction of scores of schoolgirls of Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, by suspected…
EFCC recovers N102m diverted from Bank of Agriculture
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna zonal office, has recovered N102 million diverted from the Bank of Agriculture…
Blatter considers Morocco’s bid as logical choice for 2026 World Cup
Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has put his support behind Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup finals,…
South Sudan: UN condemns violations of freedom of expression
A UN report has revealed that undue restrictions on freedom of expression are having a “chilling effect” and “further shrinking…
Australian deputy PM steps down over extra-marital scandal
Embattled Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said Friday he would step down on Monday following a scandal which began…
CAN President, Ayokunle mourns Billy Graham
Rev. Samson Ayokunle, President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described Evangelist Billy Graham as the most humble and influential…
Tinubu blasts APC National Chairman Oyegun: You’re a saboteur
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has accused the National Chairman of the party, Chief…
WAFU Cup: Ghana beat Nigeria on penalties to reach finals
Nigeria has failed to reach the finals of the maiden West African Football Union (WAFU) Women’s Cup after losing 5-4…
CISLAC expresses worry over Nigeria’s high corruption ranking by Transparency International
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO) on Thursday expressed worry over Nigeria’s 148th corruption…
2019: Buhari to address Nigerians on second term bid
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) Governors’ Forum, Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo, says President Muhammadu Buhari…