The Executive Directors of the World Bank on Friday unanimously selected David Malpass as President of the World Bank Group for a five-year term beginning on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.…
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Aisha Buhari celebrates Late Prof Dora Akunyili on NAFDAC’s 25 anniversary
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Friday, eulogised former Director- General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, late Prof. Dora Akunyili. She described Akunyili as…
Customer wants Nigerian Bottling Company shut down over contaminated Sprite
A Federal High Court sitting in Minna has been called upon to shut down the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Plc over contaminated coca cola products sold to Nigerians. This was made by…
Free internet coming to Nigerians soon – FG
Adebayo Shittu, minister of Communications, has said that the federal government will ensure free access to the internet in public places across Nigeria. Mr Shittu said this in Abuja at…
UAE says no visa restriction on Nigerians
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) embassy in Nigeria has denied suspending three-month tourist visas to Nigerians wishing to visit the country. In a tweet Thursday night, the embassy described the…
Video: Actor, John Okafor (Mr Ibu) debunks rumour that he is down on stroke
Comic actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu has denied viral reports that he is down with stroke. It was earlier reported today that the actor has been bedridden…
Shocking! Another Trigger-Happy Policeman Kills Bus Driver In Rivers state
Just while Nigerians are still calling for justice in the killing of Kolade Johnson in Lagos, another trigger-happy police officer has been accused of killing a bus driver this morning…
Police dismiss inspector who shot football fan, Kolade Johnson in Lagos
Ogunyemi Olalekan (pictured left), a police inspector involved in the killing of Kolade Johnson, has been dismissed from the force. Olalekan was found guilty after an orderly room trial that…
Comic Actor, John Okafor (Mr Ibu) down on stroke, needs our prayers
Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor famously known as Mr Ibu is down with severe stroke. The Enugu state born actor who is loved for his comics in movies and stand…
Nigerian woman was deservedly executed, Saudi Arabia defends position
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has justified the execution of a Nigerian woman, Kudirat Afolabi for drug related offences, saying she was deservedly executed. Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria,…
Rivers: AAC’s candidate, Awara rejects results, says his mandate was stolen
The Rivers State governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Biokpomabo Awara, has rejected the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which saw Governor Nyesom Wike…
Desperate Woman Attempts Using her baby girl as N20k loan Collateral in Delta State
A group of men were surprised yesterday when a woman told them she wanted to use her child to take a loan of N20,000 in Sapele area of Delta state.…
UAE bans toy for containing high levels of boron which causes dwarfism in children
Dubai Municipality has banned a toy for containing high levels of boron, after a study has shown that such high levels can increase rates of dwarfism in children. The ban…
Switzerland to sue Nigeria over 2018 oil tanker seizure
Authorities in Switzerland have begun planning legal action against the Nigerian government for seizing and detaining a Swiss-flagged oil tanker in January last year. Reports by various online maritime websites…
Sad! A frustrated unemployed youth hangs himself in Anambra
A 22-year-old man, Chika Alex-Chukwuezie committed suicide on Tuesday, April 2nd in Ubaekwem community in Ihiala Local government area of Anambra state. The deceased who is said to be an…
WhatsApp adds a new feature to let you decide who can add you to group chats
Many WhatsApp users will be excited about the app’s new feature. WhatsApp users know how annoying it can be when people randomly add you to groups without permission. Well, all…
Duke of Sussex, preaches more openness in discussing mental health challenges
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry continued his campaign in the area of ending stigma associated with mental issues and encourage more openness in discussing mental health challenges. This is…
Zamfara government imposes curfew on all 14 local councils
Zamfara state government on Wednesday imposed curfew on all the fourteen local governments from 7 pm to 7am. Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Bello Dankande Gamji, announced the decision in…
See AAC’ reaction to INEC’S declaration of Wike winner of River guber
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Nyesome Wike of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the March 9th governorship election in Rivers state. Prof. Teddy Adias, the State…
Actress Omotala Jalade-Ekeinde writes a glowing tribute to her first daughter
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has written a glowing tribute to her first child, Princess which captures the strong bond between the mother and daughter. Princess Ekeinde turned 22 a few days ago…
