Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Loans Board calls for transfer of Monthly National Housing Fund Contributions
Mrs Hannatu Fika, Executive Secretary, Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board (FGSHLB), on Tuesday called for the transfer of the…
6 killed, 20 wounded in IDPs camp fire outbreak – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday confirmed that six persons were killed in a fire outbreak at Rann…
Modern contraceptive rate to go up by 27% in 2020 – Federal Govt.
The Federal Government in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners have pledged to achieve a Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) of…
Night grazing banned in Kwara State to curb farmers/herdsmen clash
Kwara State Government says it has banned night grazing in the state to ensure greater peace between farmers and herdsmen…
Gov. Shettima calls for expansion of Anchor Borrower scheme
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno, on Tuesday called for expansion of Anchor Borrower scheme, to enhance participation in the programme.…
Facebook launch ‘SheMeansBusiness’ to boost Female entrepreneurship in Nigeria
Social media giant, Facebook, on Tuesday in Lagos unveiled an initiative known as ”SheMeansBusiness” to boost women entrepreneurship in Nigeria.…
Google win lawsuit claiming YouTube censors conservatives
Google has won the dismissal of a lawsuit in California which accused YouTube of censoring conservative content. U.S. District Judge…
Rangers FC regrets 2-2 draw with Go Round FC
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu are still rueing their 2-2 draw with Go Round FC in a Nigeria Professional…
Oba Akiolu condemns vandalism, equipment theft
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on Tuesday condemned vandalism and theft of power equipment by those he described…
Ukraine, EU partner to strengthen industrial sector
Ukraine and the European Union (EU) will strengthen their cooperation in the industrial sector, the Ukrainian state press service said…
Seplat lead losers chart with as major stocks suffer price depreciation
Some major oil stocks recorded price depreciation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Tuesday with Seplat leading the losers’…
Female farmers plead for zero-interest loan ahead of 2018 farming season
Some women farmers in Nasarawa State have called on the Federal and State Governments to assist them with interest-free loans…
9mobile Subscribers demand for improved Quality of Service
Subscribers of the 9mobile network in Abuja have appealed to the Telelogy, the new owner to ensure that it improves…
Niger debunks reports of presence of opposition fighters in Libya
Niger’s Ambassador to Libya, Hussein Melloul, on Tuesday denied presence of any Nigerien opposition fighters on Libyan territory. The ambassador…
UK, U.S planned Russian diplomats expulsion in advance – Envoy
The U.S. and the UK ‘most likely” planned the expulsion of Russian diplomats in advance and the poisoning of former…
Federal Govt. commended for inaugurating food security council
Some stakeholders on Tuesday commended the Federal Government for inaugurating the National Food Security Council with a call for the…
Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi coasts towards victory as Egyptians continue voting
Egypt began the second of a three-day presidential election on Tuesday with President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi set for an easy victory,…
Putin vows to bring down people responsible for tragic mall fire in Kemerovo
President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on Tuesday vowed that all those responsible for the tragic fire in a shopping…
Rivers State launches Tax Management, identification number system
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday launched Rivers State Tax Management [ RIVTAMIS] and issuance of Rivers State Tax…
Moscow to come down hard on U.S. decision to expel diplomats
Russia will not leave the decision of the U.S. to expel 60 Russian diplomats unanswered, but is still willing to…
Scientists study medical potentials of cockroaches
Chinese scientists are taking a close look at cockroaches to explore their potential in medical treatment. The research is led…
‘We have no knowledge of Kim’s visit’ – Chinese Foreign Ministry
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday she had “no knowledge” of a rumoured visit by North Korean leader Kim…
Kenyan govt tries to deport opposition politician
Kenyan authorities have detained and are trying to deport an opposition politician, who also holds Canadian nationality, in defiance of…
Uruguay secures China Cup with Cavani’s strike against Wales
Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani scored on his 100th international appearance as his World Cup-bound team lifted the China Cup with…
FAAN aviation security personnel to be fully armed soon — Minister
The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel of the Federal Airports Authority of…
Plateau United issues apology to brutalised journalist, radio station
Pius Henwan, the General Manager of Plateau United Football Club of Jos, has apologised to Ferdinand Mbum of Jay 101.9…
Election Sequence: National Assembly, others know fate April 25
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed April 25 to deliver judgment in a suit filed by the Accord Party…
2026 World cup: Infantino promises “fair, transparent” bidding process
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described the bid process for the 2026 World Cup as “fair, objective and transparent” after…
Over 15m Africans victims of Transatlantic slave trade – Guterres
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said more than 15 million Africans suffered the brutalities of the Transatlantic slave trade, calling…
Bauchi state to spend N395m on electrification project
The Bauchi State Government has approved N395million for the electrification rehabilitation of some communities in Alkaleri and Misau Local Government…