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Farmers to converge on Kano in November on impact of AfCFTA on onion production

Labour chairman urge Nigerians to embrace farming

Alhaji Abdullahi Adeka, the chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nasarawa State chapter, has urged Nigerians to embrace farming in order…

Nerve poisoning: Sergei Skripal’s family updated on his condition

The Russian Embassy in the UK shared information about the condition of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter…
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Businessman Sent To Prison For Stealing $241,500

A 41-year old businessman, Muyiwa Shoyomi has been remanded at the Ikoyi Prison,Lagos till he fulfilled the bail conditions granted…

President Trump to extend stay of U.S. troops in Syria indefinitely – Reports

President Donald Trump decided in a meeting with his national security team that U.S. troops will remain in Syria for…

Kwara Assembly summons Head of Service over Relocation of Ministry

The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday summoned the State Head of Service, Mrs Susan Oluwole, and three other officials…

Theresa May pledges to fight gender-pay difference in the UK

British Prime Minister Theresa May pledged in a British Newspaper to eradicate pay inequality between men and women in Britain.…

Nri traditional council dismiss rumours of king’s death

The Nri people of Anambra, the ancestral home of Igbo tribe have described as false, news making the rounds that…
First Bank staff arraigned for 'stealing' customer's money

FBN Holdings highlights reason for delay in filing audited statements

FBN Holdings Plc on Wednesday attributed delay in filing of its Audited Financial Statements (AFS) for the year ended Dec.…

Rice smuggling: Firm seeks harsh penalties to tackle smugglers

AgroNigeria, an agricultural markets and professional service firm, has called on the Federal Government to adopt stiffer penalties to check…

Nigerian Govt. demands justice for slain citizen in London

The Federal Government has demanded justice from the UK Government on the killing of a Nigerian, Mr Abraham Badru, by…

Vice president advocates compulsory health insurance scheme for citizens

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday advocated compulsory health insurance scheme for citizens to enable all to access…

APGA to boycott LG elections in Nasarawa – National Secretary

Mr Labaran Maku, the National Secretary, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), says the party will boycott the May 26 local…

Army committed to research development for improved operations – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday,  reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigerian Army to research…

Turkey to stay put in Syria until Kurds leave Manbij – Erdogan

Turkey will continue its operation in Syria until Kurdish forces leave Syria’s Manbij region, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan…

Over $2.9bn spent to clear landmines – United States

The United States said it invested over 2.9 billion dollars to secure and dispose excess small arms, light weapons and…
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Cholera outbreak kills 13 in Yobe state

A cholera outbreak in Gashua, Yobe, has claimed 13 lives out of 160 cases reported in the last six days.…

Monetary Policy rate retention, in line with expectations – experts

Mr Sewa Wusu, Head of Research and Investment Advisory at SCM Capital Ltd., said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) retention…

Buhari approves $1bn to purchase equipment to fight Boko Haram

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the purchase of military hardware worth $1billion for the use of the Nigerian…

South Africa signs $4.7 billion delayed renewable energy contracts

South Africa signed long-delayed renewable-energy contracts worth 4.7 billion dollars with independent power producers on Wednesday, in the first major…
Massive PVC collection in Ondo: 55,859 cards distributed in record-breaking five-day period

2019: NUP Chairman advises Nigerians to get PVC ready

National Chairman, National Unity Party (NUP), Chief Perry Opara, has advised Nigerians yet to register or collect Permanent Voter Card…

Niger governor awards N56m for construction of Kontagora/Makera bridge

Niger state government has awarded a N56 million contract for the re-construction of a collapsed bridge along Kontagora/Makera road.

Counter-insurgency: Buratai conferred with “Award of Excellence’’

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has been conferred with an “Award of Excellence’’ for his contributions to…

Winnie Mandela: African women urged to emulate her bravery, confidence, resilience

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has urged African women to emulate the bravery, confidence and resilience of late…

Photo News: Buhari meets with Service Chiefs, cancels FEC meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday cancelled the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting but met with Security Chiefs at the Presidential…
Cholera

Cholera: Zambia withdraws military personnel deployed to fight outbreak

Zambia has withdrawn military personnel deployed in December to help clean up the capital and other cities at the height…

Zambia calls for an end to debate on president Lungu’s origin

The Zambian government on Wednesday called for an end to a debate on the origins of President Edgar Lungu, saying…

Ghanaian teachers declare indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears

Public-sector graduate teachers in pre-tertiary institutions across Ghana on Wednesday declared an indefinite strike over unpaid salary arrears.

LASU VC declares no hiding place for cultists

The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, says there is no hiding place for cult members in the…

Good Governance: Group Endorses Ambode For Second Term

In furtherance of good governance and outstanding infrastructural development in Lagos, a political interest group, Lagos Development Initiative has endorsed…

Nigerian Govt to begin profiling of NGOs against money laundering

The Federal Government is to begin the profiling of some non-profit organisations (NGOs) in the country, in order to ensure…