Fed Poly Oko holds matric, cautions students against cultism, anti-social activities
By Sunny A. David, Oko
Students have, once again, been cautioned against cultism and other nefarious activities that could mar their future.
The Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko,…
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Buhari seeks Senate’s confirmation for Emefiele as CBN Governor for 2nd term
CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked Senate to confirm the appointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele as Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) Governor for the second…
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Pope Francis makes it mandatory for clergy to report sex abuse
Pope Francis
Pope Francis has made it mandatory for Roman Catholic clergy to report cases of clerical sexual abuse and cover-ups to the Church.
In an Apostolic letter, which is…
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BBC fires presenter following chimpanzee tweet about British royal baby
The BBC has fired a presenter who tweeted an image of a chimpanzee dressed in clothes with the caption “Royal Baby leaves hospital’’.
Meghan, wife of Prince Harry, gave birth, in…
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Kano Governor Ganduje signs Emirs Appointment and Deposition Amendment Bill into Law
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday assented to the Kano Emirs Appointment and Deposition Amendment Bill 2019, after its…
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EFCC stalls trial of First Nation boss accused of N1.7bn theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, stalled the trial at Ikeja Special Offences Court of Mr Kayode Odukoya, Managing Director (MD) of First Nation…
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9th Assembly: Unemployed youth initiative supports Senator Goje for Senate Presidency
Senator Goje is aspiring for Senate President of the 9th Assembly
The Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative which represents unemployed youth in the country has thrown its…
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Google trains 190 journalists for effective reportage
Google on Wednesday trained 190 Nigerian journalists on effective news gathering and news reporting tools.
Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs…
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56 young Nigerians for 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship Program
The U.S. Mission to Nigeria will send 56 young Nigerians to participate in the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship program for six weeks from June 17 to August 1.
The Mandela…
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Federal Road Safety Commission issues 31,000 driver’s licences in Edo
The Federal Road Safety Commission on Wednesday, said it issued no fewer than 31,000 driver’s licenses to applicants in Edo in 2018.
Commander of the commission in the state, Mr…
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2019 Presidential poll: Tribunal fixes May 15, May 16 for pre-hearing sittings
A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, takes President Buhari, INEC to tribunal over 2019 presidential poll
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Wednesday fixed May…
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South Africa election: ANC faces tough test 25 years after apartheid
These are the sixth national polls since the end of white-minority rule
Anger over corruption, the faltering economy and land reform are key issues as South Africans vote in the…
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N16,4m fraud: ICPC closes its case against ex-IGP Ehindero, one other
A former Nigeria's IGP Sunday Ehindero
The ICPC on Wednesday closed its case against former Inspector-General of Police(I-G) Sunday Ehindero, and former Commissioner of…
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Asia Bibi: Christian leaves Pakistan after blasphemy acquittal
Asia Bibi
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who spent years on death row after being convicted of blasphemy, has left the country, officials have confirmed.
Her conviction…
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U-20 FIFA World Cup: Support Flying Eagles for glorious outing, Mutiu Adepoju tells Nigerians
Ex Super Eagles star, Mutiu Adepoju
Mutiu Adepoju, former super Eagles midfielder on Wednesday called on Nigerians to give the Flying Eagles their massive support for a glorious…
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Qatar inaugurates its first metro line ahead of 2022 World Cup
Al Wakrah Stadium to be inaugurated for 2019 Amir Cup Final this month
Qatar inaugurated its first metro line on Wednesday as part of the Gulf country’s preparations for the 2022…
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