Ajimobi To Shut Down 22 Private Radio Stations In Ibadan
Governor Abiola Ajimobi-led Oyo State government has disclosed that no fewer than 22 private radio stations that are operating without approved building plans in Ibadan, Read more
Month: August 2017
FG begins housing construction in 33 states for workers
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said that the Federal Government has commenced construction of houses in 33 states for workers Read more
Orphans get N10.3m for cows to celebrate Sallah
The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission has distributed N10.3 million to 86 District Heads to buy cows for orphans during the Eid-el-kabir celebrations coming Read more
NAF instructor dies in Kaduna plane crash
Air Commodore Olatukumbo Adesanya, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), said that a NAF Beetle Aircraft crashed on Thursday in Kaduna Read more
Qatar orders closure of Chadian embassy, gives diplomats 72 hours to leave
Qatar ordered the embassy of Chad be closed and gave its diplomats 72 hours to leave, the Qatari foreign ministry said on Thursday, accusing the Read more
President Kenyatta rebuked lawmakers for fighting pay cuts
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta chastises newly elected members of parliament on Thursday for resisting modest cuts to their salaries and perks, worth more than $10,000 a Read more
Russian ambassador to Sudan found dead in swimming pool
Russia’s ambassador to Sudan, Mirgayas Shirinskiy, was found dead in the swimming pool at his home in Khartoum on Wednesday, the Sudanese police said. The Read more
Ex Libyan prime minister freed nine days after abduction in Tripoli
Former Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan has been released after being abducted during a visit to the capital, Tripoli, and held for nine days by Read more
Ebola Survivors Suffers Multiple After-effects
Patients who survive infection with the Ebola virus often continue to face numerous health problems. New research finds 80 percent of Ebola survivors suffer disabilities Read more
Trump attacks own Party, Republican Leaders for Creating Debt Ceiling ‘Mess’
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on members of his Republican Party on Thursday, this time lashing out at them for creating a “mess” Read more
Russia, US Pointing Fingers of Blame on Afghanistan Policies
Russian and U.S. officials traded accusations on Thursday over their respective policies in Afghanistan, pointing fingers of blame at each other. In Moscow, Russian Foreign Read more
Photos: Didier Drogba returns to Chelsea training ground
The Blues legend who enjoyed a trophy-laden career in the Stamford Bridge was welcomed by Antonio Conte’s men at their Cobham Training Centre Didier Drogba Read more
Dortmund Dembele to complete €150m move to Barcelona
The France international will line up at Camp Nou this season following weeks of speculation, with Barca spending some of the fee received for Neymar Read more
Biafra: Urhobo Indigens Hold IPOB Meeting In Support Of Nnamdi Kanu
The URHOBO indigens yesterday hold a crucial meeting in support of IPOB struggle for independent from Nigeria. URHOBO which is among the largest ethnic group Read more
Ronaldo named UEFA best player for 2016/2017 season
Real Madrid superstar and Portuguese captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA Player of the Season for 2016-2017. Ronaldo was adjudged winner on Thursday. He Read more
Wike is next to be booted out – APC reacts to Sekibo’s sack
Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Davies Ibiamu, has expressed gladness over the victories of the party’s candidates at Read more
Gov. Umahi accuses Ambode of imprisoning 180 Ebonyi indigenes
The governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, has accused his counterpart in Lagos of “illegally imprisonment” of over 180 Ebonyians allegedly caught hawking in the Read more
BREAKING: We Are One Nigeria, Arewa Youths Say, Withdraw Quit Notice To Igbos
The Arewa Youths Consultative forum has withdrawn its quit notice to Igbos living in the northern part of the country. The coalition of northern youth Read more
Nigerian govt orders NBC to sanction TV, radio stations over hate speech
Nigerian government has directed the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction any radio or television station that broadcasts hate speech. Minister of Information and Culture, Read more
Charly Boy To Hit The Streets To Protest For Diezani Alison-Madueke’s Extradition
Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, will on Monday lead a protest to the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Read more
President Buhari Signs New Bilateral Agreement (Photos)
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Instruments of Ratification for a number of agreements covering Anti-Corruption, Tax Admin & Intellectual Property Protection. He noted that Read more
Work Begins At The Presidential Villa In Abuja After Rats Infestation (Photos)
Guess the rodents will not have a place to invade again. Work has begun in earnest at the presidential villa in Abuja following the return Read more
Biafra : “Defeat Me With Superiority Of Your Argument Not With AK47” – Nnamdi Kanu Dares Buhari
Nnamdi Kanu To Buhari: Defeat Me With Superiority Of Your Argument Not With AK 47. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Read more
Deadly clashes grip Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
At least five people have been killed and 35 wounded in nearly a week of fighting in the largest Palestinian camp in Lebanon. Two members Read more
Indian army kills Kashmir student mistaken for rebel
Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – The Indian army killed an unarmed 19-year-old student who they mistook for a rebel, said police in Indian-administered Kashmir. The fatal Read more
Oba of Benin to head monarchs of oil-producing states
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been nominated as Chairman of the Committee of Traditional Rulers of Oil Mineral Producing States (TROMPCOM) comprising Edo, Read more
Ebonyi bans embalment, keeping of corpses in homes
Ebonyi State Government yesterday banned embalming and keeping corpses in homes. The government said the practice was not acceptable, describing it as criminal, unhealthy and Read more
Biafra: Call Me Okoroawusa And See Me In Action – Imo Gov. Blows Hot
According to report making the rounds online Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has warned those calling him ‘Okoroawusa’ to stop it or face his wrath. Read more
BREAKING!! Northern Youths To Withdraw Quit Notice Today
Barring any last minute change of mind, the Coalition of Northern Youth Groups (CNYG) will today suspend a clause in its Kaduna declaration, otherwise known Read more
Nnewi community celebrates New Yam festival
The industrial town of Nnewi, Anambra State yesterday rolled out drums to celebrate her New Yam festival. The Chairman of Nnewi town union, Sir Ugochukwu Udemezue Read more