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39-year-old woman docked for allegedly stabbing pastor with broken bottle

A 39-year-old woman, Esther Olawale, was on Wednesday docked before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, Osun, for allegedly stabbing a pastor…

Kwara APC faction dissociates from Barage’s group ultimatum

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kwara State has disassociated itself from the 7-day ultimatum issued by…

NIMC decries poor enrollment awareness in Sokoto State

Alhaji Garba Balarabe, the Coordinator of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Sokoto State has decried the poor enrollment awareness…
100 students of a physical education institute took ill due to food poisoning in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, officials say

Food Insecurity: ECOWAS pledges to take appropriate measures

The President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean Brou, has pledged to take appropriate measures to deal with situation of food…

Police warn hospitals against rejecting gunshot victims

The Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday, warned hospital authorities against the rejection of gunshot victims or the attitude of…
Ramadan: Medical experts drop important message

Ramadan: Time for commitment to Allah, not show off – Cleric

The Chief Imam of Aduragba Mosque, Olunlade, Ilorin, Alhaji Jimoh Usman, has advised Muslims to be more committed to Allah,…

Gaza Killings: South Africa urged to cut diplomatic ties with Israel

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) urged the South African government on Wednesday to cut diplomatic ties with Israel…
Police bust 3 who allegedly stole N136.5m containers at Apapa Ports

Lagos ports receive 8 ships with petrol, other commodities

No fewer than eight ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the…

Guatemala opens embassy in Jerusalem, 2 days after U.S.

Guatemala opened an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, two days after the U.S. made the same move.

3 days to royal wedding, Meghan Markle faces British racism

Disparaging reactions to Prince Harry's relationship with actress Meghan Markle have highlighted the racism and class snobbery that persist in…

Bank of England’s Deputy Governor apologises for ‘menopausal’ remark

Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent apologised on Wednesday for describing Britain’s economy as going through a “menopausal” phrase,…

Gaza violence: Turkey expels Israeli consul general

Turkey has ordered the Israeli consul general in Istanbul to return to Israel “for some time”, a Turkish Foreign Ministry…

Agency suspends officers for allegedly torturing students

The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) said it had suspended eight officers for allegedly torturing some students at the…

Pope condemns Gaza killings

Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the killing of Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel border, saying the deaths would only lead to…

Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures – Rouhani

Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, a day after Washington imposed new sanctions…

Ex Works Minister tasks media, CSOs on “electoral corruption”

Former Minister of Works Mike Onolememen has called on the media and civil society groups to expose what he termed…
Ramadan: Medical experts drop important message

Saudi Arabia says Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday

Saudi Arabia said that the Ramadan fasting will begin on Thursday across the globe, the official Saudi news agency SPA…

Malaysia’s Anwar granted pardon

Jailed Malaysian reformist Anwar Ibrahim was granted a full pardon and freed on Wednesday, capping dramatic changes in the Southeast…

New PIB will accord efficiency in oil sector – Dogara

The House of Representatives says new Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) being processed by the National Assembly will enable Nigeria operate…

Buhari commends rice farmers, inaugurates Jigawa State Social Intervention Programme

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Dutse, inaugurated the Jigawa State Social Intervention Programme meant to empower communities at polling…

Earth movements: Oyo govt. allays residents’ fears

The Oyo State Government has allayed the fears of residents, especially those in Oke-Ogun, following the recent earth movements in…
ECOWAS

ECOWAS commission seeks collaborative efforts on regional peace, security

The President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean Brou, has called for collaborative efforts among member states, to address issues bordering…

PENGASSAN extols Baru for prudence, integrity

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) branch, on Tuesday extolled…

Party chair: Oshiomhole meets Dogara, APC House caucus

Former Edo Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday, met members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the House of…

Economy maintenance: Federal Govt. targets job creation

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday, urged Nigerians to embrace maintenance economy to create…

Britain to publish Brexit position paper

The British government will publish detailed plans for its future relationship with the EU next month in an attempt to…

U.S. embassy relocation: Nigeria didn’t attend event – Presidency

The Presidency has refuted media report that Nigeria attended an event during which the United States officially relocated its embassy…

Benue killings: Not product of any planned agenda – Osibajo

Vice President Yemi Osibajo has denied claims that the killings in Benue were the outcome of a planned agenda to…
Ramadan: Medical experts drop important message

Ramadan: U.S. felicitates with Muslims

The U.S. has felicitated with the Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan as the holy month begins.

Lagos police boss orders investigation into Makoko killing

Commissioner of Police (CP), Lagos State, Edgal Imohimi, has ordered investigation into alleged killing of three men during a raid…