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Gunmen kill father, abduct daughter in Katsina

Unknown gunmen on Tuesday shot and killed one Alhaji Nasiru Maimasara before kidnapping his daughter at Gachi quarters in Kankia…

2019: Buhari will defeat Atiku – lawyer

Mr Realwan Okpanachi, a legal practitioner and political analyst, says President Muhammadu Buhari will defeat Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the candidate…

ATBU lecturers defy ASUU strike, conducts exams

As the nationwide industrial action embarked upon by the Academics Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters day two, students of…
House of Representatives hits back at Senate, ignore bills for concurrence

4 lawmakers dump APC for opposition parties

Four members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to four other opposition…
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Strike suspension excites airline operators, others

Airlines and other aviation services providers expressed relief over the suspension of the nationwide strike planned by organised labour on…
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2019: Corps members will not work in volatile regions – NYSC

To ensure safety of corps members during the 2019 elections, the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure,…
Police arrest five suspects for murder of Muhammad Tukur, a motorcyclist and stealing his motorcycle in Kangere village of Bauchi State.

FCT Commercial motorcyclists deplore robbery attacks on them

Commercial motorcyclists popularly known as `okada` operating in Karu area of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried the incessant attacks…

Russia plans to create long-term base on moon

Russia plans to create a long-term base on the surface of the moon as part of its lunar programme and…

Ebola virus infects 300 people in Congo

The deadly Ebola virus has infected 300 people in Congo since an outbreak erupted almost two months ago in the…
NLC says its members arrested and detained during protests will now be paid allowance for the period of time their freedom are curtailed.

Minimum wage: Ebonyi NLC commends organised labour’s leaders

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Ebonyi chapter, has commended the national leaders of organised labour over its resilience in the…

Civil servant remanded over alleged abduction of 3-year-old girl

A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that a civil servant, Abubakar Umar, be remanded in prison for alleged…

Nasarawa traders express joy over strike suspension

Some traders in Keffi on Tuesday expressed delight at the suspension of the planned nationwide strike over new national minimum…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Namibia poised to eliminate local transmission of malaria – Report

A strategic report released by the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services on Tuesday has revealed that the southern…

Trade fair: Exhibitors laud LCCI on electricity supply

Some exhibitors at the ongoing Lagos International Trade Fair, on Tuesday, lauded the Lagos State Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

Russia declines comment on alleged meddling in U.S. mid-term election

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman on Tuesday declined to comment on allegations of interference in the United States’ mid-term elections.

Fidelity Bank, others drive positive growth on Nigerian bourse

Low prices of equities in the financial services sector and improved third-quarter results by some banks fuelled a robust performance…

Over 200 mass graves found in former IS territory

More than 200 mass graves containing thousands of bodies have been discovered in Iraqi regions formerly controlled by Islamic State…

Tiger nuts: Nutritionist harps on health benefits

A Nutritionist, Dr Grace Johnson, has advised Nigerians to consume tiger nuts for its numerous nutritional and health benefits, describing…

Nasarawa PDP governorship candidate picks running mate

Mr Emmanuel Ombugadu, Nasarawa State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has picked Rep. Ogoshi Onawo as his…

Security guard docked for impersonating a Naval officer

A 21-year-old security guard, Nurudeen Raimi, was on Tuesday brought before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly belonging to…
Osun Government cautions residents against unprotected sex to minimise spread of HIV in the face of withdrawal of support from USAID.

Imo records drop in HIV infection rate

The Imo Government on Tuesday said the state had recorded significant drop in the HIV infection rate,following sustained public campaign…
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi: directs workers to sgun IPOB's Sit-At-Home order or face dismissal.

Gov. Umahi challenges opposition to public debate

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday inaugurated his re-election campaign organisation, just as he challenged the opposition in the…

Father of separated conjoined twins lauds UATH

Mr Ferdinand Ozugwe, the father of separated conjoined twins, has commended the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, FCT,…

Italy working ‘discreetly’ to help Pakistani woman in blasphemy case

Italy is working “discreetly’’ to help Asia Bibi, a Christian woman at the centre of a blasphemy case in her…

Khashoggi: Saudi team must have acted on orders – Turkey

A 15-man Saudi team that flew to Turkey before the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the slain Saudi journalist, must have…
ASUU strike: CAANU sends message to Nigerian govt.

ASUU strike: Lawmaker tells FG to stop paying lip service to education

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Setonji David, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to change…

Nigeria resumes export of hibiscus to Mexico

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) said that Nigeria would resume the export of hibiscus, popularly known as Zobo, to…

Plateau offers permanent appointment to 300 ad hoc staff

The Plateau Government has given permanent appointment to 300 ad hoc staff of the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town…

Couple killed in helicopter crash after wedding reception

It was a day of mourning after a young bride and groom from Texas, U.S., were killed when their helicopter…

UATH hails Labour, Nigerian Govt over strike suspension

The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada, Abuja, has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for suspending its proposed…