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Case against Reuters journalists can proceed, says Myanmar govt

Myanmar’s civilian President Htin Kyaw, a close ally of government leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has authorised the police to…

Power restored at Atlanta airport after outage strands thousands

Power was restored to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport late on Sunday, hours after an outage stranded passengers in dark terminals…

FAAN assures air travellers of safety, comfort

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travelers and other airport users that her network of airports…

NDLEA arrests 617 suspects, recovers 3.5 tonnes of illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Jigawa says it arrested over 617 suspects and recovered 3.5 tonnes…

$550m Ondo power plant: PPA will boost national grid by 550MW

The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Kingline Development (KLD) and Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET) for construction of 550Mega…

Ajimobi, CAN preach peace at Oyo Xmas Carol

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State and Rev. Supo Ayokunle, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on…

New bride attacks husband with razor blade

A newly-wedded bride in Sokoto, Shafa Muhammad, 28, has attacked her husband with a razor blade and injured him on…

Nigerians in U.S. pledge renewed commitment to Nigerian project

The Nigerian community in the U.S. on Sunday in Maryland pledged renewed commitment to reinforcing Nigeria’s virtues and redeem her…

South Korea ready to begin renegotiating U.S. trade pact

South Korea’s trade ministry said on Monday it had reported to parliament a plan to renegotiate the 2012 free trade…

Flags removed from diplomatic properties displayed in Russian embassy

The Russian flags which were taken down from seized Russian diplomatic properties in the U.S. have been displayed in the…

61 killed in Ethiopia’s Oromiya violence

Officials said 61 people have been killed in clashes between different ethnic groups in Ethiopia’s Oromiya region.

Mayor of Libya’s biggest port city, Misrata Assassinated

Gunmen fatally shot the mayor of Libya’s third-largest city, Misrata, late on Sunday, ambushing his car inside the city, security…

China to commence coal-to-chemicals project

Big coal-to-chemicals project in northern China has started full commercial operations, Media reported on Monday.

South Africa’s ANC votes to elect Zuma’s successor

Battle lines were drawn for South Africa’s ANC on Monday as voting began to elect a new leader to succeed…

Kwara United targets retaining NPFL status

Bako Ibrahim, the Team Manager of Kwara United Football Club, says their target for the upcoming Nigeria Professional Football League…

We produced over 10 million metric tonnes of rice this year – Rice farmers

The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) on Sunday said that it produced 15 million metric tonnes of rice this…

Nervy Manchester United edge past West Brom

Manchester United survived tense final moments to beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 at the Hawthorns on Sunday and close to…

Barca go six points clear ahead of Clasico

FC Barcelona moved six points clear at the top of the Spanish La Liga on Sunday and warmed up for…

Putin thanks Trump for CIA’s Tip-off

Russian President Vladimir phoned U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to thank him for a tip-off provided by the Central…

Igbo Union plans database of members in South Africa

The Igbo Union, a South Africa-based socio-cultural organisation, says arrangement has been concluded to collate the data of its members…

Double registration: Kogi governor to prove his innocence

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi is prepared to prove his innocence on the allegation of double registration levelled against him…

NMA calls for urgent steps to reverse brain drain

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to reverse the increasing level…

Union calls for unity among Nigerians in South Africa

Mr Adetola Olubajo, President of Nigerian Union, South Africa, on Sunday urged Nigerians living in that country to be united…

Okiro charges new cadets to be committed to duty

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, (PSC), Mr Mike Okiro, has charged new Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police, (ASPs)…

Job creation: Atiku calls for enabling environment

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised governments at all levels to create the enabling environment that would attract and…

Education: Zamfara partners AL-HANDA varsity

The Zamfara State government is partnering with AL-HANDA International University Niamey in Niger Republic on education development. Gov. Abdul’aziz Yari…

Telephones, sanitary pads, other items donated to IDPs

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Hope’s Door Foundation (HDF), said it donated 700 telephones, 600 bottles of prenatal vitamins and 8000…
Petrol price jumps to N520 per liter in Edo, Delta

Stop panic buying of petrol, DPR warns public

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in Anambra has warned members of the public against storing petroleum product in their…

Presidency cancels Special Parade on Buhari’s birthday

The planned special birthday parade to be mounted by the Brigade of Guards as part of activities to mark President…
Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohamed Sa'ad Abubakar: speaks on Nigeria's challenge

Look out for new moon, Sultan tells Muslims

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday, urged Muslims to start looking for the new moon of…