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President Buhari urged to ensure arrest of killers of Plateau first class chief

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

‎Chief Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs, has lamented the non-arrest of killers of…

Communal Crisis: Gov. Umahi orders arrest of aides, traditional rulers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of government officials from two warring communities in Ikwo Local Government…

Media banned from covering Ikeja Customary Court proceedings

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An Ikeja Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday banned the media from covering its proceedings and ,insisting that the order…

South Africa will support listeria litigation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

South Africa’s health minister said on Thursday the government would support any community intending court action over the world’s largest…

Niger governor donates N20m to Bida market fire victims

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Thursday donated N20 million to victims of Bida Market fire, to cushion their losses.

High office did not change Osinbajo, remains humble – Tinubu

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Holding a high public office did not change Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he remains humble and committed to performance,…

Ambode’s wife calls for removal of barriers impeding women’s progress

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

As Lagos joined the rest of world to mark this year's International Women's Day celebration, wife of the Lagos State…

Nigerian Govt urged to prioritise rural women’s needs to boost economy

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mrs Patience Ekeoba of United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women says government must prioritise the needs…

UNESCO partners Lagos Govt to train 4,000 youths on ICT skills

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says it is partnering with the Lagos State Government to train…

Tax laws support VAIDS – Minister of Finance

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has explained that the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is underpinned by…

Bayelsa has 28,590 unclaimed PCVs – INEC

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, said no fewer than 28,590 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to…

Mugabe’s link to new party worries Mnangagwa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabweon said there is something ‘fishy’ about new party on Zimbabwe’s political scene with links to…

Archbishop of Canterbury baptises Meghan Markle ahead of royal wedding

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

U.S. actress Meghan Markle has been baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the Church of England,…

Nasarawa Chief Judge pardons 20 prison inmates

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Suleiman Dikko, has granted pardon to 20 inmates awaiting trial in Laifa, Keffi,…

Russia pursues military cooperation with Zimbabwe

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Russia is pursuing military cooperation with Zimbabwe and looking at opportunities in the diamond sector as well as fully implementing…

Saudi Crown Prince promises to promote interfaith tolerance

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman met the head of the Anglican church in London on Thursday, promising to…

France will ‘name, shame’ firms who pay women less

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

France will “name and shame” employers who pay women less than men, President Emmanuel Macron said in comments marking International…

UNHCR remains committed to fighting sexual exploitation, abuse against women

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

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

61st Birthday: Osinbajo is quintessential, resourceful VP – Lagos Assembly

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Lagos State House of Assembly has described the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, as an intelligent, resourceful and dutiful…

Ambode urges graduates to adjust to ever-changing world by generating wealth

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Thursday called on graduates of tertiary institutions to adjust to ever-changing world by…

Presidential Visit: Buhari inaugurates road projects in Jos

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated some road projects in Jos, the Plateau capital.

U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets draw Germany, China, Haiti in Group D

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nigeria’s under-20 women football team have been drawn alongside perennial foes Germany, China and debutants Haiti in Group D of…

Bauchi NUT describes 26,000 teachers as grossly inadequate

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigerian Union Teachers (NUT), Bauchi State Chapter, said on Thursday that the 26,000 teachers in its Primary School system…

IWD 2018: NNPC celebrates Nigerian women achievements

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday congratulated Nigerian women for their achievements on the commemoration of this year’s…

IWD 2018: Dutch envoy sees gender parity taking maybe 200 years to achieve

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Ambassador of the Netherlands to Nigeria, John Groffen has expressed disappointment that in spite of increased global efforts at closing…

IWD 2018: Indians protest violence, discrimination against women

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Thousands of Indians joined demonstrations against sexual violence and gender discrimination on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Thursday.

Serial rapist sentenced to 72 years in prison

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A court in Zimbabwe sentences 31-year-old serial rapist has been sentenced to an effective 72 years in prison.

Nigerian Govt assures completion of Loko-Oweto Bridge in November

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing has assured that the 2.2-kilometre Loko-Oweto bridge across the river Benue linking…

Kwara students protest Saraki’s prolonged trial

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Members of the National Association of Kwara State Students(NAKSS) on Thursday in Abuja staged a protest over what they claimed…

Congo Election: PM Tshibala insists presidential poll on course for December

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An election in the Democratic Republic of Congo to replace President Joseph Kabila remains on course for late December, the…

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