Year: 2017
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Africa
Wike, Amaechi’s security men clash; Wike’s men pulled guns on Amaechi, vandalized his car – Amaechi; Amaechi’s men attacked Wike’s convoy – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Barrister Nyesom Wike and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi have given conflicting accounts…
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Business and Economy
Economic Summit: Ekweremadu lauds unity among South-East Govs
By Felix Nwadioha The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, on Saturday commended the South-East Governors for their synergy in…
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Local
Ember Months: Don’t blame blood sucking demons, drive carefully — Oyeyemi cautions drivers
By Kazeem Akande Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has advised motorists to drive safely,…
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Business and Economy
NNPC pledges to promote home-grown technology
By Yetunde Bada The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has pledged to promote the development and commercialisation of home-grown technology…
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Local
Niger Govt. pledges support for Nigeria Football Supporters Club
By Obinna Unaeze The Niger State government says it will collaborate with the Nigeria Football Supporters Club to develop the…
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Local
Olu of Warri warns against proliferation of militant groups in N/Delta
By Edeki Igafe The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, on Friday warned against the proliferation of militant groups in the…
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Local
EFCC docks five for diversion of 65 trucks of maize meant for IDPs
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, November 9, 2017 arraigned Adamu Ado Bomboy, Sadiq Abubakar Tijjani, Abban…
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Local
Tearful Neymar denies he’s having problems at PSG
Brazil forward Neymar has denied suggestions that he had problems with his team mates at his club Paris St…
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Local
Gov Ahmed congratulates Emir of Ilorin
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, has congratulated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, on the…
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Local
Positive Value Initiative for Launch Nov. 30
A new children and youth-focused re-orientation programme, tagged Positive Values Initiative, will be formally launched in Lagos on November…
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Local
Nobody is imposing Secondus on PDP – Organisation
The former acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus’ Campaign Organisation, has denied allegation that…
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Africa
Nigeria draw 1-1 in final qualifier in Algeria
Nigeria failed to finish their preliminary campaign on a winning note on Friday but got in some good preparation for…
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News
Magu’s Scorecard of Excellence BY SEGUN ADEOYE
“We will continue to fight corruption, whether anybody likes it or not. We are convinced that it is the only…
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Local
Police intercept 1,427 live ammunition in Benue
By Emmanuel Antswen The Police in Benue said they had intercepted 1,427 cartridges of 5.56 mm live ammunition along Makurdi…
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Education
Bishop Oyedepo advocates rejuvenation of nation’s education system
The Chancellor, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara, Bishop David Oyedepo, has advocated review of the nation’s education system for Nigeria to…
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Business and Economy
Tambuwal commends FG on economic diversification
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has commended the Federal Government’s drive to diversify the country’s economy, saying the move will have…
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Lead Story
President Buhari promises to address concerns of insecurity, injustice raised by religious leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja assured religious leaders, and all Nigerians, that his administration will address rising…
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Local
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Arts & Entertainment
TREM’s Kingdom Life World Conference 2017 holds from Nov. 19 – 26; Theme: “The Unsearchable Riches of Christ”
The 2017 Kingdom Life World Conference (KLWC) of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) with theme “The Unsearchable Riches of Christ”…
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Local
Lagos court dismisses application to quash charges against Evans
By Chinyere Omeire An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Friday dismissed the application seeking to quash a fresh charge…
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Local
Magu never said whistleblower has been paid — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified remarks credited to its Acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, concerning…
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Decongestion: Lagos CJ frees four Badagry prision inmates
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke on Thursday freed four inmates of the Badagry…
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Local
ENSG moves to restore water supply to Enugu residents
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu State Government has assured residents that it would soon restore water supply to Enugu…
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Man, 41, wants his 5-year-old marriage dissolved over son’s paternity
By Tinuade Adeshiyan A 41-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Ibrahim Oladeji, has urged an Ikorodu Customary Court in Lagos State to…
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Local
Reps to investigate alleged shooting by military personnel in Plateau
By Abiemwense Moru The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate the alleged sexual harassment and shooting of a…
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