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Bauchi approves death sentence for kidnapping

Kidnapping in Bauchi State is now punishable by death or life imprisonment as Gov. Mohammed Abdullahi signed into law a…

Nigeria records 6.5% increase of external trade

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the value of the total trade at the end of 2016 was N17.…

3 in court for defamation of character, intimidation

Three persons were on Tuesday arraigned in a Sokoto Magistrates’ Court on a two-count charge bordering on criminal defamation of…

Nigerian troops must respect human rights- Commander

The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, says his troops must respect human rights in the counter-insurgency operation…

5 arrested for stealing street light batteries in Katsina

The Police in Katsina State have arrested one Jamilu Sani and four others for allegedly stealing 16 solar batteries of…

PDP leaders to pay sympathy visit to Buhari

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees [BOT], Sen. Walid Jubril, says the party leaders are…

Adequate balanced diet can prevent cancer- Nutritionist

A nutritionist, Mrs Ngozi Nnam, has advised Nigerians to eat adequate balanced diet to live healthy, saying that adequate diet…

Guterres arrives on ’emergency visit’ to Somalia

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, arrived on Tuesday to an “emergency visit” to drought-stricken Somalia, saying he wanted to “focus…

2 children die after poisonous toad egg meal

Two Vietnamese children have died after eating poisonous toad eggs in central Vietnam, local media reported on Tuesday.

Breastfeeding: Nutritionist advocates 6 months maternity leave

A Nutritionist, Prof. Ngozi Nnam, has advocated six months maternity leave for nursing mothers to enable them carry out exclusive…

Police rescue backpacker raped, beaten for 2 months

The police on Tuesday said they rescued a 22-year-old British backpacker, who was held captive against her will and repeatedly…

Ben Carson criticized for calling slaves ‘immigrants’

Ben Carson on Monday referred to slaves brought to the United States against their will as "immigrants"

Rivers tells Ogoni repentant cultists to submit arms

Chairman of the Rivers’ Amnesty Programme, Mr Ken Chindah, on Tuesday appealed to repentant cultists and other criminals in Ogoni land…

Slain kidnap kingpin, Vampire’s herbalist arrested

Iweajuo Gad, the most trusted herbalist of the late dreaded and deadly kidnap-for-ransom kingpin, Henry Chibueze, popularly known as 'Vampire’,…

U.S. Deploys Anti-Missile System To South Korea

The U. S. on Tuesday begun deploying its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile system to South Korea.

60th Independence Anniversary: Ghana Celebrates Nigerian Relationship

Mr. William Awinador-Kanyirige, the High Commissioner of Ghana to Nigeria says Nigeria played a fundamental role in attaining Ghana’s independence.

Terrorism: Nigerian Govt Wants International Warfare Conventions Reviewed

The Acting President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday called for the review of international conventions and legal instruments that govern…

We Need More Banks, ATMs – Kuje Residents

Residents of Kuje Area Council in the FCT on Monday urged commercial banks to install more Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)…

Trump’s New plan Will Worsen Refugees’ Woes – UN

The UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi says it is concerned that the new Executive Order signed by…

Corps member donates toilet to Warri prison

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Delta, Miss Aigbogun Oyairimenbho, has donated a block of toilets to the…

African freight demand increases by 24.3% in January – IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says that freight demand on African carriers increased by 24.3 per cent in January…

Lagos Journalists Mourn Colleague Killed By Tanker Driver

The Lagos Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Federal Government to urgently dislodge tankers…
NANS urges FG to investigate Education Ministry, NUC, NYSC, others over fake degree certificates from institutions in Benin Republic and Togo.

Nigerian Students Declare 3 Days Prayers For Buhari

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared three-day prayers for the quick recovery and early return to Nigeria…

Petroleum marketers suspend planned strike

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, on Monday announced the suspension of a scheduled nationwide strike.

Trump signs new travel-ban directive

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order placing a 90-day ban on people from six mainly Muslim nations.
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Access Bank’s Gross Earnings Hit N381.32bn

Access Bank on Monday announced gross earnings of N381.32 billion for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2016. The gross…
Auchi Polytechnic: forgives 4 repentant cultists

Auchi Poly Unions Suspend Indefinite Strike

Labour unions at the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, Edo, on Monday announced the suspension of their indefinite strike embarked upon since…

Pollution Kills 1.7 Million Children Yearly – WHO

Polluted environments take the lives of 1.7 million children under the age of five, according to two new reports from…

Tinubu Commends Gov. Shettima On Projects

APC National Leader, Chief Bola Tinubu, on Monday, commended Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno for executing developmental projects in spite…

Osinbajo Assures Edo Communities Of Govt Support

Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has assured oil producing communities in Edo of Federal Government’s support in resolving the lingering…