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Ramaphosa orders graft probe of govt. departments

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised massive investigations into alleged irregularities and unlawful conducts at several government departments, the…

Troops urged not to be distracted by Amnesty report

Maj. Gen. Nicholas Rogers, Theatre Commander, Operation ‘Lafiya Dole’ on Friday urged soldiers fighting insurgency in the north-east not to…

4 suspected cultists arraigned in Lagos

Four suspected members of a dreaded cult — Eiye Confraternity — were on Friday brought before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court…

Nigerian tech firm launches link shortening service

As the tech giant Google prepares to wind up its short link services at the end of the first quarter…

South Africa’s Ramaphosa orders graft probe of govt. departments

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised massive investigations into alleged irregularities and unlawful conducts at several government departments, the…

Court declares sack of teacher on maternity leave ‘unlawful’

The National Industrial Court, on Friday declared as `unlawful’ the dismissal of one Akpomovine Ojo-Gabriel for embarking on maternity leave…
Abuja resident fakes kidnap to defraud family

Abuja Housing Show to complement Federal govt’s efforts — Expert

Mr Festus Adebayo, Managing Director, International Housing and Construction Ltd., says the annual Abuja Housing Show (AHS) seeks to complement…

Illegally refined diesel: Navy arrests 23 suspects

Nigerian Navy (NN) on Friday says it impounded a vessel, barge and wooden boat illegally conveying about 300,000 litres of…
Benue

Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes: Farmers urged to embrace ranching

Some security experts on Friday urged farmers to embrace ranching as a lasting solution to the perennial clashes with cattle…

Minister advocates synergy among ICT institutions

The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, has advocated the need to strengthen the weak framework in the ICT sector…
UN

UN to honour 3 fallen Nigerian peacekeepers

The UN will honour three Nigerian peacekeepers, as the world marks the 2018 International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers to…

Meghan Markle honoured with Coat of Arms as new Duchess

Meghan Markle has been honoured with a coat of arms as the Duchess of Sussex after she was welcomed into…

Abortion referendum voting kicks off in Ireland

Voting for a referendum on whether abortions should be legalised or not in Ireland kicked off across the country on…

NAF inaugurates Air Safety Institute in Kaduna

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar has inaugurated the permanent site of the Nigeria Air Force Institute…

Nigeria set to host global tourism meeting

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the stage is now set for the 61st edition of…

UNHCR begins relocation of IDPs to permanent camp in Benue

UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has begun the process of relocating over 10,000 Cameroonian Internally Displaced Persons to permanent…
NDLEA operatives

Drug abuse: NDLEA, ABT take campaign to FCT commercial drivers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it will partner with Abuja Bus Terminal (ABT) in the campaign against…

Police recruitment: Hitch-free CBT conducted in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has successfully conducted a hitch-free Computer Based Test (CBT) for its intending recruit in Enugu…

Lagos Muslim pilgrims board begins payment for BTA

The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced payment of Basic Travelling Allowance (BTA) to intending pilgrims for the…

US Ambassador charges Nigerians to be proud of their values

The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr William Symington, has called on Nigerians to be proud of their values, heritage and…

45th Anniversary: NYSC plans campaigns on HIV/AIDS, drug abuse

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it is planning campaigns on public health issues such as HIV/AIDS and drug…

11,895 private schools in Lagos are illegal – LASG

At least, 11,895 private schools in Lagos State are illegal, Deputy Governor, Dr. Oluranti Adebule disclosed on Friday

Botswana FM calls for complete “decolonisation” in Africa

Botswana’s Foreign Minister Vincent Seretse on Friday called for the complete decolonization of Africa.

Ramaphosa to configurate “over-bloated” SA govt

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa pledged on Friday to configurate his government which has been criticized for being “over-bloated.”
UN

Ethiopia, UN launch $280m relief appeal

Ethiopia and the UN jointly launched on Friday a 280.4 million dollars relief appeal for lifesaving interventions.

N700m campaign fund: EFCC interrogates ex-governor Yero for 4 hours

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), on Friday interrogated former Governor of Kaduna State, Ramalan Yero for four hours…

Coalition of Northern Youths backs Buhari re-election bid

A Coalition of Northern Youths Organisation under the aegis of Northern Youth Advocacy for Excellence, on Friday, declared their support…

Retaliation! Taliban shuts down 27 schools in northern Afghanistan

Taliban militants in an act of retaliation have closed down 27 primary and secondary schools in the northern province of…

Hold Okorocha responsible for breakdown of law and order – Imo APC

The Stakeholders’ Forum of Imo All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on security agencies to hold Gov. Rochas Okorocha responsible…
UN

Cholera: UN donates $2m to North-East

The United Nations, through the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund, on Friday in Abuja, donated two million dollars to support the response…