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NBA urges Nigerian Govt to sign Africa Free Trade Agreement

The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Federal Government to endorse Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) to enable…
Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governo

Nigerian Govt initiated food grain scheme – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ) on Thursday told the House of Representatives that its 2016 food grain…

186 more Nigerians evacuated from Libya

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU) have evacuated 186 more Nigerians from Libya.

Don scores Buhari high on education

An educationist, Prof Lai Olurode, has given a pass mark to the three years administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in…

Israeli Embassy condemns Hamas attacks

The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has condemned the recent attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel.

Air Force vows to flush out militants in Lagos

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has recruited 7,000 personnel in three years and vowed to flush out regrouping…

17m people left Africa in 2017, says UN report

No fewer than 17 million Africans left the continent in 2017 in search of greener pastures, a new report by…

Five Nigerian soldiers killed by Improvised Explosive Devices

Nigerian Army authorities on Thursday said five soldiers had died along the Pridang-Bita road in Borno after their vehicle stepped…
University of Ibadan

UI Don, Olutayo, advocates promotion of indigenous knowledge

Professor Olanrewaju Olutayo of the Department of Sociology, University of Ibadan, UI, on Thursday said there is no way Nigeria…

Igbo Group Members Decamp To APC In Lagos

Members of the Lagos State Igbo Group who were card carrying members of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Lagos…

Keyamo expresses shock over Aboderin’s death

The Director, Strategic Communications, President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has expressed shock over the demise of the…

Zamfara APC promises journalists partnership

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Zamfara chapter, has expressed readiness to partners with journalists in the state to ensure effective…

Ambode approves reduction in Land Regularisation for LASU squatters 

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has approved reduction in land regularisation for thousands of landlords who encroached on land belonging…

Kano governor swears in 4 new khadis

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Thursday swore in four new khadis of the state Sharia Court of Appeal…

Army committed to human rights advancement – GOC 7 Div

The Nigerian Army is committed to the protection and advancement of human rights, protecting women and children in the course…

Bauchi Govt introduces soil analysis

Governor Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi State said on Thursday that 30,000 farmers are to benefit from soil analysis aimed at…

2019: Buhari’s popularity will ensure APC victory – Lawmaker

Rep. Umar Bago (APC-Niger) on Thursday expressed optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari’s popularity would win the 2019 presidential elections for…
EFCC deploys operatives across the 36 states and FCT to combat vote buying in next Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections.

EFCC: Over 647 convictions recorded from Nov 2015 till date

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday disclosed that it had recorded over 647 financial crimes convictions from…

Plateau Govt. vows to fully implement Child Rights Law

The Plateau Government on Thursday expressed concern at the number of child abuse cases in the state, vowing to fully…
European Union (EU)

EU court overturns fines against lawmaker

An EU court has annulled fines imposed on a Polish member of the European Parliament for making disparaging remarks about…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for stabbing brother to death

The FCT High Court in Apo, on Thursday, sentenced one Lawrence Ejinung to six years in prison for stabbing his…

Robbers steal N9m LG workers’ April salary

Gwandu Local Government of Kebbi says suspected robbers have stolen over N9 million meant for the payment of April salary…

Kaduna spends N152bn on 1,053 projects

The Kaduna State Government said on Wednesday that it invested N152 billion on 1,053 capital projects across the 23 local…

Nigerian Govt begins work on 100-bed clinic

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 100-bed clinic for women and children in Benue under the Sustainable…

Reps to prevent telecom firms from storing data abroad

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to mandate the Localisation of Data and Operations by Telecoms…

Woman in trouble for allegedly setting uncle ablaze

A 39-year-old woman, Sholade Adegoke, who allegedly set her uncle ablaze over refusal to move out of her apartment, was…

Security: India, Britain hold dialogue to enhance cooperation

India and Britain on Thursday held their third home affairs dialogue in New Delhi and the two sides agreed to…

Fuel under-dispensing: Weights and Measures Department nabs 10 Jos filling stations

The Department of Weights and Measures in the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and investment, says it has nabbed 10…
About 146,000 Tobacco Smokers die in Africa

Smoking linked to 15 different cancers

The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH) says tobacco smoking has been linked to 15 different kinds of…

Uganda imposes controversial ‘WhatsApp tax’

The Ugandan parliament on Thursday passed a law imposing a tax on people using mobile social media networks in an…