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Tambuwal describes Sokoto’s finance, debt profile healthy

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, says his government’s finances and debt profile are healthy as they have…

N400m fraud: Metuh ordered to appear in court Feb. 5 or risk jail

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has asked former Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) spokesman, Mr Olisah Metuh, to be present at his…

Nigerian prophet arrested in Zambia for drug trafficking

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Zambian authorities have arrested a Nigerian pastor for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilogram of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug, a…

Nigerian Govt to provide free surgeries to 10,150 indigent citizens in 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Government says it will provide free healthcare services to eight million indigent citizens from April to December.

Senate urges NNPC to end petrol scarcity queues in 7 days

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Senate on Thursday urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to, within seven days, end lingering scarcity of petrol…

Congo conflict displaces 800,000 children – UN

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

UN says no fewer 800,000 children fled violence in the eastern Congo, where many face being sexually abused or recruited…

Kaduna Govt earmarks N351 million to upgrade media outfit

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Kaduna State Government has earmarked over N351 million for the upgrade of facilities at its media outfit in 2018.

Nasarawa assembly passes N125.4 billion 2018 budget

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2018 appropriation bill of N125.4 billion.

Lassa fever: FCT residents advised to keep surroundings clean

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), an NGO, has advised residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to keep their surroundings clean…

Dry season farming: Oyo farmers seek governments support

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Some farmers in Oyo State on Thursday appealed to the government to give them adequate support to enable them to…

Lassa fever: Enugu Govt embarks on sensitisation of residents

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Enugu State Ministry of Health says it has begun intensive sensitisation of residents on the dangers of Lassa fever…

Female Deputy Director convicted for pension fraud

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one Aisata Abba Kwana, a…

NIPOST set to maximise ICT to promote postal services

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mr Abdulkareem Baba, the Director Strategy and Business Development, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says the agency is set to maximize…

AU Chairperson says Africa still in shock at Trump’s vulgar comments

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

AU Chairperson Moussa Mahamat said on Thursday African leaders and citizens are still in shock at vulgar comments about the…

Buhari departs for Ethiopia tomorrow

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari will Friday depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to participate in the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly…

Trump arrives in Switzerland, “America First” tops agenda

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Thursday to attend the World Economic Forum where he will push his “America…

Israel to only deport asylum seekers to Rwanda according to international law

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Thursday that his country will only deport African asylum seekers to Rwanda in…

Nigerian women in politics get UK support

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The British government will support Nigerian women who want to be actively involved in politics.

Army begins manhunt for killers of beheaded soldier

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Nigerian Army has launched a military operation at at Toru-Ndoro community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, to…

Army launches operation `Karamin Goro’ to tackle kidnapping

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna has launched a special operation in parts of Kaduna and Niger States to tackle…

Bulgarian govt survives no-confidence vote over corruption

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Bulgarian government on Thursday survived a parliamentary vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition Socialists over what they said…

Philippine volcano forces 74,000 people to flee homes

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

More than 74,000 people have been forced to flee their homes after two weeks of eruption from Philippines most active…

Only PDP can salvage Nigeria – Wike

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said that Nigeria was in a coma and that only the PDP could salvage the…

U.S. treasury chief welcomes weak dollar amid fears of trade war

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin welcomed a weaker dollar, sending the greenback reeling and underlining concerns that U.S. President…

Yemeni ex-Guantanamo detainees cannot be deported, Ghana says

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Authorities said the two ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees transferred to Ghana by the U.S. have been granted refugee status and cannot…

I remain committed to amnesty programme, says Boroh

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen.Paul Boroh (rtd), said on Thursday that he remains committed to his official assignment…

Trump backs citizenship for ‘Dreamers’ in 10-12 years

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to back a deal that would provide a pathway to citizenship to…

Documentary on Boko Haram’s torture, executions debuts in U.S

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Voice of America (VOA) new documentary, “Boko Harm: Journey from Evil,” which revealed the terrorists’ world of torture and…

Saudi Arabia to launch $1bn Sharia-compliant fund

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) aims to raise $1 billion for a…

NAHCON defends its 2018 budget of N1.5bn

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on Wednesday appeared before the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter Govermental…

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