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Lagos boat tragedy, 5 persons dead – LASEMA
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed five persons died, as boat capsized at Ebute Terminal, in Lagos.
AEPB set to overhaul enabling Act
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) says it is will soon overhaul its enabling Act to streamline it in line…
3 brothers remanded over alleged conspiracy, trespass in Sokoto
A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded three brothers, Murtala Bello, 28, Dauda Bello, 27 and Maccido Bello, 20…
NAPTIP investigates alleged trafficking of Nigerian minors to Russia
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched investigations into the alleged trafficking of Nigerian minors…
Global airfares, hotel rates to rise in 2019 – industry forecast
Strong global economy and rising oil prices are expected to push up the cost of air travel and hotel rates…
3 armed robbery suspects arrested in Niger state
The Police Command in Niger state has arrested three suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising the people of Wushishi…
Exam malpractice: Proprietor advocates closure of special centers
Mr Godwin Oyekanmi, a school proprietor, has called on government at all levels to close down “special centres’’ used for…
Ambode hails Jakande at 89
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday described the first Executive Governor of the state, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, as…
NAN working to improve workers’ welfare — MD
Mr Bayo Onanuga, Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has said the agency was working hard to increase its…
Presidential bid: Congo opposition leader Bemba to return Aug. 1
Congolese opposition leader and former warlord Jean-Pierre Bemba, whose war crimes convictions were quashed in May, will return to the…
16,287 telecom subscribers changed network providers in June – NCC
A total of 16,287 mobile telecommunications subscribers moved to other network providers in June, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has…
Tanzanian president orders closure of unprofitable public firms
President John Magufuli of Tanzania has ordered that all unprofitable public firms that have for years failed to remit dividends…
Queen bees possess exceptional memory, learning abilities – Researchers
Chinese researchers have found that honey bee queens have exceptional memory and learning abilities.
NPO asks Senate to drop NPC Bill
The Nigeria Press Organisation (NPO) has called on the Senate to drop the Nigeria Press Council (NPC) Repeal and Re-enactment…
Air Force warns personnel against electoral malfeasance
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday warned its personnel to avoid being used by politicians for selfish ends ahead…
Destroying ISIS, an urgent priority – U.S.
The U.S. said the destruction of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorist group was an urgent priority…
Nigerien leader Issoufou arrives Abuja
President Mahammadou Issoufou of the Republic of Niger on Monday arrived in Abuja to join his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari…
NAHCON warns Nigerian pilgrims against taking illicit drugs to Saudi Arabia
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Tuesday warned Nigerian prospective pilgrims for this year’s Hajj against taking illicit…
Michael Okpara varsity non-academic staff embark on work-to-rule
Members of the non-teaching staff of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia, on Monday began a one-week…
PDP lawless, undemocratic – Kashamu
Sen. Buruji Kashamu has said that his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by the National Executive Committee(NEC) of…
Offa Robbery: Police invitation, mere political game – Saraki
President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki, said invitation by the Police to him in connection with investigation into Offa…
2018 Lagos Fashion Set To Hold in October
Lagos Fashion, the largest trade fashion and lifestyle event in the country which features a dedicated fashion and lifestyle exhibition…
BBNaija Ladies slay on Glam Africa Magazine Fashion Cover
What do you get when you have some of the hottest female Big Brother Nigeria 2018 housemates on one magazine…
Nigeria: FCT Christians begin prayer, fasting
The Living Faith International Church (Winners’ Chapel), on Monday, began a seven-day fasting and prayer to rescue the ‘terrorised soul’…
Osun 2018: Great battle ahead – Adeleke
Sen. Ademola Adeleke, the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Osun, says a great battle lies…
I’m back in office – NFF Secretary General
The embattled Amaju Pinnick faction of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been restored to office, following a directive from the…
Osun SSG resigns, defects to ADP
Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, the Secretary to Osun Government, has resigned his appointment and defected to the Action Democratic Party(ADP).
MPC: Economists foresee rates retention
Economists have expressed optimism that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) would retain the…
Association seeks tax waiver for manufacturing sector
Constance Shareholders Association of Nigeria on Monday urged the Federal Government to grant tax waiver to manufacturers to enhance the…
Meat of dead, sick animals not sold in abattoirs – Butchers
The National Butchers Union of Nigeria (NBUN), has dismissed allegations that meat of dead and sick animals was being sold…