Year: 2018
Andy Murray out of Brisbane event with hip injury
Former world number one Andy Murray withdrew from the Brisbane International with a hip problem on Tuesday.
Netanyahu sees Israelis, Iranians friendship after fall of current govt in Tehran
The people of Israel and Iran will once again be “great friends” after the change of the current authorities in…
New Year: Lagos Public Servants must rededicate themselves to service – HOS
Lagos State Head of Service, HOS, Folasade Adesoye has charged public servants in the state to rededicate themselves for effective…
U.S, Britain warn South Sudan parties over ceasefire violations
The U.S., Britain and Norway have called on parties in the South Sudan conflict and their field commanders to stop…
Poland restates position to reject migrants from North Africa, Middle East
Poland will continue its approach of not accepting migrants from North Africa and the Middle East, the country’s Prime Minister…
Chinese customs busts frozen food smuggling gang
Customs Officials in east China’s Jiangsu Province said on Tuesday they had caught a gang suspected of smuggling frozen food…
China welcomes proposed talks between North and South Korea
China “welcomes and supports” South Korea’s initiative to hold high-level talks with North Korea ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics,…
Lai Mohammed mourns ex Village Headmaster producer, Oloyede
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the death of former “Village Headmaster” Producer, Chief Tunde…
Iran says Saudi, U.S, UK ‘major players’ behind anti-govt protests
A senior Iranian security official on Tuesday accused Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and Britain of being “major players” behind recent…
Iranian protesters attack police stations
Iranian protesters attacked police stations late into the night on Monday, news agency and social media reports said.
2018: World leaders call for unity, promise economic progress
World leaders reflected on their mixed experiences in 2017 and looked to 2018,calling for unity and promising economic progress.
U.S. to withhold $255m military aid to Pakistan
The U.S. authorities decided to withhold 255 million dollars in military aid to Pakistan after President Donald Trump’s critical remarks…
U.S ambassador summoned over Trump’s angry tweet
Pakistan summoned the U.S. ambassador in protest against President Donald Trump’s angry tweet about Pakistan’s “lies and deceit”.
Israel set to cede parts of Jerusalem in peace deal
Israel set a higher threshold on Tuesday for any future vote on ceding parts of Jerusalem to the Palestinians.
Kwara Speaker condemns attacks on church worshippers
The Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad, has condemned the attacks on worshippers on New Year’s eve…
2018 budget: Nigerian Govt urged to work with National Assembly on early passage
A financial expert, Prof. Sheiffdeen Tella, on Monday called on the Federal Government to work closely with the National Assembly…
7.7m people liberated from ISIS in 3 years – Coalition
No fewer than 7.7 million people have been liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS’) terrorist organisation,…
Afan Festival: Gov. vows to sustain peaceful coexistence
Gov. Nasir Ahmed El-Rufai of Kaduna State has pledged to support and sustain peace building initiated by different communities across…
Borno Govt. reviews curfew in Maiduguri
The Borno Government has reviewed the curfew in Maiduguri metropolis from 8:00PM to 6:00AM as against the existing 10:00PM to…
New year babies: 20,210 babies born in Nigeria on Jan. 1 – UNICEF
Nigeria would have approximately 20,210 babies born into the country on the New Year’s day.
Edo state first lady calls for neonatal care units in Edo hospitals
Wife of the Edo governor, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has called for the establishment of effective neonatal care units in all…
Senator sponsors 40 students to study abroad
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto) has sponsored 40 indigents of the state to undergo various first degree courses at the Maryam…
New Year: First Lady calls on children to embrace education, discipline
The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has called on children in the country to be disciplined, respectful to…
Gov. Bello expects Agriculture to generate 15% of Kogi income in 2018
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday said the state agricultural sector, through its Agricultural Revolution Programme (ARP), would generate…
Shippers Council moves to inaugurate Nigeria’s first Inland Dry Port
The Nigerian Shippers Council said on Monday the Presidency would inaugurate the country’s first Inland Dry Port in Kakuri, Kaduna…
Gov. Ahmed condemns new years’ eve attackers; describes action as satanic
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has condemned the midnight attack on worshippers on the eve of the new year…
Kogi state loses High Court judge
Justice Aromeh Benson Akogu, the Kabba Resident High Court Judge in Kogi handling the case of attempted assassination of Sen.…
Residents feared dead as Boko Haram insurgents attack Magadali
Some people are feared dead in a bomb attack on Magadali Local Governmet Area of Adamawa on Monday.
Pen Cinema Bridge: Lagos To Enforce Partial Restriction Of Movement Jan 4
The Lagos State Government on Monday announced plans to enforce partial restriction of movement for motorists in Agege axis to…
Assassins kill traditional ruler, wife
The traditional ruler of Numana in Kaduna State, His Royal Highness, Gambo Makama and his wife have been murdered by…