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Army embarks on water project in Sambisa Forest

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigerian Army on Friday said it had drilled a bore hole in Sambisa Forest to enhance water supply to…

Under-Age Voting: Pressure group calls for cancellation of Kano LG elections

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The National Rescue Movement (NRM), a political pressure group, on Friday called on the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KNSIEC)…

Benue University postpones examination over students’ protest

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The management of the Benue State University on Friday postponed its planned session examination over students’ protest.

Barclays Africa wins case over $83 million payout in South Africa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

South African court on Friday threw out the findings of a public anti-graft watchdog that Barclays Africa unduly benefited from…

UN labels Hungary anti-immigration bill an ‘assault on human rights’

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Nations on Friday labeled an anti-immigration law proposed in Hungary an “assault on human rights” and urged its…

Body of Filipino found in freezer in Kuwait returns home

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The body of a Filipino domestic helper found stuffed in a freezer in Kuwait was returned to the Philippines on…

Zamfara Revenue Board threatens to prosecute tax defaulters

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Zamfara State Board of Internal Revenue says it will be prosecuting tax defaulters at the revenue recovery tribunal.

Retirees call on CBN to review pension

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Pensioners’ Welfare Association has called on the bank’s governor to review its members’ pensions…

Air Force revives quarterly regimental dinner in Lagos

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Lagos Logistics Command, on Thursday revived its quarterly regimental dinner to foster comradeship among officers.

INEC takes voter education to public schools in Bayelsa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken voter education to public schools in Bayelsa to inculcate the culture and…

Photo News: Obasanjo visits Bayelsa, commissions projects

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR is now in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He will be commissioning some projects executed by Governor…

Zambia’s latest borrowing plans unsustainable – IMF

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Zambia’s latest borrowing plans, saying it risks undermining the nation’s debt sustainability, the lender…

2019: European centre to assist INEC conduct credible elections

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) has expressed its readiness to support Nigeria in conducting free, fair and credible…

Protesters shut down Port Harcourt power station

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has called on concerned authorities to call protesters to order following the shutting…

Nigeria floats $2.5 billion dual Eurobonds

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Government has floated 2.5 billion dollars aggregate Eurobonds under its Global Medium Term Note Programme.

Putin congratulates new South African President, Ramaphosa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of South Africa, the Kremlin’s…

Tertiary institutions begin indefinite strike in Nasarawa

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Joint Union of Tertiary Institutions (JUTI), Nasarawa State Chapter, on Friday, embarked on an indefinite strike following the state…

EU to Turkey: Soften terrorism laws to get ease on visas

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The European Union told Turkey on Friday that it would not ease travel requirements for its citizens unless Ankara softened…

Ethiopian opposition leader says ruling coalition has lost its authority

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Ethiopia’s ruling coalition has lost its authority and all parties should be involved in mapping the country’s future, an opposition…

Fake policeman jailed in Abuja

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Karmo Area Court, Abuja, on Friday sentenced a driver, Nura Mohammed to four months in prison for dishonestly parading…

Bloodshed imminent at Iyana Ilogbo, Ado-Odo, Ota

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Landlords and residents of Abudu village in Iyana Ilogbo area of Ado Odo Ota local government area of Ogun State…

Ethiopia debunks martial law speculations

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Ethiopia has no plans to impose martial law in the wake of the resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, an…

Power Grid: World Bank approves $486m credit facility to Nigeria

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

World Bank has approved a 486 million dollars credit facility to Nigeria for electricity grid improvements, the lender said on…

U.S, Turkey agree to normalise relations

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Turkey and the U.S. have decided to “establish mechanisms” to normalize relations between them, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said…

Iraq: Qatar to implement $2m humanitarian projects

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) intends to implement humanitarian projects worth two million dollars in Iraq in 2018, the state-run…

Herdsmen/Farmers: Monarch sues for understanding

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mr Christopher Jatau, the Uehra Ashea of Kube Chiefdom in Nasarawa State, has advised farmers and herdsmen in the country…

Nigerian Govt advised to focus on science, technology, research

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A Scientist, Robinson Ughasoro says the Federal Government should focus on science, technology, Research and Development (R&D) to make Nigeria…

Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes: IGP Idris advises against inflammatory statements

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday advised Nigerians to avoid making inflammatory statements and playing politics…

Bayelsa flags-off 13-day Measles Vaccination Campaign

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Bayelsa Government on Friday kicked off a 13-day aggressive measles immunization for children between the ages of 9 months and…

Trump’s travel ban unlawfully discriminates against Muslims, U.S. court rules

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A U.S. appeals court in Virginia on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban targeting people from six…

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