Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
New SA President vows to stop illegal land grabs in South Africa
South Africa will not allow illegal land grabs, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday as the country prepares to expropriate…
Former Galactico to visit Nigeria for Real Madrid Foundation inauguration
Former Real Madrid and Brazil left full-back Roberto Carlos will visit Nigeria on March 28 to launch the Real Madrid…
Fake marriages on the rise in Nigeria – Immigration
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has said that a lot of “fake marriages’’ are taking place between Nigerians and foreigners…
Market capitalisation plunges 0.54% despite corporate actions
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed in red on Wednesday with a loss of 0.54 per cent in…
Finally, SSANU, NASU, NAAT suspend 3 months Nationwide strike
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Non Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities has suspended its three months strike.
Duke Udi still our employee – Ondo State Govt.
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday said former Sunshine Stars FC chief coach Duke Udi remains its employee in spite…
President Buhari promises rescue of Missing Chibok, Dapchi girls
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, assured that his administration would do everything possible to rescue and reunite all Dapchi and…
Immigration generates N38.5bn, $29.9m 2017 – Report
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) generated a total revenue of N38.532 billion and 29.9 million dollars in 2017.
Google pulls out 3.2b illegal ads from sites
Google pulled out 3.2 billion bad ads from sites in 2017, an official, Ms Jessica Stansfield, said in Lagos on…
Kano state to strengthen maternal health practices, immunisation
The Kano State Government has pledged to develop a strategic plan for strengthening maternal health and routine immunisation in the…
Use social media to promote culture, tourism – Don
Prof. Mabel Evwierhoma of the Department of Theatre Arts, University of Abuja, has called on Nigerians to use the social…
Plateau, Nasarawa, Bayelsa pay highest price for Kerosene in February – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says residents of Plateau, Nasarawa and Bayelsa paid the highest price for kerosene in…
Be prudent with funds, Gov. tells LG chairmen
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Wednesday urged local government chairmen in the state to be prudent and avoid incurring…
Expert predicts inflation stability in 2nd quarter
An economist, Dr Aminu Usman has predicted that inflation rate is likely to stabilise in the second quarter of 2018.
Enugu state govt. inaugurates community liaison officers
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Wednesday, inaugurated 458 community liaison officers to serve as link between government and…
Coordinator calls for increase in Corps members allowance
Alhaji Ladan Baba, the Coordinator, National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) in Kano state, has called on employers of Corps members…
NNPC tasked on steady supply of petroleum products
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Wednesday urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intensify the…
Bali to shut down mobile internet for `Day of Silence’
Mobile internet will be shut down across the Indonesian resort island of Bali during a local Hindu holiday when work…
President Duterte withdraws Philippines from ICC
President Rodrigo Duterte of Philiphines on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of the country’s ratification of the treaty that established the…
Japan regrets departure of “frank, trustworthy’ Tillerson
Japan’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he personally regretted the departure of “frank, trustworthy” U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson…
Union supports 5,200 migrants return from Libya – IOM report
The African Union (AU) has supported 5,200 migrants to return home safely from Libya since November 2017, the International Organisation…
Stephen Hawking, Physicist who conquered the stars, dies at 76
Stephen Hawking, who sought to explain some of the most complicated questions of life while himself working under the shadow…
Basketball: 11 teams battle for promotion ticket in national divisions League
No fewer than 11 teams are currently battling for promotion ticket in both the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), National Division…
Insurbordination: Angry Buhari summons Inspector-General of Police
The presidency on Tuesday summoned the Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, to answer query as to why he breached…
Indian Wells: Simona Halep downs Wang to reach quarter-finals
World number one Simona Halep overcame a sluggish start to beat Wang Qiang 7-5 6-1 at the BNP Paribas Open…
Presidents Cup: Tiger Woods and Els to captain United States
Tiger Woods and Ernie Els shifted their decades-long friendly rivalry onto the international stage as they were officially named captains…
Federal Govt. releases N43.92bn to 330,000 rice farmers
The Federal Government has released about N43.92 billion (122 million dollars) to 300,000 rice farmers to increase Nigeria’s rice production by…
Federal govt. agrees to publish spending details on sanitation projects from 2010-2018
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)on Tuesday said Federal Government had agreed to publish details of spending and locations of…
Sunshine Stars sack Coach Duke
The Ondo State Government on Tuesday sacked the Head Coach of Sunshine Stars, Duke Udi with immediate effect and asked …
Bauchi state to replace mahogany trees with umbrella specie – Official
Bauchi State Government on Tuesday said it would replace the mahogany trees providing shade along major streets in the state…