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Benue: NAPTIP records 217 human trafficking cases in 5 years
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has recorded 217 cases of human trafficking in Benue…
Nigeria yet to attain food security – Agronomist
An agronomist, Prof. Gbolade Ayoola, says in spite of the abundance of food in Nigeria, the country has yet to…
PCN decries unregulated drug distribution channels
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has said that the preponderance of unregulated drug distribution channels has made the industry…
AFCON qualifier: Fans hail Eagles
Ebonyi football fans on Wednesday commended the Super Eagles’ 3-2 victory over the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the 2019…
Polio: Katsina council area immunizes 49,171 children
No fewer than 49,171 children were immunised against polio during the just concluded second round of the Outbreak Response Immunisation…
Residents, parents kick against increase in LAUTECH’s tuition fees
Some residents of Iseyin council area of Oyo State have criticised governments of Oyo and Osun over the increment in…
Israeli court weighs appeal by barred U.S. Student
Israel’s top court weighed an appeal on Wednesday by a U.S. student, facing deportation under a law against foreign pro-Palestinian…
Khashoggi’s disappearance reveals “hypocrisy” of Saudi’s allies – UK NGO
The tepid response of the Western Governments to the vanishing of prominent Saudi Arabian opposition Journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, reveals the…
Ortom condoles with ex-adviser over death of son
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has commiserated with his former Adviser on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Titus Zam,…
NLO postpones Division 3 matches to Oct. 26
The Nationwide League One (NLO), on Wednesday in Abuja postponed the commencement of Division Three League matches to Oct. 26.
Niger Delta groups condemn smear campaign on Kachikwu
A coalition of leaders from nine states of the Niger Delta on Wednesday criticised ongoing smear campaign targeted at Dr…
Pregnant women cautioned against chicken pox infection
Dr Ovo Samiel, a medical officer at the General Hospital Ughelli, Delta, says women who are exposed to chicken pox…
Rocket attack: Israeli defence chief orders closing of Gaza crossings
Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday ordered the shutdown of the crossings between Gaza and Israel after Gaza militants…
Terrorism investigators probe Cologne arson attack, hostage-taking
The Prosecutor’s Office that handles terrorism cases in Germany confirmed on Wednesday that it is investigating an arson attack and…
Primary elections: 21 Borno women decry marginalisation
Some women in Borno on Wednesday said that they were marginalised during the primary elections of candidates for various elective…
Complaints commission calls for synergy with judiciary
The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), has stressed the need for a synergy between it and the judiciary to enhance dispensation…
700m people unable to meet basic daily needs – UN
No fewer than 700 million people are still being left behind and are unable to meet their basic daily needs,…
Leah Sharibu, Alice Loksha: Red Cross in fresh appeal to Boko Haram
The International Committee of the Red Cross has made a fresh appeal to Boko Haram to release the two remaining…
Atiku/Obi presidential ticket :Foundation warns Igbo leaders
The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has appealed to political class in Igboland not to allow their personal interest and ambition…
Hauwa Liman: Bring killers to justice – UN chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for those responsible for the killing of Ms Hauwa Mohammed Liman, to be brought…
Buhari condoles with Hauwa Liman’s family, ICRC boss
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday spoke with Mohammed Liman, father of Hauwa Liman, the International Committee of the Red Cross…
Minimum wage: PENGASSAN tells FG, states to resolve issues
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged the Federal, state governments and the organised…
National Security Trust Fund bill scales second reading
The Bill for an Act to establish the National Security Trust Fund for security activities passed second reading at the…
Ethiopia downsises Ministerial Cabinet
Ethiopia’s House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) on Tuesday approved a draft motion that downsised the number of cabinet members to…
Osinbajo in Liberia, to speak on leadership, women empowerment
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will attend the 2018 edition of the International Sheroes Forum and the Inauguration of…
NLNG Train 7: FG insists on local content
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr Simbi Wabote says the planned 7 billion dollar Nigeria Liquefied…
Control of blood sugar reduces diabetes – Medical expert
Dr Samuel Ovo, a Medical Officer at the General Hospital Ughelli, Delta says controlling blood sugar and regular exercise can…
Contraceptives safe for young people – Medical official
The use of all contraceptives as a method of birth control is safe for young people, Suzie Bako, a nurse…
Myanmar military plane crashes, kills girl, 2 pilots
Two military planes crashed in separate incidents in central Myanmar on Tuesday, killing two pilots and a 10-year-old girl, officials…
World Food Day: Expert calls for training of youths in mechanised farming
An agriculture expert, Mr Tunji Owoeye, on Monday, called for training of youths in mechanised farming to enhance food production.