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South Korea election chief offers to resign over ballot shortages

South Korean reporters arrested for trespassing

Two South Korean journalists have been arrested in Singapore for trespassing at the residence of the North Korean Ambassador, Police…

Vatican document suggests role for married priests

A document for a meeting of Catholic bishops from the Amazon, expected to evaluate ordaining elderly married men as priests…

G7 summit: Poll shows Germans sceptical of usefulness

According to a survey commissioned by dpa and published on Friday almost half of all Germans questioned, see the G7…

Russia 2018: Germany has no plans yet for Merkel

No plans have been made yet for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in…

Man allegedly attempts to rape 60-year-old woman

A 27-year-old man, Adeoye Olatomide, was on Friday docked in an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for alleged attempt…

CNN host, Anthony Bourdain commits suicide

Anthony Bourdain, a chef, storyteller, and writer, has committed suicide.
Tinubu

Chimamanda displeased over women preferential treatment

Renowned Nigerian author and feminist, Chimamanda Adichie has expressed her misgivings over some preferential treatments given to women.

Taraba Govt. urges residents to plant trees

Mr Julius Butu, the Executive Secretary, Taraba Environmental Protection Agency (TEPA) on Friday urged the people of the state to…

Stray dog attacks villagers, livestock

A stray dog is on the rampage and has attacked and injured three villagers and livestock in Basaura town in…

U.S to intensify operations against Islamic State militants

The U.S. intends to step up military operations against Islamic State militants in eastern Afghanistan during a temporary ceasefire between…

Court okays demolition of Abuja Games Village

An FCT High Court, Apo, has dismissed the suit challenging the demolition of Games Village sun/rain shelters, Abuja.

Anambra Govt. to partner lottery commission

The Anambra Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C-Don Adinuba, on Friday, said the state would partner with any…

Afghan forces kill 10 Taliban militants

Afghan security forces killed 10 Taliban militants as a ceasefire that was declared by the President took effect, an Official…

Tsav commends Buhari for honouring Abiola

Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for honouring late Chief MKO…
NSCDC Operatives

NSCDC train 20,000 personnel on arms bearing

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) trained over 20,000 of its personnel on use of arms for security…

Preserving ocean vital for world – Fijian president

On World Oceans Day, Fijian President Jioji Konrote on Friday stressed the importance of preserving the ocean for the world.

Obiano presents buses to Ojukwu varsity

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has presented four brand new 18-seater buses to three strategic agencies in the state.

Nassarawa State spends N 1.9bn on schools renovation

The Nassarawa State Government says its has spent over N 1.9 billion for the renovation of schools in the state.

June 12: Declare Abiola winner, Fayose urges Buhari

Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for giving the late business mogul, Chief Moshood…
Centre for Change

June 12 results: Okei-Odumakin agrees with Senate

Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, President of Women Arise for Change Initiative (WA), on Thursday agreed with the Senate for a posthumous…

Austria plans to shut down mosques

Austria’s right-wing government plans to shut down seven mosques and expel up to 40 imams in what it said was…

U.S trade tensions: Germany calls for unity in Europe

German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier called on Friday for Europe to remain unified in the face of rising trade tensions…

June 12: Gani Fawehinmi‘s family accepts award

The family of late human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi on Thursday thanked the Federal Government for its decision to…

June 12: Buhari directs immediate gazetting of Presidential Order

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Justice to take immediate steps to publish the Presidential Order on…

NSCDC discovers lifeless body of pregnant woman

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday said it discovered the lifeless body of a pregnant woman…

Contractors need N100bn to complete East-West road – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that N100billion would be needed by the contractors to complete the dualisation…

Niger Assembly approves governor’s N3.2bn loan

The Niger State House of Assembly on Thursday approveed Gov. Abubakar Bello’s request to access a loan of N3.2 billion…

Boko Haram: U.S. announces $102m assistance

The U.S. Government has announced 102 million dollars (about 3.7 billion naira) in additional humanitarian assistance for Nigeria to address…

Buhari pledges to restore socio-economic prosperity

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reassured Nigerians that his administration was working hard to restore peace and socio-economic prosperity in…

Stella Oduah dumps PDP, declares for Senate under APGA

The Senator representing Anambra North in the National Assembly, Senator Stella Oduah has officially declared to run for a second…