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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…

Mozambique to share gas revenue in ‘tuna bond’ restructuring

Mozambique has reached an agreement with creditors to restructure a 726.5 million dollars Eurobond, including extending maturities and sharing future…
Board subjects subjects 31 Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers to disciplinary measures over various acts of misconducts.

Immigration arrests Nigerien who allegedly stabbed man to death

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended one Isa Idrisa, a Nigerien, who was alleged to have stabbed a man…

U.S. elections: Dollar keeps to tight ranges

The dollar stuck to tight ranges against its major rivals on Tuesday as investors favoured caution ahead of U.S. mid-term…
U.S. billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ready to meet with the Taliban if it would help eradicate poliomyelitis in Afghanistan.

Bill Gates unveils future-toilets, free trade in China

U.S. billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Tuesday in Beijing unveiled a futuristic toilet that doesn’t need water or sewers and…

Kuwait’s fifth refinery to cost $5-$6 billion

Kuwait’s fifth refinery will cost five to six billion dollars , Hatem Al-Awadhi, Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC).

China expresses regret over U.S. re-imposing sanctions on Iran

China on Monday expressed regret over the U.S.’ decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the British throne

Prince Charles acknowledges Britain’s role in slave trade

Prince Charles acknowledged Britain’s role in the slave trade on Monday calling it an appalling atrocity that had “left an…

Man holds workers hostage for hours to protest Mafia sentence

Workers at a post office in northern Italy were held hostage for about seven hours on Monday by a man,…