Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Sanwo-Olu pledges continued support for Lagos judicial reform
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday pledged to ensure successful implementation of the judicial reform initiated by the…
UN chief announces committee for Syrian constitution
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Monday announced the formation of a constitutional committee for Syria, to help move ahead…
NSCDC arrests man for raping daughter in Borno
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno Command, said it has arrested a 46-year-old man, Mohammed Pantami, for…
Court dissolves marriage as husband Jude Ajaeroh a bigamist
An FCT High Court, Jabi on Monday dissolved a five-year-old union between Linda Dike and her husband Jude Ajaeroh, on…
Unilorin wins N120m labs equipment grant
The University of Ilorin says the institution’s Department of Chemistry has secured a Seeding Labs Equipment grant worth over N120…
NDLEA arrests 16 suspects, recovers 672.6g of hemp in Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it arrested 16 suspects drug dealers and recovered 672.6g of substance suspected…
Taiwan set to purchase upgraded artillery from United States
Taiwan on Monday said it was set to purchase upgraded self-propelled artillery from the U.S., the Island’s Defence Minister Yen…
Buhari is working to ensure better livelihoods for Nigerians – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, has assured Nigerians of President Muhammadu Buhari's efforts…
Six Nigerian students cancel trip for Robotics Competition in S/Africa
The six Nigerian students that will represent the country at the Africa Robotics Challenge (ARC) in South Africa on Sept.…
Thomas Cook flight passengers applaud crew at arrival
The final Thomas Cook flight has arrived at Britain’s Manchester airport from the U.S., carrying visibly emotional passengers and airline…
Be cautious in attributing blame for Saudi oil attacks- French President
Le Monde newspaper on Monday said the French President Emmanuel Macron has urged caution in attributing blame for the recent…
Sowore may assume status of Prisoner of Conscience – CSNAC
The Network of International Human Rights Organisations and Coalitions say it may soon adopt detained Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Mr.…
Road mishap kills 9, injures 12 in North-East India
As many as nine persons, including a woman, were on Monday killed and 12 others injured in a road mishap…
Tribunal upholds election of Plateau APC lawmakers
The National/State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jos, Plateau on Monday upheld the election of a lawmaker…
Update: 4 killed as students, security forces clash in Papua, Indonesia
Three civilians and a soldier were killed when students clashed with security forces as new violence erupted in Indonesia’s rebellious…
Seven children killed, 57 injured after classroom collapses in Kenya
Kenyan Government on Monday confirmed that seven pupils were killed and 57 others injured after a classroom at a primary…
Former President Mugabe died of cancer – Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, disclosed that the former President Robert Mugabe died of advanced cancer and had already been taken…
Congo to introduce second vaccine against Ebola in mid-October
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said Congo would introduce a second vaccine against Ebola from mid-October, as the…
Niger community without electricity for one year, appeals for help
The people of the Magama Local Government Area of Niger have appealed to the state government to prevail on the…
Oil thieves set Agip pipeline ablaze in N/Delta
Unscrupulous people, described as crude oil thieves have set fire on an oil pipeline, belonging to Italian oil giant Agip…
Photos: Nasir El-Rufai enrols son in public primary school
Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Monday enrolled his six-year-old child, Abubakar into primary one in Capital School Malali,…
Gov. Matawalle alerts presence of Boko Haram in Zamfara
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has alerted on the presence of elements of Boko Haram allegedly recruited by some politicians…
Iran finally releases British-flagged oil tanker
Iranian authorities on Monday announced that Iran's government has freed the British-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, which was seized in…
Kogi Govt challenges civil servants on diligence, productivity
Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Mrs. Rosemary Osikoya, has urged civil servants in the state to be…
DPR seals 40 filling stations
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed 40 filling stations from January to date for various offences in Nasarawa…
Speaker Gbajabiamila donates drugs worth N60m to Borno govt
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos) on Friday in Abuja, donated drugs worth over N60…
Nestlé, WeCyclers in partnership to empower 15,000 Nigerians
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Nestlé Nigeria Plc, a leading Food and Beverages Company, and WeCyclers on Friday…
Group urges men to support wives during breastfeeding
Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), an Abuja based NGO, has urged Nigerian men to provide more support to their wives during…
Absence of Police witness stalls Evans trial
The absence of a police witness on Friday stalled the trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, alias Evans in…
My husband took me to Ijebu witchdoctor, says divorce-seeking woman
An Ibadan-based civil servant, Mr. Akintayo Kalejaye, on Friday a Mapo Customary Court, to dissolve his 14-year-old marriage to his…