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Congo’s Kabila replaces interior minister amid declining security

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo has appointed the leader his political party as interior minister on…

Ambode demands optimal performance from Civil Servants

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode says he is demanding from civil servants in the state optimal performance for improved productivity.

Michael Okpara University sealed over tax default

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia, was on Tuesday sealed, following an order of an Umuahia High Court…

N650bn debt: DAPPMA gives Federal Govt 14-day ultimatum

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) on Tuesday gave the the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum…

13 cross-border, cyber criminals in Lagos police net

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The police in Lagos said they have arrested 13 suspected cross-border and cyber criminals, including four Beninois who specialised in…

Lagos Chief Judge Frees Inmate Infected With Tuberculosis

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Opeyemi Oke on Tuesday pardoned one Lucky Nelson, an inmate of Kirikiri prisons…

Desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse or face sanction, Lagos warns

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government has warned residents to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse in unauthorized places, saying that perpetrators risk…

Lassa fever: Kogi state successfully treats and discharges 2 patients

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Kogi Government says it has successfully treated and discharged two patients confirmed of Lassa fever in January.

Imo state Govt. committed to child health care management – Okorocha

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Imo Governor, Mr Rochas Okorocha, says the state government is committed to health care and welfare of women, expectant mothers…

Abia Govt. seeks presidential approval for Industrial City Project

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Project Consultant, Enyimba Industrial City, Chief Darl Uzu, has said that arrangements are in top gear to get the…

CBN currency scam: Court overrules defendant on admissibility of evidence

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal High Court in Ibadan on Tuesday overruled a defendant, Kolawole Babalola, on the admissibility of the evidence tendered…

APC members urged to drum up support for Tinubu

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have been urged to embrace the choice of national leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu…

Senate calls for rehabilitation centres for Drugs Abuse victims

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health, to establish rehabilitation centres for victims of…

Kano Govt. pledges to curb lingering water scarcity in state

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Kano state Government on Tuesday expressed its determination to address the lingering shortage of potable water in parts of Kano…

EFCC to file fresh charges against Nnamani

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday expunged proceedings in the trial of a former Governor of Enugu State,…

JAMB forwarded N7.8bn to government in 2017 – Registrar

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, says about N7.8 billion was remitted to the Federal…

APC seeks removal of Army commander, heads to Court

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

A faction of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, has called for the immediate removal of the General…

Potato farmers to become net exporters in one year – FG

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal Government on Tuesday said it planned to make farmers producing chilli pepper, sweet potatoes and beans net exporters…

Anti-open grazing: PDP send Bill to Edo Assembly

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo says it has forwarded an Anti-Open Grazing Bill to the House of Assembly…

Human Trafficking: Lagos Govt embarks on mass empowerment of women

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government says it has embarked on mass empowerment of women to assist in the elimination of human…

NOA calls for support in ending drug use among young Nigerians

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, on Tuesday urged well meaning Nigerians to take proactive steps…

Herdsmen/Farmers clashes: Don’t politicise insecurity – Gov. Bello

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday appealed to Nigerians not to give political colouration to the recurring herdsmen/farmers clashes…

Police investigate murder of varsity security officer

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Police Command in Enugu, on Tuesday, commenced investigation into the alleged gruesome murder of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka…

Ethiopia to repatriate 57 jailed nationals in Sudan

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Ethiopia Government on Tuesday said it is working to repatriate 57 Ethiopian nationals currently in jails in Sudan.

Gov. Akeredolu restates commitment to industrialise Ondo State

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday restated the commitment of his administration to industrialise the state.

Police arrest kidnap suspect in Niger

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Police Command in Niger has arrested a suspected kidnapper and rescued the victim in Kaoje village of Shiroro Local…

NAFDAC commended for campaign against unwholesome products

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) in Borno have commended the National Agency for Food, Drugs…

Minister warns Nigerians against destroyers posing as saviours

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has challenged the media to contextualize their reporting so that those…

Thousands turn out for Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai’s funeral

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Thousands of Zimbabweans turned out on Tuesday for the funeral of stalwart opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, who died recently after…

Fuel scarcity: Modular refineries is not the solution – LCCI

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) says establishment of modular refineries will not solve petroleum scarcity in the country.

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