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I am ready to die to free Dapchi schoolgirls – Mama Boko Haram

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Aisha Wakil, the Maiduguri based lawyer and rights activist, with links with Boko Haram, said she will do everything possible…

10 killed in Egypt’s plane crash

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

At least 10 people were killed and 15 others were injured in a train crash on Wednesday in Egypt’s northern…

Police, NSCDC bosses relocated to North-East

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau, has directed the Inspector- General of Police(I-G), Ibrahim Idris, and the Commandant-General,…

2018 Social Media Week: Build business relationships via email marketing – Panelists

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Some panelists at the ongoing 2018 Social Media Week Lagos on Wednesday urged the public to embrace email marketing as…

How a Nigerian General resolved coup crisis in Trinidad and Tobago — Anyaoku

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday described former defence minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, as an…

Federal Govt, States to build more partnerships – Osinbajo

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said that the Federal Government would continue to encourage partnership among states for their development.

Kaduna state Assembly back new measures to track tax defaulters

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Kaduna State House of Assembly has directed state revenue agency to take proactive measures against taxes defaulters in local government…

LASG urged to complete rail project to ease gridlock

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A Financial Expert, Prince Kunle Quadri, on Wednesday urged the Lagos State Government to urgently complete the ongoing rail project…

Executive Order has increased operational efficiency — FAAN Director

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, Director of Airports Operations, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), says the Executive Order on Ease of…

17 human trafficking victims handed over to relatives – NAPTIP

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it has handed over 17 victims of the…

Gov. Okorocha congratulates Oyegun, others on tenure extension

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has described extension of the tenure for the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Mr…

Buhari stresses need for political commitment to revive Lake Chad Basin

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja stressed the need for political commitment towards reviving the Lake Chad Basin.

INEC rolls out general elections dates for next 36 years

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday announced dates for general elections in the country for the next 36…

Bayelsa Govt records N1.4bn increase in February salary

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Bayelsa Government says it will spend N3.5 billion for the payment of civil servants salary in February against the…

6 UN aid workers killed in CAR attack

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN on Wednesday said six aid workers were killed this week in an attack in the Central African Republic.

Dapchi girls: Air Force explains deployment of sorties

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) says it has deployed sorties and not 100 aircraft for the search of the abducted…

UK earmarks 12m pounds to assist human trafficking victims in Nigeria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Kingdom has earmarked 12 million pounds (about N10 billion) to assist victims of human trafficking and modern day…

EU urges Iran, Russia, Turkey to uphold ceasefire in Syria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The European Union’s top diplomat has written to the foreign ministers of Russia, Iran and Turkey urging them to uphold…

AU, EU urged to support fight against human trafficking

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, on Wednesday called on the…

Kaduna Electric to launch online bill payment March 3

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDC) says it will launch an online bill payment platform for pre-paid electricity consumers on…

Sokoto Assembly Commences Hearing On LG Reform Bills

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

Sokoto state House of Assembly on Wednesday, commenced public hearing on the amendment of Local Government Reform Bills and other…

Measles: Cross River Govt. inaugurates 2018 immunisation campaign

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Cross River government on Wednesday, inaugurated the 2018, two-weeks measles immunisation campaign for children between 9 months and five years…

Woman In Court For Allegedly Biting Driver

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

A 21-year-old fashion designer, Zainab Oyeyemi, who allegedly bit a commercial driver and caused him bodily harm, was on Wednesday…

Taiwan president vows to disclose truth of 1947 massacre

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to clarify the truth about and determine responsibility for the mass slaughter of Taiwanese by…

Special Adviser To Tambuwal Is Dead

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

Alhaji Zayyani Bello-Gandi, the Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Primary Health Development (PHCD) is dead.

Ambode seeks private partnership on community development projects

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday urged private organisations to partner with the state government in its various…

Lagos monarch advocates constitutional role at LG for traditional rulers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Lagos monarch, Oba Abdulfatai Aromire, has called for constitutional roles for traditional rulers to enable them contribute effectively to…

NSCDC Arrests Hemp Vendors In Jigawa

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Jigawa said on Wednesday that it had arrested two suspected Indian…

Gombe Residents Task NAFDAC On Water Safety

Jennifer Okundia

8 years ago

Gombe residents have called on the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to embark on effective monitoring…

IGP advises governors to establish cattle ranches before enacting anti grazing laws

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday advised state governors to prioritise the establishment of cattle ranches before…

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