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University Student Remanded Over Murder Of Colleague

A 34-year-old student of Osun State University, Osogbo, Akanbi David was on Tuesday remanded in Ilesa Prison by an Osogbo…

Court Grants Former NNPC MD Bail

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday admitted Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to…

U.S. Bans Laptops, Tablets On Flights

The United States is banning electronic devices such as laptops and tablets from cabin luggage on certain flights originating from…

9.8M Viewers Watched French Presidential Debate – Agency

An audience measurement agency “Media metrie” said some 9.8 million viewers tuned in to Monday night’s French presidential debate.

Death Of Employment Pushes Young People Into Learning Arts

Patrick Agose, the Secretary, Universal Studios of Arts, National Theatre, Iganmu, says young people are studying visual arts and other…
The FCT Directorate of NAFDACs confiscates alcoholic beverages in sachet and PET bottles in Wuse Market, Abuja.

NAFDAC Confirms Bakers Reduced Use Of Bromate

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday said that its advocacy had drastically reduced…

Parents Should Handle Down Syndrome Children With Love -Expert

A medical researcher, Dr Olufunmilola Lola-Dare, has advised parents, caregivers and communities to always show love and give adequate care…

Tambuwal approves recruitment of additional extension workers

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has approved the recruitment of additional extension workers to increase manpower and expertise in…
First Lady Aisha thanks Nigerians for supporting her husband, Muhammadu Buhari, wishes incoming government of Tinubu peaceful tenure

Aisha Buhari foresees end to violence against women

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has said that there is an end in sight for all forms…

Turtle dies after swallowing 915 coins

A sea turtle that swallowed nearly a thousand coins died of blood poisoning on Tuesday inspite of an initial successful…

Google to revamp policies after UK ad scandal

Google vowed on Tuesday to police its websites better by ramping up staff numbers and overhauling its policies after several…
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Drought: UNICEF appeals for $1m funding for Sri Lanka

The UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday appealed for one million dollars in funding to support Sri Lanka…

Trump slips 220 spots on Forbes list, Bill Gates remains top

U.S. President Donald Trump slipped 220 spots on Forbes 2017 Billionaires List while Bill Gates topped the list for the…

Katsina NUJ Chairman advises members on ethical conduct

Chairman of Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Buhari Mamman, has advised Journalists not to derail…

Police confiscate 5 frozen tigers in Vietnam

Police have confiscated five frozen, dead tigers from a house in central Vietnam, an official said Tuesday.

Senator begins construction of N80m skills acquisition center

The Senator representing Katsina North, Sen. Mustapha Bukar on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he has…
Abubakar Shekau, Boko Haram leader

Boko Haram Vows To Establish Islamic Caliphate Across West Africa

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has vowed to create an Islamic caliphate across West Africa in a new propaganda video…

UAE arrests prominent activist for incitement

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday arrested political activist Ahmed Mansoor on charges of spreading sectarianism and hatred on social…

SERAP Asks Buhari, Osinbajo To Probe Attack On Amnesty International

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on both President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to…

NSCDC arrests 2 with sachets of IDPs food

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted two persons with 4,000 sachets of therapeutic food meant for…

U.S. to ban some airline passengers from carrying electronics

Passengers on some U.S.-bound foreign airline flights will have to check electronic devices larger than a cell phone once authorities…

UN rights chief urges governments to stop hate speech

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Al Hussein, has called on governments to take immediate steps to halt…

President of Puntland region sacks Somali regional anti-piracy chief

President of Puntland region of Somalia Abdiweli Ali has sacked the head of anti-piracy operations for speaking out about illegal…

Okorocha empowers 3,500 Imo women

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Monday distributed N100,000 to 3,500 women to unveil the administration’s empowerment programme.

‘How to make citizens happy’ – UN

The UN on Monday tasked governments on the provision of basic services to ensure the well-being and happiness of their…

Aregbesola to inaugurate water projects

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun will on Tuesday inaugurate some water supply projects to mark the 2017 World Water Day.

Ex-Northern Ireland Deputy Minister, McGuinness dies at 66

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, has died aged 66.

Ousted South Korean president faces prosecution over corruption

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye is being questioned by prosecutors over a corruption scandal that brought her down.

Saraki awards foreign scholarship to 2 First Class students

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has awarded foreign scholarship to two students from Kwara, who bagged First…

Edo government awards full scholarship to Ogbemudia’s children

The Edo Government has given a full scholarship to three children of Late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia.