Okorocha thanks Mbaise people for chieftaincy title on Nwosu
Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, Thursday thanked the Mbaise people for the chieftaincy title of "Ugwumba Oha Nile" on his anointed successor, for Imo 2019 gubernatorial race, Mr. Uche Nwosu.
Vlisco, Obaseki heighten talks to locate factory in Benin Industrial Park
The Edo State governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said that fruitful negotiations are ongoing to attract Vlisco, one of West Africa’s largest textile companies to set up at Benin Industrial Park (BIP), as the state plans to reposition the state as a textile hub in the country.
Northern group commends Akpabio’s defection, says it brings balance in politics
Jos – A socio-political group, the Patriotic Northern Coalition for Justice, Peace and Equity has urged Members of the National Assembly especially its leadership not to do anything that will escalate political tension in the country and warned praise singers and sycophants to desist from leading the members astray with unnecessary sycophancy
Breaking: Security Chiefs, govs in closed-door meeting with Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over the National Economic Council (NEC) comprising state governors and relevant ministries of government and the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Police arrest 4 suspected drug barons in Gombe
The Commissioner of Police in Gombe State, Mr Shina Olukolu, on Thursday said the police have arrested four suspected drug barons in Gombe.
U.S. votes $12.5m for food security in Nigeria
The Feed the Future, a U.S. government global hunger and food security initiative, has earmarked 12.5 million dollars for food security in Nigeria.
Toni Kroos calls Ozil’s racism claims ‘nonsense’
Germany midfielder Toni Kroos says Mesut Ozil was ‘out of order’ to make accusations of racism within the German set up as he retired from international football last month.
How grief became an inspiration for my song ‘Chukwu-idimma’
Gospel singer, John Agoha, has released another inspirational song titled ‘Chukwu Idimma’ to celebrate his birthday today August 16, 2018.
Acting President Osinbajo has not endorsed Pinnick-led NFF faction, Dalung insists
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, on Thursday in Abuja said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has not endorsed the Amaju Pinnick-led faction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)
Kano state approves recruitment of 1,196 female teachers
The Kano state government has approved the recruitment of 1,196 female teachers that hold the National Certificate of Education NCE across the state.
Victor Moses quitting Super Eagles is shocking— Alloy Agu
As Victor Moses’ retirement from the Super Eagles trended yesterday, assistant coach of the national team, Alloy Agu said it was a shocking development and could only wish the Chelsea star will rescind his decision.
Creative mind key to successful music production, says producer
A music producer, John Udomboso popularly known as ‘Young John’ , on Thursday said that developing a creative mind was the main ingredient for producing songs capable of becoming hit tracks.
16 ships arrive Lagos ports with petrol, other products
Sixteen ships carrying various products are at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Thursday in Lagos.
Video: Nigerians storm Police Headquarters, demand release of Premium Times Journalist, Ogundipe
Some concerned Nigerians have stormed the Police Headquarters in Abuja to protest the continued detention and secret trial of Premium Times journalist, Samuel Ogundipe.
Butcher allegedly breaks into house, steals N260,000 valuables
A 26-year-old butcher, Afeez Olatinwo, who allegedly broke into a house and stole N260,000 valuables, was on Thursday bought before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court.
Driver in court over alleged snatching of cell phone from woman
The Police on Thursday arraigned a 31-year-old driver, Kazeem Isiaka, in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing a Tecno cell phone worth N48,000.
