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Senate Presidency: Yobe governor-elect appeals for endorsement of Sen. Lawan

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Alhaji MaiMala Buni, Yobe Governor-elect, has appealed to members of the Upper Chamber of the National Assembly on the platform…

North Korea repeats warning to U.S.

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

North Korea on Tuesday repeated a warning that the United States could face unspecified consequences if it does not return…

Federal Govt. shuts Czech, Sri Lanka, Serbia Missions, downsizes Ukraine.

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has closed three of the nation’s foreign missions and…

Yahaya Bello appoints new Grand Khadi

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday swore in the new Grand Khadi of the state, Justice Abdulkareem Aruwa. Administering…

Saraki disowns Agada over issuance of new guidelines for journalists’ accreditation

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki says he is unaware of alleged new guidelines by National Assembly’s Director of…

Recruitment: We didn’t exclude people living with disability – NNPC

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it did not exclude people living with disability in its ongoing recruitment process.…

8 Internet fraudsters arrested in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, has arrested eight suspected fraudsters for an alleged involvement in…

3 die as heap of sand trap 6 teenagers in Kano

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Firemen have rescued six teenagers trapped under a heap of sand at Kuka village in Gezawa Local Government Area of…

44,076 Nigerians denied visas to Schengen countries in 2018

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Schengen Embassies in Nigeria rejected a total 44,076 visa applications during 2018, more than in any other African countries, according…

Federal Govt. to inject 600,000 gas cylinders

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Federal Government says it will inject 600,000 gas cylinders to support effort to boost Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also…

Book on Premium Times publisher, Dapo Olorunyomi, for launch on Monday

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A book of essays in honour of frontline journalist, Dapo Olorunyomi, will be unveiled on Monday, May 27, at the…

Second Niger bridge, no longer political but reality – Gov. Umahi

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Ebonyi Governor, Chief Dave Umahi, has commended Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring that the 2nd Niger Bridge project becomes a reality…

Taraba to spend N30m on family planning

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Taraba Government has earmarked N30 million for Family Planning (FP) services in its 2019 budget, Dr Ahmed Kara, the…

Company apologises to Muslims over label error on Meat Embassy Product Park

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A company, Babatunde Wilkey Food, BWF, has apologised to Muslims over a label error on its Meat Embassy Product Park.

NMA condemns arrest of doctor who attempted to save suicide victim

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has condemned the alleged harassment and intimidation by the Police of a doctor, Dr Daniel…

Only strong Europe has global voice, German minister

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

German Foreign Minister, Heiko Maas, says only a strong European Union will have a voice on the world’s stage. Maas…

Giroud signs contract extension at Chelsea

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Olivier Giroud has signed a new one-year contract with Chelsea to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge until the end…

Osinbajo promises 3-day holiday for best pupils

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has promised to offer a 3-day holiday and other prestigious prizes to the best pupils of…

FMC Lagos begins digital record keeping for patients

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Chief Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Lagos, Dr Adejuwon Dada on Tuesday said that the hospital would soon introduce…

See the poor state of Pa James’ house after a heavy rain

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Adesina Michael Veteran actor, popularly known as Pa James house was flooded yesterday after the heavy downpour of rain in…

Self-driving trucks begin mail delivery test for U.S. Postal Service

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday started a two-week test transporting mail across three Southwestern states using self-driving trucks, a…

Cross check before publishing to avoid fake news – Media Manager

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Mr Akintunde Babatunde, Program Manager Natural Resources at the centre, made the call in Awka on Tuesday at the opening…

Regular medical checkup critical to prevention of depression — Expert

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

A Nursing Expert, Mrs Victoria Opakunle, says regular medical checkup is critical to the prevention of depression, a mental disorder…

Pupils sit at home as teachers’ strike enters Day 2 in Oyo

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Pupils of various primary schools in Oyo State on Tuesday stayed away from their schools as the strike embarked upon…

We will achieve enhanced media salary structure – NUJ President

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chief Chris Isiguzo says the union is determined more than ever…

Tribunal rejects PDP candidate’s plea to recount ballot papers in Edo

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Election Petition Tribunal in Benin has rejected the prayer by the PDP candidate in the March 9 Etsako Federal…

IITA wants reduction of green house gas to mitigate climate change

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Dr Saethre May-Guri, the Deputy Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)’s Research for Development, Ibadan, has emphasised the need…

2019: Hajj Reporters laud state pilgrims boards for low hajj fare

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Independent Hajj Reporters have commended States’ Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards for keeping the cost of 2019 hajj within N1.5 million…

Desist from overloading, FRSC warns FCT motorists

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned commercial motorists in Gwagwalada Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to…

Sudan opposition prepares massive strike after transition talks fail

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA) said in a statement that the parties have been unable to agree on the final…

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