Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Sharapova should not get French Open wildcard, rival Radwanska says
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova should not be fast-tracked into next month’s French Open as she returns…
Djokovic loses to Goffin at Monte Carlo Masters
Novak Djokovic’s comeback from injury was cut short at the Monte Carlo Masters on Friday as Belgium’s David Goffin earned…
We want mutual trust from Nigeria — China
The Government of the People’s Republic of China(PRC), on Friday said that it would need more commitment and mutual trust…
Alli is what England have been waiting for – Lampard
Former Chelsea favourite Frank Lampard believes Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is the top-class “number 10″ English football has been…
ASUU seeks FG’s commitment on implementation of 2009 agreement
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has expressed optimism that the Federal Government would be committed to implementing decisions of…
IGP calls for more efforts to end violence against children
The Inspector-General of Police (IG-P), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has called for concerted efforts by all stakeholders to eliminate all forms…
ICAO confirms support for new aviation policy on Africa
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has confirmed its support for a new Declaration on the Improvement of Search and Rescue…
CBN suspends charges on large withdrawals
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks to suspend charges on over-the-counter or ATM withdrawals of…
Immunisation: LGC inaugurates task force to ensure compliance
The Doma Local Government Council of Nasarawa State has inaugurated a taskforce on the implementation of polio immunisation in the…
LCCI wants N’ Assembly to pass real estate bills to boost growth
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the numerous real estate…
Discovered N6bn belongs to Niger State – Gov. Bello
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Friday said that the N6 billion discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission…
Expert calls for increased awareness on colon cancer
An Ibadan radiologist, Dr Samuel Awotunde, on Friday called for increased enlightenment on colon cancer, which he described as the…
NGO says strengthening family structure addresses ageing problems
Dr Emem Omokaro, the Executive Director, Dave Omokaro Foundation, says that strengthening the family structure will help solve some of…
EFCC may declare Ex-Commissioner wanted over N6bn discovery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it may declare a former Commissioner of Local Government in Niger wanted…
Nigeria Army organises medical outreach in Southern Kaduna
The 1 Div of Nigerian Army, Kaduna, has so far attended to over 5000 cases in its medical outreach exercise…
Poor funding stalls PEN/Jewel Estate project for journalists
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is on the way to speed up the construction of the ongoing PEN/Jewel Estate…
Varsity students criticise telecom operators for poor service delivery
Some students of Abuja University on Friday criticised telecom operators for poor service delivery and failure to abide by the…
NIMASA boss elected Chairman, AAMA
The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, was on Friday elected the new Chairman and…
UNHCR sends relief items for Congolese IDPS
The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) is shipping tents, mosquito nets and other essential relief items to Angola, where…
President nominates Prof. as Chairman, NERC
President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Prof. James Momoh for the position of Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).
State Govt. targets 3.5 m children for Polio immunisation
The Kano State Government said it is targeting 3.5 million children for the fourth round of the National Polio Immunisation…
Viewing Centre tragedy: Sen. mourns victims
Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, the Chairman, Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has described the death of over 30 people at a football…
Develop capacity of women, youths in ICT – Expert
An ICT expert, Mr Kayode Eyiade says the capacity of women and youths must be continuously developed in ICT at…
Meningitis: Govt. earmarks N19m to prevent outbreak
Kano State Government has earmarked over N19 million to prevent the outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis disease in the state
Lagos-Ibadan Rail: Residents plead for compensation as demolition begins
Residents of Agbado Railway Station Community in Ogun State have appealed to the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) to compensate members…
Nigerians caution couples on ‘elaborate weddings’
Some Nigerians have advised couples about to tie the nuptial code, to avoid extravagance during wedding ceremonies, but rather, focus…
Former Governor rallies support for Buhari’s development initiative
Nigerians have been urged to support the development initiatives of President Muhammadu Buhari for the Niger Delta Region.
Presidency: Suspended NIA boss did not cry
The Presidency has condemned the media reports that the suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ayo Oke,…
Gov. urges women to plant vegetables for local consumption
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has advised women to plant enough vegetables for local consumption so as to discourage…
Agencies collaborate to curb spread of meningitis
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says it has entered into partnership with the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control ( NCDC)…