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North Korea, South Korea begin historic summit

The leaders of the two Koreas made their way to the heavily fortified demilitarized zone between the countries early on…

Kano abattoir operators warned to ensure environmental hygiene

The Kano State Government, has warned meat sellers and abattoir users to ensure environmental hygiene by providing healthy meat to…

Council to sign MoU with shipping companies to solve disputes

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with shipping companies to find a sustainable…

Rainstorm: Enugu Govt. distributes relief materials to victims

The Enugu State Government, on Friday, distributed relief materials to more than 250 households that were affected by rainstorm in…

China criminalises defamation of revolutionary heroes

China introduced a law on Friday making it potentially criminal to defame or deny the deeds and spirit of the…

NIPSS participants enjoined to promote national unity

The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk, on Friday enjoined participants of Course 40 of the National Institute of Policy…

UN rights chief urges Israel to stop excessive use of force in Gaza

Israel must stop the excessive use of force by its security forces along the Gaza border and must hold to…

6 killed, 9 injured as Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri

The Police in Borno said six persons were killed in an attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at Jidari Polo…

UI Don Makes Case For Public Relations Professionals

A communication expert, Dr Bisi Olawuyi of the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, UI, has advocated…

Lagos lawmakers rally support for Gbajabiamila re-election bid

Some members of the House of Representatives from Lagos State have commended the leadership of the Leader of House of…

NAPTIP says 342 human traffickers convicted

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured the conviction of 342 persons for human…

Gov. Tambuwal’s spokesman, Imam Imam is dead

The Special Adviser to Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto on Media and Publicity, Malam Imam Imam is dead.
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Rivers Govt. promises to partner UNICEF to encourage breastfeeding

Rivers State Government on Thursday promised to partner with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) to encourage breastfeeding.
NITDA alerts Nigerians about a fraudulent Google Play Store being used for distributing a new malware strain known as the Play Praetor Trojan

NITDA to develop viable curriculum for IT education

Dr Isa Pantami, the Director –General, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Thursday said the agency was working on…

Healthy nutrition is key in managing sickle cell, expert says

A medical expert, Dr Clement Wilson, on Thursday said consumption of water, maintaining balanced diet and high level of cleanliness…
North Korea fires short-range missile, slams "hostile" U.S. policy

North, South Korean presidents plant tree on military demarcation line in DMZ

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae In on Friday planted a 65-year-old pine tree…

Media urged to expose incidence of underage voting

Dr Cajetan Iheanacho, Department of Mass Communication, Imo State University, Owerri, has urged media practitioners to expose incidence of underage…

Palestinian-Israeli conflict: UN envoy warns ‘Gaza about to explode’

“Gaza is about to explode” as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is continuing with no prospects for a political resolution, Nikolay Mladenov,…

United Nations: Swiss Ambassador Christine Burgener appointed as Myanmar Special Envoy

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has appointed a special envoy to Myanmar, his spokesperson said on Thursday. Christine Schraner Burgener…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

HIV prevalence drops to 3.8% in Bayelsa – Commissioner

The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Bayelsa has dropped from 9.1 per cent in 2010 to 3.8 per cent in 2016,…

Trump’s invitation to Buhari signs of good US-Nigeria relations – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the U.S. President Donald Trump’s invitation to President…

President Trump announces U.S. intention to bid for 2026 World Cup

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the intention to bid for the 2026 World Cup in conjunction with Canada and…
Osun Government cautions residents against unprotected sex to minimise spread of HIV in the face of withdrawal of support from USAID.

Traditional rulers involvement is needed in HIV/AIDS campaign – UNICEF

UNICEF has called for more involvement of traditional rulers to help reduce the prevelance of HIV and AIDS among adolescent…
Edo NMA faction suspends Udoka Imoisili, Okwara Benson and Collins Otoikhila the state Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Secretary respectively.

500,000 indigent persons benefit from NMA free medical outreach

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) said on Thursday that it provided free medical outreach to more than 500,000 indigent persons…

Sokoto Zakat Commission donates N1.2m, 339 bags of millet to 461 needy persons

No fewer than 461 beneficiaries in Wamakko and Gumbi District of Sokoto State have received N 1.22 million and 339…

Lai Mohammed speaks on Buhari’s achievements in U.S

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture, is in the U.S., speaking on the achievements of President Muhammadu…

NEC didn’t ban movement of herdsmen, wants ranching – FG

The Technical Sub-Committee set up by the National Economic Council (NEC) Working Group has recommended the adoption of ranching in…

Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by Boko Haram insurgents at Jidari-Polo area of…

Detained Shiite Leader El-Zakzaky Charged With Murder

Detained leader of Nigeria’s Shiite group, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has been charged with murder amid growing street protests demanding his release…

Ooni embarks on 10-day historical visit to Brazil

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, will embark on a 10-day historical visit to Brazil in June,…