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Saraki commiserates with Melaye over mother’s death

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

The President of the Senate Dr Bukola Saraki has commiserated with his colleague and friend Senator Dino Melaye over the…

Press Freedom: Lawyers call for protection for journalists

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

Some lawyers in Lagos on Friday called on governments to shield journalists from all forms of oppression to ensure smooth…

Nasarawa varsity matriculates 6,000 new students

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

The Vice-Chancellor of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Prof. Suleiman Bala-Mohammed, on Friday warned new students of the institution against engaging…

MTN appoints South Africa’s ex-deputy minister chairman-designate

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

MTN Group has appointed South Africa’s former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as Chairman-designate in a board shake-up, the telecommunications…

Merkel visits EU security training mission in Niger

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited an EU training mission for security forces in Niamey on the last day of her…

Pakistan’s ex-PM Sharif to return to jail

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to extend his six-week temporary bail…

Zainab Aliyu, Ibrahim Abubakar’s release: Muslim groups hail FG

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

Muslim groups on Friday commended the Federal Government for efforts to secure the release of Miss Zainab Aliyu and Mr…

Journalists tasked on ethical standards

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

Some stakeholders in Abakaliki on Friday tasked journalists in the state to uphold the ethics of the journalism profession by…

Scientists find ‘oldest human’ footprint in Americas

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

A 15,600-year-old footprint fossil found in southern Chile is believed to be the evidence of the oldest human presence in…

January: 540 die, 3,383 others sustain injuries in road crashes – FRSC

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

A total of 540 persons died, while 3,383 others were injured in 950 road traffic crashes across the country in…

Scavenger arraigned for allegedly stealing car radiator, cooking pots

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

The police on Friday arraigned a scavenger, Ibrahim Ahmed, in an Upper Area Court Mpape, for allegedly stealing an immovable…

NMA bemoans exodus of doctors to foreign countries

PM NEWS Live

7 years ago

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has bemoaned the exodus of indigenous doctors to foreign countries.

Facebook bans Alex Jones, other extremist figures

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it was banning Alex Jones and other controversial U.S. political personalities for violating the social…

Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will run her last 800-metres today before the International Association of Athletics Federations imposes hugely…

Semenya at career crossroads with little time to choose direction

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Caster Semenya has 30 days to challenge the decision to dismiss her appeal against restrictions being placed on female athletes…

Senate set to invite NPA, NIMASA, others, over Apapa gridlock

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Senate Committee on Works says plans are underway to invite the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) in the coming week…

Sanwo-Olu solicits support, cooperation of Lagos Speaker, other members-elect

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has solicited the support and cooperation of the members-elect of the 9th Lagos…

Reps consider report on Sports Bill

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The House of Representatives on Thursday, considered the report of its Committee on Sports on a bill for an act…

AMMC refurbishes 33 vehicles, saves N397m

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) says it has refurbished more than 333 vehicles through direct labour and thereby saved…

Bafarawa asks FG to address insecurity, tighten borders for illicit weapons

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The former Sokoto State governor, Attahiru Bafarawa has called on the federal government to change its strategy in addressing the…

FEC approves construction of 7 model schools, N1.6bn for supply of anti-retroviral drugs

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Federal Executive Council on Thursday approved N4.6 billion for the construction of seven model schools to be located in…

Four feared killed as farmers, herders clash in Ogun

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

About four persons have been reportedly killed on Thursday, as suspected herdsmen and farmers clashed in Iwoye area of Imeko-Afon…

Tiger Woods to receive highest civilian honour from President Trump

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Tiger Woods is to receive the US Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump on Monday, the White House…

UEFA Europa League: Chelsea hold Frankfurt in Germany

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A first-half strike from Pedro gave Chelsea a slim advantage in their Europa League semi-final tie as they were held…

Arsenal edge towards Europa League final with victory over Valencia

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Arsenal took a huge step towards the Europa League final as a double from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late…

NIPPS reaffirms commitment to engage political parties, promote tolerance

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS) Kuru, has reaffirmed its commitment to engage political parties meaningfully to…

Gov. Umahi vows to demystify politics, appointments in Ebonyi

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has vowed to demystify politics and appointments in the state during his second tenure in…

Council, Academy partner on efficient transport system promotion

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) is collaborating with Motor Vehicle Administration Academy (MVAA) to promote an efficient and effective transport…

Gov. Bindow has every right to pay exit allowance to himself – CSO

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Mr Mapida Ikwurunyi, Coordinator, Justice Frontier Forum, says that Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa and his aides have the right…

Post-election summit: Okorocha calls for national unity, hosts Ooni, Sultan of Sokoto, others

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has appealed to Nigerians to imbibe a nationalistic spirit and work for the oneness and…

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