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Buhari inaugurates Committee on Autonomy of State Legislature, Judiciary

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday inaugurated the Presidential Implementation Committee on Autonomy of the State Legislature and State Judiciary.   Speaking…

China says U.S. hyping threat to justify own rising defence spending

  China’s Defence Ministry on Friday accused its U.S. counterpart of deliberately seeking to hype up the threat from China…
The Kano State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme says it has detected and notified 26,271 TB cases in 2022.

Tuberculosis: Agency to commence search for victims in Kwara

The National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme in Kwara State will on Sunday March, 24, embark on active case search…

Boko Haram terrorists massacre 23 Chadian soldiers

According to security sources in Chad, 23 soldiers have been killed by Boko Haram jihadists in one of the deadliest…

Workers’ union tasks JUTH to clear promotion, salary arrears backlog

The Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions(SSAUTHIRIAI), has appealed to the management of the…

Supplementary Elections: FCT Police restrict vehicular movement on Saturday

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has imposed restriction on vehicular movement in  Bwari, Kuje and Kwali …
Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand's Prime Minister

New Zealand PM receives death threats on social media

The New Zealand Police are investigating death threats sent to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on social media, local media reported…

U.S warns China over interference in Hong Kong Trade

The United States warned in a report on Friday that increased meddling from China in Hong Kong had adversely impacted…

Boko Haram: We need more troops, armoured tanks, elders in Michika beg Nigerian Army

Community leaders in Michika, Adamawa, appealed to Nigerian Army to deploy more troops and armoured tanks to the town to…

Lagos buildings demolition: Traders lament increase in rent

Wednesday 13th March 2019, is a day a Lagosians, especially parents, residents and locals of Massey Street, Ita-Faaji won't forget…

INEC distributes materials for supplementary election in Benue – PRO

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has distributed sensitive materials across the 23 local government areas of Benue…

Frustration mounts in Mozambique’s Beira over food, water shortages after cyclone

The situation in the port city of Beira in Mozambique was “boiling’’ as residents suffered shortages of food, water and…

Video: Wild Buffalo kills man on motorcycle 

A trending video on Instagram has shown a wild Buffalo killing a man on a motorcycle in an unknown area…
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Tailor in court for allegedly snatching cell phone from woman

A 19-year-old tailor, Oluwaseun Oladapo, who allegedly snatched a cell phone worth N25,000 from a woman, on Friday appeared in…
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Court remands bricklayer for alleged sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl

An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that a 32-year-old bricklayer, Osas Omo, who allegedly sexually assaulted an eight-year-old…

Bandits kidnap four policemen, kill another in Zamfara

Bandits have kidnapped four policemen and killed another at Anka Local Government Area in Zamfara State.

NASS poll: APGA candidate urges tribunal to declare him winner

Chief Ekene Enefe, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the Feb.23 House of Representatives election has urged the…

N/Korea withdraws from joint liaison office with S/Korean — Officials

North Korea has announced its unexpected withdrawal from the joint liaison office with South Korea at the shared border, the…

Kogi targets 12,000 youths in rural job creation scheme

The Kogi State Youth Employment and Social Support Operation (YESSO), says it is engaging about 12,000 unemployed youths in its…

Over 3.6 m Nigerians in need of water, sanitation, hygiene services – UNICEF

The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) says over 3.6 million people lack access to potable water, sanitation and…
NSCDC Operatives

NSCDC arrest 2 for allegedly defrauding Dutse farmers

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Jigawa Command, has arrested two suspected fraudsters who allegedly defrauded unsuspecting farmers.
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau

I am confident of victory in supplementary polls – Gov Lalong

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says he is confident of securing a second tenure ahead of the supplementary election to…

Oil hovers below 2019 highs amid OPEC supply cuts, U.S. sanctions

Oil hovered slightly below 2019 peaks on Friday, propped up by ongoing supply cuts led by producer club OPEC and…
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2019 polls: National Assembly election tribunal gets 3 petitions in FCT

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in the FCT has received three petitions from aggrieved candidates who were not…

Dollar slips, sterling up on Brexit deadline extension

The dollar eased against a basket of currencies on Friday while sterling gained slightly on news that Prime Minister Theresa…
NPC foils attempt to hack its recruitment portal in Anambra

Population Commission tasks Fed. Govt. on census

Alh. Hassan Bashir, Ag. Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPopC) has advised the Federal Government on the need to…

Council workers in Edo to benefit from contributory pension scheme

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has directed that local government workers in the State be incorporated into…

Indonesia dumps order for 49 Boeing 737-Max 8

Garuda, Indonesia’s national carrier has cancelled a multi-billion-dollar order for 49 Boeing 737 Max 8 jets after two fatal crashes…

Police restrict movement in Kano for election

The Police Command in Kano State said the movement of motor vehicles, tricycles and all other means of transportation would…

Jumia Launches Cruise Travel to Deepen Market Offerings

Jumia’s hotel and flight marketplace, Jumia Travel, has launched cruise travel to encourage more Nigerians to go on cruise voyages.…