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2019: Gov. Umahi throws Ebonyi House of Assembly contests open

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that his administration and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would favour no candidate…

President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe fires minister amid squabbles in ruling party

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has fired Minister of State for Mashonaland West Province Webster Shamu, but gave no reasons…

Gaza violence: Turkey may ban some Israeli goods

President Tayyip Erdogan has hinted that Turkey might consider imposing a ban on imports of some Israeli goods over the…

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa establishes special anti-corruption unit

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has established a special anti-corruption unit to improve efficiency in the fight against all forms…

Osinbajo tasks National Boundary Commission on border challenges

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged the management of the National Boundary Commission, to re-engineer its operations and…

Heatwave kills 65 people in Pakistan

Heatwave has killed 65 people in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi over the past three days, a social welfare organisation…

N8.1trn fraud discovered in 15 revenue generating agencies

The Federal Government said it recently discovered that 15 government revenue generating agencies did not remit over N8.1 trillion to…

Malaysia anti-graft chief was ‘sent a bullet’ for investigating scandal

The head of Malaysia’s anti-graft agency MohdAbdull Shukri, who was restored to the agency by Malaysia’s new government following Najib’s…

Obasanjo, Gowon, commend Afe Babalola over varsity

Two former heads of State, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Monday commended legal luminary, Chief Afe…

Research shows high consumption of vegetables, olive oil will help in treating depression

High consumption of vegetables and olive oil and moderate consumption of protein, will not only help treat depression, but also…

South Korea demands sincerity in relationship with Africa

South Korea on Tuesday expressed commitment in improving its relationship with Africa, especially through the African Development Bank (AfDB) to…

Iranians will punch U.S. Secretary of State in the mouth – Commander

A senior Iranian military commander poured scorn on U.S. threats to tighten sanctions on Tuesday, saying the Islamic Republic’s people…

Burundi referendum marred by lack of transparency – U.S

The U.S. said the May 17, referendum process in Burundi was marred by lack of transparency, suspension of media outlets,…

Russia delays UN sanctions on Libya human-trafficking leaders

Russia has delayed a western proposal for a UN Security Council committee to blacklist six accused leaders of human trafficking…
A child suffering from measles

Mozambique to vaccinate 6m children against measles, rubella

The Mozambican Ministry of Health on Monday in Maputo said that it expects to vaccinate six million children against measles…

Uganda to host global meeting on preventing mass atrocities

Government representatives, civil society organisations and experts across the globe will meet on Wednesday to devise ways of preventing mass…

World Culture Day: Ajimobi advocates promotion of indigenous values

As the world marks World Culture Day, Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has called for more emphasis on promoting…

Troops neutralise 35, 1 soldier killed – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says 35 militia herdsmen have been neutralized, while one soldiers paid the supreme price and another one…
Massive PVC collection in Ondo: 55,859 cards distributed in record-breaking five-day period

INEC to distribute 141,362 PVCs in Oyo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo state, says it has received a consignment of 141,362 Permanent Voter’s Cards…

Africa’s industrialization: Adesina calls foe support for young Africans

The Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank opened in Busan, South Korea, on Monday with a call on African…
IMF projects global growth to remain unchanged at 3.2 per cent in 2024 and 2025, as inflation recedes in its October WEO Update Report

Nigeria, others to record 3.4% growth – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Monday said Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan countries would grow their economies by an average…

WHO, partners need $26m for Ebola response in DRC

The World Health Organisation (WHO)and partners will need 26 million dollars for the Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of…

MasterCard Foundation to empower 30m young Africans

Ms Reeta Roy, the President of MasterCard Foundation, a multinational firm, on Monday said the foundation targeted to empower 30…

Ikorodu residents protest crazy electricity bills

Some residents of Ikorodu carried out a peaceful protest to press home their demand for a realistic electricity billing system…

LG Polls: Kaduna Legislator tasks Chairman-elect on responsible leadership

Mr Labari Tella, member Kaduna State House of Assembly has tasked the newly elected Chairman of Jema’a local government to…
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika says Nigeria's national carrier, Air Nigeria will soon be launched with a Boeing 737.

Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul facilities will boost aviation industry – Minister

The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the proposed establishment of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility and…

JOHESU debunks involvement of members in auto crash

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) says none of its members was involved in an auto crash over the weekend…

Salaries: Adamawa Agricultural firm workers cries out over non payment

Staff of Adamawa Agricultural Development and Investment Ltd (AADIL), have cried out over non payment of their salaries since 2014…

Celebrated Columnist, Tunde Fagbenle loses son

Adekunle, the eldest son of the celebrated columnist, Mr Tunde Fagbenle died last Friday in Lagos of heart-related disease at…

Why there is power outage in Eko Hotel, Victoria Island – EKEDC

Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says the electricity outage in Victoria Island was caused by a breaker problem at Alagbon…