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World Bank to support Nigeria’s economic growth
The World Bank on Friday expressed its willingness to provide technical support to Nigeria in critical areas to facilitate the…
Ebola: “Unsafe burial” of woman triggered outbreak in DRC – WHO
The death and unsafe burial of a 65-year-old woman in Mangina in the Democratic Republic of Congo was the critical…
NBBF sacks D’Tigress coach, Vincent
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has ended its relationship with the Head Coach of the Senior Women’s Basketball team, Sam…
North Korea weapons work inconsistent – Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday and said North Korea’s continued work on weapons programmes was inconsistent with…
China to streamline traffic public services
The Traffic Management Bureau with China’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) announced that traffic public services would be streamlined nationwide…
‘Forged’ letter: Chelsea’s Willian to take legal action
Chelsea midfielder Willian has initiated legal proceedings following the appearance of a “forged” letter which appears to state a change…
Scandal: South Korea President replaces military intelligence commander
South Korean President Moon Jae-in replaced the commander of the Military Intelligence Unit, suspected of having been involved in a…
Germany: Thousands to be evacuated for WWII bomb disposal
Some 3,000 residents in the German city of Potsdam on the outskirts of Berlin have to leave their homes on…
China asks Sweden to extradite wanted man
China has asked Sweden to extradite a man who is being held near Stockholm on suspicion of gross fraud and…
61 people freed from Taliban prison
Special forces have freed 61 prisoners from a Taliban controlled jail in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, an official said on…
Alliance: South-South NCP rejects meeting with PDP
The South-South Zone, National Conscience Party (NCP), have rejected NCP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting…
Congo Ebola outbreak poses high regional risk – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that an Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is likely…
Expert calls for improved security for referees
Sani Zubairu, Head of Referee unit, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday called for improved security for referees, to guarantee…
Boko Haram: Cleric tells Nigerians to support military counter-insurgency campaign
The Council of Ulamas under the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Nigeria Zone B, Maiduguri, has urged citizens…
Asaba 2018: Bumpy tracks affect races – Athletes
Some athletes participating in the ongoing African Senior Athletics championships have complained of the state of the track at the…
UN human rights experts denounce Trump’s media attacks
Experts on free expression have condemned President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the media, warning that his rhetoric is eroding…
Libya: 643 Nigerians voluntarily return in 5 weeks – NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday said no fewer than 643 Nigerians voluntarily returned from Libya in the…
Mnangagwa calls for unity, rival questions election result
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on Friday for unity after being declared the winner of national elections, but the main…
Run-off in Mali presidential election set for Aug. 12
A run-off vote has been set for Aug. 12 in Mali after neither incumbent Ibrahim Keita nor his arch-rival Soumaila…
Buhari addresses UN General Assembly Sept. 25
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the 73rd Session of the high-level General Debate of the UN General Assembly at the…
Stand for unity of Nigeria, Lawyer to youths
An Ilorin- based legal practitioner, Mr Taiye Ishola, has called on Nigerian Youths to stand for the unity and peace…
LASG committed to reducing waste burden
Special Adviser to Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode on Cleaner Lagos Initiative (CLI), Mr Adebola Shabi, said the state government was committed…
Niger lawmaker offers scholarship to students
A lawmaker, Alhaji Shuaibu Iya, representing Suleja Constituency in the Niger House of Assembly has offered scholarship to 10 students…
BBNaija Alex’s judge skill prowess excites fans at dance competition
Alex Asogwa, aka Alex Unusual, BBNaija (S3) finalist, has continued to receive praise from fans following her gig as a…
Court fixes Oct. 4 to rule on Zakzaky’s bail
A Kaduna High Court on Thursday fixed Oct 4 to rule on the bail application of the leader of the…
Marine police rescue 3 in Lagos boat mishap
The Marine Police on Thursday said its men rescued three persons on Pashi river, Badagry, Lagos State, when their boat…
Trade war: China fully prepared for U.S. threats – Commerce ministry
China is fully prepared for the U.S.’ threats to escalate the two countries’ trade war and will have to fight…
Flood claims 38 lives in NE India – Officials
Flooding in India’s northeastern state of Assam has affected around 60,000 people and claimed no fewer than 38 lives, local…
Asaba 2018: Fans disappointed over Okagbare’s withdrawal
Some fans in Asaba, Delta on Thursday expressed disappointment over Blessing Okagbare’s withdrawal from the 100m and 200m events at…
Ghanaian president swears in new electoral commission chair
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has sworn into office a new chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).