Year: 2018
Funke Bucknor shares emotional post on Tosyn’s death
Olufunke Bucknor Obruthe, elder sister to late OAP, Tosyn Bucknor has once again pour out her heart over the death…
Africa: UN chief advocates inclusive, sustainable industrial development
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for inclusive and sustainable industrial development in Africa, saying it is critical for achieving…
Waterways: Total, others seek mandatory use of life jackets
French oil giant Total has called for the enforcement of the use of life jackets by seafarers before embarking on…
Champions League may use VAR this season – Ceferin
UEFA will consider fast-tracking the implementation of Video assistant Referees (VAR) for the Champions League knockout stages this season, according…
Zuckerberg refuses to step down as Facebook chairman
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is pushing back against calls for him to step down as chairman and hoped to…
UN Human Rights body condemns Cameroon violence
The UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has condemned the continuing insecurity in Cameroon, amid reports of killings by armed groups…
Sen. Sani advises INEC to deliver uncollected PVCs to homes
Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
Anchor Borrowers: NECAS mobilises North-East farmers on loan repayment
The North-East Commodity Association (NECAS) has commenced mobilisation of farmers in the sub-region on repayment of the loan received under…
International friendly: Super Eagles held goalless by Cranes of Uganda
The Cranes of Uganda on Tuesday forced the Super Eagles of Nigeria to a goalless draw in an international friendly…
Davido celebrates 26th birthday
Nigerian singer and Chairman, Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) Davido turns 26th today.
Ghana, Brazil qualify for FIFA U-17 women World Cup
Ghana and Brazil have qualified in their various groups at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay. Ghana defeated…
3 dead in Bauchi birthday clash, curfew imposed
Violence that erupted over a disagreement at a birthday party has forced Bauchi State government has imposed a curfew on…
Boko Haram attacks leave 53 soldiers, farmers dead in pre-election show of force
Boko Haram jihadists have killed 53 soldiers and farmers in three days of attacks in northeastern Nigeria, security sources said…
50 killed in suicide bombing in Kabul
A suicide bomb attack on a gathering of religious scholars in the Afghan capital, Kabul, has killed at least 50…
Malaria affects 219 million people in 2017, kills 274,000 in 11 countries
Reductions in malaria cases have stalled after several years of decline globally, according to the new World malaria report 2018.
Fayemi reinstates five Perm Secs sacked by Fayose, to get salary arrears
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti has ordered the reinstatement of all the five Permanent Secretaries that were retired in 2014…
Obama pushed for my defeat in 2015, Jonathan says in new book
Nigeria’s former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has accused Barack Obama of pushing for his defeat in the 2015 Presidential election.…
South Korea airline orders $4.4bn 40 Boeing
Jeju Air Co Ltd, South Korea’s biggest low-cost carrier, purchased 40 Boeing (BA.N) 737 Max 8 planes worth 4.4 billion…
Yuletide: Drivers involved in accidents to remain behind bar till January 15 – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned that reckless drivers who get involved in road crashes during the Yuletide…
Oyo workers receive Sept., Oct. salaries
The Oyo State Government has disclosed that the September and October 2018 salaries approved by Governor Abiola Ajimobi has been…
8th Senate worst in attendance – Ndume
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday described the 8th Senate as the worst he had seen in terms of…
Ekiti bank robbery: Number of dead policemen rises to 3 as police close on bandits
The number of policemen killed by armed robbers who invaded a bank in Ijero Ekiti in Ekiti State on Monday…
Jonathan, more of an academic in politics – Mahama
Former President of Ghana, John Mahama, says ex-President Goodluck Jonathan is more of an academic who found himself in politics.
Benue: INEC presents certificate of return to Boko
INEC on Tuesday in Makurdi presented a certificate of return to Mr Joseph Boko in compliance with the Appeal Court…
Jonathan, a true democrat – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja hailed his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, for voluntarily conceding defeat at the 2015…
2018 GCE result will be out next week – WAEC
The West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) has announced that the results of the 2018 August/September edition of the West Africa…
Tecno Mobile launches Camon 11 & Camon 11 Pro in Kenya
Tecno Mobile has announced the launch and availability of its new smartphones, the Camon 11 and the Camon 11 Pro,…
Photo News: Obasanjo, Oshiomhole grace launch of Jonathan’s new book
Former president Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday unveiled his new book, 'My Transition Hours' to the public.
Fashola gives reasons South West will re-elect Buhari
The Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) says the South West has more to gain by re-electing…
China’s space rocket hits orbit
China has launched a new space environment research satellite and four nanosatellites on a Long March-2D carrier rocket which has…