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Pope celebrates Holy Thursday ahead of foot-washing ritual

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Pope Francis is ushering in the most solemn period in the Catholic liturgical calendar by celebrating a Holy Thursday Mass,…

Housewife arraigned for allegedly collecting N500,000 under false pretence

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

A 46-year-old housewife, Rasheedat Busari, on Thursday appeared in a Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly obtaining N500,000 under…

Don commends passage of Petroleum Industry bill

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Prof. Wunmi Iledare, outgoing President, Nigeria Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) says the passage of the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill…

Nestle upbeat after U.S., China boost first-quarter growth

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Nestle posted higher-than-expected sales growth in the first three months of the year after good momentum in the United States…

Man arraigned for alleged theft of 2 motorcycles

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

A 22-year-old man, Lukuman Ibrahim, was on Thursday arraigned before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing…

Easter: Police, NSCDC assure of adequate security in Osun

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Police and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) Commands in Osun, have assured the people of the…

Boxing needs more corporate support, says WABU President

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The President of the West African Boxing Union (WABU), Remi Aboderin, has called on corporate organisations in Nigeria to emulate…

Nollywood producers, distributors advised to shun films that debase societal values

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Industry stakeholders have called on producers and distributors in the Nigerian movie industry to eschew films and video works that…

NGO empowers orphans, vulnerable children in FCT

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Innovative Solution to Development (ISD) Initiative, a community based organisation, has disbursed funds to 209 caregivers of Orphans and Vulnerable…

Disease outbreak: UNICEF to inaugurate global campaign on vaccines safety

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

In view of growing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases,the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it will inaugurate a new global…

Sokoto Assembly commits to pass bills before tenure end

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Sokoto House Assembly on Wednesday restated its commitment to pass all outstanding bills before the expiration of the 8th Assembly.…

UCL: Salah shines as clinical Liverpool see off FC Porto

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A resurgent Mohamed Salah scored one and set up another to inspire a Liverpool to a 4-1 win over FC…

Giroud demands important role at Chelsea FC next season

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Striker Olivier Giroud said on Wednesday he has been approached by other clubs to play for them next season, but…

Association harps on safe drinking water in Africa

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

African Water Association (AfWA) on Wednesday in Abuja stressed the need for safe drinking water in order to mitigate avoidable…

Easter: Enugu CP assures residents of adequate security

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Sulaiman Balarabe, has assured residents of his command’s readiness towards a hitch-free Easter…

Guardiola vows Manchester City will ‘stand up’ in title race after ‘cruel’ exit

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that his team would “stand up” and fight for the Premier League title…

‘That’s why we love football’, says Spurs manager Pochettino

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his team as “heroes” after Wednesday’s astonishing Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City. The…

Troops repel Boko Haram attack, kill 39 terrorists

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force – MNJTF, killed 39 Boko Haram terrorists, captured many equipment from them, while…

Buhari approves appointment of NSITF board

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of members of the Board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF),…

Groups launch initiative to assist trafficking victims in Edo, Delta

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with UK Aid, an NGO, officially launched…

Obiano announces N5m reward for information on Igboka’s killers

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Anambra Government has announced a N5 million reward for any credible information that will lead to the arrest of the…

U.S. Fulbright scholars in Nigeria to conduct research

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Four U.S. Fulbright scholars are in Nigeria to conduct research in various fields. This was made known during a round…

Insecurity: Acting IGP seeks Zamfara traditional rulers’ support

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Muhammad Adamu, has appealed to traditional rulers in Zamfara to support security agencies with…

Sudan: Ex-president Al-Bashir sent to prison, 2 brothers detained

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Sudan’s military rulers have transferred ousted president Omar al-Bashir to prison and also detained two of his five brothers Abdallah…

Nigerian teachers support 300 IDPs with agricultural inputs

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTs) in Abuja on Thursday supported 300 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Kuje and…

Complete abandoned Kubwa-Arab road, residents urge Minister

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Residents of Kubwa, Abuja, have appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Bello, to ensure…

Commission tasks Nasarawa workers on indiscipline

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Nasarawa State Local Government Service Commission has advised its staff across the state to shun all negative tendencies capable…

LASG, private school owners to synergise on education – Adebule

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Dr Idiat Adebule, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State on Wednesday said the state government would continue to provide qualitative…

Adamawa workers survive on bank overdraft – Labour

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Mr Yakubu Mijah, a pioneer member of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa State Chapter, has said that about 85…

Federal Govt. begins reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi Express way

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, on Wednesday announced the commencement of reconstruction of the…

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