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Land reform: Gov. Akeredolu inaugurates 11-man committee

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Monday inaugurated an 11-man committee on land reform with a view to unlocking…

Nigeria automotive signs MOU with Volkswagen Group

The Nigeria automotive industry has got a boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Volkswagen…
20 suspected crude oil thieves arrested in Bayelsa

Navy inducts over 200 assorted boats in 2 years

The Nigerian Navy on Monday said it had inducted over 200 assorted boats into the naval platforms in the last…

Algeria’s Bouteflika dismisses 2 generals to tighten grip on power

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria has dismissed two army generals to tighten his grip on power ahead of him possibly…

FRSC boss tasks officers on transparency

Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday urged officers of the Corps…

Nigerian Govt urged to address manufacturers’ challenges

A financial expert, Mr Boniface Ekezie, on Monday called on the Federal Government to tackle the challenges facing manufacturers to…

CBN to disburse N220 billion to Enterprises Development Fund

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it had set aside N220 billion to be disbursed as loans to cooperative…

Kogi Govt moves to end violence, child abuse

The Kogi Government is determined to curb all forms of violence and child abuse in all parts of the state.

David Mark hands over Benue PDP structures to Ortom

The structures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue were on Monday handed over to Gov. Samuel Ortom.
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Bauchi Govt, UNICEF construct 60 boreholes in Healthcare Centres

Bauchi State Government said on Monday no fewer than 60 boreholes equipped with hand pumps had been constructed in Primary…

Nigeria, South Africa armies pledge to strengthen collaboration

The Nigerian and South African Armies have pledged to further strengthen their collaboration to create environment conducive for their people…

4 commercial banks donate N980m to Police in 2017

Four commercial banks donated a total of N980 million to the Nigerian Police Force in 2017 to support its activities,…

China not practicing “colonialism” in Africa – President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Monday dismissed allegations of China practicing colonialism in Africa, saying China instead has…

2019: Adamawa APC adopts Indirects Primaries

Adamawa Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday adopted the Indirect Primaries for the election of its candidates…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India announces plan to increase embassies in Africa

In a bid to expand its diplomatic presence across Africa, the Indian Government on Monday announced plans to increase its…

Mayor wants UN Palestinian refugee agency out of Jerusalem

The mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat, wants the UN agency serving Palestinian refugees to stop its work in the city.

Lake Chad region: EU releases €138m for humanitarian, development funding

The European Union on Monday announced new funding of 138 million euros funding for humanitarian assistance and development in Lake…

Ondo Council Poll: ADC will participate – Chairman

The new Ondo State Chairman, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Mr Bisi Ogungbemi, says the party will participate in the…
Nigeria’s Solar Energy Future: A Strategic, Sustainable Investment

Dangote, others urged to invest in solar energy

An Ecologist, Mr. David Michael, on Monday urged the Dangote Group and other manufacturing companies to invest on use of…

FCT: INEC describes CVR exercise as successful

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has described the Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR), which ended Friday,…
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River

Flood: Cross River govt warns against dumping refuse in waterways

The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has warned residents living in flooded areas in Calabar metropolis to desist…

Yobe Govt. distributes relief materials to flood victims

The Yobe government on Monday distributed building materials, clothes, blankets and household items worth N120 million to 595 flood victims…
The Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, has suspended the activities of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Bida Chapter (ASUP-BD) over what it described as rising tension and prevailing negative security report.

Polytechnic Students/NURTW clash: 1 dead, 13 arrested in Bida

Mr Dibal Yakadi, Commissioner of Police, Niger, confirmed on Monday that one person was killed and 13 suspects were arrested…

Ndigbo urged to embrace cultural heritage

The Anambra Council of Traditional Prime-Ministers has called on Ndigbo to always take pride in their rich cultural heritage to…
UNILORIN extends Post-UTME registration

Unilorin post-UTME screening: Over 64% candidates make cut-off point

University of Ilorin says over 64 percent of the candidates, who sat for its post-Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) make…

5 men remanded over alleged forgery, importation of prohibited fire arms

An FCT High Court, Apo on Monday on Monday ordered that five men be remanded in Prison for allegedly forgery…

India battles ‘rat fever’ outbreak

The southern Indian state of Kerala is battling an outbreak of a bacterial disease that authorities suspect has killed dozens…

China’s investment in West Africa excites Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, expressed the appreciation of ECOWAS Member States for China’s increasing investment in the sub-region with…

Physical exercises, mental health go hand in hand – Physiotherapists

Some physiotherapists on Monday in Lagos said that physical exercise of any sort was vital for good mental health, especially…

Buhari mourns Aginighan, son, orderly

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined members of All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ijaw Community in Delta in mourning former acting…