Year: 2018
Metuh must appear in Court or go back to jail – Judge
The presiding judge at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Okon Abang on Thursday ordered the former National Publicity Secretary of…
Kano residents receive free eye surgery
Dr Felix Nwarienne, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kano, has conducted free eye surgery on 16…
Oprah Winfrey not interested in 2020 presidential run
Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey knocked down speculation that she could be a US presidential candidate in 2020, saying in a…
1,200 bags of rice donated to Benue IDPs
Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday donated 1,200 bags of rice to the Benue Government for…
Lagos ports to receive 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
A total of 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and…
Actress Shola Fapson Escapes Being Raped By Taxify Driver
Nollywood actress, Dorcas Shola Fapson (DSF), popular for her role on “MTV Shuga”, has shared a story on social media…
UN expects Africa’s economy to pickup in 2018
Africa’s economy is expected to grow 3.5 per cent in 2018, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 2017, a…
Lassa fever: Asokoro Hospital dismisses speculations of reported case
The management of Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, has dismissed speculations of a reported case of Lassa fever in the facility.
Tuberculosis: Kaduna State to embark on sensitisation of rural dwellers
Kaduna State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, is to embark on community outreach campaigns in rural areas, the Director, Dr…
Cattle colony: Katsina Govt allocates 5,300 hectares of land
The Katsina State Government said on Thursday that it had allocated 5,300 hectares of land for the establishment of a…
No immunity for ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe, Mnangagwa declares
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe says he has not granted former First Lady Grace Mugabe immunity from prosecution.
Ex-U.S. Gymnastics doctor sentenced up to 175 years in prison for sex abuse
As his victims wept in a Michigan courtroom on Wednesday, disgraced long-time U.S. Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced…
CJN Onnoghen receives remains of ex-CJN Musdapher in Abuja
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, on Thursday received the remains of former CJN, Justice Dahiru Musdapher at…
Tambuwal describes Sokoto’s finance, debt profile healthy
The Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, says his government’s finances and debt profile are healthy as they have…
N400m fraud: Metuh ordered to appear in court Feb. 5 or risk jail
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has asked former Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) spokesman, Mr Olisah Metuh, to be present at his…
Nigerian prophet arrested in Zambia for drug trafficking
Zambian authorities have arrested a Nigerian pastor for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilogram of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug, a…
Nigerian Govt to provide free surgeries to 10,150 indigent citizens in 2018
The Federal Government says it will provide free healthcare services to eight million indigent citizens from April to December.
Senate urges NNPC to end petrol scarcity queues in 7 days
The Senate on Thursday urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to, within seven days, end lingering scarcity of petrol…
Congo conflict displaces 800,000 children – UN
UN says no fewer 800,000 children fled violence in the eastern Congo, where many face being sexually abused or recruited…
Kaduna Govt earmarks N351 million to upgrade media outfit
Kaduna State Government has earmarked over N351 million for the upgrade of facilities at its media outfit in 2018.
Nasarawa assembly passes N125.4 billion 2018 budget
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2018 appropriation bill of N125.4 billion.
Lassa fever: FCT residents advised to keep surroundings clean
Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), an NGO, has advised residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to keep their surroundings clean…
Dry season farming: Oyo farmers seek governments support
Some farmers in Oyo State on Thursday appealed to the government to give them adequate support to enable them to…
Disu warns Rohr to be wary of injuries from friendly games
Tunde Disu, former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has warned Super Eagles Coach Genort Rohr to watch his back…
Lassa fever: Enugu Govt embarks on sensitisation of residents
The Enugu State Ministry of Health says it has begun intensive sensitisation of residents on the dangers of Lassa fever…
Female Deputy Director convicted for pension fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one Aisata Abba Kwana, a…
NIPOST set to maximise ICT to promote postal services
Mr Abdulkareem Baba, the Director Strategy and Business Development, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says the agency is set to maximize…
AU Chairperson says Africa still in shock at Trump’s vulgar comments
AU Chairperson Moussa Mahamat said on Thursday African leaders and citizens are still in shock at vulgar comments about the…
Buhari departs for Ethiopia tomorrow
President Muhammadu Buhari will Friday depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to participate in the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly…
CHAN 2018: Salisu tipped to surpass Nigeria’s previous achievement
Tunde Disu, former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has tipped the CHAN Eagles gaffer, Salisu Yusuf, to surpass the…