Year: 2018
EFCC arraigns ex-governor’s son, Nuraini Adamu over money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Adamu’s son, Nuriani Adamu before…
Kaduna Govt investigates disappearance of day-old-baby
Kaduna State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Baba, on Wednesday said investigation has commenced on the…
UN accused of ‘preserving terrorism’ in eastern Congo
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Wednesday accused the UN of “preserving terrorism” in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo where…
Nigeria’s first storey building records 9,009 visitors in 2017
The first storey building in Nigeria located in Badagry, Lagos State has recorded 9,009 visitors in 2017, Mr Hodonu Daniel,…
175 out-of-school children in Niger benefit from free education
The Niger State Government on Wednesday said it had started sponsoring 175 out-of-school children in various public primary and secondary…
UK appoints ‘Minister for Loneliness’
Britain appointed a “Minister for Loneliness” on Wednesday to tackle what Prime Minister Theresa May described as “the sad reality…
Bayelsa policies are youth-focused, says Commissioner
The Bayelsa Government on Wednesday said most of its policies were tailored toward ensuring a better life for the youths…
Kogi gets 21 new permanent secretaries
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has approved the appointment of 21 new permanent secretaries into the state civil service.
U.S. sexual assault hotlines flooded with calls
The phones at U.S. sexual assault hotlines have been ringing in record numbers as the #MeToo social movement spurs victims…
APC, PDP senators fight over defection of member
The Senate was on Wednesday thrown into confusion following an attempt by a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
560 fire victims in Sokoto get cash relief
The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission on Wednesday distributed cash to 560 victims of fire outbreaks in the state.
DSS reveals how notorious cultist Don Wanny was killed
A top official of the Department of State Security (DSS) on Wednesday revealed how Don Wanny, kidnap kingpin was tracked…
Herdsmen advised to embrace modern cattle rearing techniques
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Mr Babafemi Ojudu, has urged herdsmen to embrace the modern,…
EFCC Arraigns Justice Yinusa for Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC on Wednesday arraigned a Federal High Court Judge, Justice Yinusa Muhammad for corruption.
7 children die after eating poisonous sea turtle
Seven children died of food poisoning after eating sea turtle, officials in Madagascar said on Wednesday.
63 bags of Indian hemp recovered from gang in Ondo State
The Nigerian Army says it has recovered 63 bags of cannabis sativa (Indian hem) from a notorious gang in a…
APC is inviting wanted criminals to join party – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the the All Progressives Congress (APC) of inviting wanted criminals to join…
Yemen: Saudi pledges $2bn aid to address ‘deteriorating’ economic situation
Saudi King Salman bin Abdelaziz has ordered two billion dollars be transferred to Yemen with the aim of shoring up…
Abule Egba boils as Customs officers kill rice smuggler
There was pandemonium in Abule Egba area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Wednesday morning following the killing of a rice…
Katsina spends N7 billion to construct 200 km roads, says commissioner
Katsina State Government says it has expended over N7 billion to construct 200km roads across the state.
Bauchi Drugs Agency records N200m profit in 2017
The Bauchi State Drugs and Medical Consumable Management Agency (DMMA) recorded N200 million turnover on its 2017 Drugs Revolving Fund…
Seven Buddhists killed as Myanmar police open fire on protesters
Myanmar police opened fire on a crowd, killing seven ethnic Rakhine Buddhists as they tried to seize a government office,…
Food distribution urgently needed in South Sudan – UN
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says that South Sudan’s food security situation will worsen in 2018 than 2017 unless…
Mexico has no evidence of Russian meddling in election
The Mexican Government has not got any evidence that Russia or Venezuela attempted to interfere in the election process in…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa says no capacity to fund diaspora vote
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday said that Zimbabwe does not have the capacity to facilitate its citizens based outside…
Invest more in healthcare, education to boost economic growth, World Bank urges Russia
Russia’s new government after its March presidential election should invest more in education and healthcare to help spur economic growth,…
Benue killings: Senate issues IGP 14-day ultimatum to arrest perpetrators
The Senate has given the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Ibrahim Idris 14 days ultimatum to arrest and investigate the…
Israeli Prime Minister says U.S embassy will move to Jerusalem within a year
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that the U.S. will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem…
Gov. Ganduje calls for transfer of prisons management to states
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged the Federal Government to transfer the management of prisons to states.
Counter-terrorism: Indian army chief calls for restriction on internet, social media
Indian army chief Bipin Rawat Wednesday called for restrictions on the internet and social media use to counter terrorism.