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Germany’s MP approves Same-sex marriage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

A clear majority of German MPs have voted to legalise same-sex marriage, days after Chancellor Angela Merkel dropped her opposition…

Youth employment: Ebonyi governor to partner Federal Government

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

Gov. David Umahi has reaffirmed the commitment of Ebonyi Government to partner the Federal Government to ensure successful implementation of…

Don seeks policies to minimise IDPs’ trauma

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

Dr Biola Adimula, lecturer, University of Ilorin, has called on government at all levels to evolve policies that would minimise…

[FROM THE ARCHIVES] BIAFRA: The Untold Story Of Nigeria’s Civil War

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

Secret American diplomatic dispatches, spread over 21,000 pages, provide previously unknown information about the Nigerian Civil War Early in the…

U.S. envoy harps on preservation of Nigeria’s unity

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

U.S. Ambassador Stuart Symington on Thursday challenged the leadership and other stakeholders in Nigeria to preserve the nation’s unity.

Ex-power minister calls for segmentation of power transmission lines

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9 years ago

Former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji on Thursday called for the segmentation of power transmission lines to improve electricity…

Osinbajo appoints 14 Resident Electoral Commissioners

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has approved the appointment of 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent…

Nigeria’s state oil company agrees $700 million joint venture -NNPC

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Nigeria's state oil company said on Thursday it had agreed a joint venture to cover the more than $700 million…

Family of 64-year-old missing woman cries for help

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

The family of a 64-year-old woman, Mrs. Veronica Eromosele, has cried out for help as she has been missing over…

Okowa begins 15-day leave

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has proceeded on a 15-day leave as part of his annual vacation.

EFCC arrests NABDA Director General for N23m scam

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a serving Director General of the National Biotechnology Development…

Embrace Technology to remain Relevant, HOS charges Public Servants

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

As Public Servants in Lagos State begin this year’s Public Service Week Celebration, the State Head of Service, Mrs. Olabowale…

I didn’t draft Anti-Grazing Bill – Obaseki

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has denied having a hand in the Anti-Grazing Bill, which has passed its second…

Germany maul Mexico 4-1 to reach Confederation Cup Final

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Joachim Low's exciting young Germany team overcame Mexico 4-1 on Thursday to set up a re-match with Chile in the…

Al-Makura commends yam export initiative

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Thursday lauded the Federal Government’s economic diversification efforts via the yam export initiative.

Defendant granted bail in trial of Kogi lecturer

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday granted bail to Musa Umar, standing trial alongside Mohammed…

EU: No more financial assistance for Nigeria

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The European Union (EU) Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Michel Arrion says EU will not increase its financial assistance…

Pay your taxes in 9 months or face criminal prosecution – Osinbajo

PM NEWS Live

9 years ago

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday offered nine months grace period to tax payers to regularise their tax status or…

International Widows’ Day: Ambode’s Wife Empowers 103 Widows

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

To celebrate the 2017 International Widows’ Day, wife of the Lagos State Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode on Thursday empowered at…

Building Collapse: Court Dismisses Lekki Gardens Director’s Motion Seeking To Quash Charge

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Thursday dismissed a motion by the Executive Director of Lekki Gardens Estate Limited,…

Kebbi Govt To Establish Religious Affairs Ministry

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

The Kebbi State Government says it will create Ministry of Religious Affairs to regulate religion matters in the state.

Taraba Governor, Speaker Mourn Suntai

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

Taraba Gov. Darius Ishaku and the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mr Abel Diah, have described the death…

Dino Melaye’s Recall Is Constitutional — Lawyers

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

Some Lagos-based lawyers on Thursday described the agitation to recall Sen. Dino Melaye, representing the Kogi-West Senatorial District in the…

2 Children Rescued After Al-Shabaab Terror Attack

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

Kenya’s security officers confirmed Thursday they have rescued two out of four school children who went missing following a suspected…

Court Adjourns Suit Against Stella Oduah Until Oct 19

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

A Federal High Court, Lagos on Thursday further adjourned until Oct. 19 hearing in a suit filed by Sterling Bank…

Man Jailed Over Illegal Possession Of Firearms

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

A Jos Upper Area Court on Wednesday sentenced a 32-year-old man, Mohammed Bello, to a two-year prison term over illegal…

UN Agree On $7.3 bn Peacekeeping Budget

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

The UN has agreed on 7.3 billion dollars to fund 13 peacekeeping missions and a logistics support office, diplomats said.

Army Buries Soldiers Killed In Boko Haram Battle

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

The Nigerian Army says the remains of two gallant soldiers, who died in combat with Boko Haram terrorists on Damboa-Biu…

Bayelsa Govt Denies Owing Workers 16 Months Salary

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

The Bayelsa Government said on Thursday in Yenagoa that it was not owning council workers 16 months’ salary arrears as…

NCAA Issues First Drones Operator Certificate To Oando

Jennifer Okundia

9 years ago

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday issued its first Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)/Drones Operator's Certificate (ROC) to Oando…

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