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Exempt us from steel, aluminum tariffs, EU tells Trump

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The European Union will go to the World Trade Organisation to impose its own measures if the bloc is not…

Kaduna Govt. urged to probe causes of Kasuwan Magani crisis

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Media Committee of Mainan Zazzau Campaign Organisation has urged Kaduna State Government to set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry…

Plateau Govt. lauded for tractor ownership scheme

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Plateau Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), has lauded the State Government for introducing tractor ownership…

Enugu Disco to distribute over 200, 000 prepaid metres

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it has taken delivery of over 200,000 units of prepaid metres for distribution…

Trump-Kim Jong Un talks will take ‘some weeks’ to arrange – Tillerson

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take some weeks to arrange, Secretary…

We prioritise agriculture transformation to end insurgency – Shettima

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno says his administration accords priority to agriculture transformation to fight poverty and end insurgency.

Kenya’s Kenyatta, opposition leader Odinga pledge to heal divisions

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya called opposition leader Raila Odinga “his brother” on Friday and promised “we will begin a…

Lagos students to receive training on ICT skills

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Working to Advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education for African Women (WAAW) Foundation says it will provide Lagos State…

Fashola urges Ganduje, Emir Sanusi to ban mining activities at Tamburawa River

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has decried illegal sand mining in Tamburawa River in Kano…

China-Vatican negotiations on bishops appointment ‘in full swing’ – Chinese official

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Negotiations to broker a framework accord between China and the Vatican on the appointment of bishops are making quick progress…

U.S. offers $5m reward for Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The U.S. State Department is offering a five-million-dollar reward for information leading to Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah.

Man hacks wife to death in Enugu – Police

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Police in Enugu State have commenced a full scale investigation into an alleged incident in which a husband hacked…

UN rights chief advises Philippines’ Duterte to seek psychiatric evaluation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s slurs against U.N. human rights activists suggest he needs to see a psychiatrist, UN High Commissioner…

2019 Election: Why I want to contest for Plateau governorship seat – Datong

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A prominent governorship aspirant in Plateau, Mr Gwaman Datong, says he is seeking the support of the citizens in the…

150 youths receive training on Agricultural entrepreneurship in Katsina

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An NGO in Katsina state, known as R.H. Equipt, has begun training of 150 unemployed youths on agricultural entrepreneurship in…

China grants amnesty to 31,527 prisoners in 5 years

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A total of 31,527 prisoners were granted amnesty across China in the past five years, a work report of the…

We are ready to host African tourism ministers – Federal Govt

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Nigeria has formally invited African Tourism Ministers to the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)/Commission for Africa (CAF) meeting scheduled to…

IWD: Aisha Buhari calls for intensified effort to ensure release of Dapchi girls

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has called for more effective actions to ensure the release of the…

Expert defends China-Africa cooperation against Tillerson’s claim

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Beijing is a better partner for Africa than Washington because Chinese investment has improved people’s lives here, an Ethiopian expert…

U.S. tariffs move will take toll on poorer countries – UN

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN says U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take a…

China describes U.S. tariffs ‘wanton attack’ on international trade

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The new tariffs imposed by the U. S. on aluminium and steel imports, due to an alleged threat to national…

JAMB seeks media support to promote transparency ahead of 2018 UTME

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has called for media support to ensure transparency in the conduct of 2018…

PDP chairman charges women to fight for political offices

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, on Thursday urged women in the country to vie for…

2018 Russian elections: Over 60% of Russians in favour of Putin – polls

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

More than 60 per cent of Russians would back incumbent President Vladimir Putin, who is seeking re-election, if they go…

Australian States, churches to start paying child sex abuse victims

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Friday asked states and territories, as well as churches, charities and other institutions to…

Enugu Police investigate murder of betting shop owner

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Command Police in Enugu State has commenced investigation into the alleged gruesome murder of a betting shop owner, Ifeanyi…

North Korea: Trump-Kim meeting increases Japan fears of being sidelined

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump’s agreement to meet North Korea’s leader looked likely to fan Japanese angst over being sidelined, although…

Federal Govt. distributes relief materials to IDPs in Zamfara

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal Government has distributed relief materials and empowerment items to the victims of insurgency in Zamfara.

International Women’s Day: UNHCR reaffirms pledge to fight sexual exploitation

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Mr Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has affirmed the commitment of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to…

Senate committee urges regulatory agencies to check rice smuggling

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Senate Committee on Customs, Excise and Tariff, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has called on relevant agencies of the government to…

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