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Kachikwu calls for diversification of Nigerian economy

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Ibe Kachikwu, says the growth of the economy solely depends on mobilizing…

Dead Stowaway found on Arik Air plane in Johannesburg

The lifeless body of a stowaway was on Wednesday found in the main wheel well of one of Arik Air’s…

India court orders cinemas to play national anthem

Indian cinema theatres must play the national anthem before each film screening, India’s Supreme Court ordered on Wednesday, according to…

Police recover 100 chicken, bus from suspects

The Police in Enugu have recovered 100 chicken and a bus from suspects who broke into a poultry at Ugwuomu…

Sokoto test runs N3.8bn 38MW Independent Power Project

Sokoto State Government on Wednesday commenced the test running of its N3.8 billion Independent Power Project (IPP), whose contract was…

Oil prices rise ahead of OPEC meeting

Oil rises on Wednesday ahead of an OPEC meeting later in the day, with members of the producer cartel trying…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

World’s AIDS Day: Awkward sexual behaviours promotes HIV/AIDS

The International Red Cross Society (IRCS) has said that homosexuality and other awkward sexual behaviours, like human to animal intercourse,…

NGO urges security agencies to monitor general elections

An NGO, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace and Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI), canvassed for the establishment of a special…

Prostitute, entertainer in court over alleged N1.6m theft

A prostitute and an entertainer, both aged 22, who allegedly stole property valued at N1.6 million, on Wednesday appeared before…

NCC’s directive on data tariff increase insensitive – NATCOM

The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) on Wednesday said the directive from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for data…

500 persons benefit from free eye care services

No fewer than 500 persons have benefited from free eye care services provided by Care Vision Support Initiative (CAVSI), a…
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Stock market downturn: Operators seek monetary policy review

Some capital market operators on Wednesday called for downward review of the monetary policy to revitalise economic activities and boost…

Buhari congratulates Osemane of Ondo Kingdom on 10th anniversary

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Osemawe of Ondo land and the Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, Dr. Victor…

Trader arraigned over alleged N314,200 fraud

A 27-year-old trader, who allegedly obtained N314,200 from a customer on the pretext of supplying oil filters, on Wednesday appeared…

Women to get 60 per cent Agriculture loans – Ortom

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, has said that 60 per cent of the loans secured by his government to develop…

Group urges EEDC to provide pre-paid meters

Enugu Coalition of Business and Professional Associations (ECO BPA) has appealed to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to provide…
Osun Government cautions residents against unprotected sex to minimise spread of HIV in the face of withdrawal of support from USAID.

Over half million Chinese now living with HIV/AIDS

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday said there were 654,000 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)…

Man bags 4-year jail term for burglary, stealing

An Egor Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday in Benin, sentenced 54-year-old Ezeoba to four years in prison for burglary and stealing.…

Driver jailed for knocking down FRSC Marshal

The Adamawa Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that a KeKe NAPEP driver was sentenced to…

Ex-Enugu CP resumes as new AIG Zone 5

A former Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr. Abubakar Mohammed, has assumed duty as the new Assistant Inspector-General of…

Facilities at Bauchi verification venue dignifying -pensioners

Retired Federal civil servants currently undergoing verification in Bauchi say the facilities placed at their disposal at the venue had…

Tobacco company set to stop selling cigarettes

Philip Morris International, the world’s largest international tobacco company, could eventually stop selling cigarettes, said its chief executive, Andre Calantzopoulos…

Sustain return of Northeast IDPs -UN official

The former UN Deputy Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Safieldin, said Nigerian government and the international community should sustain the…

Apply caution while disciplining a child — Educationist

Mr Godwin Pius, the Principal, King’s Kids International School, Gwagwalada Abuja, has advised teachers to apply caution while disciplining a…

Northeast IDPs need 30,000mt of food monthly – UN official

No fewer than 30,000 metric tonnes of food is required to feed the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) caused by Boko…

Soccer crash survivors undergo operations in Colombia

Doctors treated traumatised survivors and an investigation was underway on Wednesday into an air crash that killed 71 people and…

Fidel Castro’s remains embark on trip to Santiago

The remains of Fidel Castro is to embark on his final journey on Wednesday, when the ashes of the late…

Vietnam set to release more than 4,000 prisoners

Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang on Wednesday pardoned over 4,000 prisoners, the deputy chairman of the President’s Office has confirmed.…

Driver jailed for knocking down FRSC Marshal

The Adamawa Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that a Keke NAPEP driver was sentenced to…

NLNG to improve use of cooking gas

Mr Tony Attah, Managing Director, Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG), has said that the company will improve the use of…