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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…

UPP lifts Chidoka, Offodile’s suspension

The Anambra chapter of United Progressive Party (UPP) has lifted the suspension on two gubernatorial aspirants of the party, Chief…

Oyo to rehabilitate 100 schools with N1.9bn within 6 months

The Oyo State Government has approved N1.9 billion for the rehabilitation of 100 selected public schools across the state.
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NSCDC discovers illegal refinery in Sokoto

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said it had discovered an illegal refinery, operated in a rented apartment…

SERAP wants EFCC officials protected

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “direct the Inspector General of…

Libyan forces arrest commander wanted by ICC

Security forces in eastern Libya said they have arrested the commander of an elite forces unit who is sought by…

World Humanitarian Day: UN aid chief calls for protection of workers

The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Stephen O’Brien, has called for the protection of aid workers, saying it is “paramount”…

“Think outside the box” – Journalist urge youths

A veteran journalist, Orji Ogbonnaya has urged youths to learn to think outside the box and be creative in order…

FG remains committed to providing key infrastructure – Minister

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Thursday that despite dwindling resources, the Federal Government was…

Immunization: Sept. 10 deadline for governors to pay counterpart fund

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has appealed rescheduling of deadline given to all governors to make counterpart contribution toward nationwide…
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IBB, a major part of Nigeria’s political history – Saraki

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has described former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as a major part…

Gov. recommends setting up Peace Agency in States

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has advocated the setting up of Peace Building Agency in addition to promoting fairness in…