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Nigerian Govt pledges to enhance working environment for workers

The Federal Government on Wednesday promised to provide working environment conducive for public servants to ensure quality service delivery in…

Iraq: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey pledge $8.5 billion for post-IS rebuilding

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have pledged to pump 8.5 billion dollars into Iraq for reconstruction and economic revival as…
The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) recently called for the suspension of mining activities for six months following the abduction of school children and killings in some states.

Association urges governors to stop interfering with licensed mining operations

The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged governors of solid minerals producing states to stop interfering with licensed mining…

Lenten: Nigeria’s unity is a divine arrangement – Buhari

Nigeria’s existence as one united country is a divine arrangement and nothing should be done to put it asunder, President…
Former South African President, Jacob Zuma attacks judges who jailed him

ANC organises no-confidence vote to force Zuma to quit

South Africa’s parliament will hold a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, the governing ANC party…

Osun, Abia, Benue pay highest petrol price in January – NBS

The National Bureau of State (NBS) said residents of Osun, Abia and Benue paid the highest average price for purchase…

Driver arraigned for allegedly molesting physically challenged girl

The police on Wednesday arraigned a 38-year-old driver, Peter Edialu, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly molesting a…

Nigeria’s inflation drops to 15.13 % – NBS

The inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has further dropped to 15.13 per cent in January from…

Cambodia criminalises insult of monarchy

Cambodia’s National Assembly on Wednesday passed a lese-majesty law, making it a crime to insult the monarchy, and approved constitutional…

Myanmar releases ‘first batch’ of 1,250 Rohingya returnees from Bangladesh

Myanmar has supplied Dhaka with a list of 1,250 Rohingya refugees cleared to return to Rakhine State from Bangladeshi refugee…

Uganda’s Museveni commends China for supporting Africa’s development

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government for continuously supporting African countries’ pursuit…

Dogara mourns 21 students of GSS Misau

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has expressed deep condolences to families and the people of…

U.S. Intelligence says ISIS used chemical weapons in ‘numerous’ attacks in Iraq, Syria

The Islamic States terror group used chemical weapons in multiple attacks in both Iraq and Syria, U.S. Director of National…

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reassures govt coalition remain stable

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his coalition government remained stable and would continue to govern in…

Niger Assembly dissolves councils, moves to conduct fresh elections

The Niger House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a motion dissolving the 25 Local Government Councils in the state for…

Kuwait condemns Philippine president’s call to evacuate workers

A top Kuwaiti official condemned on Tuesday a call by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to evacuate his country’s workers from…

Winter Olympics 2018: South Korea approves $2.6m for North Korea’s participation – Reports

South Korea on Wednesday approved 2.6 million dollars for North Korea’s participation in the Winter Olympics from the government fund,…

Experts play down Zuma’s political future affecting BRICS Summit

The potential departure of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa is unlikely to impact the 10th BRICS Summit scheduled for…

Lunar New Year: China expects heavy air pollution during celebrations

Some regions of China could suffer heavy pollution because of fireworks and unfavourable weather conditions during Lunar New Year celebrations.

Kuwait pledges $2 billion for Iraq’s reconstruction

Kuwait will lend one billio dollars to Iraq and commit a further one billion dollars of investment to the country,…

Gov. Bello apologises to Christendom, Catholic Bishops over tithes comment

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday once again apologised to Catholic Bishops and the entire Christendom over his Feb.…

Bauchi governor says creation of state police is beginning of true federalism

Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State says the creation of state police will begin the implementation of true federalism in…

2019 election will be transparent, free and fair -Tinubu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says APC is determined to prosecute 2019 general elections…

Child Rape: Chrisland School opens up, reassures parents

The Chrisland School on Tuesday sought to protect its brand and reputation in a letter to parents as the news…

Egina project: Federal Govt., lauds Total’s $16bn investment, urges for more from IOCs

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, on Tuesday commended the management of Total Upstream Nigeria Ltd.…

Nigeria urged to diversify economy for growth

The  U.S. on Tuesday urged Nigeria to create an enabling environment for processing of agricultural products to encourage sales of such products…

Media to enligthen public on potential of Blue Economy

The Director-General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has urged the media to collaborate in enlightening…

UCL: Manchester City dispatch Basel in 23 minutes

Manchester City effectively killed off their UEFA Champions League tie against FC Basel after 23 minutes on Tuesday.

UCL: Spurs battle back to earn 2-2 draw at Juventus

Tottenham Hotspur recovered from conceding twice in the opening nine minutes to secure a 2-2 draw away to Juventus in…
Ex President Jacob Zuma

Zuma associates arrested amid influence-peddling probe

Elite South African police arrested two people in an early morning raid on the luxury Johannesburg home of the Gupta…