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FG to improve infrastructure at seaports – Minister

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed the Federal Government's readiness to explore the potential of the nation’s…

Police investigate slashing of man’s throat in Enugu State

Police in Enugu State has begun an investigation into an alleged incident of the slashing of a man’s throat by…

IG endorses creation of Anti-Piracy Units

The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Monday in Abuja endorsed the setting up of Anti-Piracy Unit in…
Farmers to converge on Kano in November on impact of AfCFTA on onion production

Council Chairman distributes fertilizers to farmers

The Chairman of Bwari Area Council, FCT, Mr Musa Dikko on Monday distributed 60 tonnes of fertilisers and other farm…

Notorious armed robbery kingpin arrested in Jigawa

The Police Command in Jigawa said it had arrested a notorious armed robbery kingpin in the state, Surajo Abdu, 27…

Obaseki orders citizens to relocate from flood-prone areas

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday ordered people living around river banks and flood-prone areas of the state to…

NAF regrets Rann bombing incident

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday regretted once again, the unfortunate Rann bombing that claimed innocent lives in Internally…

Minister calls for more awareness to save pregnant women

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called for stakeholders’ collaborative effort to create more awareness and education of…

Attempted jailbreak in Bayelsa foiled

Security operatives have foiled an attempted jailbreak by some inmates of Okaka Prisons in Yenagoa.

We should celebrate, not mourn Faleti – ARG

The Afenifere Renewal Group has said the life of dedication and commitment that Adebayo Faleti lived should be celebrated and…

PDP to woo Atiku back

Adamawa chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said it would reach out to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to woo…

Flood: Citizens ordered to relocate from flood-prone areas

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday ordered people living around river banks and flood-prone areas of the state to…

LASIEC issues certificates of return to LG Poll winners

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC has issued Certificates of Return to chairmanship and councillorship winners of the Local…

VC calls for consistent effort to develop Africa

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has decried the incessant blame on the colonialists for Africa’s…

CVR: Low turnout for verification in FCT

Display of voter register which began nationwide on Monday recorded low turnout of registered voters expected to verify their details…

1st phase of CVR exercise in Kwara

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Kwara…

Vatican minister faces sex abuse charges

Cardinal George Pell, Vatican’s economy minister, will make his first court appearance in Australia on Wednesday on charges of sex…

Naira gains on the dollar at parallel market

The Naira on Monday regained strength against the dollar at the parallel market, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

107 arrested in human trafficking probe

The European Union’s Law Enforcement Agency, Europol, on Monday said 107 people have been arrested as part of a Europe-wide…

Snake scare delays cargo airport construction in Benue

The Benue Government, on Monday in Makurdi, said threats to release snakes to bite construction workers on site had temporarily…
Nigeria Joins Global Community in Commitment to Defeat Meningitis by 2030

Meningitis: Flucytosine recommended for treatment in Africa

An Epidemiologist, Sile Molloy, has recommended flucytosine to be made widely available in resource-limited settings, particularly in Africa, for the…
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Girl child education veritable tool to tackle gender-based violence – NGO

A Benue-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), House of Hilkiah Foundation, says educating the girl-child is a veritable tool that can help…

Rivers Gov Sympathises With Flood Victims

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has sympathised with flood victims in parts of Rivers, promising to mobilise Julius Berger Plc…

Nollywood Actress, Don Moen, 9mobile Trend On Google

Nigerians took to Google search engine during the week to get more information on the ill-health of Nollywood actress, Halima…

Elephant Kills Sweet Potato Farmer

Authorities said a wild elephant trampled a sweet potato farmer to death in a village in Southern Tanzania’s district of…

N100,000 Only Will Be Spent On Bride Price – Benue Ruler

Not pleased with the ‘expensive bride price’ his kinsmen ask for during traditional marriages, the traditional ruler of Otukpa, the…

Germany Will Support United, Prosperous Nigeria – Ambassador

The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Bernhard Schlagheck, says his country will support a more united and prosperous Nigeria devoid…
Nigeria's Defense Headquarters says a Naval personnel Akila A opened fire and shot his colleague dead in Dansadua, Katsina State on Friday.

Navy Parades 7 For Alleged Impersonation

The Nigerian Navy has paraded seven fake naval personnel alleged to have been terrorising and swindling commercial boat operators in…

Ambode charges accountants to strengthen govt’s financial base

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday charged accountants under government’s employ to assist in strengthening the financial base of…

Airlift Of Kaduna Pilgrims To Commence Aug 1

The Kaduna State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board on Monday said it would commence airlift of pilgrims from the state to…