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New NYSC D-G assumes office

Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, the newly appointed Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) officially assumed duty on Friday as the…
CBN orders banks to publish names and BVN of defaulters

Emefiele: Re-appointment will boost FX market stability – BDCs

The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), on Friday said that the reappointment of Mr Godwin Emefiele…

70 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisia

No fewer than 70 migrants have drowned after their boat sank off the Tunisian coast, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP…

Fourth Industrial Revolution: LCCI optimistic of new policies

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed optimism that its 2019 ICTEL EXPO would result in new…
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Man remanded for beating wife to death over sex

An Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on Friday remanded one 31-year-old Godspower Johnson accused of beating his…
INEC justifies N1.5bn demand for CTCs of National Register of Voters and Polling Unit as requested by Messrs V.C. Ottaokpukpu and Associates

Tribunal to decide issue of legality of service May 14

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin on Friday fixed May 14 to rule on whether the İndependent National Electoral…

ANC leads as polls close in South Africa’s election

The ruling party African National Congress (ANC) is reportedly leading with an estimated 56.62% despite the lack of voter turnout…
National Industrial Court to hear FG-doctors case in September

Court okays sack of law school staff over gross misconduct

The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Friday affirmed the dismissal of one Mr Odu Emmanuel, as Nigeria Law School Data…

3 students jailed over attempt to steal

An upper Area Court I, Kaswan Nama, Jos, on Friday sentenced three students to one year in prison each for…

Kuwait condemns suicide bombing in eastern Baghdad

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah condemned a suicide bomb attack in Iraq, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said…

U.S. recommends ‘faster progress’ in negotiations with Taliban

The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, on Friday said “faster progress’’ is needed in negotiations with the…

U.S. tariff hike will have limited impact on Taiwan, says Tsai

The U.S. move to raise tariffs on Chinese imports will have a limited effect on Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said…
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Court holds woman in contempt for disobeying order

Chief Ademola Odunade, the President of a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Friday held a woman, Shakirat Akande, in…

Sweet Sensation manager, 3 others arraigned for theft

A Sweet Sensation restaurant manager and three others appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N29,000 from their…

Ondo Assembly summons Chevron to appear May 14

The Ondo State House of Assembly has directed the Chevron Nigeria Limited to come and address the house on its…
Governor Samuel Ortom speaks on attack by herdsmen

Don’t shield criminals, Ortom warns

Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday warned government officials and traditional ruler against shielding criminals, and vowed to deal…

Continue to preach peace in Nigeria, Pope urges bishops

Pope Francis, on Thursday, tasked the Catholic bishops in Nigeria to continue to preach peace in order to keep the…

Child spacing: Coalition seeks media support in Nasarawa

A coalition of non Governmental, Community Links for Health and Family Planning Advocacy (CULHPA), has called on media organisations in…

Videos: Beckham bags 6 months driving ban

David Beckham receives a six-month ban for using his phone while driving. The former England star was also given six…
Nigerian Army says a soldier in Maiduguri shoot a staff of an NGO, his colleague dead and injured a UN helicopters pilot on Thursday

Troops arrest bandits’ logistics supplier, weapon manufacturer

Troops on operation `Exercise Harbin Kunama III’’, have arrested a suspect the army described as “notorious’’ bandit logistics supplier, Marwana…
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Ex-CBN director lauds Buhari over Emefiele’s re-appointment

A former Director of the Budgetary Department of the CBN, Dr Titus Okunronmu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for re-appointing…

Financial training: 2,000 UniAbuja students participate

No fewer than 2,000 students of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), on Thursday, participated in a financial literacy and employability…

9th Senate: Secret balloting likely for leadership election – Sen. Gaya

Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) says the provisions of the Senate Standing Rule, which stipulate secret balloting, is most likely to…

Nigeria, Angola to strengthen sub-regional security

Nigeria and Republic of Angola have agreed to work together to enhance peace, stability and security in Africa particularly in…

US tariff increase on $200b Chinese imports takes effect, China reacts

President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports took effect as of 12:01 Eastern time Friday, escalating…

Court slams 10 years imprisonment on businessman over N1.1m fraud

The Maiduguri Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Thursday, secured the conviction of one Suberu…

Sugar’s Death: Court grants Oyo Chief Whip bail

Justice Mashud Abass of the Oyo State High Court has granted bail to the Chief Whip of the Oyo State…

Internet fraudster jailed for four months

Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan Judicial Division, has convicted an internet fraudster, Adebimpe Babajide Quadri, and…

Oil Well fire: Ondo Assembly summons Chevron

The Ondo State House of Assembly has directed the Chevron Nigeria Limited to come and address the house on its…

I am ready for probe, says Ajimobi

Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State says he is ready for a probe of his administration.