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Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile over Riyadh

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Saudi Arabia’s air defence forces intercepted a ballistic missile over Riyadh on Wednesday, state media said, after at least three…

Ramadan: Zakkat Commission tasks wealthy Muslims on prompt payment of Zakkat

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Kano State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, has called on wealthy Muslims in the state to ensure prompt payment of…

Midwifery School rusticates 50 students over academic incompetence

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The School of Midwifery in Minna, Niger, has rusticated 50 students during the 2016/2017 session as a result of academic…

Controller applauds Nigerian Govt over free uniforms to prison officials

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Controller, Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS), Adamawa Command, Mr Umar Audu, has commended the Federal Government for providing free uniforms…

Customs intercepts 10 trailer loads of rice, other contraband worth N1.6bn

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Federal Operations Unit, Zone `A` of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted 10 trailers loads of parboiled rice and…

LG workers urge Plateau Govt to settle 3 years leave grant

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Workers of Jos North Local Government in Plateau have appealed to the state government to pay the three years arrears…

Lagos ports expect 45 ships laden with petroleum products, food items

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Forty-five ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and TinCan Island Ports…

Edo Govt. approves construction of 60 roads to open up rural communities

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Edo Government has approved the construction of 60 roads across the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state…

Gov. Akeredolu admonishes new Chief Judge on fairness, equity

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Wednesday admonished the new Chief Judge of the state to work toward ensuring…

Nigerian Govt urged to offer permanent appointment to N-Power beneficiaries

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Buhari/Osinbajo solidarity Forum, an NGO fronting for re-election of President Buhari and Osinbajo towards better Nigeria, has called on the…

UK APC expresses support for Buhari’s second term bid

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress(APC) has expressed support for the candidature of President Muhammadu Buhari in…

Enugu CP directs taskforce on recovery of illegal weapons to redouble efforts

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mohammed Danmallam, has directed taskforce on recovery of illegal weapons to redouble…

Kaduna Govt spends N1.2 billion on Gidan Waya College

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Kaduna State Government has spent over N1.2 billion for the development of the state College of Education, Gidan Waya, its…

Nasarawa Revenue Service promises to generate N15b in 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Ahmed Yakubu, the Chairman of Nasarawa Internal Revenue Service, has expressed optimism that the board will generate N15 billion this…

Ethiopia drops charges against 114 terrorism suspects

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Attorney-General of Ethiopia on Wednesday dropped charges against 114 defendants who were charged on terrorism cases.

Court frees 2 Boko Haram members for lack of diligent prosecution

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday discharged two persons, Ibrahim Ahmed and Sani Argungu, arraigned for alleged ties…

Declare Akoko Land disadvantaged area, APC chieftain urges Nigerian Govt

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mr Olatunde Giwa-Daramola, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akoko North-East Federal Constituency, Ondo State, has urged…

Mararaba residents express concern over poor waste disposal strategies

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Some residents of Mararaba in Nasarawa State have expressed concern over the filthy condition of their surroundings because of the…

Merkel says Germany wants to avoid driving restrictions or bans for diesel cars

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday that the Federal Government wanted to avoid driving restrictions or even bans for…

Facebook’s Zuckerberg vows to work harder to block hate speech in Myanmar

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said his company would step up efforts to block hate messages in Myanmar as he…

3 men remanded over alleged rape of 30-year-old woman

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered the remand of three men – Marcus Sani, Iliya Garba and Halilu…

Ethiopia’s new PM, Abiy Ahmed pledges to address grievances in native Oromiya region

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Ethiopia’s new prime minister pledged on Wednesday to address grievances in his native Oromiya region, centre of violent unrest that…

Niger Delta: NDDC calls for sustainable regional partnership

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has called on stakeholders to partner with the commission on its roadmap and framework…

President Buhari extends VAIDS deadline to June 30

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) to June 30.

Turkey urges Russia, U.S. to exercise restraint amid tension in Syria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Turkey urged Russia and the U. S. to exercise restraint amid media reports about the possible U.S. strike on Syria…

Cambodia bus accident kills 3, injures 17

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Three Cambodians were killed and 17 others injured after a bus veered off a bridge and plunged into a dry…

Man sentenced to 23 months in prison for reckless driving, manslaughter

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kano, on Wednesday sentenced a 31-year-old man, Isma’il Umar, to 23 months imprisonment for reckless…

OAU VC vows not to tolerate sexual harassment

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, on Wednesday reaffirmed the institution’s zero tolerance for sexual harassment of students.

Trump warns Russia missiles “will be coming” to Syria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia on Wednesday of imminent military action in Syria over a suspected poison gas attack,…

Pastor accuses wife of sleeping with two members of his church

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Pastor, Joshua Ibeneme, on Wednesday approached an Igando Customary Court in Lagos to end his 21-year-old marriage to his…

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