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JC International Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

In a bid to continually meet national and international standards, JC International, a leading Inspection, Rope Access and Training company…

Meet tough cop, Abba Kyari, Nigeria’s youngest DCP

The Police Service Commission on Thursday released names of police officers given special promotion for their roles in the arrest…

Catholic Church must help the poor – Pope Francis

The main concern of the Catholic Church must be to help the poor, Pope Francis said on a Friday pilgrimage…

Britain strongly supports Zimbabwe’s re-entry to Commonwealth

Britain said on Friday it would strongly support Zimbabwe’s re-entry to the Commonwealth after elections later in the year.

Application for international passports drop by 80.43% in 2017 – NBS

Application for International Passports dropped by 80.43 percent in 2017, statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has revealed.
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South African prosecutors to charge ex-president Zuma’s son with homicide

South African prosecutors will charge former president Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane with homicide after a 2014 car crash that left…

3 children raped, murdered at family weddings in India

Three girls who were attending weddings in India were allegedly raped before being murdered, police said Friday, amid growing anger…

King renames Swaziland as eSwatini

King Mswati III of Swaziland has renamed his country as eSwatini to mark 50 years of independence from British rule.

Nigerians in U.S. hard working, law abiding – Consul-General

Nigerians residents in the U.S. are hardworking and law-abiding, Consul-General of Nigeria at Atlanta, Mr Kayode Laro, has said.

President Ramaphosa cuts short UK trip to deal with protests at home

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa cut short his visit to Britain by a day to return home to deal…

U.S. court jails ex-Liberian warlord ‘Jungle Jabbah’ 30 years

A U.S. court has sentenced former Liberian warlord known as “Jungle Jabbah” to 30 years in prison for gaining U.S.…

Bizman docked for issuing N2m dud cheque

A 44-year old businessman, Kennedy Iyere has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate's Court for allegedly paying for an event…

Sudan’s president sacks foreign minister

President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan has issued a presidential decree relieving Foreign Minister, Ibrahim Ghandour, of his position, state news…

1 Nigerian dies of stroke every 2 minutes – Neurologist

Prof. Njideka Okubadejo, Nigeria’s first female neurologist, says one person dies every two minutes from stroke in the Nigeria.

Nigerian youths are not lazy, says PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Nigerian youths, by their demonstrated industry, cannot in any way be described…

University suspends professor in sex-for-marks scandal (Listen to audio)

Prof. Richard Akindele, the Obafemi Awolowo University of Ile-Ife don enmeshed in a sex-for-marks scandal has been suspended by authorities…

Belo-Osagie elected member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Dr Myma Adwowa Belo-Osagie, the Senior partner, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie Law Firm, has been elected an international honorary member…

Abuja hawkers plead with government

Hawkers in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have pleaded with the government to provide affordable shops and soft loans for their…
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Dangote Group, Globacom, GTB among drivers of economic activities in Africa

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has listed Dangote Group, Globacom and Guaranty Trust Bank among six Nigerian companies driving amalgamation of…

Onu tasks research institutes on production of affordable sporting equipment

The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology has urged research institutes under the ministry to intensify effort in producing affordable…
House of Representatives hits back at Senate, ignore bills for concurrence

Property recovery: Reps summon Malami, Obono-Obla, others

The House of Representatives on Thursday summoned the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Malam Abubakar Malami, to…

Onyeama calls for national interest for foreign policy formulation

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, on Thursday, stressed the need for national interest and use of tourism…

Economic development: South Africa partners Oyo government

Darkey Africa, Consul-General of South Africa to Nigeria, has declared his country’s readiness to partner with Oyo State Government on…

Stroke: 1 Nigerian dies every 2 minutes – Neurologist

Prof. Njideka Okubadejo, Nigeria’s first female neurologist, says one person dies every two minutes from stroke in Nigeria. Okubadejo, of…

Ngige tasks National Employment Council on job creation sustainance

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has urged the National Employment Council to create more sustainable and…

Ondo School of Health matriculates 1,006 students

The Ondo State School of Health Technology on Thursday matriculated 1,006 students into various departments of the school for the…

League One: Crime Busters promise Enyimba Feeder defeat — TM

The management of Crime Busters FC, Enugu, has assured the club’s fans that it will defeat Enyimba International FC of…

World Bank boss urges Africa to adopt digitilised economies method

The World Bank Group President, Mr Jim Kim, has urged African countries to grow with the ditilised economies and the spread…

NGO trains 45 Islamic scholars on Anti-Corruption

The Just Foundation, an NGO of Al-habibiyyah Islamic Society, has commenced training of 45 Imams and Islamic clerics in Abuja…
APC denies issuing any directive to incumbent LGA chairpersons, seeking reelection, to resign ahead of the 2025 Lagos council poll.

APC aspirants call for free, fair primary elections in Ekiti

Aspirants for governorship election on the ‎platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, on Thursday appealed to the…