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Politics: Former commissioner calls for more youths

Alhaji Oyinlomo Danmole, a former Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs and Culture, on Wednesday called for more active participation…

PDP clears Senator Adeleke, 10 others for Osun governorship election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Screening Committee for Osun State governorship election on Wednesday cleared all the 11 aspirants contesting…
Police arrest 34-year-old man over rape of a 90-year-old woman in an aged care home in the town of Bateau Bay, Australia.

Rape is sleeping with your wife without her permission – Expert

Ms Prisca Obika, Programme Officer Legal, Women Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA), an NGO, on Wednesday said that sexual…

Alleged Fraud: Nigerian govt files fresh charges against Akwa Ibom senator

The Federal Government has filed fresh criminal charges against Sen. Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North East, at the Federal…
CBN contests order to pay Nyame, others pension arrears

No freedom for ex-governor Nyame as court rejects bail application

An FCT High Court sitting in Gudu on Wednesday rejected the application for bail filed by convicted former governor of…
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Lassa Fever Claims One in Edo

An outbreak of Lassa Fever has allegedly claimed the life of one Henry Ehimati, a male nurse working with Okomu…

Court grants “Stay of Action” regarding racial persecution against Benedict Peters 

The National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom, The Crown Prosecution Service (UK) alongside other foreign-based defendants and the Economic…

Lagos still far from being a Smart City – Akin Oyebode

Professor of International Law and Jurisprudence, Akin Oyebode on Wednesday said Lagos as currently situated is far  from being described as…

Volkswagen opens Rwanda’s first car plant

Rwanda’s first domestically built car rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen’s new factory in Kigali on Wednesday as Europe’s…
UNESCO condemns the killing of six journalists in Palestine by an Israeli drone saying it's unacceptable and violates international law.

UNESCO reiterates need to document Africa’s cultural heritage

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation UNESCO, has reiterated the need to document cultural heritage in Africa, for prosperity.

Yobe Govt. closes last government-established IDPs camp

The Yobe Government on Wednesday officially closed the Pompomari Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Damaturu and the only government-established…

Plateau killings: Senate President promises support for Gov. Lalong

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, urged the Plateau governor, Simon Lalong, to feel free to contact the National…

Military parades killers in Plateau

Three suspects in the connection with the weekend’s killings in 11 villages in Plateau have been arrested and paraded by…
Investors lose N1.14trn as NGX reacts to MPC decision

NSE: Market indices maintain downward trend

Crucial indicators of the performance of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) dipped further on Wednesday, recording a marginal loss of…

ECOWAS to inaugurate regional electricity market

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has concluded plans to inaugurate a regional electricity market to enhance cross-border…

Plateau killings: Buhari, Saraki, Dogara meet to review circumstances

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu…

Codeine ban has strengthen our operations – NDLEA

The National Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Command in the FCT says the Federal Government ban on codeine cough syrup and…

Ekiti Guber: YIAGA Africa to deploy 500 observers

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa, says it plans to deploy 500…

Medical consultant dies watching Nigeria vs Argentina match

Dr Emeka Ogah, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA), has confirmed the death of one its…

2 suspects arrested over Imo monarch’s death

The Police Command in Imo has arrested two suspects in connection with the death of Eze Brendan Ibekwe, the traditional…

Police rescue 2-year-old girl from kidnappers

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said it had rescued 2-year-old Roqibat Raji from the kidnappers’ den at Odokekere…

President Buhari advised to complete landmark projects

Prof. of Political Economy, Ufo Okeke-Uzodike, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to complete all ongoing landmark projects to enhance economic…

Kaduna Govt flags off leadership training

Kaduna State Government on Wednesday flagged off a program to nurture leadership ability among youths across Nigeria with a specific…

Sokoto Assembly confirms appointment of Commissioner

The Sokoto State House of Assembly on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of Alhaji Usman Danmadamin-Isa as Commissioner and member of…

Malta allows vessel to disembark migrants

Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat on Wednesday said the MV Lifeline would be allowed to disembark 234 migrants in Malta…
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Abia Govt. promises to resolve crisis over abattoir

Chief Uzo Azubuike, Abia State Agriculture Commissioner, has promised to resolve the crisis over alleged confiscation of a public abattoir…

Kano CP decorates 170 police officers

Mr Rabi’u Yusuf, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command has tasked the 170 newly promoted officers at the command…

Reps set up panel to investigate excessive charges by DISCOs

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara says the House has commenced an investigation into allegations of excessive…

Plateau killings: Troops parade 3 suspects

The Special Military Task Force, “Operation Save Haven’’ on Wednesday paraded three suspects in connection with the latest killings in…

Psychiatrist tells Nigeria: Codeine, Tramadol ban not enough

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPHY), Yaba, Lagos, has taken mental health education to the Ojuelegba…