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Lagos moves to upgrade schools in slum areas

The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would commence total upgrade of schools in the State, especially in…

Ahmadiyya applauds Buhari on release of 21 Chibok girls

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Nigeria has applauded the giants strides of the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, towards the release of…

Lawyer sues Buhari, others N50bn over judges arrest

A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, has filed a N50bn suit against President Muhammadu Buhari, the Department of State Services…

200 women empowered with 600 goats in Jigawa

The Jigawa Government has empowered 200 women with 600 goats in Buji Local Government Area of the state. Ali Safiyanu,…

24-hour curfew imposed in Kafanchan as 20 die in communal clash

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed in Kafanchan, Kaduna State after youths set up road blocks and burnt vehicles on…

Forex Concession: NCAA charges airlines to improve operations

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has advised airline operators to operates with renewed vigour having secured a special sectoral…

Customs dismisses 17 junior officers for drug addiction, certificate forgery

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has dismissed 17 junior officers for drug addiction, certificate forgery, theft and absenteeism, the service…

Police, soldiers clash in Abakaliki

The Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the clash between its officers and soldiers from the Nigerian Army Cantonment, Nkwagu, near…

Pope canonizes 7 new saints, including child martyr

Pope Francis on Sunday canonized six men and a woman, including a child martyr from Mexico and a “gaucho priest”…

Bayelsa public schools resume Monday

Government owned primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa will resume the 2016/2017 academic session on Monday. The resumption followed a…

Fire claims 2 lives at Bayelsa BIR chairman’s house

A fire outbreak at the residence of the Chairman of Bayelsa Board of Internal Revenuee, Mr Nimibofa Ayawei, on Saturday…

Nation Building: Lessons from Nehemiah

“Then I said to the nobles, the rulers, and the rest of the people, “The work is great and extensive,…

Aisha Buhari and that BBC interview

Public communication is one of the most delicate challenges that people in public life face, either in the corporate or…

Shi’ites, youths clash again in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command on Saturday warned that it would deal with those taking the law into their hands.…

Real Madrid return to winning way, demolish Betis 6-1

Real Madrid ended a run of four matches without a win in sensational fashion on Saturday as they obliterated Real…

Gov. Udom sacks all commissioners

The Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has dissolved the State Executive Council. A statement issued on Saturday evening by the…
University of Lagos

UNILAG expels 125 students over forged results, exam malpractice

The authorities of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, has expelled 125 students for using forged results to gain admission into…

Kwara APC suspends party chieftain

The Kwara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the party’s Chairman in Ilorin West Local Government Area,…

I Div. emerges champions of 2016 Nigerian Army Sports Festival

The 1 Division of the Nigerian Army on Saturday emerged champions of the 2016 Nigerian Army Sports Festival with 118…

Rivers first lady lauds Okocha’s contributions to golf

Eberechi Nyesom-Wike, the wife of Rivers’ Gov. Nyesom Wike, on Saturday lauded a former Chief Judge of the state, Daisy…

Jubilation as Ooni wears Aare crown for first time

The ‎Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, put on the sacred Aare crown on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun, for the…

Saraki congratulates new UN scribe, Guetteres

The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the newly elected Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guetteres. According…

Man City penalty woes allow Arsenal join them at top

Nigeria’s Victor Moses scored the third goal for Chelsea as the former Premiership champions handed a 3-0 defeat to their…

Soldiers intercept, kill suicide bomber

Vigilant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali in Adamawa. Col.…

Messi inspires Barca in 4-0 trouncing of Deportivo

Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with a goal as La Liga champions Barcelona comfortably beat Deportivo La Coruna…

Buhari visits hospitalised Nigerian soldier in Berlin.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Berlin, Germany, visited a Nigerian military officer receiving treatment in a hospital, as he…

Ooni wears Aare crown for the first time

The ‎Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, put on the sacred Aare crown on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun, for the…

Troops intercept, kill suspected suicide bomber

Vigilant troops of Operation Lafiya Dole on Saturday intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali in Adamawa. Col.…

US announces $12 million assistance for Hurricane Matthew response

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced more than $12 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help communities…

TB kills 1.8 million people in 2015-WHO

The dreaded Tuberculosis, TB disease has killed 1.8 million people worldwide in 2015, says the World Health Organisation, WHO report.…