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USNC pledges fund for Nigerian businesses

U.S. Nigeria Council (USNC), has reiterated its commitment to mobilise fund for Nigerian start-ups and companies toward enhancing the nation’s…
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Tony Blair advises lawmakers to vote down May’s Brexit deal

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Thursday said he would advise Labour Party lawmakers to vote down a Brexit…

Theresa May appoints 1st suicide prevention minister

British Prime Minister Theresa May, has appointed the country’s first ever Minister for Suicide Prevention in an effort to cut…

Gombe Govt. distributes 50,000 tree seedlings

The Gombe State Government has distributed over 50,000 tree seedlings to the general public, as part of its efforts to…

Afghanistan polls: UN mission commends security forces’ preparation

The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has praised the Afghan security forces’ preparation for the upcoming elections, the UNAMA…
Cameroonian Procurement expert Eithel Mbunkur slams N350 million suit against BAT Nigeria Ltd over wrongful termination of his employment.

2 suspected cultists charged with breach of peace

For allegedly brandishing some dangerous weapons publicly, two men, Olukayode Falana and Godwin Eyo, were on Thursday brought before an…

Rocket Sirens in Israeli Communities false alarm – Army

Rocket alert Sirens that sounded on Thursday in Israeli Communities near the border with the Gaza Strip were a false…

Factors beyond producers’ control are impacting oil market – OPEC

OPEC Secretary-General, Mohammad Barkindo, said on Thursday that there are many non-fundamental factors influencing the oil market that are beyond…

Saudi Arabia launches Haramain High Speed train

A new high-speed train linking the two holy cities of Makkah and Madina starts operating on Thursday, as Saudi Arabia…

Malaysia praised for plans to abolish death penalty

Foreign diplomats and international human rights groups on Thursday praised Malaysia for plans to abolish the death penalty in the…
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Commission distributes radio sets, phones to informal learners

The National Mass Education Commission has distributed radio receivers and mobile phones to 400 informal learners in Bauchi and Borno…

Light Plane crash kills 2 in UK

A light Plane has crashed in the East of England leaving both the pilot and a passenger killed, Humberside Police…

China denies intention of interfering in U.S. politics

China has no intention of interfering in U.S. politics and hopes Washington would stop finding excuses for its unilateralism and…

Egypt Central Bank signs $3.8bn finance accord with international banks

The Central Bank of Egypt said on Thursday it agreed to enter into a “new repurchase transaction” of $3.8 billion…

EU threat of trade sanctions “extreme injustice” – Cambodia

Cambodia on Thursday expressed its indignation over the European Union’s decision to withdraw Cambodia’s trade preferences, saying it was an…

Sri Lanka heavy rains: 12 killed, over 69,000 affected

Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Center (DMC) on Thursday said 12 people had been killed and over 69,000 affected from the…

India: More than 300,000 evacuated as cyclone intensifies

Authorities in India’s eastern state of Odisha have evacuated 300,000 people and suspended operations at a major port as a…

Venezuela involved in opposition politician’s death – U.S

The White House on Wednesday condemned the death of an opposition politician in Venezuela and accused President Nicolas Maduro’s government…

Oil extends losses as other markets fall

Oil fell to two-week lows on Thursday as it extended losses from the previous session amid a rout in global…
FILE PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in

No change on North Korean sanctions – South Korea

South Korea never considered lifting sanctions against North Korea imposed over the 2010 sinking of a South Korean warship, the…

Adamawa: WHO vaccinates 377,000 people against cholera

No fewer than 377,000 people have been vaccinated against cholera in Adamawa, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

World’s largest fish market reopens

The world’s largest fish market resumed operations at a new location in Tokyo on Thursday, after final auctions last week…

Gov. Akeredolu identifies gaps hindering polio eradication

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State says he has identified gaps hindering the eradication of polio in the state and…

OSGF honours redeployed Permanent Secretary

The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) has organised a send-off ceremony to honour Mrs…

Plateau LG polls: Angry youths block roads, insist on results

Angry youths in Mangu have blocked the only road leading to Jos to protest alleged refusal of electoral officers to…
Lagos Airport to undergo brief power shutdown on Wednesday

Lagos Airport Protest: Airlines make alternative flight arrangements

Airlines operating at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) Lagos, have been forced to make alternative arrangements to fly their…

INEC tasks Customs, Immigration on illegal possession of PVCs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to the customs and immigration services to help checkmake influx of foreigners…

Anambra Govt. set to implement Contributory Pension Scheme

Anambra Government says it is set to implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) at the state level with the payment…

Prisons Service urged not to admit inmates without court papers

Justice Peter Umeadi, Chief Judge of Anambra has called on the Nigerian Prisons Service(NPS) not to accept any person as…

Okorocha confident APC will field governorship candidate in Zamfara

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would definitely field a governorship candidate for…