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North Korea arrests US citizen for plotting to overthrow govt

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a U.S. citizen for alleged action aimed…

Renowned South African author Karel Schoeman commits suicide

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

Renowned South African author Karel Schoeman has committed suicide, his lawyer Carl van Rensburg confirmed Wednesday.

FG to distribute 200 rice milling machines to farmers – AFAN

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Mr Roland Brown, the Chairman of the Rivers chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has applauded the Federal…

Aisha Buhari grateful to Nigerians over prayers for husband

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

The wife of the President Mrs Aisha Buhari has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, love and prayers for…

Yar’adua university gets new Pro-Chancellor

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the appointment of Amb. Zakari Ibrahim as the new Pro-Chancellor of Umaru…

U.S. donates mosquito nets to Kogi residents

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has presented over 2.2 million treated mosquito nets to Gov. Yahaya Bello of…

UNESCO decries 102 journalists’ death

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

No fewer than 102 journalists paid the supreme price in the course of their duties in 2016, the UN Educational,…

Explosives Act bill passes second reading

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A Bill to repeal and re-enact the Explosives Act to control access to explosive materials in the country passed second…

Aregbesola signs order on inquest into Adeleke’s death

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, on Tuesday, signed an executive order setting up a coroner inquest into the death of Sen. Isiaka…

U.S. says bond with Israel unbreakable

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

The U.S. has said on Tuesday that the partnership between it and Israel is unbreakable.

Gov. appeals to BEDC to restore power in communities

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Tuesday, urged the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) to resolve…

NAF neutralises insurgents in N/East

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Component of Operation “LAFIYA DOLE” says it has neutralised a gathering of insurgents in parts…

North Korea makes progress on nuclear programme – UN agency

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

All indications suggest that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is moving ahead with its nuclear efforts, the International…

Vaccination: WHO tasks governments on additional funding

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African governments to support vaccination programme with adequate funding so as to…

Embassy in Washington operational – Ambassador

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigerian Embassy in Washington is open and fully operational, acting ambassador, Hakeem Balogun, has said.

Stop demonising critical media – UN

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

UN Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Mr David Kaye,…

Lagos Task Force impounds 98 okadas, arraigns 14 operators

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have impounded 98 motorcycles, popularly known as okada in Mile 2 area…

Forex: CBN bars First Bank, GTB from SME sales window

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Tuesday, barred 14 Money Deposit Banks from dealing in the Small and Medium…

Kogi doctors begin strike

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

The Kogi chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has directed its members to embark on an indefinite strike over…

Ooni approves training 6,000 Southwest youths in Agriculture

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has given approval for the Ojaja II national image sustainable agricultural empowerment training…

Lagos saves N2.4 billion from stopping pilgrims sponsorship

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The Lagos State Government has saved N2.4 billion with the stoppage of annual sponsorship of pilgrims to Jerusalem and Mecca.

State Govt. immunises 579,540 children against polio

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

More than 579,540 children under the age of five were immunised against polio in Ekiti during the just concluded first…

Obasanjo concerned over failed corruption cases

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abuja decried the unsuccessful prosecution of high-profile corruption cases in Nigeria.

LCCI, CMC Connect celebrate business excellence

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and CMC Connect on Tuesday said they were partnering to honour public…

NiMet predicts cloudy, rainy weather for Wednesday

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy morning condition over the central states of the country on Wednesday.

Senate stands down Peace Corps Bill report

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Senate on Tuesday stood down deliberation on the Conference Report on the Nigerian Peace Corps Establishment etc Bill, 2017…

30 ships to arrive Lagos ports

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Thirty ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports…

Dangote Group begins sugar plantation project in Taraba

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Tuesday said Dangote Group had commenced sugar plantation and factory project in Lau Local…

30 tipper trucks impounded over traffic violations

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Anambra says it has impounded no fewer than 30 tipper trucks for 13…

Presidency frowns at delay in passage of anti-graft Act

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alhaji Abubakar Malami, says President Muhammadu Buhari is worried over the delay in…

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