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FG to initiate legislation on climate change

Climate change programme to improve people’s lives in northern states

Mr Abdullahi Surajo, Communication Officer, Climate Change Adaptation Support Programme (CASP), says the scheme aims at improving farmers’ income, boosting…
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Businesswoman faces diesel fraud charge

A 39-year-old woman, Goodness Ebenezer, who allegedly obtained 33,000 litres of diesel valued at N7.2 million under false pretences, on…

Most Nigerians consume water from unwholesome sources – Minister

The Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu, says no fewer than 93 percent of Nigerians consume water from unwholesome…

Boko Haram: INEC suspends voters registration in Madagali Council

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended its Continuous Voter Registration in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa,…

FCT residents decry indiscriminate dumping of refuse

Some residents of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed worry over the emergence of illegal refuse dump sites in some…

Gombe bye-election: INEC deploys 450 personnel

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had deployed 450 ad hoc staff in Gombe for Saturday’s House of…

Enugu police mobilises 800 personnel for compulsory fitness exercise

The Police Command in Enugu State on Friday said it had mobilized 800 officers and men for a compulsory monthly…
Doctors in the theatre. bandit doctors arrested in Kaduna

NGO provides free treatment to 500 patients in Daura

Fatihu foundation, an NGO, on Friday commenced free treatment of 500 patients suffering from ear, nose and throat ailments in…

Pope on Barcelona: Blind violence, ‘very great insult’ to God

Killing people indiscriminately is a “very great insult” to God, Pope Francis says in the wake of the terrorist attacks…
ASUU strike: CAANU sends message to Nigerian govt.

Parents urge ASUU to suspend ongoing strike

Parents in the university town of Nsukka have appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its…

Meningitis outbreak: Emir lauds government’s quick response

The Emir of Kaura Namoda, Zamfara, Alhaji Muhammad Asha, has commended the federal and state governments for their quick response…

Gunmen attack: NLC urges EFCC not to be intimidated

The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) not to succumb to any threat…

World Photography Day helps to popularise the trade – LASPAN President

Folorunsho Oluwatayo, President Lagos State Photographers Association of Nigeria (LASPAN) on Friday said that world photography day is helping the…
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Man arraigned for unlawful possession of ATM cards

A 34-year-old man, Abayomi Lawrence, allegedly found with five Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards which he could not give a…

Zamfara ready to combat Meningitis

Mr. Yusuf Marafa, the Executive Secretary of State Primary Health Care Management Board in Zamfara, says the state government is…

Social media not threat to mainstream photography – Association President

The emergence of the social media, iPhones, handsets, and others can never be a threat to the mainstream photography but…

Agric expert calls for revitalisation of fish sector

An agriculturist, Dr Tunde Arosanye, on Thursday in Abuja called for the revitalisation of the fish sector to ensure adequate…
Kagame retires 12 generals

Watchdog criticises Rwanda’s presidential elections

Human Rights Watch on Friday criticized Rwanda’s Aug. 4 presidential election, in which the President Paul Kagame secured his third…

“Ile-Zik” kidnappers’ den”: Court remands woman, 11 others

Twelve suspected kidnappers including a woman, arrested by the police in connection with a kidnappers’ den at Ile-Zik Bus Stop…

Ethiopia to lift 7.9m people from poverty

Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Damene Darota, on Friday, said the ministry planned to lift close to…

Career choice: NGO to counsel 600 secondary school students

The Centre For Learning And Educational Development Advocacy Africa (CLEADA AFRICA), says it has concluded plans to counsel 600 secondary…

Karu/Abuja Highway: Nasarawa government to relocate traders

The Nasarawa State Government said on Friday that it would move traders on Karu/Abuja express high way to Karu international…

Stop applying raw eggs as first aid substance – expert

A medical doctor, Dr. Jamiu Umah, has warned the public to stop applying raw eggs and other substances as first…

Osinbajo leaves for Rwanda to attend President Kagame’s Inauguration

The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has left Abuja for Kigali, the capital of Rwanda where is attending the Presidential…

Cleric urges FG to end illegal possession of firearms

A Cleric, Christopher Owolabi, wants the Federal Government to end the increase in the possession of firearms by unauthorised persons,…

Grace Mugabe: South African rights group denounces immunity plans

South African rights group, Afriforum, on Friday denounced as a “disgrace” reported plans by Pretoria to grant Zimbabwean first lady…
Accord refutes claim of alliance with PDP's Ladi Adebutu, declare support for reelection of Gov. Dapo Abiodun in Ogun governorship election.

Okupe yet to join formally – Accord Party

The Ogun State Chapter of the Accord Party says that Dr Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesman, has not formally…

Ex-minister tells ASUU, FG to reach compromise

Sen. Sam Egwu, former Education Minister, has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to…

Osun Govt declares Monday work free to celebrate Isese Day

The Government of Osun has declared Monday, Aug. 21 work free day to commemorate ‘Isese Day’ the annual festival of…

National ID card registration: Bayelsa government decries low turnout

The Bayelsa Government on Friday called on parents and guardians to take advantage of the current long vacation to register…