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UN staff in Geneva call for strike to protest pay cut

United Nations staff in Geneva have called a strike for Friday after winning support from 90 per cent of more…
The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) approves appointment of Prof. Adamu Ahmed as new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.

ABU to establish standard locally-built refineries in Niger Delta

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria is making efforts to establish conventional and standard locally-build refineries in Niger Delta to…

Air chief begins assessment visits to NAF training commands

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, on Thursday began an assessment visit to Nigeria Air Force Training…

First Nation Airways MD remanded over alleged N1.7bn fraud

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has ordered the remand of Kayode Odukoya, Managing Director First Nation Airlines over alleged theft…

Ndigbo Unity Forum appeals to Buhari to curb incessant killings

A socio cultural group, the Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intensify efforts in curbing…

Federal Poly Bauchi gets new Rector

The Federal Government has appointed Mr Sanusi Waziri-Gamau a substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.

Kenya’s commercial interest rate caps are “unsustainable” – Finance minister

Caps on commercial interest rates in Kenya are unsustainable and the government plans to modify them without driving up lending…

Philippines formally withdraws from ICC

The Philippines has formally served notice to the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court…

How women can deal with nausea before menstrual period

Some women experience nausea just before they get their menstrual period. This is common and is not usually a cause…

Bishop Oyedepo prays for peace in Plateau

Dr David Oyedepo, the President and Founder, Living Faith Church Worldwide on Thursday night, prayed for the restoration of peace…

Skripal Case: New Zealand joins U.S, UK, others in condemning Russia

New Zealand has joined Britain, the United States, Germany and France in condemning Russia over the nerve agent attack on…
UN

UN to announce exit of 4 nations from least developed countries

A UN expert committee has announced that four countries could soon “graduate” from the ranks of the world’s poorest and…

President Buhari directs MDAs to defend 2018 budget proposal immediately

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday directed Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) yet to defend their 2018 budget proposal before the…

UN Deputy Chief celebrates Nigerian women appointed into global positions

Ms Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, has expressed excitement at the appointment of Nigerian women into global leadership positions.

Gambia will ‘collapse’ without Nigerian professionals – VP

The Vice-President of The Gambia, Mrs Fatoumata Tambajang, has said that The Gambia would ‘collapse’ if Nigerian professionals in the…
Fraud

Fake EKDC staff arraigned over illegal connection

A 50-year old man, Adebayo Ojo, who claimed to be a staff of Eko Electricity Distribution Company,EKDC has been arraigned…
N1.2m

Undergraduate Arraigned For Stealing Lips Stick At Supermarket

A Female undergraduate in a University, Imo State, Southeast Nigeria, Geo Nina, 25, has been arrested and arraigned before a…

Keystone Bank Partners NIPOST, Launches Agency Banking

One of Nigeria’s most reliable financial institutions, Keystone Bank Limited has launched ‘KeyServ’ (An Agency Banking Proposition) to serve customers…

Four dead as bridge collapses at Florida International University

At least four people have been killed and 10 others hurt after a footbridge collapsed near Florida International University in…

After 5 children: Wife of Donald Trump Jr Files for Divorce

Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Vanessa Trump, may be getting divorced.

African free trade: Abuja Chamber commends Federal Govt’s decision

Mr Adetokunbo Kayode, President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commended Federal Government’s decision to make Nigeria a…

Promises to FCT residents kept, says Bello

The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, said the present Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has largely accomplished promises made to…
2023 election: I have a lot of fears, says Atahiru Jega

Jega blames Nigerian leaders for eroded national core values

A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has blamed Nigerian leaders for the erosion…

Olusosun dumpsite fire: LAGBUS loses 7 buses

The Wednesday morning fire at Olusosun dumpsite in Lagos burnt seven buses belonging to LAGBUS Asset Management Limite. A LAGBUS…
N1.2m

Ex-police commissioner’s son arraigned in court for fraud

Paul Iyoghojie A 41-year old man, Theophilus Ozoigbo who claimed to be the son of a retired Commissioner of Police…

State House Medical Centre offers free kidney screening

The State House Medical Centre(SHMC), Abuja on Thursday provided free kidney tests for 710 Nigerians as part of the activities…
Fraud

Handset Snatchers Arraigned For Using Sim To Withdraw Money From Victims’ Account

Three suspected handset snatchers operating in Orile area of Lagos State have been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court for…

Minister pledges to upgrade military institute

Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology, has promised to assist the Nigerian Army to upgrade its Institute…
Lagos State House of Assembly

Land Use Charge: Ambode runs populist govt — Lagos Assembly

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday described Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode as a populist and welfarist governor, following his…

Trade Fair: Police assure organiser, participants of adequate security

Ahead of the 29th Enugu International Trade Fair, the State Police Command has assured participants and organisers of adequate security…