Turkey army says it has seized power; PM says elected government still in charge
Turkey's military said on Friday it had seized power, but the prime…
AU passport needs legal framework to work – Onyeama
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, has said that the soon-to-be…
Presidential audit team finds N5.7 billion discrepancies in FG payroll
The Presidential Initiative on Continuous Audit has found discrepancies in the payroll…
COREN set to secure international accreditation for Nigerian engineers, says President
The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) says it…
New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex
New York City's Health Department on Friday reported the first female-to-male transmission…
South Koreans protest over U.S. missile defence plan, block PM’s bus
South Koreans protest against a plan to deploy a U.S. missile defence…
Truck attack in Nice reflects “new normal” for Europe
The European leaders and security chiefs have a sobering message after the…
FG to invest more in technology to promote creativity, innovation – Minister
The Federal Government has affirmed its readiness to invest more in technology…
UN Security Council, World leaders condemn France truck attack
Members of the UN Security Council have condemned in strongest terms the…
Price of beans soars at Mile 12 Market
The price of 100kg bag of beans at the popular Mile 12…
My wife’s lover named my child, divorce seeker tells Lagos court
``My wife's lover, Temitope, gave my child his name on the day…
EFCC arraigns contractor over alleged N2.4bn contract scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned one Olugbenga Obadina…
Germany tightens border controls after Nice attack
Germany has tightened controls in its borders with France after a terrorist…
Picketing of NECA is criminal, says Oshinowo
The Director General, Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), Mr Segun Oshinowo has…
Aisha Buhari pledges to boost protection of women’s rights
Hajia Aisha Buhari, Wife of the President, has pledged to support Nigerian…
MNJTF troops repel Boko Haram attacks in Baga
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) troops on Friday said it had…
PDP holds fresh national convention Aug. 17 in Port Harcourt
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold a fresh national convention in…
Nigerian Law School urges universities to adhere to admission quota
The Nigerian Law School has urged faculties of law in Nigerian universities…
Fuel supply: NNPC re-assures on availability
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has re-assured that it has adequate…
9,500 Nigerians now study in more than 730 universities, colleges in U.S. — Envoy
The US Deputy Chief of Mission to Nigeria, Ms Maria Brewer, says…
UN says 150,000 Afghans displaced since January
The United Nations said in its conflict latest figures that more than…
OSCE should fight terrorism, incoming Austrian chairman says
The Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) should tackle the…
Adamawa Govt. establishes 64 dams, nomadic schools in 30 grazing reserves
Adamawa Government said it has established and renovated 64 earth dams in…
FG ready to evacuate Nigerians in S.Sudan, says Dabiri-Erewa
Nigerians have been assured that the federal government has not neglected her…
FG restates commitment to discipline, accountability in spending public funds
The Federal Government said it would continue to ensure discipline and accountability…
U.S. to ask Russia for alliance in fight against Islamic State
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday said that he would…
World’s highest paid celebrity, Taylor Swift visits sick Aussie kids
American international music superstar Taylor Swift, on Wednesday paid a surprise visit…
China sets aside $30m for weather modification programme
China has allocated 199 million yuan ($29.76 million) to spend on its…
APC calls for strategic ideas on change agenda
The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Thursday, called on members to generate…
No jamboree trip to Rio Olympics, Buhari tells govt. officials, NASS
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that anybody who does not have any…