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3 hoodlums jailed for robbing motorists in Lagos

An Igbosere Magistrate's Court, Lagos has sentenced three hoodlums terrorising and robbing members of the public and motorists at the…

Gunmen kidnap Chinese national in Zamfara – Police

The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed the abduction of a Chinese, Mr, Ren Dajun by gunmen in the state.

Farmer sentenced to 1 year for stealing she-goat

A Makurdi Upper area court on Thursday sentenced a 23-year old farmer, Wergba Apechian, to one year in prison for…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari unveils plans to distribute 358 trucks of assorted foodstuff to people of Zamfara state ahead of Ramadan fasting

Zamfara commences renovation of 147 PHCs

The Zamfara Government has started the renovation of 147 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in the state as part of efforts…

Senate urges Nigerian Govt to reconstruct Enugu Airport runway

The Senate on Thursday urged the Federal Ministry of Transport to resurface and reconstruct the Runway of the Akanu Ibiam…

3rd Mainland Bridge: NUJ, motorists laud FG on planned repair

The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr Quasim Akinreti, on Thursday joined…
Nyesom Wike

Wike condemns purported police’s attack on Fayose

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has condemned the  attack on Ekiti State by the Nigeria Police, saying that the attack…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Bribery: Ex-provincial official bags 15 years in prison

A former senior official of North China’s Hebei Province was sentenced to 15 years in prison and fined 5 million…

Niger Govt. urged to pay outstanding gratuity

The Niger Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has urged the State Government to pay outstanding gratuity, death benefits…

Trump casts doubt on May’s Brexit plan

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in “hot spot” Britain on Thursday after casting doubt on Prime Minister Theresa May’s plans…

NATO crisis talks: Trump hails personal victory

U.S. President Donald Trump hailed a personal victory at a NATO summit on Thursday, saying allies had sharply increased defense…
AfDB

AfDB provides $40 million for TAAT projects

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has, through its Technology for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative, provided 40 million dollars as…

Tiwa savage acknowledges estranged hubby contribution

Popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has acknowledged Tee Billz, her estranged husband’s contribution towards her successful career.

Ekiti election: Ooni, British Envoy warn against violence

The Arole Oodua and Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has warned the people of Ekiti State against acts…
President Salva Kiir

South Sudan’s Salva Kiir term extended until 2021

South Sudan’s parliament voted on Thursday to extend President Salva Kiir’s term in office until 2021, its speaker said, undermining…

NYSC advises foreign graduates

The National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) has advised Nigerian graduates residing abroad to use personal digital scanner for thumbprint to…

Edo set to re-organise Taxis operations

The Edo State Traffic Control and Management Agency (EDSTMA) says it will soon commence the re-organisation of the operations of…

Ambode hosts 11-year old hyper-realist artist, who produced Macron’s portrait in 2-hour

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday hosted an 11-year old hyper-realist artist, Kareem Waris Olamilekan who drew a…
NAHCON says suspension of Max Air domestic operations by NCAA will not affect ongoing airlift of Nigerian hajj pilgrims from Saudi Arabia.

Max Air begins domestic flight

Max Air on Thursday, began its domestic flight operations in Nigeria, landing a Boeing 737-300 aircraft with 29 passengers on…
Police arrest 5 children in UK on suspicion of killing an 80-year-old man, who died following a “serious” assault at a park.

Paramilitary group blamed for Northern Ireland violence

Police have blamed an illegal paramilitary group for encouraging overnight violence in Belfast and other areas of Northern Ireland, ahead…

North-East: Agency urgently requires $49m lifesaving support

World Food Programme (WFP) urgently requires 49 million dollars to continue lifesaving support until the end of 2018 to assist…

Bamigbetan pledges support for TVC, Media houses

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan has pledged continuous partnership with Television Continental, (TVC) and other…

Court orders temporary forfeiture of Lekki Property to Nigerian Govt

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the temporary forfeiture of a parcel of land in Lekki Peninsula…
Child-rape

Man defiles 8-year-old niece

A 23-year-old jobless uncle, Everness Onyebuchi , who allegedly defiled his eight-year-old niece, was on Thursday remanded at Kirikiri Prison…

Ugandan lawmakers to get sharpshooters, armored cars for security

President Yoweri Museveni has approved increased security spending for Uganda’s 456 members of parliament, including on sharpshooters and armored escort…

Codeine: Blanket ban can cause loss of 23,000 jobs – Union

Workers in the chemical and non-metallic sector on Thursday appealed to the Federal Government against blanket ban of codeine to…

Police inspector killed by suspected herdsman

The Police Command in Kebbi on Thursday confirmed that a suspected herdsman had killed a policeman, Umaru Danladi, at Kaoge…
President Trump prepares for 'important' meeting with Putin in Alaska

Putin is a competitor, not my enemy – Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on July 16, may be the…

2019: Buhari’s landslide victory in South-East is sure – Sen. Uzodinma

The Coordinator, South-East Caucus, National Committee of Buhari Support Group, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, says nothing will stop President Muhammadu Buhari…

Trump: NATO members have agreed to spending increases

President Donald Trump on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to the NATO alliance after he said member nations caved to his…