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FG to eradicate Lassa fever with new proactive startegies

The Federal Government Committee on Lassa fever says it will adopt new proactive strategies and best international practice for eradicating…

Benue, Chinese company to partner on improved seedlings

Benue Government says it has plans to partner with a Chinese Seed company, Yuan’s Seed Company, for the provision of…

Kogi killer disease: Death toll rises to 62

The death toll from the strange disease ravaging three communities and Fulani settlements in Yagba West Local Government of Kogi…

Individuals can to lend a voice to end violence – Guterres

UN Secretary-General has called on individuals to lend a voice to ending the senseless conflicts around the world.

Illegal refining: Navy detain vessel, arrests crew members

A vessel said to be carrying 300 metric tonnes of illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO) has been intercepted by…

NLO: Division 3 matches kick- off Aug. 20, says Secretary

The Secretary of Nationwide League One (NLO), Olushola Ogunowo, said on Friday that Division Three matches will kick off on…
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Trial begins for Islamist police chief charged with amputations

A Malian court on Friday began the trial of an Islamist former police chief accused of committing amputations during an…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Malaria control: NMEP urges media collaboration in care and prevention

The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has urged the media to collaborate with it on malaria control, care and prevention…

Rising migrants flow from N. Africa to Spain becoming “big emergency” – UN

UN warned on Friday that the rising flow of migrants to Spain from North Africa could evolve into a “big…

Baale, 3 others remanded for killing police inspector

An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates' Court, Lagos, south west Nigeria on Friday, ordered that the Baale of Osoroko community, in…

Cleric educate Muslims on importance of Hajj

A Muslim cleric, Prof. Abdulraheem Lawal, has admonished Muslim faithful to proceed on holy pilgrimage to Mecca without delay, whenever…

Nigeria to start bee export by 2018

Nigeria will start exporting bees to other countries next year, Dr Bidemi Ojeleye, National President, Federation of Bee keepers Association…
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…