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Poland in court for failing to adopt copyright rules

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The European Commission on Thursday referred Poland to court for failing to adopt EU rules on the licensing of music…

Lagos begins campaign to stem tide of collapse buildings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Lagos State Government has begun enlightenment campaign to stem tide of collapse buildings across the state.

2018 Budget: Projects to gulp N341bn – Minister

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday said Works sector would require N341 billion for…

Kano residents receive free eye surgery

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Dr Felix Nwarienne, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kano, has conducted free eye surgery on 16…

Oprah Winfrey not interested in 2020 presidential run

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey knocked down speculation that she could be a US presidential candidate in 2020, saying in a…

1,200 bags of rice donated to Benue IDPs

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday donated 1,200 bags of rice to the Benue Government for…

Lagos ports to receive 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A total of 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and…

UN expects Africa’s economy to pickup in 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Africa’s economy is expected to grow 3.5 per cent in 2018, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 2017, a…

Lassa fever: Asokoro Hospital dismisses speculations of reported case

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The management of Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, has dismissed speculations of a reported case of Lassa fever in the facility.

Tuberculosis: Kaduna State to embark on sensitisation of rural dwellers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Kaduna State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, is to embark on community outreach campaigns in rural areas, the Director, Dr…

Cattle colony: Katsina Govt allocates 5,300 hectares of land

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Katsina State Government said on Thursday that it had allocated 5,300 hectares of land for the establishment of a…

No immunity for ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe, Mnangagwa declares

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe says he has not granted former First Lady Grace Mugabe immunity from prosecution.

Ex-U.S. Gymnastics doctor sentenced up to 175 years in prison for sex abuse

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

As his victims wept in a Michigan courtroom on Wednesday, disgraced long-time U.S. Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced…

CJN Onnoghen receives remains of ex-CJN Musdapher in Abuja

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, on Thursday received the remains of former CJN, Justice Dahiru Musdapher at…

Tambuwal describes Sokoto’s finance, debt profile healthy

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, says his government’s finances and debt profile are healthy as they have…

N400m fraud: Metuh ordered to appear in court Feb. 5 or risk jail

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has asked former Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) spokesman, Mr Olisah Metuh, to be present at his…

Nigerian prophet arrested in Zambia for drug trafficking

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Zambian authorities have arrested a Nigerian pastor for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilogram of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug, a…

Nigerian Govt to provide free surgeries to 10,150 indigent citizens in 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Government says it will provide free healthcare services to eight million indigent citizens from April to December.

Senate urges NNPC to end petrol scarcity queues in 7 days

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Senate on Thursday urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to, within seven days, end lingering scarcity of petrol…

Congo conflict displaces 800,000 children – UN

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

UN says no fewer 800,000 children fled violence in the eastern Congo, where many face being sexually abused or recruited…

Kaduna Govt earmarks N351 million to upgrade media outfit

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Kaduna State Government has earmarked over N351 million for the upgrade of facilities at its media outfit in 2018.

Nasarawa assembly passes N125.4 billion 2018 budget

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2018 appropriation bill of N125.4 billion.

Lassa fever: FCT residents advised to keep surroundings clean

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), an NGO, has advised residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to keep their surroundings clean…

Dry season farming: Oyo farmers seek governments support

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Some farmers in Oyo State on Thursday appealed to the government to give them adequate support to enable them to…

Lassa fever: Enugu Govt embarks on sensitisation of residents

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Enugu State Ministry of Health says it has begun intensive sensitisation of residents on the dangers of Lassa fever…

Female Deputy Director convicted for pension fraud

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Maiduguri Zonal Office has secured the conviction of one Aisata Abba Kwana, a…

NIPOST set to maximise ICT to promote postal services

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mr Abdulkareem Baba, the Director Strategy and Business Development, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says the agency is set to maximize…

AU Chairperson says Africa still in shock at Trump’s vulgar comments

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

AU Chairperson Moussa Mahamat said on Thursday African leaders and citizens are still in shock at vulgar comments about the…

Buhari departs for Ethiopia tomorrow

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari will Friday depart for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to participate in the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly…

Trump arrives in Switzerland, “America First” tops agenda

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Thursday to attend the World Economic Forum where he will push his “America…

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