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Jacob Zuma to be charged with corruption over arms deal

Former South African President Jacob Zuma will be prosecuted for corruption relating to a 30 billion rand (2.5 billion dollars)…

Nigerian Govt constitutes committee on housing programme delivery

The Federal Government said on Friday that it has constituted a committee to work out modalities for the occupation of…

Group drums support for Buhari/Osinbajo re-election bid

A group in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara; All Legacy Groups, has called on all APC members and…
Police bust 3 who allegedly stole N136.5m containers at Apapa Ports

13 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos

Thirteen ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports…

Gov. Obiano rewards 2017 national best teacher with N1m

The Anambra State Government on Friday presented N1million cheque to the winner of the 2017 Best Teacher in Nigeria award,…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

Monarch takes HIV/AIDS campaign to husbands

Alhaji Muhammad Hardo, District Head of Kumo, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State, has called on husbands to allow their…

Man rapes pregnant woman, remanded in prison

For allegedly raping a pregnant woman, a 29-year-old, Monsuru Adeniji, is to cool his heels in prison for 21 days,…

President Buhari mourns Catholic Bishop, Joseph Bagobiri

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolence over the passing away of the Bishop of Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, the Rt. Rev.…

Natural disasters cost agriculture sector $96bn – FAO

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said natural disasters cost the agricultural sectors of developing country economies a staggering 96…
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JAMB worker’s suit dismissed for failure to tender condition of service

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Friday struck out a suit filed against the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB),…

Lawmakers urged to sponsor family-oriented bills

Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo has urged lawmakers at all levels of government to sponsor family-oriented…

UK’s behavior regarding Skripal case surprises Russia – Spokesman

The Kremlin is surprised by the behaviour of the UK regarding the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

Plateau killing: Archbishop Kaigama wants Buhari deploy more security personnel

The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to deploy more security personnel…

Bishop Oyedepo commended for scholarships to agric students

An advocacy group, the YES Movement, on Friday lauded Dr David Oyedepo, Chancellor, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara, for offering…
Sultan of Sokoto Sa’ad Abubakar led JNI strongly condemns recent killings in Benue expressing deep pain over the loss of innocent lives.

Sultan of Sokoto calls on Muslims to look for new moon of Rajab

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday called on Muslims to look out for the new moon…

Lagos CP orders investigation into killing of 16 years old boy during protest

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Edgal Imohimi, has ordered investigation into the killing of a 16-year-old boy, Emmanuel…

EFCC withdraws charges against ex-Oyo Head of Service, 11 others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday withdrew the charges against ex-Oyo State Head of Service, Alhaja Kudirat…

2019 Elections: INEC inaugurates security committee in Ebonyi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has inaugurated a 13-member security sub-committee for the 2019 general elections in Ebonyi.

Read how 11-year-old maid killed 5-year-old boy

An 11-year-old house help, who allegedly killed a five-year-old boy by stabbing and strangulation, on Friday, appeared in an Ebute…

Electoral Act: Don’t condemn Buhari for withholding assent – Group

A Yoruba sociocultural group, Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide, says President Muhammadu Buhari should not be condemned for withholding his…

800 APC members defect to PDP

No fewer than 800 members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara have defected to the opposition Peoples…
A boat carrying migrants

EU to step up training of Libyan coastguards on migrant patrols

The European Union wants to rapidly expand training of Libyan coastguards to stem migrant flows to Italy and reduce deaths…
Turkish police detain 30 suspects over links to failed coup

Turkey detains 47 suspects for plotting terror attack

No fewer than 47 people have been detained in Turkey’s southern province of Adana for plotting a terror attack, local…
Cell phones

Nigeria’s active mobile phone lines hit 146m in January 2018 – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the number of active mobile phone lines in the country rose to 146 million…
AfDB

AfDB to raise Africa’s industrial GDP to 130% by 2025

The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said the bank planned to help raise Africa’s industrial Gross Domestic…

UN staff in Geneva call for strike to protest pay cut

United Nations staff in Geneva have called a strike for Friday after winning support from 90 per cent of more…
The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) approves appointment of Prof. Adamu Ahmed as new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.

ABU to establish standard locally-built refineries in Niger Delta

The Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria is making efforts to establish conventional and standard locally-build refineries in Niger Delta to…

Air chief begins assessment visits to NAF training commands

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, on Thursday began an assessment visit to Nigeria Air Force Training…

First Nation Airways MD remanded over alleged N1.7bn fraud

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has ordered the remand of Kayode Odukoya, Managing Director First Nation Airlines over alleged theft…

Ndigbo Unity Forum appeals to Buhari to curb incessant killings

A socio cultural group, the Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to intensify efforts in curbing…