Year: 2018
Plateau police sue for peace over Farmers, herdsmen clashes
The Police Command in Plateau has pledged to do its best to address the lingering clashes between farmers and herdsmen…
Lassa fever: 3 die, 7 quarantined in Imo
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo said on Wednesday three persons had died of Lassa fever while seven others were hospitalised.
Plateau generates N10.8 billion revenue in 2017
The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS), on Wednesday, said it generated N10.8 billion as Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) from…
Edo Police kill robbery suspect in gun battle
The Police in Edo have confirmed shooting to dead a member of an armed robbery gang and the escape of…
Libyan returnees: Ondo Govt. distributes items, cash to indigenes
Ondo State Government on Wednesday distributed some undisclosed amount of money and cloths to 23 Libyan returnees as part of…
DPR seals 10 fuel stations for various offences
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Wednesday said it sealed 10 erring filling stations in Borno for various offences.
Simi Becomes Opera Brand Ambassador
Singing sensation Simi who just celebrated her mum's wedding has a lot to be grateful for this new year. The…
Femi Kuti Premiers ”One People One World” Visuals
Femi Kuti is out with the video for his newly released song titled “One People One World”.
Vote credible candidates in 2019, IPAC urges Nigerians
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged Nigerians to vote for only credible candidates in the 2019 elections.
Fuel scarcity: LCCI seeks liberalisation of downstream sector
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has urged the Federal Government to urgently liberalise the downstream petroleum sector…
Witches not responsible for road crashes – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has attributed most road crashes on Nigerian roads to human factors and not witchcraft…
El-Rufa’i calls for involvement of Governors Forum to address illegal migration
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Wednesday cautioned the youths against migrating illegally out of the country, saying rather,…
Zoro Features Chidinma In ”Oyoko”
Nigerian singer Zoro has dropped a new song titled “OYOKO” (Beautiful homely girl).
Six online game companies named for illegal operations in China
Chinese Authorities on Wednesday published details of six typical cases of online game Companies punished for illegal operations.
Nigerian Govt urged to review security strategies
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to review its security strategies and prioritise…
NMA calls for yearly enlightenment to stem scourge of lassa fever
The South East caucus of the Nigeria Medical Association ( NMA) has called on State Governments in the zone to…
Roger Federer overcomes Berdych to reach semi-final of Australian Open
Defending champion Roger Federer argued with an umpire, but mostly let his racket do the talking, beating Tomas Berdych for…
APC chieftain seeks support for Buhari’s 2019 re-election
Chief Austine Edeeze, member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained that President Muhammadu…
Illegal Migration: NYSC, institute sensitise corps members
The Pan-African Institute for Global Affairs and Strategy (PAIGAS), has sensitized corps members in Katsina and Borno States on the…
Islamic State claims responsibility for Afghanistan attack
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack that hit Afghanistan’s eastern city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, according to the…
Italian PM supports Trump’s America first policies not protectionism
U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire to put “America first” is legitimate, but protectionism does not work, Italian Prime Minister Paolo…
Pope Francis condemns ‘evil’ of fake news for political gain
Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the “evil” of fake news, saying journalists and social media users should shun and unmask…
Egypt’s president al-Sissi submits re-election bid
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Wednesday submitted to the high election commission his bid for a second term in office,…
AU summit: Over 40 African leaders, UN chief expected to attend
Heads of states of more than 40 African nations and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the 30th AU summit,…
Kogi governor pays medical bills of 300 patients
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi says his administration has spent N100 million to offset the medical bills of no fewer…
96 players to undergo PGA screening
No fewer than 96 players have applied for membership of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) test, which would commence with…
China urged to release Hong Kong bookseller
The European Union’s ambassador to China on Wednesday joined the Swedish Foreign Ministry in calling on Beijing to release a…
NRC moved 3,360 containers from Apapa port in 2017
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it moved over 3,360 containers from the Apapa port to Ebute Metta and Ijoko…
Army’s 6 Division gets new GOC
Maj.-Gen. Musa Yusuf has taken over as new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, the division’s…
Zika virus resurfaces in Singapore
The National Environment Agency’s (NEA) on Wednesday warned that the Zika virus has resurfaced in Singapore.