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China carries out another anti-missile test

China has successfully carried out another test of an anti-missile intercept system, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday, describing it…

LASU dissociates self from Ojuelegba, Anthony campuses

The Lagos State University (LASU) says it has phased out external programmes at Ojuelegba and Anthony Village Campuses and is…
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma

Zuma’s spokesman says cabinet meeting not ‘special’

The Presidency said South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma was chairing routine cabinet committee meetings in Cape Town on Tuesday and…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

Quack doctor infects 33 with HIV in India

Police on Tuesday filed a complaint against a quack doctor who infected 33 people in northern India with HIV after…

China to establish formal diplomatic ties with Vatican

China and the Vatican will establish formal diplomatic relations sooner or later because Pope Francis has the “wisdom” to resolve…
Ex President Jacob Zuma

Zuma summons ministers to cabinet meeting as pressure builds on him to quit

South African President Jacob Zuma summoned cabinet ministers to a meeting in Cape Town on Tuesday, eNCA television reported, as…

Former Speaker commends Buhari for promoting local content

Nwoha Amaechi former speaker of Imo House of Assembly, has commended the administration of President Muhammad Buhari for genuinely promoting…

Kenyan opposition figure charged with treason for involving in Odinga ‘swearing in’

A Kenyan opposition politician was charged on Tuesday with treason and unlawful assembly for his involvement in the symbolic presidential…
Lassa Fever

Nigerian Govt commended for improved response to disease outbreaks

Dr Wondi Alemu, the Country Director of World Health Organisaton (WHO) has commended Federal Government over improved response to outbreak…

Buhari signs Executive Order to improve Local Content in Science, Engineering procurement

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja signed Executive Order 5 to improve local content in public procurement with science,…

U.S. sanctions 4 military, militia leaders in DRC for “destabilising activity”

The U.S. has sanctioned four military and militia leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for engaging in “destabilising…

India shows appreciation to Nigeria, Benin for support in recovering missing ship

India has thanked the governments of Nigeria and Benin for their help and support in locating a ship that went…

Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai critically ill in South Africa – Party source

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is critically ill in a South African hospital and his supporters should “brace for…

Operation Lafiya Dole: Cameroon, Nigeria join forces in fight against Boko haram

The Nigerian Army on Monday said it had inducted a unit of Cameroon Defence Forces into Operation Lafiya Dole to…

Nigerian wrestlers in stable condition ahead of Commonwealth Games – NWF

The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) on Monday said its wrestlers bound for the African Wrestling Championship and the Commonwealth Games…

2019 general elections: Do not sell your votes, Kanu advises Nigerians

The National Chairman, New Deal Organisation, Daniel Kanu, on Monday in Abuja advised Nigerians not to sell their votes in…

Cuba, Nigeria to strengthen economic relations

Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Carlos Saso, said his country would strengthen economic relations with Nigeria to boost trade between both countries.

Human rights: U.S. tasks Nigeria, Cameroon on Anglophone detainees

The U.S. Government has asked the Nigerian and Cameroonian authorities to respect the human rights of the 47 Anglophone detainees…

UN youth envoy describes Female genital mutilation as ‘unacceptable’ in 21st century

UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth Jayathma Wickramanayake has condemned the practice of female genital mutilation, saying it was not acceptable…
A boat carrying migrants

Israel kicks off deportation of African migrants

Israel has started handing out notices to 20,000 male African migrants giving them two months to leave the country or…

CLI: Lagos arrests 200 Cart Pushers

The Lagos State Government has arrested over about 200 cart pushers across all the 57 Local Governments and Local Council…
UNIBEN sets up committee to investigate lecturer on sexual harassment allegation

UNIBEN’s students’ union President, 4 others rusticated

For allegedly leading a protest against increase in various fees in the institution, the management of the University of Benin…

Fire arms: Federal Govt. to set up control commission – Minister

The Federal Government on Monday announced plans to establish a commission for the control of illegal firearms in the country.

Kayode praises Nigeria, China economic ties

The President, Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Adetokunbo Kayode, said the economic and diplomatic ties between China and…
Lassa Fever

Lassa fever: Death toll hits 31 in 15 states

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said the current outbreak of Lassa fever has affected 15 states with…

Edo state launches Niger Delta Support Programme

The Edo Government has launched the Construction Phase of the Niger Delta Support Programme (NDSP-3) to address the issues of…

Federal Govt. to implement national policy on controlled medicines

The Federal Government on Monday said it had developed a National Policy for Controlled Medicines and its Implementation Strategies to…

Staffs and students of Ambrose Ali University to undergo verification

The Edo House of Assembly on Monday directed its Committee on Education to ascertain the actual students’ and staff population…

Organisation launches discrimination campaign against lepers

The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria, a Civil Society Organisation, has called for aggressive public awareness against discrimination of persons…

Nigeria Commodity Exchange products to boost solid minerals export

Mrs Zaheera Baba-Ari, Managing Director, Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), has said that the exchange is set to introduce new products…