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Nigerians in diaspora appeal for Leah Sharibu’s release

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

The Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation Americas (NIDOA) USA, has appealed for the release of Miss Leah Sharibu who was abducted…

Fire razes building in Kano

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

The Kano State Fire Service said on Tuesday evening that fire had razed the entire last floor of a three-storey…

We are going to win on Saturday, Atiku assures PDP members

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

At the PDP National Executive Council meeting in Abuja Tuesday, Atiku Abubakar who is the party’s presidential candidate, tells party…

Zimbabwe to run out bread in 8 days

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Zimbabwe could run out of bread in a week after flour stocks dwindled due to the country’s failure to pay…

Ogun 2019: Accord Party adopts GNI for Governor

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Ogun State leadership of the Accord Party has adopted the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Prince…

Nigeria Customs apologises to Nigerians, begins investigation of killed citizen

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Nigeria Customs Service has tendered apology for the life of a Nigerian killed on Sunday at Sagamu interchange, Ogun State.

FG protests inhuman treatment of Nigerians, as Ghana deports 723

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Amb. Michael Abikoye, has protested the inhuman treatment of Nigerians by the Ghana Immigration…

House fire kills 7 children in Canada

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

A house fire killed seven children in Halifax of Canada on Tuesday, according to CBC.

Anambra records 30 fire incidents with 10 deaths in 7 weeks

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Anambra Fire Service said on Tuesday that it recorded no fewer than 30 fire incidents and 10 deaths between…

370 people die of swine flu in India

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Over 12,000 swine flu (H1N1 virus) cases have been reported across India so far this year with a total of…

Shettima dares Boko Haram, vows to return to Gamboru Ngala

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno says he will be going back to Gamboru Ngala in a non-bullet vehicle next week…

Dickson is recruiting militants to destabilise elections in Bayelsa – Lokobiri

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Sen. Heineken Lokobiri, Minister of State for Agriculture, has dismissed accusations of instigating violence in Bayelsa leveled against him and…

“Pay the N5m advert debt you owe us,” TheNEWS asks Senator Shehu Sani

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

TheNEWS magazine (published by Independent Communications Network Limited), through its solicitors, is asking Shehu Sani, the Senator representing Kaduna Central,…

Police, INEC ready for Feb. 23 elections in C’River

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Cross River Police Command is ready to provide security for the conduct of the Presidential and National Assembly elections…

Elections: Army uncovers plan to attack polling centres in 4 Niger Delta states

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had uncovered plans by suspected hired thugs to attack polling centres in some…

Bird flu hits Plateau, kills 3,900 birds

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

An outbreak of Bird flu also known as Avian Influenza has hit Plateau, killing at least 3,900 birds.

Rescheduled elections: INEC staff in Yola take oath of neutrality

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC ) has administered the oath of neutrality on its management staff in Yola…

DSS issues disclaimer for ex-DG Lawal Daura

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

The Department of State Services has issued a disclaimer for former director-general Lawal Daura who was sacked last year, after…

Kano Fire Service receives 88 distress calls in 2 weeks

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Kano State Fire Service on Tuesday said it received 88 distress calls from different parts of the state within…

Indonesia submits bid to host 2032 Olympics

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Indonesia has submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympics, the state news agency said on Tuesday. The bid was…

APC UK says Buhari unbeatable, commends INEC for lifting ban on campaigns

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission…

Elections: INEC allays fears of insecurity in Adamawa

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Mr Kassim Gaidam, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa, on Tuesday allayed the fears of the people over insecurity,…

Govt will use tariffs, quotas to protect farmers after Brexit – Gove

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The British government will use tools including tariffs and quotas to make sure its farmers are not left at a…

National Emergency: California, 15 other states sue Trump

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

California and 15 other US states sued President Donald Trump’s administration Monday over his decision to declare a national emergency…

Don’t truncate peaceful election, Osun Police warn residents

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Police Command in Osun on Tuesday, called on residents of the state, especially political elite to eschew acts that…

Victims of sex abuse by Catholic priests seek justice

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

After years of struggling alone or finding support in national groups, survivors of sex abuse by priests have formed a…

UK manufacturers warn of ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Britain faces the “catastrophic prospect” of a no-deal Brexit next month due to the selfishness of some politicians and chaotic…

Senegal goes to presidential polls on Feb. 24

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Senegal citizens are set to elect a president on Feb. 24, 2019 from five candidates, including incumbent and front-runner Macky…

International mining forum opens in Sudan

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Fourth Annual Sudan International Mining Forum and Exhibition opened on Monday in capital Khartoum, with more than 40 countries…

Police worried about lingering clashes between APC and PDP in Ebonyi

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The police command in Ebonyi has frowned at the lingering clashes between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All…

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