Year: 2018
Double Wahala As Big Brother Naija Premieres on DStv and GOtv
Following months of anticipation, the third edition of Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, began on Sunday.
Roger Federer plans to defend Australian Open title next year
Australian Open champion Roger Federer is set to continue defying Father Time after announcing he will return to defend his…
Expert calls for massive climate change awareness campaign
Prof. Bala Dogo, a Professor of Geography with Kaduna State University (KASU), on Monday called for massive awareness campaign to…
Cars now to pay N300 as tolls on Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge
Beginning from 1 February, cars plying the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge will have to pay toll of N300, which represents an…
Masari urges Nigerians to support President Buhari’s change agenda
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday urged Nigerians to support the change agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari, to…
Rihanna performs African `gwara gwara’ dance routine at the Grammys
American singer, Rihanna, performed an African dance routine at the Grammy Awards.
African leaders urged to ratify protocol on protecting welfare of older people
Global campaigners on Monday called on African leaders in Addis Ababa to hasten ratification of a continental protocol on advancing…
Ekwueme’s remains arrive Abuja from London
The remains of the former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme on Monday arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Don’t underrate Sudan, Ex-international warns CHAN Eagles
A former Nigeria international, Friday Ekpo, on Monday told the Super Eagles not to underrate Sudan, their semi-final opponent in…
Fans call on CHAN Eagles to improve on goal scoring abilities
Football fans in Ebonyi have called on the CHAN Super Eagles to improve on their goal scoring abilities to increase…
NDDC, Chinese firm plan to establish 7,000 mega watts regional power project
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it is in discussion with a Chinese firm to establish a regional power…
FERMA clears weeds on Ikorodu-Itokin road
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) says it has removed weeds and overgrown trees on Ikorodu-Itokin road in Lagos to…
Niger Customs Command seized contraband worth N200m in 2017
The Niger Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it intercepted 163 contraband worth more than N200 million in…
Dangote Donates N1.2 Billion Structure for Business School in BUK
In his avowed commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship in the country as a way out of the economic doldrums, Nigeria’s business…
2,000 rice farmers commence registration in Daura LGA
Daura Local Government chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) has commenced the registration of 2,000 large scale rice…
NSE new share pricing method excites experts
Some financial experts on Monday commended the new share pricing method of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).
Researchers develop new way to make computers operate like human brain
Researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Colorado have developed a superconducting switch that “learns”…
13,000 UN employees in Gaza protest Trump’s decision to freeze funding
Official says 13,000 employees of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on…
Lagos ports to receive 33 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Thirty three ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can…
Senator Bukar distributes 120 water pumping machines to farmers
Sen. Mustafa Bukar (APC-Katsina North) has commenced the distribution of 120 water pumping machines across his constituency to promote irrigation…
South Sudan rebels release 15 prisoners to Red Cross
A South Sudanese rebel group said on Monday it had released 15 soldiers it had been holding to The International…
Opel to export cars to Tunisia, Morocco – CEO
PSA Group’s Opel plans to start exporting cars to Tunisia and Morocco from its European plants, its chief executive told…
Reprisal Attack: Tiv farmers kill 78 cows, injure 18
Seventy three cows were killed while 18 other cows were injured in an early morning attack on Yamadaga village, Kadarko…
South Sudan temporarily suspends fees charged NGOs
South Sudan has temporarily abandoned some of the fees it charges foreign and local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in a bid…
Shakira makes history at the Grammys
Pop singer, Shakira marked an historical feat at the Grammys on Sunday, when she became the first artist to win…
U.S. statements on aid to Pakistan to fight terrorism contradict facts – Envoy
Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Qazi Khalilullah said the statements of the U.S. regarding his country’s multi-million assistance to counter terrorism…
South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo wins 5th Grammy
South African music group Ladysmith Black Mambazo have won their fifth Grammy award on Sunday at the 60th Grammys Ceremony.
Trump security team considering building U.S. 5G network
President Donald Trump’s national security team is looking at options to counter the threat of China spying on U.S. phone…
Bruno Mars sweeps top prizes at Grammys
R&B artist Bruno Mars won the top prize at the Grammy Awards on Sunday in another victory for pop-driven music…
Facebook publishes privacy principles ahead of strict EU law
Facebook said on Monday it was publishing its privacy principles for the first time and rolling out educational videos to…