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Striker Olivier Giroud said on Wednesday he has been approached by other clubs to play for them next season, but…

Association harps on safe drinking water in Africa

African Water Association (AfWA) on Wednesday in Abuja stressed the need for safe drinking water in order to mitigate avoidable…

Easter: Enugu CP assures residents of adequate security

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Sulaiman Balarabe, has assured residents of his command’s readiness towards a hitch-free Easter…

Guardiola vows Manchester City will ‘stand up’ in title race after ‘cruel’ exit

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that his team would “stand up” and fight for the Premier League title…

‘That’s why we love football’, says Spurs manager Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his team as “heroes” after Wednesday’s astonishing Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City. The…

Troops repel Boko Haram attack, kill 39 terrorists

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force – MNJTF, killed 39 Boko Haram terrorists, captured many equipment from them, while…

Buhari approves appointment of NSITF board

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of members of the Board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF),…
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Groups launch initiative to assist trafficking victims in Edo, Delta

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with UK Aid, an NGO, officially launched…
Governor Willy Obiano addressing the people at the premises of St. Phillips Catholic Church

Obiano announces N5m reward for information on Igboka’s killers

Anambra Government has announced a N5 million reward for any credible information that will lead to the arrest of the…
UNILAG shut because of COVID-19 Delta variant

U.S. Fulbright scholars in Nigeria to conduct research

Four U.S. Fulbright scholars are in Nigeria to conduct research in various fields. This was made known during a round…

Insecurity: Acting IGP seeks Zamfara traditional rulers’ support

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Muhammad Adamu, has appealed to traditional rulers in Zamfara to support security agencies with…

Sudan: Ex-president Al-Bashir sent to prison, 2 brothers detained

Sudan’s military rulers have transferred ousted president Omar al-Bashir to prison and also detained two of his five brothers Abdallah…

Nigerian teachers support 300 IDPs with agricultural inputs

The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTs) in Abuja on Thursday supported 300 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Kuje and…

Complete abandoned Kubwa-Arab road, residents urge Minister

Residents of Kubwa, Abuja, have appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Bello, to ensure…
Police rescue of a two-year-old boy, arrest of 24 suspected kidnappers in their continued effort to tackle insecurity in Nasarawa State.

Commission tasks Nasarawa workers on indiscipline

The Nasarawa State Local Government Service Commission has advised its staff across the state to shun all negative tendencies capable…

LASG, private school owners to synergise on education – Adebule

Dr Idiat Adebule, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State on Wednesday said the state government would continue to provide qualitative…

Adamawa workers survive on bank overdraft – Labour

Mr Yakubu Mijah, a pioneer member of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa State Chapter, has said that about 85…

Federal Govt. begins reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi Express way

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, on Wednesday announced the commencement of reconstruction of the…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari unveils plans to distribute 358 trucks of assorted foodstuff to people of Zamfara state ahead of Ramadan fasting

Police launches operation PUFF ADDER in Zamfara

The Nigeria Police has launched operation PUFF ADDER in Zamfara in its push to end banditry, kidnappings and other criminal…

Road accidents: FRSC begins sensitisation

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday began sensitisation of motorists to reduce incessant accidents on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway.…
U.S. billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ready to meet with the Taliban if it would help eradicate poliomyelitis in Afghanistan.

Polio in Africa: Buhari lauds Bill Gates for eradication efforts

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates for his consistent and generous support to…

PDP confident of victory in Nov. 2 Kogi governorship election

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that it will win Kogi Governorship election scheduled for Nov. 2. The…

Fayemi decries bloody herdsmen-farmers clash in Ekiti

Gov. Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday condemned the death of two persons which followed alleged invasion of farmlands by some suspected…

FEC approves N1.3bn for Abuja Cultural Zone infrastructure

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N1.3 billion for the provision of infrastructure in the Abuja Cultural Zone.

Cameroon to deport 4,000 Nigerian refugees

Cameroon officials on Wednesday said it has concluded arrangements with neighbouring Nigeria for the return of 4,000 Nigerian refugees to…

Presidential panel recovers unremitted $20m from commercial bank

The Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property on Wednesday said it had recovered sum of 20…
Customs intercept 219 sacks of cannabis, 940 ammunition in Ogun

91,000 Nigerians apply for Customs job less than 24 hours

Less than 24 hours, after Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) opened its portal for ongoing recruitment exercise, no fewer than 91,000…

Trial of NBA President for money laundering adjourned till May 10

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria has adjourned till May 10 hearing of all pending applications filed…

Ambode receives UEFA Champions League trophy in Lagos

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday received the UEFA Champions League Trophy alongside its Ambassador and former captain…

What Gowon told Nigerians to do to Shagari

Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has told Nigerians to emulate the integrity and lifestyle of late Nigeria's President,…