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Gombe State University of Science, Technology approved by commission

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the Gombe State University of Science and Technology, Kumo, as the 154th university…

War against Boko Haram terrorists coming to an end – CAS

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Thursday said results from the sustained onslaught on Boko Haram insurgents…

RED ALERT as NSE indices drop further in third quarter results

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ended in red on Thursday after increasing for two-consecutive days due to mixed…

Experts call on stakeholders participation for effective mother, child healthcare

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Experts in the health sector have called for a multi-stakeholder participation to address maternal and child healthcare to ensure the…

Germany investigating reports of asylum seekers forced into prostitution

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

German authorities are investigating reports that asylum seekers in a Berlin refugee camp were forced into prostitution, officials said, adding…

Bayelsa criticize low participation in National Identity Card scheme

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Bayelsa government on Thursday described the residents’ apathy to the ongoing enrolment in the National Identity Card scheme as…

Insurance contributes less than 1% to Nigeria’s GDP – Lawyer

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The contribution of insurance to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is less than one per cent, a business lawyer, Mr…

Community appeals for assistance as it embarks on road rehabilitation

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Feferuwa Community in Lafia North Development Area of Nasarawa State has appealed to the state government to reconstruct the road…

5 killed as police fire at protesters over sugar shortages in Ethiopia

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Witnesses say five people were killed in a town in Ethiopia’s restive Oromiya region on Thursday after police opened fire…

Violence in Kenya again as Police clash with opposition supporters

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Kenyan police clashed with opposition supporters where burning barricades and gangs of youth prevented voting in some towns in an…

COWLSO: Women must be aggressive to contribute to national development

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials, COWLSO, has charged women to be positively aggressive and assertive in words…

We can’t survive without government subvention – Political Parties

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Some politicians on Thursday called on the Federal Government to re-introduce subvention to political parties to enable them to function…

Teacher allegedly steals perfume, wristwatch

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

A teacher — Preye Joseph — who allegedly stole six bottles of perfume and a wristwatch valued at N140,000 from…

Uproar in France over ‘sugar daddy’ dating adverts at university

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

French politicians and city officials on Thursday sharply condemned a new dating website ad campaign offering students the opportunity to…

Junior Achievement: 4 students to represent Nigeria in South Africa

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Four students of Noble Height College, Karu, Abuja will represent Nigeria at the Africa Company of the Year competition, organised…

Polls open in Kenya election re-run

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Polls opened in Kenya’s contentious election re-run Thursday morning, with the country tense after weeks of protests and political turmoil.

Goat milk more beneficial to healthy growth – Report

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Nigerian Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (NIFAAS), has recommended the consumption of goat milk, saying it is more beneficial…

Police arrest 5 suspects for breaking into 10 shops

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Police in Jigawa on Thursday announced the arrest of five persons suspected of breaking into 10 shops in Dutse,…

President Buhari presides over FEC meeting

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday presided over the meeting of Federal Executive Council (FEC) in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Ogun govt converts Fela’s family house to museum

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Ogun State government in partnership with the federal government is set to immortalise the late Afro-beat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti by…

Pasuma Pays Homage To Ooni, Seeks Fatherly Prayers For 50Th Birthday

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

The multi talented Fuji mega star, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi, popularly called Pasuma Wonder was on Wednesday at the palace of…

Gov. Bello bans trade union activities in state-owned institutions

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday announced the ban on the activities of Joint Action Committee (JAC) of trade…

We did not invite Abdulrasheed Maina from `self-exile’ – Presidency

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

The Presidency says the claim that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration invited the wanted Abdulrasheed Maina back into country is…

Donald Trump notes Xi Jinping’s ‘extraordinary’ rise

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

US President Donald Trump has congratulated Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on his "extraordinary elevation" after he consolidated his power at…

Kidnapping: Edo police to collaborate with local hunters, others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP, to Edo State, Mr. Johnson Kokumo, has said that the Command will form partnership…

Ambode’s appointment as SSF chairman well deserved – Group

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, has said the appointment of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as the Chairman of the…

World Bank to provide portable water in River state

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Rivers government on Wednesday said it was in partnership with World Bank and other foreign agencies to ensure supply of …

Imo civil servants trained on data collection

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Federal Government is training 162 Imo civil servants on data collection of the poor and venerable to tackle poverty at…

Federal Govt., stakeholders to support children with birth defect

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal Government on Wednesday said that it would partner with stakeholders, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and individuals to improve…

$15 million scam: Patience Jonathan companies seek to change plea

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Wednesday heard a motion seeking to set aside the guilty…

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