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Kenyan university lecturers resumes strike over inadequate pay

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Kenya’s public university lecturers have resumed a nationwide strike over low pay, nearly three months after ending a similar protest.

Tillerson to visit Nigeria, 4 others next week

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson would visit Nigeria and four other African countries from March 6 to 13, the…

Ohanaeze mourns late Achuzia, says his death great loss to Ndigbo

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the death of its one-time Secretary-General, retired Col. Joe Achuzia as a great loss…

Fire razes 600 shops in old Bida market

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A raging inferno on Thursday night razed over 600 shops at the old market in Bida, headquarters of Bida Local…

Scientists develop “nanorobots” to treat cancer

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Chinese scientists said they have successfully created and tested the world’s first autonomous DNA nanorobots to combat cancer tumors, paving…

Doctors shut down healthcare centres in Kogi

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Kogi on Thursday said that all healthcare facilities in the state would remain shut…

Northern governors want state of emergency declared on drug abuse

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Northern governors have called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on drug abuse in the country as…

Ajimobi deserves another term if not for constitutional impediment – Olubadan

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji has said that the ‘unprecedented’ achievements of the Governor of Oyo State, Senator…

Dangote Inaugurates Multi Billion Naira Rice Processing Plant in Jigawa

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Dangote Rice Outgrower Scheme in Jigawa State reached a turning point Wednesday when the President of Dangote Group, Aliko…

Stop discrimination against PLWD, OPD appeals to Lagosians

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD) has urged the people of the State to shun discrimination against…

Dangote’s Jigawa Rice Plant to process N14bn worth of rice annually

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Dangote Rice Out-grower Scheme in Jigawa State has reached a turning point when the President of Dangote Group, Aliko…

NGO sets to provide free food to school pupils

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

In line with her renewed fight against hunger among the people, a Non-Governmental organisation known as the FoodClique is set…

Obat, VAE to supply 100,000mt refined product quarterly

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Obat Oil and Petroleum Ltd. have entered into a long-term agreement with Vital Allied Energy Supply & Services Ltd, (VAE)…

Court awards N100,000 cost against Chevron

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

A Federal High Court in Lagos has awarded N100,000 cost against Chevron Petroleum Nigeria Ltd., in a debt recovery suit…

Federal govt., Editors partners in nation building process – Lai Mohammed

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has admonished the Guild of Editors to see themselves as partners…

INEC to display names of registered voters

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

INEC will display names of registered voters in the first quarter of 2018 from March 26 to March 31, for…

Kogi state. seeks private sector collaboration in technical, vocational skill training

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Kogi Government has urged private sector and individuals to establish technical schools and donate equipment to enhance technical and vocational…

19m babies at risk of brain damage annually due to lack of iodine – UNICEF

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Nearly 19 million babies born globally every year are at risk of permanent yet preventable brain damage and reduced cognitive…

Anambra state police set up illegal firearms task force

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Police Command in Anambra has set up a nine-member Task Force to enforce the directive of the Inspector-General (I-G)…

NNPC committed to supporting on non-oil sectors – Baru

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday expressed commitment towards providing the necessary assistance for Nigeria to attain competitive…

Increased foreign private investments pleases President Buhari

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday welcomed the rise in foreign private investments in the country.

Lagos Begins Youth Economic Empowerment Training For 900 Youths

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government has commenced its first Youth Economic Empowerment Scheme (YEES), designed to make 900 youth across the…

Oyo Assembly passes N271.57bn 2018 budget

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the state’s 2018 Appropriation Bill of N271.57 billion.

2018 Social Media Week: Organisers seek public, private collaboration

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Ngozi Odita, Co- Founder and Executive Director, ‘Social Media Week’, on Thursday called for synergy between government and corporate organisations…

Hajj 2018: Pilgrims cautioned on 5% VAT by Saudi Govt.

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned prospective pilgrims on five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced…

Nigerian Navy impound 3,574 bags of smuggled rice in Calabar

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Naval personnel attached to the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory in Calabar, have arrested a large wooden boat laden with 3,574…

Zuckerberg sells nearly $500m Facebook stock to fund charity projects

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, sold nearly 500 million dollars in the company’s shares in February to fund…

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport records 3.49m passengers in 2017

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A total of 3.49 million passengers in 51,831 aircraft movements travelled through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja in 2017,…

Kano Sharia Police apprehends 48 beggars

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Kano State Hisbah Board aka Sharia Police said it arrested no fewer than 48 beggars in Kano metropolis last month…

Nigerian Breweries, Dangote Cement drag index by 1.12%

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Nigerian Breweries and Dangote Cement recorded price depreciation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, dragging the indices down…

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