In a World Cup year, African football has plenty to look forward to, but it will open 2018 with a glance back at the achievements…
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Buhari: Rice importation to end this year
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will stop importing rice in 2018. In his new year broadcast on Monday morning, he also said the Federal Road Maintenance…
View More Buhari: Rice importation to end this yearPope Francis urges peace and understanding for migrants
Pope Francis on Monday used his New Year homily to urge peace and understanding for migrants and refugees. “Let us not extinguish hope in their…
View More Pope Francis urges peace and understanding for migrantsMark: In the Eye of the Storm
The ongoing ordeal of the former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, is a reminder of the…
View More Mark: In the Eye of the StormRevealed: FG, States Share N5.64 Trillion in 2017
The Federal Ministry of Finance,said it distributed about N5.64trillion revenue generated in 2017 to the three tiers of government, namely federal, state and local governments…
View More Revealed: FG, States Share N5.64 Trillion in 2017Dogara: Democracy cannot succeed amidst poverty
Hon. Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the House of Representatives, says there is need to tackle the worrisome rate of poverty in the country from the…
View More Dogara: Democracy cannot succeed amidst povertyJanuary 1 marks mass birthday in Afghanistan
January 1 is Samad Alawi’s birthday. It’s also the birthday of his wife, his two sons, 32 of his friends and thousands of other…
View More January 1 marks mass birthday in AfghanistanPDC World Darts 2018: Phil Taylor to face Rob Cross in final
Sixteen-time world champion Phil Taylor remains on course to finish his career with another PDC World Championship title after beating Jamie Lewis 6-1 to reach…
View More PDC World Darts 2018: Phil Taylor to face Rob Cross in finalFormer CIA officer blasts Trump for portrayal of FBI as ‘enemy’
A former officer in the CIA’s senior intelligence service has slammed US President Donald Trump for his repeated criticism of the FBI, hinting that his…
View More Former CIA officer blasts Trump for portrayal of FBI as ‘enemy’Greece to revoke asylum for Turkey ‘coup plotter’
Greece is to revoke asylum granted by one of the country’s courts to a Turkish soldier accused of having a role in last year’s failed…
View More Greece to revoke asylum for Turkey ‘coup plotter’Abia unveils plan to change environmental landscape
Abia State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Aham Uko, has revealed plans by the Okezie Ikpeazu-led government to plant trees and flowers to beautify the environment.…
View More Abia unveils plan to change environmental landscapeThe year Nigeria almost disappeared
By Simon Kolawole It is time to confess my sins. All my adult life, I have never feared for the continued existence of…
View More The year Nigeria almost disappeared10 modular refineries ready soon – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has confirmed that 10 modular refineries were at advanced stages of development in the Niger Delta. According to his Special Assistant…
View More 10 modular refineries ready soon – OsinbajoTight security around Yusuf Buhari’s hospital
Four days after the only son of President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, was involved in a motorbike crash in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja, reliable sources…
View More Tight security around Yusuf Buhari’s hospitalWe’re ready for vibrant opposition in 2018 – Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has assured Nigerians that the PDP would play robust and vibrant roles in…
View More We’re ready for vibrant opposition in 2018 – SecondusArmy commences 77 Regular Recruitment
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced its online registration for the 77 Regular Recruit Intake for both Trades, Non-Tradesmen and women from Dec. 29…
View More Army commences 77 Regular RecruitmentFaux pas in the presidency
By Ebuka Nwankwo The presidency has finally released the long awaited appointments into the governing boards of parastatals and agencies. The list consists…
View More Faux pas in the presidencySacked lawmaker, Hembe, appointed board chairman by Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Herman Hembe, a sacked lawmaker, as the board chairman of the Michael Imoudo National Institute for Labour Studies (MINLS). The Benue…
View More Sacked lawmaker, Hembe, appointed board chairman by BuhariNigeria’s trade balance increases from deficit in 2016 – Presidency
Presidential Spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina says that Nigeria’s trade balance increased from deficit in 2016. Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, made this…
View More Nigeria’s trade balance increases from deficit in 2016 – PresidencySalah inspires Liverpool, Chelsea crush Stoke
Liverpool celebrated Virgil van Dijk’s arrival at Anfield by coming from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 thanks to Mohamed Salah’s brace, while Danny Drinkwater…
View More Salah inspires Liverpool, Chelsea crush StokeSerena Williams suffers defeat on comeback
New mum, Serena Williams on Saturday suffered defeat on her comeback from a maternity break as French Open ch ampion Jelena Ostapenko powered to victory…
View More Serena Williams suffers defeat on comeback158 persons die in Katsina road accidents
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) said that no fewer than 158 persons were killed in road accidents in Katsina State in 2017 as against…
View More 158 persons die in Katsina road accidentsBoard Appointments: Presidency reacts to errors in the list
The presidency has reacted to the controversy generated by its appointment, Friday evening, of 1,468 Nigerians into the boards of agencies and parastatals consisting of…
View More Board Appointments: Presidency reacts to errors in the listAdesina blows Buhari’s trumpet
President Muhammadu Buhari’s media team has highlighted some of the achievements recorded by his administration this year, perhaps inspired by the epigram that ‘if you…
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