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4m human rights abuses in Nigeria in 4 years

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said it recorded about 4 million cases of human right violations in the country…

Julius Berger to divert another section of Lagos– badan expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says Julius Berger on Friday notified of its intention to extend the reconstruction work…

Navy arrests 7 impostors escorting oil vessel

The Nigerian Navy on Friday said it arrested seven alleged impostors parading themselves as security personnel in Port Harcourt.

British royal couple lands in Islamabad

Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday after a strong storm forced…

Salary increases for police, military, DSS

Nigeria's securitymen in the police, armed forces and the Department of State Services(DSS) and National Intelligence Agency, will also benefit…

Surety in court for helping offender escape

A 47-year-old man, Kelvin Ogbonna, who allegedly allowed a defendant to escape, on Friday appeared in a Grade I Area…

Stakeholders set to tackle malnutrition through food fair

Harvestplus, an international agricultural organisation, says the upcoming the 2019 Nutritious Food Fair (NFF) is aimed at tackling the malnutrition…

China approves four new IPOs

China’s securities regulator on Friday approved the Initial Public Offering (IPO) applications of four companies.

Nigerian Army continues onslaught against terrorists

The Nigerian Army said that its troops had continued to hunt for fleeing Boko Haram insurgents and increased onslaught against…

Samsung launches Galaxy A10s, A20s, A30s in Nigeria

Samsung has unveiled new members of the Galaxy A Series smartphones — the Galaxy A10s, A20s and A30s in the…

Two brothers banned from school, over haircut

Two schoolboys have been barred from a playground – over their “extreme haircuts”. Claire Mitchell claims her boys have been…

Drug Abuse: Buhari receives Marwa’s Presidential Committee report

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the report of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug Abuse at…
Journalists

NUJ to sponsor bill against owing journalists’ salaries

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) says he is planning, in collaboration with newspaper owners, to sponsor a bill to…

Presidential election: Algeria sets deadline for applications

Algeria on Friday announced a deadline of Oct. 26 for candidates to submit applications for the upcoming presidential elections.

EU confirms Christine Lagarde as next ECB president

European Union (EU) leaders have confirmed the appointment of France’s Christine Lagarde as the next head of the European Central…

Mental Health: NGO charges stakeholders on advocacy for policy

The Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative (MHEI), an NGO, has called on stakeholders to drive the advocacy for policy on mental…
Petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan

Another petrol tanker burns on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

A petrol tanker is engulfed by fire on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway just before the Redeemed Christian Church of God Camp.

Aisha Buhari unveils mascot for 2020 World powerlifting championship

The First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Friday unveiled the International Mascot, sports online application and clothing line for the…

NOTAP DG calls for use of local technology

The Director-General, National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP), Dr Dan-Azumi Ibrahim has said that the agency had continued…

Carles Puigdemont Catalan leader surrenders to Belgian authorities

Carles Puigdemont, former Catalan President surrendered to court authorities in Belgium Friday after Spain reactivated his international arrest warrant, amid…

Breast cancer: Association takes screening to Cross River communities

The Medical Women Association of Nigeria has taken breast cancer screening and awareness to rural communities in Cross River as…

LASEMA warns against obstructing waterway

Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has warned residents to stop building structures on waterways.

Yakubu Gowon 85 tomorrow, Buhari says he’s a living legend

President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria's former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon a living legend and a symbol of…

1,000 E-Passports awaiting collection – Nigeria’s Consul General

Amb. Benaoyagha Okoyen, Nigeria’s Consul General in New York has said that more than 1,000 E-Passports have been produced and…

RIFAN inaugurates loan recovery committee in Katsina

The Rice Farmers Association (RIFAN) in Katsina, says it has formed a formidable loan recovery committee mandated to ensure speedy…
Members of opposition parties in Ogun declare support for reelection of Gov. Dapo Abiodun ahead of governorship and Assembly elections

Ogun Students tell Abiodun to shun detractors detractors

The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS), on Friday, urged Gov. Dapo Abiodun to shun detractors from any quarters…
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Gombe polio victims volunteer for awareness creation

Some victims of Polio virus in Gombe State have expressed willingness to offer themselves as volunteers for creating awareness on…
Chief Magistrates’ Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan orders that Opeyemi Ajala be remanded for allegedly raping his 21-year-old daughter.

2 arraigned for assaulting aunt

The Police in Lagos on Friday charged two men, Emmanuel Udeme and John Samson, before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in…
Suspects

Man in court for obtaining N14m under false pretences

A 49-year-old man, Bamidele Akinyemi, on Friday, appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining N14million from a man…

It’s a Bridal Party With O’tra by Becca’s Latest Collection

O'tra by Becca brand, a pret-a-porter company with the Nigerian woman's taste in focus has unveiled its debut bridal collection…