Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
NSCDC uncovers shrine in Kwara state, arrest 2
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, (NSCDC), Kwara command on Monday, said it had uncovered a shrine used by…
Aisha Buhari accepts UN Special Ambassador role
The Wife of Mr President, Aisha Buhari, has accepted the appointment as new UNAIDS Special Ambassador for the Elimination of…
Rising drug abuse a threat to internal security – Senate president
President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that the rising menace of drug abuse in the country poses…
Boxing: Joshua says Parker faces overwhelming experience in cardiff
WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says Joseph Parker will be ‘overwhelmed’ in their unification fight in Cardiff…
Malnutrition: Gombe State healthcare cured 13,069 children in 2017 – Official
The Nutrition Coordinator, Gombe State, Malam Suleiman Mamman, says that no fewer than 13,069 children have been cured of malnutrition…
BoI, BDSP strengthens relationship to boost MSMEs financing
The Bank of Industry (BoI) says it has set up mechanism to improve relationship with its over 200 Business Development…
Telecommunication masts pose no threat to the Public — expert
Dr Emmanuel Nwokorie, Chief Radiographer in Garki Hospital, has said that telecommunication masts do not emit radiations capable of causing…
FTC confirms probe into Facebook over data privacy scandal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commmission (FTC) on Monday confirmed that it was investigating Facebook over its privacy practices. The commission…
Edo Govt. reaffirm commitment to boost Public-Private-Partnership (PPP)
Edo Government has renewed its commitment to promote Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) to attract investors. Gov. Godwin Obaseki said this while inaugurating…
Leather technology will promote indigenous products in Nigeria — Minister
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, said on Monday that the provision of an enabling framework for…
NITDA awards postgraduate scholarships to 92 persons
No fewer than 92 persons have benefited from the 2017/2018 Postgraduate Scholarship programme of the National Information Technology Development Agency…
2018 Easter Holidays: FRSC mobilises personnel for Special Patrol
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has mobilised all its field and sector commands for the nationwide 2018…
Nigerian youths encouraged to leverage on Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright, on Monday urged Nigerian youths to leverage the Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill to enhance…
United States send China terms and conditions to reduce trade imbalance
Alarm over a possible trade war between the world’s two largest economies has chilled financial markets as investors foresee dire…
Abia state targets N2bn IGR, reduce wage bill
The Governor of Abia State, Mr Okezie Ikpeazu, said that his administration targeted a N2 billion Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)…
ECOWAS concerned over court injunction on Sierra Leone run-off poll
The ECOWAS Commission has experienced concern over the interim injunction issued by a High Court on Saturday, restraining the National…
N400bn spent on importation of raw sugar in 4 years – Rep member
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abiodun Olasupo, says about N400 billion was spent on importation of raw…
Lobi Stars come from behind to beat visiting Rivers United
Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi on Sunday beat visiting Rivers United 3-2 in a Nigeria Professional Football League match…
Olajubu emerges as South-West SWAN Patron
The South-West Zone of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday in Ado-Ekiti officially decorated Oyedeji Olajubu as…
Oil marketers call for regulation of petroleum industry
Oil marketers and the Organised Private Sector [OPS] on Sunday, canvassed for two regulatory bodies to regulate the oil industry…
Oyo State residents to enjoy free Tuberculosis treatment
Oyo State Government has offered free screening and treatment to individuals with persistent cough suspected to be Tuberculosis in all…
Kwara United return to winning ways with victory over Kano Pillars
Hosts Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin came from behind to return to winning ways on Sunday by beating Kano…
Abia state launches healthcare prepaid cards for residents
Abia Government said it had developed healthcare prepaid cards to meet the health needs of citizens irrespective of status and…
5 Ugandans charged over death of Finnish arms dealer
Five people were on Friday charged in Uganda’s Capital Kampala over the death of a Finnish arms salesman early in…
14 dead, 50 injured as explosions rock New Year celebration in Southern Afghanistan
At least 14 people were killed and 50 others wounded when people were celebrating Afghan New Year, Authorities said.
President Buhari commiserate with family of late Christopher Abebe
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Abebe family, as well as the government and people of Edo on the…
Lagos by-election: Oshodi residents tasked on on peaceful conduct
Mr Hakeem Sokunle, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday urged electorate in the…
Engage Veteran coaches to improve sports development in Nigeria – Toblow
A renowned athletics coach, Tobias Igwe, on Friday urged sports administrators to engage the services of veteran coaches that have…
Cholera, Lassa fever outbreak kills 14 in Bauchi
Bauchi State Commissioner for Health, Zuwaira Hassan, on Friday, confirmed that 14 people died in the state following outbreak of…
Human trafficking gang busted in Spain, 39 rescued
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has disrupted activities of a crime gang,…