Category: NEWS

Saraki, Dogara off to See Buhari in London
February 15, 2017 No Responses

Saraki, Dogara off to See Buhari in London

Senate President Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives, are scheduled to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Wednesday. Media aide of the senate president, Bamikole Omisore, confirmed that he was already in London...
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U.S. Consulate To Hold Google Hangout with Nigerian Students
February 14, 2017 No Responses

U.S. Consulate To Hold Google Hangout with Nigerian Students

The United States will be responding to questions on how Nigerians can successfully apply to any of the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).in America and other opportunities in studying abroad. NewswatchNigeria has gathered that United St...
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Trump Told Buhari What He Thinks About Nigeria, Terrorism
February 13, 2017 No Responses

Trump Told Buhari What He Thinks About Nigeria, Terrorism

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday spoke with his United States of America’s counterpart, Donald Trump, on telephone, with the two leaders discussing ways to improve collaboration in the fight against terrorism. The Special Adviser to the President (Media ...
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Borno State Starts 7-day Special Prayer for Buhari
February 13, 2017 No Responses

Borno State Starts 7-day Special Prayer for Buhari

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Borno State Chapter has declared a seven days special prayers and fasting to God for the health of President Mohammadu Buhari and the unity of Nigeria in general. Drawn from churches across Borno State...
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‘Fare Increase for BRT, LAGBUS Starts March 1’
February 13, 2017 No Responses

‘Fare Increase for BRT, LAGBUS Starts March 1’

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved fare increase for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), LAGBUS and franchise buses with effect from March 1 LAMATA Managing Director, Engr. Abiodun Dabiri, who addressed journalists at Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Al...
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190 Lieutenants to Sit for Promotional Exams – Army
February 12, 2017 No Responses

190 Lieutenants to Sit for Promotional Exams – Army

The Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) on Sunday said that no fewer than 190 lieutenants would sit for promotion examination beginning from Feb. 13. The Commander of TRACDO, Maj.-Gen Hassan Umaru said in Kaduna that the practical promotion...
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Nigeria has ‘more female entrepreneurs’ than any country
February 10, 2017 No Responses

Nigeria has ‘more female entrepreneurs’ than any country

Nigeria has the highest number of female entrepreneurs in the world, according to BBC. The organisation spoke with two women who sell moi moi, a traditional meal made from beans, to make a living. Ayo Megbope started by selling moi...
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National Theatre Bushy, Poses Security Risks, Says Lagos CP
February 8, 2017 No Responses

National Theatre Bushy, Poses Security Risks, Says Lagos CP

Nigeria’s foremost cultural monument-The National Theatre Lagos has now become a source of concern for the commissioner of police in the state, Fatai Owoseni. The police chief raised concerns over the state of the country’s pride during a visit to...
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Expect Mother of All ‘Anti-Govt’ Protest – Charley Boy
February 7, 2017 No Responses

Expect Mother of All ‘Anti-Govt’ Protest – Charley Boy

Tuface, Seyi Law Others to Join Nigeria will witness fresh but massive anti-government protest come March, this veteran entertainment personality and the self-styled ‘Area Fada’ Charles Oputa, a.k.a. Charly Boy yesterday said. Ace comedian, Oluwaseyitan La...
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Soyinka to Police: Don’t Stop Anti-Govt Protest
February 5, 2017 No Responses

Soyinka to Police: Don’t Stop Anti-Govt Protest

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on Sunday berated the Police for attempting to stifle the planned nationwide protest slated for Monday against the policies of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration causing hardship to the people. He advised the P...
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