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NIMASA N3.4bn fraud: Court adjourns trial to March 27

The ongoing trial of a former Director-General of NIMASA, Patrick Akpolobokemi, charged with N3.4 billion fraud was on Monday in…

Nigeria’s total import stands at N9.56bn in 2017 – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the country’s total imports for 2017 stood at N9.56 billion.
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Iraq orders confiscation of assets owned by Saddam Hussein’s relatives

An Iraqi legal body ordered Monday to confiscate assets of hundreds of relatives and cronies of former leader Saddam Hussein.
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Cholera: Bauchi confirms 2 dead

Mr Adamu Gamawa, the Executive Secretary, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BSPHCDA), has confirmed the death of two out…
Police bust 3 who allegedly stole N136.5m containers at Apapa Ports

Lagos ports to receive 32 ships with petroleum products, food items

Thirty-two ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive at Apapa Port and Tin…

Israel ready for direct talks with Palestinians, but calls for meaningful programme

Israel is still ready for direct talks with the Palestinians, but a meaningful programme is needed for the dialogue, Israeli…

Anambra board warns developers against indiscriminate construction

The Anambra Physical Planning Board (ANPPB) has warned developers across the state to obtain approval for their sites before embarking…
New Zealand to ban cigarette sales for future generations

Cigarette sale: Sri Lanka to raise age limit from 18 to 21

Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry said on Monday it would soon seek cabinet approval to raise the age limit of cigarette…

Suspected Islamist arrested at Frankfurt airport

A 28-year-old suspected Islamist has been arrested at Frankfurt airport, an official said on Monday. “The Turkish man, named as…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Man bags 2 years imprisonment for stealing phones in Church

A 23-year-old man, Femi Fayemi, is to spend two years in prison for stealing cell phones in a Church valued…

2 pupils die, 98 injured in Jos school bus accident

Two pupils of Our Lady of Fatima School, Kuru, near Jos in Plateau, lost their lives in an accident involving…

Lagos completes 2 million-gallon-per-day water project in Badagry

The Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) says it has completed construction of a two million gallon-per-day waterworks in Badagry. The…
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Teacher docked for defiling minor for 2 years

A 38-year-old teacher, Emmanuel Nwaoha, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s 11-year-old daughter for two years, on Monday appeared before an…

Unilorin Staff donates monkey to varsity Zoo

A staff of the University of Ilorin, Health Services, Mr Malik Raufu, has donated a live adult male Patas Monkey…

Tomato growers say policy has enriched more farmers

Mr Adamu Musa, the National Organising Secretary, National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria said the Federal Government’s…
Nigerian farmers soon to have GM potatoes

Irish potato: Federal Government to support farmers

The Federal Government has expressed its willingness to support Irish potato farmers toward increasing their productivity and modifying the value…
Group petitions EFCC and ICPC against Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai

PDP chieftain tells El-Rufa’i to reinstate sacked district heads

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, on Monday urged Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i…

Police arrest 4 robbery suspects in Rivers

The Police Command in Zamfara has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a Lexus Jeep believed to have being…

Federal Government to rebuild destroyed houses in Southern Kaduna

The Federal Government has pledged to rebuild houses destroyed during herdsmen-farmers’ clashes in parts of Southern Kaduna, an official said…

Group Showcases Ambode’s Achievements, Backs Gov For Re-election

A group, Project LOUD, at the weekend, urged residents of Lagos State to support the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode…

Taraba Killings: Buhari to visit Mambilla, Plateau

President Muhammadu Buhari will visit the troubled Mambilla Plateau in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba before leaving for Accra,…
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JAMB: NGO trains 90 students on CBT

An Ilorin based Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Academics Excellence Initiative’ (AEI) has trained 90 students on the use of the computer in…

Plateau lawmaker lauds governor over 22 rural roads

Mr Sunday Muchen, Chairman, Plateau House of Assembly Standing Committee on Works, has commended the state government’s special attention to…

IBEDC warns against electricity hazard

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Monday, advised the public to be wary of electricity hazards and shun habits…

Police investigate fire outbreak in Enugu timber market

The Police Command in Enugu State has begun investigation into the fire outbreak in the Enugu Timber market which destroyed…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

We will deliver local rice below N10,000 per bag – Gov Bagudu

Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi says the state will work together with farmers and millers under the Federal Government’ Anchor…

I made a fortune from rice farming – Ex Kebbi Head of Civil Service

Former Head of Civil Service of Kebbi, Buhari Jega said he made a fortune from rice farming under the Federal…

Israel threatens to respond if Iran continues provocations on Syrian border

Israel will respond if Iran continues to provoke the situation on the Syrian border, Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director-General Alexander…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

Researchers discover new HIV antibody

Researchers said they have discovered an HIV antibody that can suppress the virus for nearly six months without additional treatment.

Sierra Leone Elections: Political parties, candidates urged to respect peace accord

Some Sierra Leoneans on Monday urged candidates and leaders of registered political parties contesting the Wednesday general elections to respect…