Year: 2018
Eko Disco prepaid meters run into hitches
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company on Monday said consumers with prepaid meters may not be able to recharge…
Low funding hampering our effective operations – Ibok-Ete Ibas
The Nigerian Navy on Monday said inadequate resources was hampering its effective operations.
Nokia to focus on Nigerian tech start-ups in 2018
HMD Global, marketer of Nokia phones in Nigeria says as part of its focus for the industry, it will support…
Open-Grazing Prohibition: Benue govt. urged to review Law
A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Search for Common Ground, on Monday in Abuja urged Benue Government to review its Open-Grazing…
Anti-open grazing: Taraba to implement law gradually – Deputy governor
The Deputy Governor of Taraba, Alhaji Haruna Manu, on Monday, said the state government would implement the anti open grazing…
Seme Customs officers seize 22,000 Jerrycans of smuggled petrol
Nigeria Customs Service, Seme Command, has seized 22,000 jerrycans of smuggled petrol with Duty Paid Value of N10 million, the…
Govt sacks senior police officers in Zimbabwe
Anxiety gripped Zimbabwe’s police force following the dismissal and reinstatement of senior personnel.
Ministry employs 100 consultants to identify revenue loss
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development has engaged no fewer than 100 professional revenue consultants to identify revenue leakages…
Gov. Ambode commended for quick intervention in clearing Lagos wastes
Mr Saka Fafunmi, the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on the Environment, on Monday lauded Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s…
Economist appeals to Senate to confirm MPC members for stability
Prof. Sheriffdeen Tella, an economist, has appealed to the National Assembly to ensure quick confirmation of members of the Monetary…
IDPs: Plateau Assembly seeks empowerment programme
The Plateau House of Assembly Committee on Labour and Security has urged the state’s Peace Building Agency to develop empowerment…
Buhari pledges to give his best to all Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja pledged to give his best to all Nigerians, guided by a clear conscience…
OPD resolves 14,000 cases in one year
Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) says it has resolved over 14,000 petitions and court cases between January…
AY begins shoot for ‘Yoruba Demon’ in Abuja
Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun aka ‘AY’, has begun principal shooting of his new movie ‘Yoruba Demons’ in Abuja on Monday.
Unilag TV station to commence operations in February
The University of Lagos television station will begin operations in February to facilitate research-oriented education and ease communication within and…
No More Hiding Place For Criminal Elements In Ikorodu – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday commissioned a new Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron Base 63 in Igbogbo-Baiyeku…
Lagos ports to receive 36 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Thirty-six ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports…
Malaria: 1.6 million mosquito nets to be distributed in Nasarawa
The Nasarawa State Government says it will distribute 1.6 million Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) to all households as part…
Novak Djokovic crashes out of Australian Open
Six-time champion, Novak Djokovic, bowed out in the fourth round of 2018 Australian Open on Monday as relentless South Korean,…
Auchi Poly is not in any crisis – PRO
Auchi Polyechnic authorities have denied that there is a leadership crisis in the institution.
Igbo APC supports Buhari for 2nd term
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday held a meeting with All Progressives Congress APC-delegation from the South East at the presidential…
VJ Adams Is Out With ”Bless My Way” Visuals
VJ Adams who doubles as an Oap and a musician at the same time has released a new video titled…
FAAN completes repairs of Enugu Airport runway
The repair of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, runway has been completed, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)…
Teacher allegedly rapes neighbour’s daughter
A 38-year old man, Joshua Babatunde, was on Monday arraigned in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly raping his…
80 female students escape death as fire razes hostel
Eighty female students of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) Mabera in Sokoto metropolis escaped death on Sunday night when fire…
Oil price rises again
Oil prices climbed on Monday, pushed higher by Saudi Arabia’s comment that cooperation between oil producers currently withholding supplies would…
N2.5bn debt: CBN, 3 other banks ordered to disclose ABU’s credit balance
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered four banks to within 14 days disclose the balance standing of all…
Congolese security forces condemned for killing 6 protesters
France on Monday blamed Congolese security forces for shooting dead at least six people and injuring dozens during a protest…
Katsina spends N2bn on drainage constructions
The Katsina State Government says it has spent N2 billion on the construction standard drainage systems in 10 towns across…
Nigerian Govt urged to opt for grazing reserves instead of cattle colonies
The Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA) has urged the Federal Government to opt for establishment of grazing reserves as a…