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U.S. hits Russian oligarchs, govt officials with sanctions

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The U.S. on Friday hit Russian oligarchs, government officials and companies with sanctions, citing Moscow’s “range of malign activity around…

Anchor Borrowers’ Programme: 500 Bayelsa rice farmers receive inputs

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

No fewer than 500 rice farmers in Bayelsa have received various farm inputs under the first phase of the Central…

Easter: FRSC arrests 505 for traffic offences in Ogun

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) apprehended no fewer than 505 traffic offenders in Ogun during the 2018 Easter festivities,…

Refuse dumps take over Lagos mega city

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Lagos with a population of over 20 million people, generates wastes in tens of thousands of tonnes on a daily…

Lagos Govt releases N1.24 billion for payment of pensioners

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government says it has released N1.24 billion to pay its retirees for March.

SGF Mustapha charges EFCC to tackle corruption at conception stage

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to…

Ghana Institute commends Buhari’s people-oriented programmes

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Chartered Institute of Public Resources, Management and Politics, Ghana has commended the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for its…

Yobe Govt to partner Sudanese college on medical training courses

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe, has said that the State Government would partner with Al-Madain College of Medical Sciences and…

Private sector accounts for over 90% of Nigeria’s GDP – Osinbajo

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government is committed to ensuring adequate consultation, especially with the private sector, in…

El-Rufai targets agriculture, mining for Kaduna’s growth

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State, on Thursday said, the key to the state’s growth is focus on Agricultural development.

Lagos Govt urged to complete repair of burnt FESTAC link bridge

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A federal lawmaker, Rep. Oghene Egoh, has urged the Lagos State Government to hasten the reconstruction of the burnt FESTAC…

Cholera Outbreak: 40 Congolese killed in overcrowded Uganda refugee camps

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A cholera outbreak in overcrowded refugee camps in Uganda has killed 40 people and infected more than 2,000 as health…

South Sudan describes Al-Bashir’s remarks on supporting rebels as unfortunate

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

South Sudan on Friday described the remarks by the President Omar Al-Bashir of Sudanthat Juba was offering save haven to…

Mental illness: Housewife quits 5-year old marriage

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

An Idi-Ogungun Customary Court, Agodi, Ibadan, on Friday, dissolved a five-year old marriage between Victoria Akinyemi and her mentally ill…

Auchi Poly Rector vows not to compromise standard of education

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Dr Sanusi Jimah, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo, has assured that the management will not compromise the…

Supporters seek 5th term for Femi Gbajabiamila as lawmaker

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Residents of Surulere Federal Constituency 1 have passed a vote of confidence on Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep.…

Illegal Migration: EU, Edo Govt partner to evolve solution

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The European Union Parliament says it will partner Edo Government to evolve solution to illegal migration which is common to…

Ex-students to renovate Tafawa Balewa College, Samaru

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Old Students Association of Tafawa Balewa Memorial College (TBMC) in Samaru in Kaduna State is to renovate some blocks…

Bandits Attack: 10 corpses recovered in Benue communities

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Benue Police Command says it has recovered 10 corpses of villagers killed by suspected armed bandits in Tse-Audu and…

Privacy Scandal: Facebook says 2.7 milion EU users affected

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Facebook says up to 2.7 million Facebook users in the European Union have been affected by the data privacy scandal,…

Gaza Border: Palestinians burn tyres as renewed protest heats up

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Hundreds of Palestinians gathered along the Gaza border on Friday, many burning tyres as they girded themselves against potential violence,…

Mitsubishi recalls 86,620 Outlander cars in Russia

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Russia’s standards agency Rosstandart said on Friday it has been informed about the recall of 86,620 Mitsubishi Motors Corp (7211.T)…

Lagos Water Corporation restates commitment to clear outstanding retirees’ benefits

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Lagos Water Corporation says it is committed to finishing paying all benefits of its staff who retired in 2016…

Kano Fire Service saves 180 lives, N86m goods in March

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kano State Fire Service said on Friday that it saved 180 lives and goods worth N86 million from 110…

20 Kaduna varsity programmes secured NUC’s accreditation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna, has secured National Universities Commission (NUC)’s accreditation for 20 programmes.

NAHCON to partner NAPTIP to curtail human trafficking

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it will partner with the National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in…

Lagos ports to receive 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Forty ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can Island…

Emir tasks subjects on collection of PVCs before 2019 elections

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Emir of Dutse, Dr Nuhu Sunusi, has directed people in his domain to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)…

Nasarawa LGAs share N1.2 billion for March

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The 13 Local Government Areas of Nasararwa state shared N1.2 billion for the payment of staff salaries for March, Mr…

5 Indian lawmakers resign from Parliament

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Five lawmakers of a key regional party Friday resigned from the Indian Parliament over Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s “failure”…

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