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Nasarawa PDP governorship candidate picks running mate

Mr Emmanuel Ombugadu, Nasarawa State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has picked Rep. Ogoshi Onawo as his…

Security guard docked for impersonating a Naval officer

A 21-year-old security guard, Nurudeen Raimi, was on Tuesday brought before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly belonging to…
Osun Government cautions residents against unprotected sex to minimise spread of HIV in the face of withdrawal of support from USAID.

Imo records drop in HIV infection rate

The Imo Government on Tuesday said the state had recorded significant drop in the HIV infection rate,following sustained public campaign…
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi: directs workers to sgun IPOB's Sit-At-Home order or face dismissal.

Gov. Umahi challenges opposition to public debate

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday inaugurated his re-election campaign organisation, just as he challenged the opposition in the…

Father of separated conjoined twins lauds UATH

Mr Ferdinand Ozugwe, the father of separated conjoined twins, has commended the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, FCT,…

Italy working ‘discreetly’ to help Pakistani woman in blasphemy case

Italy is working “discreetly’’ to help Asia Bibi, a Christian woman at the centre of a blasphemy case in her…

Khashoggi: Saudi team must have acted on orders – Turkey

A 15-man Saudi team that flew to Turkey before the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the slain Saudi journalist, must have…
ASUU strike: CAANU sends message to Nigerian govt.

ASUU strike: Lawmaker tells FG to stop paying lip service to education

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Setonji David, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to change…

Nigeria resumes export of hibiscus to Mexico

The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) said that Nigeria would resume the export of hibiscus, popularly known as Zobo, to…

Plateau offers permanent appointment to 300 ad hoc staff

The Plateau Government has given permanent appointment to 300 ad hoc staff of the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town…

Couple killed in helicopter crash after wedding reception

It was a day of mourning after a young bride and groom from Texas, U.S., were killed when their helicopter…

UATH hails Labour, Nigerian Govt over strike suspension

The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada, Abuja, has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for suspending its proposed…

Mozambique to share gas revenue in ‘tuna bond’ restructuring

Mozambique has reached an agreement with creditors to restructure a 726.5 million dollars Eurobond, including extending maturities and sharing future…
Board subjects subjects 31 Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers to disciplinary measures over various acts of misconducts.

Immigration arrests Nigerien who allegedly stabbed man to death

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended one Isa Idrisa, a Nigerien, who was alleged to have stabbed a man…

U.S. elections: Dollar keeps to tight ranges

The dollar stuck to tight ranges against its major rivals on Tuesday as investors favoured caution ahead of U.S. mid-term…
U.S. billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ready to meet with the Taliban if it would help eradicate poliomyelitis in Afghanistan.

Bill Gates unveils future-toilets, free trade in China

U.S. billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Tuesday in Beijing unveiled a futuristic toilet that doesn’t need water or sewers and…

Kuwait’s fifth refinery to cost $5-$6 billion

Kuwait’s fifth refinery will cost five to six billion dollars , Hatem Al-Awadhi, Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC).

China expresses regret over U.S. re-imposing sanctions on Iran

China on Monday expressed regret over the U.S.’ decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the British throne

Prince Charles acknowledges Britain’s role in slave trade

Prince Charles acknowledged Britain’s role in the slave trade on Monday calling it an appalling atrocity that had “left an…

Man holds workers hostage for hours to protest Mafia sentence

Workers at a post office in northern Italy were held hostage for about seven hours on Monday by a man,…
Ladoja

Alleged N4.7bn fraud: EFCC re-arraigns Ladoja

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday re-arraigned former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja over alleged N4.7 billion…

Lagos-Kano train service resumes Friday

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said that it would resume the Lagos-Kano Mass Transit Train Services (MTTS) on Friday.

PDP urges Buhari to speak up on alleged N378bn NLNG diversion

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Federal Government to give clarification on the alleged diversion of N378 billion…

Naira appreciates against dollar at investors’ window

The Naira on Monday gained 10 kobo to exchange at N363.64 to the dollar at the investors’ window, stronger than…

Cameroon to inaugurate president-elect Biya today

Cameroon president-elect Paul Biya, 85, is scheduled to take the oath of office on Tuesday, an official statement released by…

Bulgaria busts fake banknotes workshop

The Bulgarian Authorities have neutralised a printing house for counterfeit banknotes and arrested three suspects, the Interior Ministry said in…

Sexual exploitation: UN records 64 allegations in 3 months

The UN received 64 new allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse, involving 77 victims, between July and September, across its…
Students of Federal University Lokoja, FUL threaten to block the Abuja-Lagos Highway over incessant killing of their colleagues by trucks.

University staff protest over withheld salaries, allowances

Staff of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), on Monday staged a peaceful protest against the management of the institution over…

France issues international warrants for top Syrian officials

The French judiciary has issued international arrest warrants for three high-ranking Syrian officials for their complicity in acts of torture,…

Nigerian Govt feeds pupils with 6m eggs, 594 cows weekly

Mrs Maryam Uwais, Special Adviser to the president on National Social Welfare Programme on Monday says Federal Government feeds pupils…