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Don urges FG to sustain clampdown on currency speculators

BDCs moves to improve transparency in transactions

The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), says it has taken measures to ensure that its members…

China to introduce default judgment against corrupt fugitives

China plans to introduce default judgment in corruption-related criminal cases as the authorities step up the fight against crooked officials…

Malaria Prevention: Society calls for more funding to aid research

Dr John Puddicombe, President, Malaria Society of Nigeria (MSN), has called for more investment into malaria research to reduce the…

Air Force empowers 200 youths in fish farming in Kaduna

The Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday in Kaduna empowered 200 youths in fish farming under the aegis of Barracks Youth…

Nasarawa state recruits 40 special education teachers

Nasarawa State Government has employed 40 teachers into the newly established Comprehensive Special School, Lafia. Prof. Jonathan Ayuba, Commissioner for…

World Malaria Day: Jigawa Govt. to distribute 3 million treated nets to residents

The Jigawa Government on Wednesday said it planned to distribute over three million Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLITNs) to residents…
Fraud

Court dismisses N10m breach of right suit against Police

An FCT High Court sitting in Jabi on Wednesday dismissed a suit seeking N10 million fine against the Police for…

Malaria: Lagos state First lady calls for increased efforts on prevention

Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, wife of the Governor of Lagos State, on Wednesday urged Nigerians to be more concerned with preventing…

$4.4bn pledged by International donors for Syrian intervention

International donors pledged an estimated 4.4 billion dollars in aid for 2018 to support people in Syria and the region,…
Nigerian Immigration Service

Immigration generates N35.72 billion from passports in 2017 – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) generated more than N35.72 billion from passports applications…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Malaria prevalence rate still high in Nigeria – Entomologist

Dr Samuel Awolola, Coordinator, Malaria Research Programme, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research(NIMR), said that Nigeria still has between 30 and 50 per…
Benue

Herdsmen attacks: Council boss overwhelmed by humanitarian crisis

Mr Samuel Shanna, Acting Chairman, Gwer East Local Government Council,says the early morning attack on Mbalom community by herdsmen has…

Danjuma’s allegations: Army promises to make findings public

The Nigerian army has promised to make public the findings of the panel it set up to investigate the allegations…

Kenya economy rebounds after election slowdown

Kenya’s economy is expected to rebound to 5.8 per cent growth in 2018 after slow growth in 2017, Finance Minister…

Melaye is in stable condition, not in handcuffs – Saraki

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, says embattled Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) currently receiving treatment at National…

PDP to Nigerian Govt: Address Benue killings before it degenerates into national crisis

The National Chairman of the PDP, Mr Uche Secondus, has told the Federal Government to address the “senseless killings going…

Ambode’s wife distributes 3,000 treated mosquito nets

Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode has distributed 3,000 treated mosquito nets to residents of Yaba,…

Lagos lawmakers urge Buhari to redouble efforts to stop killings

Some lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to…

INEC calls for regulation of political parties’ campaign finances

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for the regulation of campaign finance of political parties in the country.
"N3.1bn fraud": Abubakar Umar tenders damning testimony against ex-governor Suswam

Benue Church killings: Suswam, Ayua, others condole with Catholic community

Former Gov. Gabriel Suswam and a former speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, Mr Terhile Ayua, on Wednesday condemned the…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Adamawa Govt. to spend N2 billion to combat malaria

Adamawa Government says it will spend over N2 billion, this year, in combating malaria scourge in the state.
Location of Kaduna State in Nigeria

Southern Kaduna Crisis: Victims of 2011 violence seek N4 billion compensation

Victims of 2011 violence in Southern Kaduna have asked the Federal Government to pay up the N4 billion compensation earmarked…

Adamawa approves N200m counterpart funds for rural access roads

The Adamawa government on Wednesday approved the release of N200 million out of N260 million earmarked as counterpart funds for…

Ethiopia says 7 members of rebel group surrender

The Ethiopian government announced on Wednesday that seven members of an outlawed Rebel Group Ginbot Seven Patriotic Front (G7-PF) have…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Nigeria far from eliminating malaria – WHO

Nigeria is yet to be listed among African countries who have made significant progress in eliminating malaria, a statement by…

4.2-magnitude quake shakes Central Italy

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 shook Italy’s Adriatic coast on Wednesday, the country’s National Institute of Geophysics and…

Nigerian Govt, AfDB will collaborate to provide irrigation facilities in rural areas

The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase 1 (ATASP-1) of the African Development Bank and the Federal Government will collaborate…

Court nullifies National Assembly’s reordering of election sequence

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has nullified the National Assembly’s amendment to Clause 25 of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill…

Dino’s recall : INEC to verify petitioners’ signatures April 28

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it will commence the verification of signatures of those seeking the recall of…

Saudi Arabia launches privatisation programme

School buildings and desalination facilities producing fresh water will feature in some of the first deals as Saudi Arabia transfers…