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Militants, suicide bomber target Libyan electoral commission offices

A group of militants including a suicide bomber targeted the offices of the Libyan electoral commission in Tripoli on Wednesday,…

4 Turkish opposition parties agree to election alliance deal

Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) and three other opposition parties have reached a deal on an alliance for…

Holocaust: Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas under fire for comments blaming Jews

President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine came under fire on Wednesday for comments in which he said the genocide of Jews…

Reuters reporters: Myanmar court accepts testimony of policeman

A judge in Myanmar declared on Wednesday that a witness, who said two Reuters reporters accused of possessing state secrets…

May Day violence: France plans tighter security against next round of protests

France will increase police numbers for the next round of protests over economic reforms after violent clashes marred the annual…

UN accuses Congo of obstructing probe of monitors’ killings

The UN on Wednesday accused the Congolese security officials of interfering with the investigation into the killings of two UN…

Buhari’s visit to U.S: Lawyer says it will open up American market for Nigerian goods

Mr Daniel Agada, Corporate and Commercial Law expert, says that President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the U.S. will further open…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) recently called for the suspension of mining activities for six months following the abduction of school children and killings in some states.

Association appeals to Nigerian Govt to provide security in mining sites

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure adequate security measures are put in…

U.S., China, Saudi Arabia biggest military spenders in 2017 – Research Institute

Global military spending rose in 2017 to its highest level since the Cold War, with the U.S., China and Saudi…

Abia Govt. flayed over failure to pay gratuities for 15 years

Organised labour in Abia, has flayed the state government’s failure to pay gratuities to its retirees for the past 15…

Researchers identify 2 new risk gene variants responsible for leprosy

Chinese researchers have identified two new risk gene variants that are responsible for leprosy.
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High tension wire electrocutes 6 wedding guests in India

Police said six wedding guests were electrocuted when a live high-tension power wire fell on top of a bus conveying…

Enugu Police Command arrest 25 cultists, armed robbers during initiation

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 25 cultists and armed robbers as they gathered for their initiation into membership…

Researchers developing pill for breast cancer diagnosis

Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are developing a pill that makes tumors light up when exposed to infrared…

54 cases of sexual abuse reported in first quarter of 2018 – UN Chief

The UN received allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in 54 separate cases in the first three months of the…
FG to initiate legislation on climate change

WHO says 7 million people die every year from exposure to polluted air

The WHO on Wednesday said seven million people die every year from exposure to polluted air.

Gabonese Govt resigns over election delays

Gabonese Prime Minister Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet’s government has resigned after the constitutional court ordered it to step down over election delays,…

Okorocha approves automatic promotion for Imo workers

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has approved automatic promotion for all workers in the state as part of his package…

US denounces Burundi political violence ahead of referendum

The US State Department has denounced recent political violence in Burundi ahead of the country’s May 17 referendum to amend…

Trump ‘Shows Approval’ for Buhari-led administration – Officials

The meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, showed approval for the Buhari-led administration, Nigeria’s top…
Reflection on Bamidele's Diamond Jubilee

Ekiti guber race: I won’t step down for anybody – Bamidele

A former Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Opeyemi Bamidele has vowed not to step down for anyone ahead of…

Aviation: Union decries lack of good corporate governance in industry

The Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) says lack of good corporate governance in the nation’s aviation…

Mubi twin blast: 27 confirmed dead

Adamawa Government has confirmed 27 dead and 56 injured from Tuesday’s twin blast in Mubi town.

TUC, NLC demand probe of bailout funds to states

The Organised Labour has called for the immediate probe of state governments involved in the diversion of bailout funds meant…
E-invoicing: MAN seeks 90 days extension, expresses concern over guidelines

CBN debunks fire claim at headquarters

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday debunked claim of fire at its headquarters in Abuja, saying that it was…
Niger NLC condoles with Dep. Gov. over wife’s death

Insecurity: Workers tell govt to address issue

Some workers in Abuja on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to address the various security challenges threatening the peace of…

May Day: Fayose approves payment of promotion arrears

Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti on Tuesday approved payment of three years promotion arrears to 37,000 workers in the state’s…

Buhari to visit Jigawa May 7

President Muhammadu Buhari is to pay a two-day official visit to Jigawa on May 7, Gov. Muhammad Badaru has said.

Agriculture: Buhari tells youths to maximize opportunities

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his call on youths across the country to seize opportunities in agriculture to uplift their…

NUT tasks teachers on unity for effective service delivery

Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has urged workers to work in unity and support those in the leadership position for…