Year: 2018
2019: Buhari has 2 years to perform – Fasehun
The O’odua People’s Congress (OPC), a Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, on Tuesday said that President Muhammadu Buhari still has about two…
Court remands pastor in prison for alleged murder
An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that a 40-year-old pastor, Olakanye Oni, accused of killing a 39-year-old…
Kidnappers, cultists now face death sentence in Rivers
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has warned kidnappers and cultists to leave the state or risk death sentence.
Presidential election holds Saturday 16 February, 2019
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday released the timetable and schedules of activities for the 2019 general elections.
We’ll Restore Lost Glory Of Lagos Island- Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said his administration was making strategic efforts to transform Onikan-Marina axis to…
Ambode unveils Safety Arena
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday unveiled a world class safety arena to effectively tackle problem of emergency management…
5, 037 Edo Libya Returnees to arrive Benin in January
No fewer than 5000 indigenes of Edo State who are trapped in Libya are expected to be evacuated in January,…
World Bank predicts 2.5% growth for Nigeria in 2018
The World Bank forecasts that economic growth in Nigeria would edge up to at least 2.5 per cent in 2018,…
Bill Gates to fund Nigeria’s repayment of $76m polio facility
Nigeria has authorised Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to start the repayment of 76 million dollars polio eradication facility to…
NANS enforces N145/litre pump price in Delta
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday stormed three filling stations in Asaba, Delta, and compelled their attendants…
Delta state to rehabilitate 78 Libya returnees
The Delta Government said on Tuesday that it was committed to rehabilitating the 78 returnees from Libya who are from…
Health insurance: PTAD to initiate contributory scheme for pensioners
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has announced plans to initiate a contributory social health insurance scheme for pensioners in…
Herdsmen clashes: Army to deploy Special Forces to 3 states
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says the Nigerian Army has deployed Troops to help stem the clashes between…
Naira sells at N361.5 per Dollar at parallel market
The Naira was sold at N361.5 to the Dollar at the parallel market on Tuesday, the News Agency of Nigeria…
Herdsmen attacks: Tiv Traditional Council opens relief fund for victims
The Tiv Area Traditional Council (TATC) has opened a Relief Fund Account to cater for victims of the recent attacks…
CBN disowns fake Governor’s twitter handles
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised alarm over the existence of several twitter handles purportedly owned by the…
Senate urged to lift ban on confirmation of nominees
The Presidency has urged the Senate to lift the embargo on confirmation of nominees sent to it by President Muhammadu…
Human traffickers to Libya face trial
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will prosecute those involved in the trafficking…
Ketogenic diet: Nutritionist warns people against practice
A nutritionist, Prof. Ngozi Nnam, on Tuesday advised people against the practice of a ketogenic diet, saying it could damage…
U.S. presidential run fascinates Oprah Winfrey
Media magnate Oprah Winfrey is “intrigued” by the possibility of running for the U.S. presidency in 2020.
NLC set to protest workers sack by Kaduna Govt
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba says the congress is set to protest against the sack of about 36,000…
Falconets, South Africa to face-off in Polokwane on Saturday
The Falconets will on Saturday take on their South African counterparts in the final round of African qualifying competition for…
Internet users hit 94.8 million in November – NCC
The internet users increased marginally to 94 .8 million in November, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said.
Barcelona’s Ardan Turan close to joining Turkey’s Basaksehir
FC Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan is close to signing for Turkey’s Basaksehir, the Istanbul club said in a statement on…
NIPOST commended for e-stamp initiative
Mr Reuben Odiri, a telecom expert says the initiative by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to introduce e-stamp is commendable…
Buhari mourns Madaki, condoles with family, govt. of Niger
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Niger State on the passing of former Governor of…
Messenger collapses after receiving El- Rufai’s sack letter
A messenger, Malam Abubakar Shu’aibu, 45, of Government Secondary School, Aminu Marmara, Sabongari Zaria, Kaduna State, on Tuesday slumped into…
NECO releases 2017 Nov/Dec SSCE results
The National Examination Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2017 November/December Senior School Certificate Examination results.
Bayelsa Govt. condemns beheading of soldier
The Bayelsa government on Tuesday condemned the beheading of a soldier who was negotiating the surrender of arms with militants…
I washed dead bodies to survive as a student abroad — Gov. Ajimobi
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Tuesday said that he washed dead bodies as a youth to pay his…