Milost, Unity Bank failed deal exposes risk of investing in Nigeria
It looked like a done deal between a Nigerian bank in need of funding and a U.S. private-equity firm keen to stump up the cash. But even after documents were…
Chief of Air Staff warns against politicisation of security issues
April 3, 2018 The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), AVM Sadiq Abubakar, has warned against politicisation of security issues in the country, especially on social media. Abubakar gave the warning…
Nigerian scientist develops app for detecting hypertension in children
 Dr Chukwunonso Ejiike, a researcher in epidemiology of chronic diseases says he has developed an app for the diagnosis of hypertension in children and adolescents. Ejiike disclosed this in an…
Police to arraign Senator Dino Melaye, four rearrested suspects May 10
April 3, 2018 The Nigeria Police Force said it would arraign Sen. Dino Melaye and the four suspects rearrested for alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms at the…
Almost 1.7million World Cup tickets sold after latest sales stage – FIFA
April 3, 2018 FIFA says almost 1.7 million tickets have been sold for the World Cup in Russia after some 400,000 were snapped up in the latest sales stage which…
Do not vote for corrupt aspirants, Silas Agara tells electorate
April 3, 2018 Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Mr Silas Agara, has appealed to electorate in the state and Nigeria in general to ignore corrupt aspirants and choose new leaders based…
Masari says, He will work with people who will caution him when wrong
April 3, 2018 Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State, says he will continue to bring into his government people with the courage to caution him when he goes wrong. He…
South Africa to hold state funeral for Winnie Mandela
April 3, 2018 South Africa was in mourning after the death of anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, aged 81, for whom a state funeral will be held in two weeks…
2019: APC Governors to meet President Muhammdu Buhari today
April 3, 2018 State Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are billed to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in their bid to pressure the president to seek re-election in…
Governor Lalong swears in Justice Dakwak as Plateau Chief Judge
April 3, 2018 Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau on Tuesday swore in Justice Yakubu Gyang Dakwak as the substantive Chief Judge of Plateau. Dakwak had acted in that capacity since…