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UNILORIN extends Post-UTME registration

Post-UTME: UNILORIN apprehends 2 over alleged malpractice

The authorities of the University of Ilorin have apprehended two candidates (name withheld) over alleged malpractice on the first day…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Flood: Kebbi spends N33m on clearing of drains, waterways

Malami Muhammad Shekare, the General Manager, Kebbi Urban Development Authority (KUDA), on Tuesday said it had expended N33 million on…

Nigerian Govt doles out N37.5m to poor persons in Benue

The Federal Government has so far paid N37.5 million to support the poor in Benue under its Social Re-investment Programme.

Trump accuses Google of hiding ‘fair media’ coverage of him

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Google’s search engine of hiding “fair media” coverage of him and said he…

Bone setter cautions against sex, cold water

A traditional bone- setter (TBS), Mr. Ganranwei Robinson, on Tuesday advised people undergoing bone-treatment to avoid sex and cold water…
INEC sets aside eight days for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the September 21, 2024 Edo governorship election.

Get your PVCs, Monarch urges Oto Awori residents

Oba Josiah Olanrewaju-Aina, Oloto of Oto Awori Kingdom, on Tuesday appealed to people in the area to get their Permanent…

Navy confiscates over 13,803 bags of smuggled rice

Rear Admiral Mathew Emuekpere, the Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Nigerian Navy, said the command seized over 13,803…

Corruption: Kenya’s deputy chief justice arrested

Kenya’s deputy chief justice Philomena Mwilu was arrested on Tuesday for corruption allegations, failure to pay tax, and improper dealings…

25 Afghan soldiers killed in Taliban ambush

Around 25 Afghan army soldiers died when their convoy was ambushed by Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s northern Faryab province, officials…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari unveils plans to distribute 358 trucks of assorted foodstuff to people of Zamfara state ahead of Ramadan fasting

Projects: Zamfara governor decries delay in delivery

Gov. Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara, on Tuesday, decried delay in the delivery of the ongoing 61 Kilometres road linking Dauran…
Police bust 3 who allegedly stole N136.5m containers at Apapa Ports

Lagos ports to receive 24 goods-laden ships

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday said it was expecting 24 ships laden with assorted goods including petroleum products…

Egypt police attack: Court sentences 6 to death

An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced six people to death for attacking a security checkpoint north of Cairo and killing…

U.S plans bilateral free trade agreements with Africa

The U.S. government has said that it was currently looking for African countries that would be interested in bilateral free…
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

Minimum wage: NLC optimistic of payment before end of 2018

Mr. Peter Ozo-Esan, General Secretary, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has assured Nigerians workers of the payment of the reviewed minimum…

Ramaphosa thanks May for returning sunken WWI ship’s bell

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Tuesday thanked British Prime Minister Theresa May for handing over the bell of…

NFF leadership crisis: Chris Giwa faults Keyamo

Chris Giwa, factional President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has faulted a statement credited to a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),…

Drug war: Philippines’ Duterte hit by new ICC complaint

Activists and families of eight victims of the Philippines’ “war on drugs” filed a complaint on Tuesday with the International…
International Court of Justice (ICJ) or World Court

Iran sanctions: UN court does not have appropriate jurisdiction – U.S

Washington rejected on Tuesday the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice – the highest UN court – as it…
UNILORIN extends Post-UTME registration

Commercial farming: Unilorin earmarks 5,000 hectares of land

The University of Ilorin, Kwara says it has earmarked 5,000 hectares from its 15, 000 hectares land mass for allocation…
Samuel Bwalya, new Country Director for UNDP Nigeria

Osun Guber: United Nations agency wants violence-free poll

Ahead of Osun Sept. 22 governorship election, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called on stakeholders to ensure a…

Australia detains 17 asylum seekers

A group of 17 asylum seekers, who reached mainland Australia by boat at the weekend have been located and detained,…

North Korea to U.S: Denuclearisation talks may fall apart

North Korean officials have warned in a letter to the U.S. that denuclearisation talks were “again at stake and may…

Air Force neutralises fleeing bandits in Zamfara

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Task Force (ATF) of ” Operation Diran Mikiya” has successfully neutralised several…

Lagos-Badagry Expressway: Council of Obas to meet Gov. Ambode

The Akran of Badagry, De Aholu Menu-Toyi I, on Tuesday said the Lagos Council of Obas would soon meet Gov.…

Benue Govt. to spend N46m to rehabilitate 21 township roads

The Benue State Government says it will spend N46 million to rehabilitate 21 township roads to enhance movements of persons…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Student remanded for allegedly causing grievous hurt

A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded an 18-year-old student, Usama Abubakar, standing trial for allegedly inflicting injuries on…

Hajj 2018: First batch of Lagos Pilgrims home bound

The first batch of 312 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just concluded will depart Saudi Arabia for Nigeria on…

2019: Zeus Polls predicts APC will sweep more states

Zeus Polls, an independent Europe-based pollsters has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) may likely win most states in…
Ex-governor Abdulfatah Ahmed

Manufacturers commend Kwara Govt for creating favourable economic climate

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says the economic climate of Kwara was favourable for the growth of business enterprises.…

Army arrests suspected cattle rustler, recovers 49 cows

Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation WHIRL Punch have arrested a suspected cattle rustler and recovered 49 cows…