Year: 2018
Lassa fever: Gombe Govt. earmarks N20m for prevention of outbreak
The Gombe State Government, has earmarked N20 million for the prevention of the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.
Rehabilitation works intensify ahead of Ekwueme’s burial
Ahead of the burial of former Vice President Alex Ekwueme on Friday, rehabilitation works have intensified at three major locations…
South-East Governors eulogise Ekwueme
Governors of the South-East on Wednesday extolled the virtues of the late former Vice President of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ekwueme,…
Nigerian Govt more committed to completing dam projects than starting new ones
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, says the Federal Government is more committed to completing all ongoing dam…
Telecom subscribers call for reduction in call cost
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to reduce the cost paid…
NAPTIP evacuates 13,000 Nigerians from Libya in 3 months
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says that the agency has evacuated more than 13,…
FIRS generates N4.03 trillion revenue
The Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Tunde Fowler, said the Service collected N4.03 trillion revenue in 2017.
Niger governor swears in 4 commissioners
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Wednesday in Minna swore in four new commissioners and four Permanent Secretaries. The commissioners…
Heart ailment stalls Fani-Kayode’s N4.9bn Fraud Trial
Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned further hearing in a case…
Bill Gates, Dangote pledge more support to immunisation in Yobe
Mr Bill Gates, the Chairman, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman, Dangote Foundation, pledged to support…
Nigerian Govt assures 2018 Budget cannot be padded
Mr Ben Akabueze,the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation (BOF), says the Federal Government’s 2018 Budget cannot be padded.
Rural development: World Bank restates importance of National Identity
Mr Rachid Benmessaoud, Country Director, Nigeria, World Bank, said on Wednesday that digital national identification would yield tremendous benefit for…
Aubameyang joins Arsenal in club record transfer
Arsenal have bolstered their attacking line-up by signing striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund on a long-term contract for a…
Azeglio Vicini ex-Italian coach dies at 84
Former Italy coach Azeglio Vicini, in charge of the team at the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age…
Lassa fever: NMA takes sensitisation to markets
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has taken sensitisation on Lassa fever to Wuse market in Abuja to educate traders on…
Lagos ports to receive 27 ships laden with petrol, food items
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 27 ships are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports in Lagos…
Odinga’s ‘swearing in’: Kenyan police arrest opposition lawmaker
Kenyan police arrested an opposition lawmaker who administered the oath during a symbolic “swearing in” of opposition leader Raila Odinga…
Buhari to inaugurate CHIPS in Lafia
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate the Community Health Influencers, Promoters and…
Ondo Assembly to investigate polytechnic students’ protest
The Ondo State House of Assembly is to constitute a panel to investigate the recent protest by students of Rufus…
”The Wedding Party 2 -Destination Dubai” costs N300m
Nollywood acclaimed blockbuster movie, “The Wedding Party 2-Destination Dubai (WP2)’’ production, cost N300 million, excluding publicity, says producer.
Bill to allow married women choose origin passes second reading
A bill for an Act to amend Federal Character Commission (FCC) Act to give married women the option to choose…
NVBF ready for 2018 National Volleyball League
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) on Wednesday said it was confident of executing the 2018 National Volleyball League scheduled to…
Yung L Premiers ”Pressure” Featuring Sarkodie
Chocolate City Music has released visuals for ''Pressure'' by singing act Yung L. The song is the second video of…
Nigerian Govt bans open drug markets in 2019
The Federal Government says it will shut down all open drug markets this year to curb unwholesome drug distribution system.
Nigerian Govt urged to place priority on electricity for speedy industrialisation
An industrialist in Anambra, Chief Godwin Ezeemo, has called on the Federal Government to place priority on electricity for speedy…
DMW Now Out With ”Mind”
DMW has released their latest track titled ''Mind'' featuring label boss, Davido and his signed acts, Mayorkun, Peruzzi and Dremo.
Bayelsa Revenue Board laments poor taxpaying culture of corporate bodies
The Bayelsa Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday decried the poor taxpaying culture amongst corporate organisations operating in the…
Botswana President cleared of maladministration, abuse charges
Botswana’s public advocate has cleared President Seretse Khama of any wrongdoing on alleged maladministration and abuse of office by opposition…
Senate to probe low remittance by JAMB before 2016
The Senate, on Wednesday, resolved to investigate the low remittance by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) into the…
Emmanuel Ikubese Reacts To Ladies Proposing To Men
Delta state born actor and model Emmanuel Ikubese is giving us his opinion on recent happenings in the country where…