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The FCT Directorate of NAFDACs confiscates alcoholic beverages in sachet and PET bottles in Wuse Market, Abuja.

NAFDAC waives 50% on registration fee of SMEs

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has waived 50 per cent on registration fee…

Army warns soldiers against desperate measures

The Nigerian Army has warned soldiers against adopting desperate measures to overcome current economic challenges in the country.

Somalia, AU Partner To Prevent Child Soldiers Recruitment

The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and security forces have teamed up to prevent recruitment of child soldiers in…

Trump Abandons Paris Climate Agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement was going to be “detrimental” for Africa, environmental…

Hit FM Boss Has Been Abducted

A former Commissioner for Information in Cross River, Mr Patrick Ugbe, has been abducted for by some unidentified gunmen.

Youth Leader Worried Over Killings In Rivers Community

Mr Nkpon Ijonama, President, Andoni Youth Coalition in Rivers, on Friday called on the youth to cooperate with security agents…

Senate panel wants fuel price increased to N150

The Senate Committee on Works has recommended an increase in the pump price of petrol from N145 to N150 for…
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi: directs workers to sgun IPOB's Sit-At-Home order or face dismissal.

Ebonyi Council Chairman Promises Credible Leadership

Mr Ogbonnaya Chukwu-Ude, the Chairman of Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, has promised to deliver democracy dividends to the…

Twin suicide bombings kill 4 in Cameroon

Officials say a double suicide bombing killed four people and wounded 20 others on Friday at a camp housing civilians…

Road Crash: NDDC Managing Director escapes death, policeman killed

A policeman was killed when the convoy of the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr Nsima.…
Elephant

Man Crushed By Wild Elephant Dies

A wild elephant crushed a man to death while he was foraging for mushrooms in a forest in south-eastern Nepal,…
UNICEF

15 Children Die Of Contaminated Vaccine

The Health Ministry, the World Health Organisation and the UN children’s fund UNICEF said on Friday 15 children have died…

Former VP Atiku Bags Traditional Title

Adamawa Emirate Council has confirmed the elevation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to the position of Waziri Adamawa.

Sudan: Diarrhea Kills 265, Infects Over 16,000

Sudanese Health Minister Bahar Garada, on Friday said that diarrhea has killed 265 people and infected 16,121 others in 11…

Planned attack on Lagos banks foiled, suspects arrested

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP’s) Intelligence Response Team (IRT) on Friday announced the arrest of five suspected armed robbers who…

75-year old woman slumps at Igbosere Magistrates’ Court

A 75-year old woman on Thursday afternoon slumped at the first floor of the Igbosere Magistrates' Court Lagos after climbing…

APC chieftain tackles Gov Fayose, aide over tirade against Ojudu

All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ekiti State, Olufemi Aduloju, has criticised the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and his…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

AIDS pandemic far from over – UN

Ms Amina Mohammed, Deputy UN Secretary-General, has warned that the AIDS pandemic was still far from over, saying more than…

NNPC to collaborate with Bayelsa on power plants

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday said the corporation would collaborate with the…

Kaduna Electric Company recalls 130 workers

The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has recalled 130 workers it retrenched in February.

Osun govt., IITA launch farm institute

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Thursday launched a research and training farm institute, sited on 205.5 hectares of land…

FG requires N2.98bn to curb armyworm infestation of farms

The Federal Government says it requires N2.98 billion to curb the armyworm infestation of farmlands across the country.
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Protest as JAMB refuses to open portal for UTME candidates to correct personal data

There was a huge protest on Thursday at the office of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Lagos…

Reps propose 6 months jail term for shunting

A Bill proposing six months imprisonment for persons who shunt or distort queues in public places on Thursday scaled second…

Nigerians yet to feel improving economy, says Archbishop

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Alfred Martins says Nigerians have yet to feel the effect of the nation’s…

Reps summon Finance Minister, AGF over N17bn pre-shipment inspection payment

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement on Thursday, summoned the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, over alleged…

UK visa: Overseas customers to pay for email enquiries

The British High Commission has announced that email enquiries by visa customers applying from outside the UK would attract a…
The Nigerien Military confirms killing of 17 of its troops in a suspected attack by jihadists in the country’s western border with Mali

Nigerian soldier killed in Darfur

A Nigerian peacekeeper serving with the African Union-UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) has been killed in Darfur, the UNAMID…

Trump withdraws U.S. from Paris Climate Accord

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn the country from the historic Paris Climate Accord dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation,…

Building Collapse: Court Issues Bench Warrant Against Lekki Gardens’ Contractor

A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Thursday issued bench warrant for the arrest of a contractor of Lekki Gardens…