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Nigerian govt. urged to introduce new literature books in schools

A renowned poet, Ahmed Maiwada, has called on the Federal Government to consider introducing new and better literature books to…

Acting president educates the military on the use of technology to defeat terrorists

Acting President, Prof. Osibanjo Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday told the military elite to be  on the cutting edge…

Zika virus: Singapore confirms 4 new cases

Four new cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore had been confirmed at Serangoon North Avenue 1, the…

GES: Kaduna farmers laud FG for re-introduction

The All Farmers  Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in  Kaduna State on Friday lauded the foresight of the Federal Government in…

Pistorius back in prison after spending night in hospital

Oscar Pistorius, the South African Paralympic gold medalist serving a six-year jail term for murdering his girlfriend, is back in…

Kano motorists sensitsed on psychological tests for traffic offenders

The Kano Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday commenced sensitisation of drivers on its plan to…

Bishop hails NYSC skills acquisition programme for members

The Catholic Bishop of  Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Mathew Hassan Kukah on Friday commended the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC)…
A 30-year-old graduate of Auchi Poly, Auchi, Edo State, Chinedu Ikwuagwu, narrates how his 'school father' introduced him to homosexuality.

Homosexuality: Court remand 3 suspects

A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Friday remanded three men accused of owning an hotel  which promotes  same…

Farmer Jailed 15 Months For Stealing Car

An Abuja Grade One Area Court in Karmo on Friday sentenced a 46-year-old farmer, Usman Adamu, to 15 months imprisonment…

Sokoto State Exco approves N1.4bn township road projects

The Sokoto State Executive Council has approved the execution of road projects worth N1.4 billion within Sokoto metropolis and some…

New Minimum Wage: NASS Waiting For Executive – Saraki

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the National Assembly was ready to consider and pass a new…

LASU to appoint professional coaches ahead of NUGA Games

The authorities of the Lagos State University (LASU) have pledged to appoint more professional coaches ahead to enhance its athletes…
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Floods kill 10 , displace 7,342 in Plateau

Ten people lost their lives, while 7, 342 others were displaced by flooding in Plateau between May and July this…

Kaduna Govt. begins training of 13,000 teachers in ICT

The Kaduna State Government says it has commenced the training of 13,000 Senior Secondary School teachers on Information and Communication…

U.S. confirms Al-Shabaab commander killed in air strike

The U.S. on Friday confirmed that a high-level al-Shabab commander was in Somalia during an air strike.

Osun Govt Trains 5,000 Teachers Annually-Official

Osun government on Friday said it has embarked on the training of 5,000 teachers annually from the pool of teachers…

Britain extradites controversial preacher to Kenya

Britain on Friday extradited controversial preacher, Gilbert Deya, to Kenya to face child trafficking charges. A statement from the British…

Fake traditional ruler brought before Lagos court

Abdulramon Olatunji Maiyegun, who allegedly presented himself as the traditional ruler of Maiyegun community in Eti-Osa area of Lagos State,…

Re-think `Not Too Young To Run Bill’ – NUJ

Sokoto State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Malam Isah Abubakar-Shuni, on Friday urged the National Assembly to…

Ikorodu students ‘fake’ kidnapper arraigned in Lagos

One Chizoba Okoye, who allegedly impersonated one of the kidnappers of the recently released six kidnapped students in Epe area…

LAWMA battles refuse heaps across Lagos metropolis

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has embarked on 24-hour waste evacuation to remove heaps of refuse on…

Heroic Dogs Die In Foiled Boko Haram Attack

Two dogs on Friday foiled an attempt by two suicide bombers to detonate bombs at the Moloi General Hospital in…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

1m Zimbabweans Are On Therapy – Aids Council

The National Aids Council Operations says one million Zimbabweans are now on the Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) as the country remains…

Al-Shabaab Militants Seize Town South Of Somalia

Somalia’s militant Islamist group al Shabaab seized a town in the south of the country early on Friday after it…

1,104 Intending Pilgrims Will Perform 2017 Hajj

A total of 1,104 intending pilgrims from Plateau will perform the 2017 pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, Alhaji Dayyabu Garga, the…
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UN: Congo Violence Can Spiral Out Of Control

UN on Friday warned that ethnic violence in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasai region has spiralled out of control with…
Police arrest two men for robbing three commercial sex workers after they picked them up in Surulere area of Lagos state.

Police Nab Sex Worker For Stabbing Client To Death

The Police in Delta have arrested a commercial sex worker who allegedly stabbed her client to death during an argument…

Bank debtors jittery as EFCC joins AMCON to recover loan

The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says it is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as…

Man, 40, arrested for allegedly defiling 10-yearold girl

The Borno Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Muhammad Usman, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in Maiduguri.

INEC registers 1.8m new voters nationwide

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had registered no fewer than 1.8 million voters nationwide since the nationwide…