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Leah Sharibu: CAN declares peaceful protest, prayers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared the intention to embark on peaceful protest and prayers against unending killings…

Adamawa Govt reiterates commitment to improve lives of IDPs

The Adamawa Dep. Governor, Mr Martins Babale, on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of the state government to improve the lives…

Czech PM Andrej Babis sues newspaper for saying he was informant

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis is suing the Slovakian newspaper Novy Cas for publishing an interview that said he was…

World Sculpture Day: Anambra to partner professionals in promoting Arts

Mrs Sally Mbanefo, Commissioner for Indigenous Artworks, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism in Anambra has said the state government will…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Group says Nigeria losses N132 billion to Malaria annually

Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) a non-governmental organization (NGO) says Nigeria losses about N132 billion to Malaria annually through treatment…

Submarine entrepreneur sentenced to life for murdering journalist

A Danish court sentenced inventor Peter Madsen to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering and dismembering a Swedish journalist…

Customs have reduced smuggling on waterways – Comptroller

Compt. Sarkin Kebbi, the Comptroller of Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Lagos, said smuggling activities…

Delta Senator remanded in Ikoyi Prison

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded a People’s Democratic Party’s Senator, Peter Nwaoboshi, in Ikoyi Prison pending…
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)

Lillypond Customs Command generates N6.3 billion revenue in first quarter of 2018

The Lillypond Container Terminal Customs Command said on Wednesday that it generated N6.33 billion in the first quarter of 2018…

Nigerian Govt to boost local fuel production with Modular refineries

The Federal Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to establishing modular refineries in the country to boost local production of…

Gov. Ishaku pledges commitment to build Taraba befitting Government House

Gov. Darius Ishaku of Taraba on Wednesday pledged his administration’s commitment to building a befitting Government House for the state.

Lagos drops fraud charges against Ex-LASIMRA General Manager

The Lagos State Government has withdrawn the two-count charge bordering on fraud it filled against the former General Manager, Lagos…
President Salva Kiir

South Sudan’s Salva Kiir rejects opposition calls to step down

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan on Wednesday rejected demands by several groups that he should step down as a…

Nurses plead with Nigerian Govt to declare state of emergency in health sector

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) on Wednesday pleaded with the Federal Government to declare a state…
Governor Atiku Bagudu, speaks on Kebbi boat mishap

Kebbi governor swears-in 5 judges, 2 Khadis

Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi on Wednesday swore -in five High Court Judges and two Khadis of the state Sharia…

Anti-terrorism: UN official hopes Sochi conference will produce realistic recommendations

UN Under-Secretary-General Yury Fedotov on Wednesday said he hoped that the ongoing international meeting of high-ranking security officials in Russia’s…

South African unions protest over proposed national minimum wage

South African unions marched in a nationwide protest on Wednesday against a proposed national minimum wage of 20 rand (1.6…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Malaria: Nigeria’s major public health problem – Commissioner

The Yobe Commissioner for Health, Dr Mohammed Kawuwa, says malaria though preventable still remains a major public health problem in…

Rainstorm: Enugu governor directs immediate resettlement of victims

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has directed the immediate resettlement of victims of rainstorm that destroyed property worth millions…

Kano Govt. approves N88.9m for workers annual salary increment

Kano State Government has approved N88.9 million for payment of annual salary increment for its civil servants.
Court jails Lagos man Damilare Adewale 14 years he pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl

Teenager sentenced to 3 months in prison for stealing N34,000 phones

An Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State on Wednesday slammed a three-month imprisonment on an 18-year-old boy, Olanrewaju Anjuwon, for…
Police bust 3 who allegedly stole N136.5m containers at Apapa Ports

Lagos ports receive 11 ships with petrol, other commodity

No fewer than eleven ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the…

Innoson shuns court arraignment for fourth time

There was a mild drama on Wednesday at an Ikeja Special Offences Court as Innocent Chukwuma, the Chairman of Innoson…
As the fight for its eradication intensifies globally, Nigeria still accounts for 25 percent of cases of malaria fever in the world.

Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya urged to double malaria control efforts

The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), has urged Nigeria Ghana and Kenya to double their malaria control efforts,…

Self-styled spiritual guru sentenced to life imprisonment for rape

A self-styled Indian spiritual guru who claims millions of followers worldwide has been given a life sentence for raping a…

Nigerian Govt to collaborate with Manufacturers to revitalise moribund textile factories

Dr Frank Jacobs, President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) said discussion was ongoing with the Federal Government to revatilise moribund…

Congolese opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi rejects suggestions of any deal with Kabila

Congolese opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi rejected suggestions that he might do a deal with President Joseph Kabila.

Armenia’s PM Karapetyan backs political opposition’s call for snap elections

Armenia’s Acting Prime Minister, Karen Karapetyan, backed the political opposition’s call for snap elections on Wednesday.

FRSC blames last minute change in venue for religious event traffic gridlock in Abuja

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has blamed the traffic gridlock caused by a recent religious event in Abuja on…

Fuel shortage hits Sudan as dollar crisis hampers imports

Vehicles queued for hours at gas stations in Sudan’s capital as fuel shortage, caused by government’s difficulty in importing it…