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AfCFTA: Zambia still conducting internal negotiations in the agreement

Zambia did not sign the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as it was still conducting internal negotiations on some…

Zambia’s main opposition party files motion to impeach President Lungu

Zambia’s main opposition party filed a motion seeking the impeachment of President Edgar Lungu, accusing him of constitutional breaches, the…

Putin understands Russia’s issues well, highly motivated to solve problems – Spokesman

President Vladimir Putin has a deep understanding of Russia’s issues, sees solutions for them and is highly motivated by this…

More Nigerians arrive from Libya

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 149 Nigerians who voluntarily returned from Libya.

U.S.-led coalition still hunting for Al-Baghdadi, other top IS leaders – Spokesman

The U.S.-led coalition fighting in Iraq and Syria is still hunting for the Islamic State terrorist group leader Abu-Bakr Al-Baghdadi,…

Trump fires McMaster as National Security Adviser

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the replacement of his National Security Adviser, Gen. Herbert McMaster, with former U.S. Ambassador…
Kogi State Gov, Yahaya Bello

Kogi state assists 50 women living with disabilities with N50,000 each

The Kogi State Government has given N50,000 each, to 50 women living with various forms of disabilities, to enable them…

Mass protests against Macron reform plans as strikes hit trains, air travel

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in France on Thursday as strikes for pay rises and against President Emmanuel…

Aisha Buhari to champion advocacy against tuberculosis in Nigeria

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has expressed her readiness to champion the fight against the spread of…

UN mission in Liberia a success – Mohammed

The UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) successfully disarmed more than 100,000 combatants, and protected millions of civilians; helped to rebuild…

Boko Haram: ‘Reclaimed territories must be stabilised’ – United Nations

UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, said it was critical to shore up areas of Lake Chad Basin that have…

Pakistani Firm to produce footballs for upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will be played with made-in-Pakistan football, Azim Khan, Head of Chancery at the…
Northern Nigeria classified as Hunger hot spot

124 million people faced hunger in 2017 – UN

The United Nations has raised alarm over the surging levels of acute hunger globally, saying that some 124 million people…

President Trump replaces National Security Adviser

National security adviser H.R. McMaster has agreed to resign and will be replaced by former US ambassador and Fox News…

Trump announces tariffs on $60bn in Chinese goods

The US plans to impose tariffs on up to $60bn (£42.5bn) in Chinese goods and limit the country's investment in…

Protest as civil defence officer kills commuter in Enugu

The Police Command in Enugu says it has commenced investigation into the alleged killing of a commuter by an official…

UN chief hails African free trade agreement

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the signing of a Continental Free Trade Area agreement in Africa that has created…

I’ll bring back home Christian girl in Boko Haram captivity – Buhari

The Presidency says the Buhari administration will not relent in efforts to bring Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi schoolgirl still…

Land Use Charge: Lagos Assembly fixes public hearing for Tuesday

The Lagos State House of Assembly has said that the Public Hearing on a bill to review the state Land…

PDP warns Buhari to call his appointees to order

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to call to order, some of his appointees over their…

Customs promotes 775 junior officers

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col. Hameed Ali, has approved the promotion of 775 junior Officers…

Health workers begin nationwide strike on April 7

Health workers in Nigeria, under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (AHPA),…

Father hacks son to death over cashew nut ownership

The Police Command in Enugu has commenced investigations into the case of father, who allegedly hacked his son to death,…

Allowances payment: Amnesty office tells delegates to be patient

Prof. Charles Dokubo, Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, has called for tolerance, patience and understanding from delegates on the payment of…
The court restrained PDP from going ahead with its national convention until the hearing and determination of suit filed by Sule Lamido.

My presidential ambition not out of desperation for power – Lamido

A former governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido on Thursday said his presidential ambition was not out of desperation…

Okowa tasks Nigerians on selfless service to nation

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has called on Nigerians to render selfless service in order to promote development in…

CAN president, SGF, I-G warn against provocative preachings

The President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle and other stakeholders have cautioned religious teachers and preachers against…
House of Representatives hits back at Senate, ignore bills for concurrence

House of Reps to curb excessive electricity charges

The House of Representatives on Thursday said it would meet with Community Development Associations (CDAs) in different geopolitical zones in…

Water scarcity: UN raises awareness

UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Thursday warned that increasing demand for freshwater and growing impact of climate change are making…

Airforce boss orders personnel to obtain new ID cards

Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has directed Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel to replace their current…