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Ajaokuta Steel workers deny crisis allegations

Workers at the troubled Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd. ( ASCOL) in Kogi State on Wednesday said that the company was…

General Elections: AU deploys observers to Angola

The African Union (AU) has deployed short-term election observers in Angola for the general elections scheduled to take place in…
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Polio: Kebbi seeks WHO support on immunizing cross border children

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has called on the World Health Organisation (WHO) to help curtail spread of Polio by…

Oyo releases N13.7bn for LG workers, pensioners arrears

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday said it has disbursed over N13 billion to settle five months salaries owed local…

State Assembly urges govt to upgrade 2 clinics in Takai LGA

The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the State Government to upgrade and equip two clinics…
Airtel

Airtel unveils Unlimited Data Plans to boost internet connectivity

Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications service provider, on Wednesday unveiled its newly introduced Unlimited Data plans to boost mobile broadband connectivity.
University of Ibadan

UI DLC joins ASUU strike, suspend first semester’s exam

Sequel to the ongoing indefinite strike embarked the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the management of the University of…

Annual reports: Quoted companies to save N1bn from printing – SEC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday said quoted companies would save one billion naira from the printing and…

Don advocates for exclusive breast feeding awareness during August meetings

Prof. Assumpta Chapp-Jumbo, a don, has urged women’s groups, market associations and churches to take advantage of the August meetings…

“Nigeria must be united” – Maharaj Ji warns warring parties

The spiritual leader of one love family Satguru Maharaj Ji, has warned those fanning the embers of war to desist…

Body reconstruction: Sokoto partners surgeons on practice

The Sokoto State Government on Wednesday pledged increased partnership with surgeons on sponsorship of specialised plastic surgeries, burns related treatments…
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo

Acting President Osibanjo inaugurates Perm Secs

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday inaugurated 15 permanent secretaries and promptly also announced their various ministries.

Pope Francis apologises to sex abuse victims

Pope Francis on Wednesday asked for forgiveness from the families of child sex abuse victims who had killed themselves as…

Anambra Guber Poll: YPP to hold primaries Aug. 26

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) on Wednesday announced that it had slated Aug. 26 for its primary election ahead of…

Women League Super 4: Battle for N5m prize money to begin Sept. 11

The winner and runner-up of the 2017 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) Super 4, holding from Sept. 11 to Sept.…

Army launches mobile strike force against Boko Haram

In what could best be described as a turning point in the ongoing clearance operations in the North East, the…

Edo, EFPAN to partner on project cultural heritage

The Edo Government, on Wednesday, said it would partner with the Edo Film Practitioners Association of Nigeria (EFPAN) to project…

Lagos state first lady calls for concerted effort on youth empowerment

The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, says concerted effort is needed to empower the nation’s teeming…

International Youth Day: Ambode’s Wife Empowers Youths

As part of its activities to mark the 2017 International Youth Day, Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative (HOFOWEM), a…

Osinbajo assigns portfolios to 2 new ministers

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has assigned portfolios to the two ministers who were sworn in three weeks ago.

BSU Matriculates 6,400, Warns New Entrants

Benue State University (BSU) on Wednesday matriculated 6,400 students, warning the new entrants not to fall below the institution’s minimum…

Anti-Buhari protesters suspend protest over attack

The anti-Muhammadu Buhari protesters have suspended their protest in Abuja following Tuesday's attack on members at the Wuse Market.

Lagos Police Arrests Man With Woman’s Head

The police in Lagos have arrested a man found with a decomposing woman head at Imota, near Ikorodu.

Stop playing politics with Buhari’s health – CAN President

The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Samson Ayokunle on Wednesday said Nigerians should stop playing politics…
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4-Year-Old Marriage Dissolved Over Paternity Dispute

An Ado-Ekiti Customary Court on Wednesday dissolved the 4-year-old marriage between Mrs Tolulope Akinnusotu and her husband, Akinola, over doubt…

256 Nasarawa State Pilgrims Arrive Saudi Arabia

Nasarawa State Government, said on Wednesday that the first batch of 256 pilgrims from the state have arrived safely in…
Kwara APC chairman Sunday Fagbemi explains why the party won all chairmanship and councillorship seats Saturday's LG election in the state

My Re-election Bid Is To Redeem Ekiti – Ex-Gov

Chief Segun Oni, a Governorship Aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC), says his re-election bid is a redemption mission and…

Tambuwal Donates Items To Parents Of Quadruplets

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday donated foodstuffs and baby clothing worth N500, 000 to the family of…

Nasarawa governor committed to providing affordable education

Gov. Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Wednesday reiterated his commitment to the provision of quality and affordable education in…

Driver Remanded For Inflicting Injuries On Neighbour

A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 38-year-old driver, Seun Kelly, in Suleja…