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Suspected Islamist arrested at Frankfurt airport

A 28-year-old suspected Islamist has been arrested at Frankfurt airport, an official said on Monday. “The Turkish man, named as…
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Man bags 2 years imprisonment for stealing phones in Church

A 23-year-old man, Femi Fayemi, is to spend two years in prison for stealing cell phones in a Church valued…

2 pupils die, 98 injured in Jos school bus accident

Two pupils of Our Lady of Fatima School, Kuru, near Jos in Plateau, lost their lives in an accident involving…

Lagos completes 2 million-gallon-per-day water project in Badagry

The Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) says it has completed construction of a two million gallon-per-day waterworks in Badagry. The…
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Teacher docked for defiling minor for 2 years

A 38-year-old teacher, Emmanuel Nwaoha, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s 11-year-old daughter for two years, on Monday appeared before an…

Unilorin Staff donates monkey to varsity Zoo

A staff of the University of Ilorin, Health Services, Mr Malik Raufu, has donated a live adult male Patas Monkey…

Tomato growers say policy has enriched more farmers

Mr Adamu Musa, the National Organising Secretary, National Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria said the Federal Government’s…
Nigerian farmers soon to have GM potatoes

Irish potato: Federal Government to support farmers

The Federal Government has expressed its willingness to support Irish potato farmers toward increasing their productivity and modifying the value…
Group petitions EFCC and ICPC against Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai

PDP chieftain tells El-Rufa’i to reinstate sacked district heads

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Dr Ja’afaru Sa’ad, on Monday urged Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i…

Police arrest 4 robbery suspects in Rivers

The Police Command in Zamfara has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a Lexus Jeep believed to have being…

Federal Government to rebuild destroyed houses in Southern Kaduna

The Federal Government has pledged to rebuild houses destroyed during herdsmen-farmers’ clashes in parts of Southern Kaduna, an official said…

Group Showcases Ambode’s Achievements, Backs Gov For Re-election

A group, Project LOUD, at the weekend, urged residents of Lagos State to support the State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode…

Taraba Killings: Buhari to visit Mambilla, Plateau

President Muhammadu Buhari will visit the troubled Mambilla Plateau in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba before leaving for Accra,…
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JAMB: NGO trains 90 students on CBT

An Ilorin based Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Academics Excellence Initiative’ (AEI) has trained 90 students on the use of the computer in…

Plateau lawmaker lauds governor over 22 rural roads

Mr Sunday Muchen, Chairman, Plateau House of Assembly Standing Committee on Works, has commended the state government’s special attention to…

IBEDC warns against electricity hazard

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Monday, advised the public to be wary of electricity hazards and shun habits…

Police investigate fire outbreak in Enugu timber market

The Police Command in Enugu State has begun investigation into the fire outbreak in the Enugu Timber market which destroyed…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

We will deliver local rice below N10,000 per bag – Gov Bagudu

Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi says the state will work together with farmers and millers under the Federal Government’ Anchor…

I made a fortune from rice farming – Ex Kebbi Head of Civil Service

Former Head of Civil Service of Kebbi, Buhari Jega said he made a fortune from rice farming under the Federal…

Israel threatens to respond if Iran continues provocations on Syrian border

Israel will respond if Iran continues to provoke the situation on the Syrian border, Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director-General Alexander…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

Researchers discover new HIV antibody

Researchers said they have discovered an HIV antibody that can suppress the virus for nearly six months without additional treatment.

Sierra Leone Elections: Political parties, candidates urged to respect peace accord

Some Sierra Leoneans on Monday urged candidates and leaders of registered political parties contesting the Wednesday general elections to respect…

Nigerian Govt appeals to community in Benue not to hinder development

The Federal Government has appealed to the land owners in Utu Mega Layout Community in Makurdi, Benue, not to be…

Anchor Borrowers’ Programme Has Triggered Rice Revolution – Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has credited the Federal Government's Anchor Borrowers' Programme with the current…

Nigerian Govt’s housing project in Jigawa 80% completed – Official

Mr Joseph Toluhi, the Northwest Zonal Director of the National Housing Programme (NHP) said it project in Jigawa had reached…
Mr Ben Akabueze,the Director-General, Budget Office of the Federation (BOF)

Ministry clarifies concerns relating to 2018 Budget

The Ministry of Budget and National Planning, has clarified some media reports suggesting that the 2018 Budget was submitted to…

Amnesty programme has trained many ex-agitators in seafaring – Boroh

The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (rtd) said that the PAP has trained many ex-agitators and…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Farmers/Herders Clashes not Tribal – Gov. Bagudu

Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi has said that the clashes between farmers and herdsmen across the country are not tribal…

Buhari attends Ghana’s 61st Independence Anniversary

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday depart for Accra, Ghana, to attend the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary holding at the…

CAR Conflict: Armed groups accused of sexual assault on men, boys

An international research project on Monday accused armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) of raping men and boys…