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Tired Mugabe sleeps off again during political campaign

For the umpteenth time, President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe was caught sleeping by the camera at a political campaign rally.
Swe Win, Chief Editor at a local news website, Myanmar Now

Arrested Myanmar journalist transferred to prison

A veteran Myanmar journalist, arrested after criticising an ultra-nationalist Buddhist monk, was on Monday transferred to prison in Mandalay, where…

Oil prices hit $53 a barrel

Oil prices hit a two-month high on Monday lifted by a tightening US crude market and the threat of sanctions…

Auto accidents claim 35 lives in Ogun in 2 months

Commander Seni Ogunyemi, the Chief Executive/Corps Commander, Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), says 35 persons have lost…

Nigerian Govt promises N300m startup loans in art sector

The Federal Government on Sunday night unveiled plans to support talented youths in the arts sector with N300 million start-up…

Kabul: Iraqi Embassy attacked

The embassy of Iraq in Kabul was targeted by insurgents on Monday, a police source, who wanted to remain anonymous,…
North Korea fires short-range missile, slams "hostile" U.S. policy

North Korea: Japan, U.S. agree on further action

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday and agreed on the need for more…

Officials say 24 killed in fighting between AU, Al-Shabaab

Officials said 24 people were killed on Sunday in fighting between al Shabaab fighters and Somali government troops and African…

Anti-labour practices: oil and gas companies get 21-day ultimatum

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has given a 21-day ultimatum to some oil and…

Legal luminary, Oyebode mentors ‘Ready, Set, Work’ students

A legal luminary, Gbenga Oyebode mentored thousands of students from tertiary institutions in Lagos at the weekend during the ongoing…

Tambuwal orders dispatch of relief materials to rainstorm victims

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to immediately dispatch relief materials…

Senator to offer scholarship, build school, others in Yobe

Sen. Mohammed Hassan (APC-Yobe South), on Sunday, promised to give N20,000 as scholarships to 880 undergraduates from 44 wards in…

2 persons electrocuted in Niger

Two persons have been confirmed dead and several others critically injured in an electrical upsurge in Anguwan Biri in Bosso…

Thugs attack Shehu Sani APC faction at Kaduna NUJ Secretariat

The secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council was attacked by political thugs on Sunday.

LWC begins installation of pre-paid meters in Lekki, VI, others

The Lagos State Water Corporation, LWC, has begun the installation of pre-paid meters in Lekki, Victoria Island and other parts…

Ganduje constitutes board of Radio Kano

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the appointment of board members for the state Radio Corporation.

Osinbajo inaugurates airlifting of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, inaugurated the airlifting of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2017…

Better parenting vital for nation’s progress

Mr Jonathan Mbaakaa, Director, Basic and Secondary Education, Federal Ministry of Education, on Sunday called on parents and other members…

FCT Police nabs armed robbery suspect

The FCT Police Command said on Sunday it had arrested a member of an armed robbery gang that specialised in…

Nobody can push us out of Rivers APC – Senator Abe

Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, representing Rivers South East constituency in the National Assembly has vowed that nobody can push him…

Lagos Enlists Two Million Residents In Fight Against Domestic, Sexual Violence

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) has begun a six-month intensified campaign against all forms of…

Federal character: Group urges FG to appoint Edo North candidate as CMD of UBTH

Medical professionals under the aegis of friends of Edo North, have called on the federal government to ensure fairness and…
Kogi State Gov, Yahaya Bello

Kogi to establish Unity Schools in Senatorial Districts

Kogi is soon to establish a Unity secondary school in each of the three senatorial districts of the state to…

Gospel Singer Condemns Hate Speeches, Urges Unity

An upcoming gospel singer, Mr Johnny Wright has urged Nigerians to promote unity and shun hate speeches and other vices…

Oshiomhole berates Edo PDP over comment on 5-star Central Hospital

Immediate past Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has berated the leadership of the State chapter of the People's Democratic…

Katsina Govt To Establish Black Oil Refinery—-Commissioner

The Katsina State Government says it will establish a Black Oil Energy refinery in Mashi Local Government Area of the…

Constitution Amendment: Speakers Conference Lauds NASS

The Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly has commended the National Assembly for the successful completion of the…

LG Autonomy: Ploy to destroy cultural democracy, grab land for herdsmen – ARG

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has raised the alarm over the proposed bills that will purportedly grant autonomy to Local…

FG Set To Achieve Exclusive Breastfeeding By 2018

The Federal Ministry of Health has reiterated its commitment toward achieving 50 per cent exclusive breastfeeding by 2018 in line…

NAF Workshop Produces First Batch Of Security Uniforms

The Nigerian Air Force Investment Ltd. (NAFIL) Tailoring Workshop says it has delivered the first batch of security uniforms sewn…