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Health
After 18 years of wait, woman gives birth to five babies in Kogi
By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, April 19, 2019 A 42-year-old woman has been delivered of five babies (quintuplets) at Federal Medical…
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Local
Police begin investigation into mysterious death of a prophet in Enugu
By Maureen Ojinaka Enugu, April 19, 2019 The Police Command in Enugu State has commenced investigation into an alleged mysterious death of…
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Africa
AAMA reiterates commitment to building competitive African maritime sector …Dakuku hails participants commitment
The Chairman of the Association of African Maritime Administration (AAMA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has reiterated the commitment of the African…
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President Buhari quotes Bible at Easter, says: ‘Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning;’ Signs N30,000 minimum wage law
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace and security to return to all parts of Nigeria,…
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Health
FG appoints new MD for Neuropsychiatric hospital, Enugu
Jessica Onyegbula Abuja, April 19, 2019 The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Dr Monday Igwe, as the new Medical…
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Local
Train crushes truck driver in Aba
By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia), April 19, 2019 A truck driver whose identity has yet to be determined was crushed…
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Arts & Entertainment
High Chief & Lolo Osuagwu celebrate Lady Chinyere Caroline Okoro in New Jersey, United States
The life and times of Lolo, Golden Mother, Lady Chinyere Caroline Okoro of Ihube, Okigwe in Imo State, Nigeria was…
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Local
Sanwo-Olu unveils inauguration committee ahead of swearing-in
Robert Awokuse Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Thursday unveiled an inauguration committee that will usher in his administration…
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Obi advocates partnership with Church for development •Decries killing of Ex-lawmaker
The Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on good-spirited…
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Local
Onnoghen: SERAP writes CCB, seeks details of assets declarations of presidents, govs since 1999
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Dr. Muhammed Isah, Chairman, Code of…
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Bayelsa guber election: APC criticises Gov. Dickson’s use of language
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, April 18, 2019The Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday criticised Gov. Seriake…
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Faith
Holy Thursday commemorates beginning of Easter —Cleric
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, April, 17, 2019 Catholic faithful in the country will on Thursday observe the “Holy Thursday” to…
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Ambode receives UEFA Champions League trophy in Lagos …Lauds Okocha, Puyol’s contributions to football development
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday received the UEFA Champions League Trophy alongside its Ambassador and former…
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Local
Fayemi decries bloody herdsmen-farmers clash in Ekiti
Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, April 17, 2019 Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Wednesday condemned the death of two…
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Local
Malabu: Court orders arrest of Etete, Adoke, others
Justice D.Z. Senchi, of a Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) High Court, sitting in Jabi has granted the prayers of the…
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Local
Forex market gets $210 million CBN boost
ABUJA – The interbank segment of the Foreign Exchange Market has received a boost of $210 million from the Central…
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Local
Senate passes bill prohibiting gas flaring
By Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, April 17, 2019 The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill for an Act to Prohibit Gas…
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Local
Bill to override President’s veto on budget passes second reading in Senate
By Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, April 17, 2019 The 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, (Fourth Alteration, No. 28) Bill to mandate the…
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Local
Obiano announces N5m reward for information on killers of ex-Anambra lawmaker
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, April 17, 2017 Anambra Government has announced a N5 million reward for any credible information that will…
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Education
SMEDAN commences entrepreneurship training for 104 Young Business Owners in Bayelsa
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (SMEDAN) on Tuesday said some 104 young business owners are benefiting from its…
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Supreme Court verdict: Oni not my enemy, says Fayemi; Swears in new Head of Service
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said that the decision of Engr Segun Oni to seek redress in court…
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Local
We will win Kogi Governorship Election-PDP
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, April 17, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that it will win…
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Take advantage of my olive branch, Gov. Wike urges Rivers politicians
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on all politicians in the state to take advantage of his post…
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Buhari gives Ministers April 24 deadline to handover `Status Reports;’ Assures Bill Gates that he’ll not fail Nigerians
In a move that confirmed speculations of an imminent cabinet shake-up, President Muhammadu Buhari has asked for comprehensive “status reports…
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Business and Economy
Zenith Bank Plc sustains market dominance with improved profitability
In the first quarter ended 31 March 2019, Zenith Bank Group recorded improved numbers across key metrics, driven by a…
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