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World not on track to slow climate change – UN warns
The UN weather agency says the world is heading in the wrong direction to slow climate change after another year…
Soldier, 19 others arrested for armed robbery
The Gombe State Police Command said it had arrested a soldier attached to 301 Artillery Regiment Gombe for alleged armed…
Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled charged over token offerings
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and music producer “DJ Khaled” with failing…
Global heritage: UNESCO lists wrestling, reggae, others
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has added Jamaican reggae, Georgian wrestling and Japanese Raiho-shin rituals, among six…
Sterling slides as UK Brexit vote clouds outlook
The pound sank on Thursday amid concerns about the UK parliament’s vote on Brexit and after the Bank of England…
2018 Calabar Carnival to host over 30 countries
Mr Gabe Onah, Chairman, Calabar Carnival Commission, says the 2018 edition of the carnival will host over 30 countries and…
Mr Eazi drops ‘Lagos to London’
Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has released a new documentary to serve as a visual interpretation of his ‘Lagos to London’…
N6bn tax suit: KDIRS, ABU Zaria to settle out of court
A Tax Tribunal sitting in Kaduna on Thursday granted a request by the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, to settle the…
Urhobo Mfb begins operation in 2019 – union
Mr Moses Taiga, the President-General (PG) of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), says the proposed Urhobo Microfinance Bank (MFB) will start…
Boko Haram: Buhari leaves for Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday departed Abuja for N’Djamena, Chad, to preside over the Summit of Heads of States and…
Mr Eazi’s ‘Lagos to London’ hits 79m streams
‘Lagos to London’, the latest album of Nigerian singer, Tosin Ajibade aka Mr Eazi has been streamed more then 79…
‘Terrorists’ threat’: U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa shut for day four
The U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa remained closed for a fourth day on Thursday, after the U.S. warned of a “possible…
Network upgrade: MTN Rwanda signs deal for 50bn franc loan
MTN Rwanda, the biggest telecoms operator in the East African nation, has signed a 50 billion franc (56.20 million dollars)…
3 Philippine police officers jailed for drugs war murder
A Philippine court on Thursday sentenced three police officers to up to 40 years in jail for murdered a 17-year-old…
Navy launches fourth quarter sea exercise, “Exercise Amum Buneng”
Nigerian Navy on Thursday in Lagos launched its fourth quarter sea exercise codenamed “Execise Amum Buneng” (Calm Waters) aimed at…
Emerging cities could attract $29trn in climate-cash – World Bank
Cities in emerging markets could attract $29 trillion in climate-related investments like green buildings and electric vehicles over the next…
Kebbi gov approves N400m for indigenous students in tertiary institutions
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has approved over N400 million for the payment of 2017/2018 registration fees for indigenous students…
Nwadioha, NAN’s South-East Zonal Manager retires
Mr Felix Nwadioha, Zonal Manager of the South-East office of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), retired from service on…
Police caution against buying cellphones from strangers
SP. Oni Waheed, the Divisional Crime Officer, Ilaro Police Command has advised the public to desist from buying cell phones…
Metele attack: Army confirms 23 dead, 31 wounded
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that 23 of its personnel were killed and 31 others wounded when Boko Haram terrorists…
Update: FSARS operative shoots LASTMA official dead
A police inspector attached to the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS), Ikeja on Wednesday allegedly shot dead an official with…
Nigeria’s special needs children put at 1.3m — Amb. Bande
Nigeria has an estimate of 1.3 million children who are critically disabled out of an estimated 25 million people with…
NANS hails FG on reduction of JAMB, NECO form fees
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), on Thursday, applauded the Federal Government for reducing the cost of JAMB and…
UN panel draws attention to special needs children in Nigeria
A UN Panel discussion on Nigeria has stressed the need for quality education for children with special needs from low-income…
Boko Haram uses drones, mercenaries – Buratai
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has given an account of military losses in recent weeks to…
Obasanjo’s son defends Buhari’s administration
Olujonwon Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and the National President of Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), has told Nigerians…
Photo News: Families, friends, eulogise Tosyn Bucknor at Tributes Night
Following the sudden death of popular multi-talented media girl, Tosyn Bucknor; families, friends, colleagues, and fans from across the world…
EFCC arraigns businessman for providing false information
A businessman, Rashid Huthman, who the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused of providing false information to an official…
Early morning fire destroys 1 room, 7 shops in Kano
The Kano State Fire Service on Wednesday said that an early morning fire affected one room and seven shops at…
Police dismiss Sergeant for killing undergraduate
The Bayelsa Police Command on Wednesday said it has dismissed a Police Sergeant who shot and killed a 20 year-old…