Controversial penalty earns West Brom draw with Arsenal
Arsenal were denied victory on their manager Arsene Wenger’s big day as West Bromwich Albion snatched a dramatic late point in a 1-1 Premier League […]
Month: December 2017
NBBF invites 20 for Commonwealth Games preparation camp
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has invited 20 players for the first phase of camping ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games. This was announced in […]
Nasarawa Speaker empowers constituents with N15m
Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has empowered his constituents with cash and material items worth about N15 million. Abdullahi (APC-Umaisha/Ugya) […]
Ugwuanyi says Enugu shall witness improved development in 2018
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says the state shall witness improved development in 2018. Ugwuanyi said this in a New Year message made available […]
Delta Speaker promises better 2018
Ahead of 2018, the Speaker, Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to the people of the state to keep hope alive, promising […]
South East APC caucus adopts Buhari for 2019
The South East zonal caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday at Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi adopted President Muhammadu Buhari […]
2018: Gov Ahmed promises more people-centred policies
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised to be more people-centred in the pursuit of his policy of inclusiveness and shared prosperity in the […]
Saraki urges Nigerians to pray for an improved economy
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on Nigerians to pray for a full recovery of the nation’s economy in 2018. Saraki, […]
Your sacrifices will pay off in 2018, Bello promises civil servants
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has lauded the sacrifices of civil servants who endured financial constraints during the recently concluded state’s civil service reforms. Bello […]
Igbo Presidency achievable under Buhari administration- APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says that Nigeria’s President of Igbo extraction is achievable under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Vice Chairman of […]
Nigeria makes top class in World Bank 2017 PPP ranking
Nigeria is one of the top four leading voices in Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the 2017 ranking of the World Bank Group (WBG). Ms […]
Waziri of Sokoto calls for continuous prayers for Nigeria, leaders
The Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu, on Sunday called on Nigerians not to relent in their prayers for the country and leaders. Junaidu, made […]
Why depressed Nigerians don’t seek medical help – Psychiatrist
A Psychiatrist, Dr Kenneth Uwaje, says many depressed people in Nigeria are not seeking medical help due to misunderstanding, poor education and stigma. Uwaje, who […]
Expect dust haze, sunny, cloudy weather on Monday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze weather conditions with horizontal visibility range of about two to five kilometres and localised visibility of […]
Senate Committee calls for sanction of filling stations hoarding petrol in Zamfara
The Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream has directed the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) to sanction any filling station hoarding and selling petrol above the […]
FRSC, Police, Fire service avert disaster on Niger Bridge
Rescue efforts by men of Anambra Fire Service, Police and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday prevented a fire disaster at the middle of […]
FRSC records free flow of traffic in major roads in South-East
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has recorded free flow of vehicular traffic and accident-free in major road corridors within the South-East as […]
Max Air signs agreement with FG to evacuate 3,184 Nigerians from Libya
Max Air Ltd., says it has signed contract agreement with the Federal government to evacuate 3,184 of the 5,037 Nigerians expected to return from Libya. […]
Aliero distributes empowerment tools to 89 wards in Kebbi
Sen. Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi, distributed eight cars, 250 motorcycles and 560 grinding machines in 89 wards of his […]
Injuries sideline De Bruyne, Jesus
Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus on Sunday both suffered injuries in Manchester City’s 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. De […]
NAF redeploys 19 Air Vice Marshals, 22 others
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the postings and redeployment of 41 senior officers comprising 19 Air Vice Marshals (AVMs), 14 Air Commodores and […]
IBB calls for more commitment to collective prosperity, growth, development
Former President Ibrahim Babangida on Sunday called on Nigerians to renew their commitment to the nation’s collective prosperity, growth and development. He said in a […]
Ederson’s penalty kick save preserves Manchester City’s unbeaten record
Crystal Palace on Sunday became the second team to take points off Manchester City in the English Premier League this season. The hosts, who missed […]
Peace Corps boss expresses optimism for better Nigeria
Dr Oludare Adesina, the Oyo State Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN), has expressed optimism that Nigeria would return to prosperity in 2018. Adesina expressed […]
Atiku reveals new role, offers to ‘help ensure that Nigeria’ rises again
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has given a rather coded insight into the role he is likely to play in the new year. Though he […]