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FESTAC”77@40: 56 countries, 9 states indicate interest – CBAAC DG

Fifty-six countries and nine states have indicated interest to participate in the one weeklong commemoration of FESTAC”77@40 beginning on Nov.6…

Plateau decries increase of women in drug abuse, child trafficking

Plateau Government on Wednesday expressed concern over increasing number of women in drug abuse and child trafficking-related issues in the…

Kenya opposition lawyer: Thursday Election illegal

The presidential election due to take place in Kenya on Thursday has no legitimacy because of a High Court ruling…

Plague kills 124 in Madagascar

A plague epidemic in Madagascar has killed 124 people since August in an outbreak that hit the island’s two main…

‘Administrative error’ blocked Indonesia military chief’s travel – U.S.

Indonesia’s military chief was temporarily barred from travelling to the U.S. due to an “administrative error”, the U.S. embassy in…
Access to social media platforms has been restricted in Ethiopia after violent protests sparked by a rift in Orthodox Church claims 30 lives

Lawyer warns couples against social media advice

An Ilorin-based legal practitioner, Mr Emmanuel Eyitayo, has warned couples to stop treating every advice on their social media as…

Expert advises parents on prompt immunisation for children

A Peadiatric Doctor, Juliet Ochi, has urged parents and caregivers to always take their children and wards for immunisation on…

Vampire mob killing: Police arrest 200 Malawi vigilante

Police in Malawi have arrested 200 suspected members of vigilante mobs that have been killing people they believe are vampires.…

Nasarawa community calls for more teachers on lone primary school

The Ungwar Mallam Magaji community in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has appealed to the State Universal Basic…

Nigeria’s GDP records decline in Q3 and Q4 2016

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Gross Domestic Product in real terms declined in the third and fourth…

Boko Haram: Troops kill 11 insurgents, destroy IED factory in Borno

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops had killed 11 Boko Haram insurgents and destroyed a bomb-making factory at…
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)

[FROM THE ARCHIVES] IBB, Otedola, Elumelu Win Bids For Nigeria’s Power Plants

Amperion was the sole bidder for the Geregu plant and also submitted bid for Ughelli Power Station.

Illicit weapons: Nigeria committed to strengthening its borders

Nigeria is committed to strengthening its borders against the influx of illicit weapons into the country, particularly, Small Arms and…
Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris

Federal Govt, states share N558bn in October

Mr Ahmed Idris, Accountant-General of the Federation, said the Federal Government, States and Local Governments shared N558.082billion in October compared…

Delta confirms 3 cases of suspected Monkey pox disease

The Delta state government has confirmed three reported cases of suspected monkey pox disease in the state.

President Buhari returns to Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after participating in the 4th meeting of the Presidential Task Force on the…

PDP holds national convention Dec. 9

The People Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee has approved December 9 for the party’s national elective convention.

Tax: IRS set to commence operations in FCT – Minister

FCT Minister Muhammad Bello on Tuesday announced the confirmation of Malam Abdullahi Attah as Chairman/Chief Executive of Federal Capital Territory…

SDGs: UN to begin implementation plan in Nigeria in 2018

The UN on Tuesday said it would commence implementation of over four billion dollars UN Sustainable Development Partnership Framework (UNSDPF)…

Gov. pledges to equip Prisons skills acquisition centre

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has promised to equip the Skills Acquisition Centre in the Onitsha Prison.
Abdulrasheed Maina jailed for 61 years

Maina`s reinstatement an embarrassment – APC

The All Progressives Congress says reinstatement of Abdulrasheed Maina, former Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, into…

Trump’s a liar, debased US global standing – Republican Senator

Tennessee Senator Bob Corker has unleashed a blistering attack on US President Donald Trump, calling the president "utterly untruthful".

Senate to probe Etisalat’s $1.2 billion Nigeria loan default

Nigeria’s Senate voted in favour on Tuesday of launching an investigation into the default on a $1.2 billion loan earlier…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)

Nigerian Customs impounds N15m worth of goods

The Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday seized goods estimated at N15 million from smugglers…
Players of Abia Warriors

Abia Warriors FC unveils new Technical Adviser

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia on Tuesday unveiled former FC IfeanyiUbah Technical Adviser, Everton Rafael, as its new Technical…

NDLEA “frightened”over increased drug abuse among minors

The Kano Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has decried the rising rate of drug abuse among…

Organised labour threaten mass action in Kogi over Unpaid salaries

The organised labour in Kogi has threatened to call out its members for mass action, should government continues to default…

Minister orders immediate restoration of market illegally converted to residence

The Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has ordered that the Nyanya Market illegally converted into residential accommodation…
Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): calls for calm ahead of the primary elections of the All Progressives Congress, APC for the Lagos council election

Federal Government to integrate SDGs into Economic Recovery, Growth Plan

The Federal Government has integrated the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), an official…

26 companies express interest in revamping nation’s 3 refineries at $2 billion

Nigeria's Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu said on Tuesday that 26 firms have indicated their interest in…