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Makinde sends 14 commissioner nominees to Oyo Assembly for approval

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Thursday sent the list of 14 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly…

To see Gov Okowa at your convocation, commissioner gives conditions

Prof. Patrick Muoboghare, Delta Commissioner for Higher Education, says tertiary institutions in the state must make ready certificates and transcripts…

7 corps members to repeat service year in Nasarawa – NYSC

Seven corps members of the 2018 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Nasarawa State, are to repeat their service for…

Senate confirms Sylva, Magashi, Aliyu, Shehuri for ministerial positions

The Nigerian Senate continued the screening of ministerial nominees presented to the upper chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari for approval…

Drama: Trial of former Malaysian PM Najib interrupted by bomb threat

A bomb threat briefly interrupted the trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak, forcing the court, where the hearing…

Johannesburg City Power hit by ransomware virus

Johannesburg’s power utility City Power has been hit by ransomware, it tweeted on Thursday morning, crippling its website and invoicing…

Medical doctor counsels hypertensive patients on things to avoid

A medical doctor, Adekunle Adedeji, on Thursday warned that excess consumption of tobacco, alcohol, sugar, salt and sauce could increase…

Buhari off to Liberia for Independence anniversary Friday

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Friday for Monrovia, Liberia to attend the 172nd Independence Anniversary Celebrations of…
Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan orders that Opeyemi Ajala be remanded for allegedly raping his 21-year-old daughter.

”Grant my wife’s prayer, she wants me dead,” man tells court

A businessman, Mr Wahab Lukmon, on Thursday prayed an Egbe-Idumu Customary Court to grant his wife, Olabisi’s request for divorce…

NOUN gets N90m grant for research from TETFund

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has secured a grant of N90 million from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)…

Photos: My encounter with 7-year old pupil – Kayode Fayemi

Meet my friend, Master Daniel Olutope, a Primary 3-pupil of St Michael’s Primary School, Ajilosun, Ado Ekiti.

Shun unscrupulous induviduals, Army warns prospective recruits

The Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria has cautioned prospective recruits seeking enlistment into the Nigerian Army to beware of fraudsters.

Brexit : Boris Johnson sends ultimatum to Brussels

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sent an ultimatum to Brussels to renegotiate Brexit or face the prospect of Britain…

French second quarter jobless falls to more than 5-year low

Data from the Labour Ministry on Thursday showed that France’s jobless total fell in the second quarter to its lowest…
Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan orders that Opeyemi Ajala be remanded for allegedly raping his 21-year-old daughter.

Ex-banker docked over alleged fraud

A 23-year-old former banker, Godwin Diala, who allegedly defrauded a microfinance bank of one million Naira, on Thursday appeared in…

Wayne Rooney’s wife shares picture days after “threesome apology”

Coleen, the wife of former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has posted a lovely picture with her husband days after…

Mission impossible: Flying Frenchman Zapata falls into sea

Franky Zapata, a daredevil French inventor on Thursday failed in his attempt to fly across the Channel from France to…

Shame: 3 Nigerian romance scammers arrested in Thailand

Thai police have arrested a 38 year old Nigerian for alleged ‘romance scam’, about a month after two other Nigerians…

X Factor star Leona Lewis to marry in ‘fairytale Italian wedding’

The 2006 X Factor winner, Leona Lewis will marry her partner Dennis Jauch in a 'fairytale Italian wedding' wedding after…

Elton John raises $6m for Kenya AIDS/HIV testing

Elton John has raised more than $6 million to fight HIV/AIDS in Kenya, thanks partly to auctions of a luxury…

Ministerial screening: Amaechi rewarded for hard work – Peterside

Dr Dakuku Peterside, the Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), on Thursday commended the Senate for successfully screening…

Aid agency begs Boko Haram to free abducted staff, five others

International aid agency Action Against Hunger has appealed to both Boko Haram and ISWAP to release its staff member and…

Suspected armed robbery kingpin arrested in Enugu

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested one Enenike Nweze, a suspected armed robbery and kidnapping kingpin. The police…

Meal timing can help weight loss: Scientists

A new research has found that eating only between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. curbs the appetite and can assist…

Military School ’ll remain catalyst for national cohesion – Commandant

The Commandant, Nigeria Military School (NMS), Zaria, Brig.-Gen. Muktar Bunza, says the school will continue to be a hub for…
Yiaga Africa's Samson Itodo alerts political parties of 2026 Electoral Act's provision that may jeopardize their candidates for 2027 election

Buhari has disappointed Nigerian youth: YIAGA

Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth, and Advancement also known as YIAGA Africa has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari for not finding…

BBNaija: Reactions from housemates, as Seyi, Tacha return in style

The Big Brother Naija housemates were surprised after seeing Seyi and Tasha returned to the house on Wednesday.

Don’t involve yourselves in our politics, Saudi official warns pilgrims

The Chief Custodian of the holy mosques of Makkah and Madinah, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, has urged pilgrims currently performing…

Governor resigns following protests

Ricardo Rossello, the embattled governor of Puerto Rico, announced his resignation late Wednesday following two weeks of massive protests triggered…

FG sacks 2525 N-Power beneficiaries for absenteeism

Some 2, 525 beneficiaries of the N- Power Programme, being sponsored by the Federal Government, have been sacked for absconding…