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Anti-grazing law: Reps probe police over noncompliance in Benue
The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its committee on legislative compliance to investigate the refusal of the Nigeria Police…
Nasarawa CJ threatens sanction of officers who delay cases
Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Suleiman Dikko, has threatened to sanction Magistrates and Area Court Judges who unnecessarily delay…
Human trafficking: Two immigration officers arrested in Lagos
Two officers (names withheld) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were on Thursday arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,…
Nigeria safe for foreign investors – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said on Wednesday that Nigeria has a viable economy and very safe…
Sierra Leone election commission chair promises credible results
The Sierra Leone National Electoral Commission(NEC) has promised to produce and announce elections results that are credible. The NEC Chairman…
Consultant tells media to sensitise Nigerians on ageing
Dr Piwuna Goson, a geriatrician, has called on the media to sensitise Nigerians to topical ageing issues, particularly those relating…
Niger housing projects: Coordinator impressed with speed, quality
Mr Valetine Nwaimo, Zonal Director, North-Central zone of the National Housing Project, says he is impressed with the speed and…
Land Use law: Alpha Beta not a consultant – Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday denied the existence of a private company, Alpha Beta, as a consultant…
Airspace design, management to change dramatically — ICAO boss
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) says airspace design and management will be changing dramatically in the years ahead. The…
Apapa Gridlock: Military, LASG, order truck drivers to vacate bridge
Stakeholders, including the Nigerian Military and the Lagos State Government(LASG) on Wednesday, gave a 48-hour ultimatum to all tanker drivers…
Buhari to inaugurate ERGP Labs Tuesday
The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, says the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) Focus…
UN issues global call for refugee girls’ education
The UN on Wednesday issued a global call to close what it called a critical gap in refugee girls’ education,…
UTME 2018: JAMB to fight malpractice
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said on Wednesday that measures had been put in place to fight all…
Benue approves N12.3 billion for roads
The Benue Executive Council on Wednesday approved a total of N8.3 for the construction of 30 township roads in four…
Pension Fund: Reps Summon Maina, Malami, Oyo-Ita
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, invited the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami over pension…
Edo doctors begin five-day warning strike
Medical doctors in Edo have declared a five-day warning strike to press home their demands for better working conditions and…
Street begging, hawking Prohibition Bill in Imo scales second reading
A bill to prohibit street begging, hawking and purchase of goods on the road in Imo passed the second reading…
Education: Nasarawa records increase in child enrollment
Nasarawa state government says child enrollment in primary schools across the state has tripled due to the collaboration between Universal…
Al-Makura submits names of NASIEC membership to State Assembly
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Tuesday submitted six names to the State Assembly for confirmation as chairman and…
Ondo vows to clamp down on illegal abattoirs
Ondo State Government has vowed to clamp down on illegal abattoir and meat slab operators in the 18 local government…
2019: APGA promises fair, transparent primaries
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) said its primaries for aspirants seeking to contest in the 2019 general elections would…
26 wedding guests perish in western India truck accident – Police
Police said 26 wedding guests were killed and a dozen others injured Tuesday when a truck drove off a bridge…
4 lifters set for Commonwealth Games
The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF) said four weightlifters would represent Nigeria at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.…
Irrfan Khan: Bollywood actors, fans post speedy recovery messages
Bollywood actors and fans across India posted messages for a speedy recovery for Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan after he…
Education: Emir of Suleja seeks proper funding
The Emir of Suleja, Alhaji Awwal Ibrahim, has called for proper funding of education to arrest the deplorable state of…
Cloud Nine Records signs artiste, collaborates with others
Mr Collins Animashaun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Cloud Nine Records, said on Tuesday that the company had signed a new…
Gunmen kill 1 herdsman, 15 cows in Plateau
The Police on Tuesday confirmed that unknown gunmen killed a Fulani herdsman and 15 cows at Rafin-Bauna community of Iregwe…
PenCom approves N8.26bn as death benefits
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has approved N8.26 billion as death benefits to beneficiaries of 2,391 deceased employees during the…
EU plants 634,132 trees in Katsina
The European Union (EU) says it planted 634,132 variety of trees in Maiadua Local Government Area of Katsina State to…
NIMASA N3.4bn fraud: Court adjourns trial to March 27
The ongoing trial of a former Director-General of NIMASA, Patrick Akpolobokemi, charged with N3.4 billion fraud was on Monday in…