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Ambode Receives Nigerian World Record Holder In Longest Reading Marathon

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday received a Nigerian, Bayode Treasures-Olawunmi who set a new Guinness World Record…

National Assembly urged to pass gender friendly laws

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Co-founder of Behive Foundation, Hajiya Iman Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on Wednesday appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to pass gender friendly…

Army de-worms 5,000 children in Kaduna

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The 1 Division of Nigeria Army, Kaduna, on Wednesday said it had de-wormed no fewer than 5,000 children and 3,970…

Land Use Charge: Outrageous Amount In Circulation Unfounded – LASG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday clarified the figures circulating in the media on the rate for the newly reviewed…

Court gives 2-week ultimatum to Lagos Govt, PSP for out-of-court settlement

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Wednesday gave a two-week ultimatum to the Lagos State Government and the incorporated…

SEC extends e-dividend registration deadline to March 31

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its free e-dividend registration deadline to March 31, the News Agency of…

Former minister says SDP will deliver real change to Nigerians

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Olu Agunloye, on Wednesday said the party remained the only viable…

Apapa Wharf Road to be opened to traffic on Thursday – Official

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Section One of the ongoing Apapa Wharf Road project undergoing reconstruction is completed and will be opened to traffic…

Nigerian Govt advised on ways to achieve economic growth targets

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Two economists on Wednesday advised the Federal Government on measures to adopt to make Nigeria to achieve its economic growth…

Federal University Gusau expels 15 students for poor performance

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Federal University Gusau has expelled 15 students for failing to meet up with their academic performances.

Mother-of-five explains why she turned to crime

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

There was a mild drama at the Police headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta Ogun State when a 45-year old mother-of-five, Ashile Basirat,…

Theresa May urged to push Saudi crown prince to stop country’s role in Yemen

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Rights groups urged Prime Minister Theresa May to press Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who arrived in…

Alleged husband killer, Maryam Sanda granted bail

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court, Jabi, on Wednesday granted bail to Maryam Sanda, who allegedly killed her…

Angola criticised for forcing refugees to return to violent Congo

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is deeply concerned about rekindled tension in the violent Kasai region of the Democratic Republic…

UN rights chief expresses deep concern over poor migrant conditions on U.S. border

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Al-Hussein on Wednesday expressed his deep concern over the detention of migrants, including…

Lawmaker asks Buhari to resign

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

A lawmaker in the House of Representatives, Oladipupo Adebutu, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to resign because he has failed…

Nigerian Govt assures of ending university workers’ strike

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday said it was committed to end the on-going strike by the non-teaching labour…

Putin cares less about `main villain’ label

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has no concerns about being portrayed as the world’s main villain by some, stressing that…

Egypt approves death penalty for terrorists

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Egypt’s parliament has approved a government bill to introduce the death penalty for terrorist, state television reported on Wednesday.

32 women to contest in Kaduna LG poll

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

No fewer than 32 women aspirants across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State have indicated interest in seeking…

UNAIDS launches zero discrimination social media campaign in China

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Nations has launched its “Zero Discrimination” social media campaign in China this year, hoping to raise awareness of…

Gombe Govt. to cultivate 10,000 hectares of cotton in 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gombe State Government says it is going to cultivate 10,000 hectares of cotton in 2018 farming season across the 11…

Myanmar denies human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Myanmar’s military on Wednesday denied “one-sided accusations” made by British lawmakers in a letter to the EU Foreign Affairs Council…

China calls on international community to support Africa’s peace, development

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

China says countries should support Africa’s peace and development and make more contribution to her development and not make “irresponsible”…

Hundreds of IDPs protest over shortage of food in Adamawa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Hundreds of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from Fufore and Malkohi camps in Adamawa staged peaceful protests over lack of food…

Nepal’s supreme court stays ban on Mount Everest for blind, amputees climbers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nepal’s Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a government decree that bans blind people and double-ampu

3 ministries to update FEC on activities

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Three ministries are slated to update the Federal Executive Council (FEC) on their activities since November, 2015, during the FEC…

INEC to commence distribution of PVCs in mid May

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to their owners will begin by…

UN rights chief decries “pervasive climate of intimidation” in Egypt ahead of poll

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN human rights chief on Wednesday decried a “pervasive climate of intimidation” in Egypt ahead of presidential elections this…

Don’t drill boreholes near graves, ecologist warns

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An ecologist, Mr Richard Inyamkume, has advised Nigerians against drilling boreholes near graves, to prevent drinking poisonous water.

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