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UN rights chief advises Philippines’ Duterte to seek psychiatric evaluation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s slurs against U.N. human rights activists suggest he needs to see a psychiatrist, UN High Commissioner…

2019 Election: Why I want to contest for Plateau governorship seat – Datong

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A prominent governorship aspirant in Plateau, Mr Gwaman Datong, says he is seeking the support of the citizens in the…

150 youths receive training on Agricultural entrepreneurship in Katsina

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An NGO in Katsina state, known as R.H. Equipt, has begun training of 150 unemployed youths on agricultural entrepreneurship in…

China grants amnesty to 31,527 prisoners in 5 years

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A total of 31,527 prisoners were granted amnesty across China in the past five years, a work report of the…

We are ready to host African tourism ministers – Federal Govt

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Nigeria has formally invited African Tourism Ministers to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)/Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting scheduled to…

IWD: Aisha Buhari calls for intensified effort to ensure release of Dapchi girls

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has called for more effective actions to ensure the release of the…

Expert defends China-Africa cooperation against Tillerson’s claim

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Beijing is a better partner for Africa than Washington because Chinese investment has improved people’s lives here, an Ethiopian expert…

U.S. tariffs move will take toll on poorer countries – UN

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN says U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take a…

China describes U.S. tariffs ‘wanton attack’ on international trade

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The new tariffs imposed by the U. S. on aluminium and steel imports, due to an alleged threat to national…

JAMB seeks media support to promote transparency ahead of 2018 UTME

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called for media support to ensure transparency in the conduct of 2018…

PDP chairman charges women to fight for political offices

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, on Thursday urged women in the country to vie for…

2018 Russian elections: Over 60% of Russians in favour of Putin – polls

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

More than 60 per cent of Russians would back incumbent President Vladimir Putin, who is seeking re-election, if they go…

Australian States, churches to start paying child sex abuse victims

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday asked states and territories, as well as churches, charities and other institutions to…

Enugu Police investigate murder of betting shop owner

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Command Police in Enugu State has commenced investigation into the alleged gruesome murder of a betting shop owner, Ifeanyi…

North Korea: Trump-Kim meeting increases Japan fears of being sidelined

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump’s agreement to meet North Korea’s leader looked likely to fan Japanese angst over being sidelined, although…

Federal Govt. distributes relief materials to IDPs in Zamfara

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal Government has distributed relief materials and empowerment items to the victims of insurgency in Zamfara.

International Women’s Day: UNHCR reaffirms pledge to fight sexual exploitation

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Mr Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has affirmed the commitment of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to…

Senate committee urges regulatory agencies to check rice smuggling

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has called on relevant agencies of the government to…

United States commends AU on Africa’s integration

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The U.S. has lauded the African Union Commission for its efforts at Africa’s integration, describing it as “a force for…

Sierra Leone Poll: ECOWAS Mission says process free, fair

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The ECOWAS Election Observation Mission has described the 2018 Sierra Leone electioneering campaigns and electoral processes as free, fair and…

Senator Babafemi Ojudu declares for governor tomorrow

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu will tomorrow declare for the governorship of Ekiti State…

Abandoned projects: Buhari commends Lalong over completion

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Jos commended Plateau governor Simon Lalong for completing projects started by his predecessors. Buhari,…

Adeosun inaugurates NAICOM, Customs, NEXIM, ACGS boards

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday, urged newly-inaugurated board members to reposition the agencies entrusted to them…

4,000 IDPs from Benue taking refuge in Plateau – Lalong

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

More than 4,000 persons displaced by the raging violence in Benue are taking refuge in Plateau, Gov. Simon Lalong said…

Olonisakin,10 others bag Ibadan prestigious awards

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

Mrs Omobolanle Olonisakin, wife of Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, the Chief of Defence Staff and 10 others were honoured today in…

Uk committed to empowering women, girls – British High Commissioner

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

The British High Commissioner, Paul Arkwright, said the United Kingdom was committed to protecting and empowering women and girls across…

Anti-grazing law: Reps probe police over noncompliance in Benue

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

The House of Representatives on Thursday mandated its committee on legislative compliance to investigate the refusal of the Nigeria Police…

N650m laundering: Court orders EFCC to serve Akinjide proof of evidence

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

A Federal High Court in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till Friday the trial of a former Minister of the…

Nasarawa CJ threatens sanction of officers who delay cases

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Suleiman Dikko, has threatened to sanction Magistrates and Area Court Judges who unnecessarily delay…

Human trafficking: Two immigration officers arrested in Lagos

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

Two officers (names withheld) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were on Thursday arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,…

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