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North Korea’s Kim Jong’s deputy, Choe Ryong Hae elected as new ceremonial president

North Korea has elected a new ceremonial president, a month after the election of its official parliament, state media said…

Four people shot in Watts, California in ‘senseless violence’

Four people were shot in Watts after the funeral procession for Nipsey Hussle had passed through the neighbourhood, the latest…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

Father, son charged for beheading of woman, granddaughter in Cambodia

A Cambodian farmer and his son have been charged with the beheading murders of a woman and her 6-year-old granddaughter…
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2019 UTME: JAMB investigates candidates’ inability to do biometric verification

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will investigate reported cases of inability of some candidates to…

Facebook to educate Nigerians users about platform

Facebook says it will educate Nigerian users more about the platform through ”It’s Your Facebook Pop-up Showcase”.

Harry, Meghan keep mum on birth of royal baby

Prince Harry and his pregnant wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have said in a public statement that they will…

Champions League: PSG should listen to me more, says Alves

Paris St Germain’s experienced Brazil international defender Dani Alves said on Thursday that the club should follow his recommendations to…

Medical practitioner seeks law against doctors’ strike

A general medical practitioner, Manir Bature of the Federal Medical Center, Gusau, on Thursday called for a law that would…

Pope kisses feet of rival South Sudan leader

Pope Francis on Thursday knelt to kiss the feet of South Sudan’s previously warring leaders, in a dramatic gesture after…

Nigerian Govt steps up youth, voter education to check electoral manipulation — Lai Mohammed

r Minister of Information and Culture Alh. Lai Mohammed said on Thursday that the Federal Government had stepped up its…

2019: Kaduna Election Tribunal receives 18 petitions

Justice A. H. Suleiman, Chairman, National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Kaduna state, says the tribunal has received…

Chibok girls 5th anniversary: UNICEF seeks more protection of children’s rights

Mr Mohamed Fall, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Representative in Nigeria, on Thursday called for the protection…
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Marwa urges Ports stakeholders to block illicit drugs importation

The Presidential Advisory Committee on the Elimination of Drugs Abuse, has urged maritime agencies and other ports stakeholders to support…

U.S.-based medical group plans revamping Nigeria’s healthcare system

NIGERIAN CONSUL GENERAL IN NEW YORK, MR BENAYAOGHA OKOYEN (MIDDLE) WITH PROF. PHILLIP OZUAH, PRESIDENT, MONTEFIORE HEALTH SYSTEM IN UNITED…

NAF wants evidence on alleged bombing of wrong targets

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on anyone with evidence that innocent civilians were targeted by the NAF during…

Buratai lauds troops over defeat of Boko Haram insurgents in Damaturu

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Thursday lauded the doggedness of gallant troops over defeat of…

Israel’s moon mission flops

Israel has failed in its attempted Moon landing as communication with the spacecraft Beresheet has been lost. Some reports said…

Banditry: Zamfara monarchs say air strikes killing innocent villagers

Zamfara Council of Chiefs on Thursday said many innocent villagers have been killed in misdirected air strikes by the military…

North Korea seeks deeper relations with Nigeria

Mr Jon Tong Chol, Ambassador of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Nigeria, on Thursday called for closer working…

Rivers election: Reps probe killings of Poly lecturer, others

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, commenced investigations into the killings of Dr Ferry Gberegbe, a Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Lecturer,…

NYSC: Skill acquisition programme produces successful entrepreneurs – DG

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) said that it has produced successful entrepreneurs through its Skills Acquisition Entrepreneurship Development (SAED)…

9th NASS: Step down for Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Southwest youths urge Ndume, others

Youths in South West geo-political zone on Thursday urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the National Assembly…

Court Jails Fake American Marine Soldier Six Months

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan Justice Bode Adegbehingbe of the Ondo State High Court on Thursday sentenced a fake American Marine Soldier, Olamilekan…
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World Bank to invest $15bn on Africa’s human capital by 2023

The World Bank has said it will spend 15 billion dollars from 2021 to 2023 to help Nigeria and other…

Nigerian Govt looking into gradual removal of fuel subsidy, says Finance Minister

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed says the Federal Government will look into gradual removal of fuel subsidy as…

Late Alonso header gives Chelsea win in Prague

Chelsea struck late with a header by defender Marcos Alonso to beat a stubborn Slavia Prague side 1-0 in their…

Osinbajo, Gowon pay tribute as RCCG’s chorister is buried

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and a former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon on Thursday attended the funeral service of late…

Africa can leapfrog many phases of development with innovation – Osinbajo

Africa can leapfrog or skip many phases of development with innovation and technology, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said. Osinbajo…

Ayo Animashaun Files Suit Against Heritage Bank

Media Entrepreneur Ayo Animashaun, owner of Hip Tv, organiser of Nigeria’s foremost Music Awards ‘Headies Award’ is set to take…

President Buhari congratulates Pascal Dozie at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Mr Pascal Gabriel Dozie, Founder of Diamond Bank PLC and former Chief Executive Officer, on…