Year: 2018
Zuma Statue remains despite resignation, Okorocha insists
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State says the statue of former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma will remain, despite…
We will not register under-aged, INEC tells stakeholders
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not register under-aged in the ongoing registration of voters as it…
President Buhari urged to deliver on campaign promises
Mr Anthony Agbonlahor, a legal practitioner in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to remain focused…
Osun Assembly passes vote of confidence on Speaker
The 26-member Osun House of Assembly on Friday passed a vote of confidence on the Speaker, Dr Najeem Salaam, describing…
Ogun govt partners IPPs for stable power supply
The Ogun State Government has restated its commitment to provide stable power supply to residents of the state.
Lagos ports to receive 17 ships laden with petrol
Seventeen ships laden with petrol are expected to sail into Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports from Friday to March…
Zamfara massacre: Buhari orders security operatives to arrest perpetrators
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security operatives to immediately be deployed to Zamfara State where armed men massacred 36…
Plateau Assembly commended for endorsing ‘not-too-young-to-run’, LG autonomy bills
An NGO, Youth Initiative Against Violence and Human Rights Abuse (YIAVHA), has commended the Plateau House of Assembly for endorsing…
Unilag matriculates 9,204 students for 2017/2018 academic session
A total of 9,204 students, who had been screened, were formally admitted into various academic disciplines of the University of…
Final year student of FGC, Daura killed in fire incident
A final year student was killed by a mysterious fire that razed down a students’ hostel at the Federal Government…
Africa loses $80bn annually through Illicit Financial Flow – Adeosun
Nigeria and global organisations, including the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the World Bank Group, have agreed on…
Human trafficking: Edo plans permanent shelters for returnees
Edo Government says it will construct permanent shelter for indigenes of the state among victims of human trafficking and irregular…
13,000 candidates register for UTME in Jigawa
The Jigawa office of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday said it registered 13,000 candidates for 2018 Unified…
Sri Lanka’s PM rejects calls from opposition to step down
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday vowed to continue on as premier, rejecting calls from a main opposition…
Osun governor releases N1bn for pension payment
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has approved the release of N1 billion for the payment of contributory pension to retired…
Nigerian Govt to construct 6 ultra-modern prisons nationwide
Lt. Gen. Abdurahman Dambazau (Rtd), the Minister of Interior, says the Federal Government is to construct six ultra-modern prisons in…
Turkey’s coup attempt: Six journalists sentenced to life imprisonment
A court in Istanbul on Friday sentenced six Turkish journalists to aggravated life imprisonment each over their alleged involvement in…
INEC Chairman promises to make 2019 election budget ready in 7 days
Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said that the 2019 General Elections budget would…
Seme Customs Command generates N546m revenue in January
The Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Command, said it generated N546.8 million as revenue for January.
Libyan interior minister sacked due to health condition
Libyan’s UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez Serraj has relieved Interior Minister Al-Aref Al-Khoja from his duties.
Dbanj Drops ”Shoulda” Video Like It’s Hot
Kokomaster Dbanj, Off his King Don Come album is out with latest video for his new banging track ''Shoulda.'' which…
Army embarks on water project in Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army on Friday said it had drilled a bore hole in Sambisa Forest to enhance water supply to…
Harrysong Welcomes Lami Phillips To His Record Label
Popular for his ''Gala'' song, singer, Harrysong formery with record label, Five Star Music who last year left to float…
Under-Age Voting: Pressure group calls for cancellation of Kano LG elections
The National Rescue Movement (NRM), a political pressure group, on Friday called on the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KNSIEC)…
Seyi Shay Has A New Website
''Yolo Yolo'' crooner and songstress Seyi Shay announces the launch of her new website www.iamseyishay.com and scholarship initiative with Scholar…
Benue University postpones examination over students’ protest
The management of the Benue State University on Friday postponed its planned session examination over students’ protest.
Chocolate City’s Ruby Gyang Premiers ”Oya Dance”
Chocolate City artist Ruby Gyang has dropped her first official song which is titled ''Oya Dance''.
Juls Features Adekunle Gold, Bisa Kdei In ”Agoro”
Popular British-Ghanaian producer – Juls releases the video to his latest track ''Agoro''. which is off his recently released Ojekoo…
Barclays Africa wins case over $83 million payout in South Africa
South African court on Friday threw out the findings of a public anti-graft watchdog that Barclays Africa unduly benefited from…
UN labels Hungary anti-immigration bill an ‘assault on human rights’
The United Nations on Friday labeled an anti-immigration law proposed in Hungary an “assault on human rights” and urged its…