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Bagudu tasks KEDCO to involve LGs in distribution, payment of bills

Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has urged Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), to involve local government chairmen in the distribution…
Bandits release 21 children abducted while working on a farm at Kamfanin Mai Lafiya village of Katsina state after about a week in captivity.

Sandamu LG disburses N1m to indigent Katsina students

The Sandamu Local Government in Katsina State has disbursed N1 million to 55 indigent students to encourage them to complete…

NLO league to kick off May 23

The board of Nigerian Nationwide League One (NLO) has fixed Thursday, May 23 as the kick-off date for the 2018/2019…
Copyright Commission committed to preventing circulation of pirated works–DG Piracy

Sporting industries: NCC boss calls for effective legal framework

For the full potential of the sporting and associated industries to be realised, countries must put in place adequate, responsive,…

Korean firm produces new drug to tackle Malaria in Nigeria

A Korean firm, Shin Poong Pharmaceutical Company, says it has produced an anti-malaria drug that will reduce the increasing number…

Re-election: Nasarawa NLC chair loses bid

Mr Abdullahi Adeka, Chairman, Nasarawa State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has lost his re-election bid.

New cyclone slams Mozambique weeks after Idai

Cyclone Kenneth on Friday barrel-led into the North coast of Mozambique and is expected to bring twice as much rain…
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Prince William gives emotional speech at Christchurch mosque

Prince William on Friday told the Muslim community in Christchurch that he stood with them “in gratitude to what you…

Catholic bishop proffer solutions to ritual killings, mass migration

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Adewale Martins, has stressed the need for the three tiers of government to…

Intervene to stop felling of economic trees, Niger urges Federal Govt

Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has called for Federal Government’s intervention in curbing the incessant and indiscriminate felling of economic…

NGMC not relocating to Abuja – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it has no plans to relocate its Gas Marketing Subsidiary, Nigerian Gas Marketing…

Okorocha sets up governing councils for new tertiary institutions

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has set up governing councils for the three newly established tertiary institutions in the state.

Sydney: Violence flares at right-wing election campaign launch

A man on Friday was charged by police after allegedly abusing a journalist and punching a photographer at a controversial…

China’s ‘Belt and Road’ should only go where it is sustainable – IMF

China’s massive Belt and Road infrastructure programme should only go where it is needed and where the debt it generates…

Belt and Road must be green, sustainable – China’s Xi

China’s Belt and Road initiative must be green and sustainable, President Xi Jinping said at the opening of a summit…
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State

Malaria: Ebonyi ready to distribute 1.9m mosquito nets – Commissioner

The Ebonyi Government says it will distribute 1.9 million long lasting, insecticide-treated nets to households in the state under its…
Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson dumps the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

Bayelsa lawmakers want life pension, APC kicks

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa has called on Gov. Seriake Dickson to withhold his assent to the proposed…

Federal Govt. to administer mass vaccination on children

The National Primary Health care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it will conduct a mass vaccination of children in all parts…
FRSC, NDLEA pledge collaboration against drunk driving in Zamfara

Road safety education: FRSC trains teachers in Plateau

The Plateau Command of the Federal Road safety Corps (FRSC), on Thursday organised a training on road safety education for…

National Open Darts Championship opens in Umuahia

The week-long National Open Darts Championship kicked off on Thursday in Umuahia, the Abia capital, with 10 states participating. Declaring…

Herbalist cautions public on self-medication

A herbalist, Malam Aminu Muhammad, has cautioned the public on the use of herbs without prescription and guidance by expert…

Federal Govt Inaugurates Abuja School of Pensions

The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned the first Abuja School of Pensions and Retirement Planning (ASPRP) to provide tertiary education…

Oyo gov-elect to prioritize workers’ welfare

The Oyo State governor-elect, Mr Seyi Makinde, says his administration is committed to the welfare of workers.
Malaria vaccine

Malaria trial vaccine: Nigeria anxiously waiting for result – FG

The Federal Government says it is anxiously waiting for the result of pilot RTSS/ASO1, the World’s first anti-malaria vaccine, recently…

Stakeholders decry illegal migration, drug abuse in Plateau

Stakeholders in Plateau on Thursday decried the rising influx of illegal migrants, and drug abuse in the state, and called…
AfDB

AfDB signs $50m agreement with Natixis

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a 50 million dollars Risk Participation Agreement (RPA) with investment and corporate bank…

African Drum Festival: Nigerian Govt. reiterates continuous support

The Federal Government on Thursday reiterated its support for the continuous promotion of the African Drums Festival in order to…
IPMAN says tankers will no longer load more than 45,000 liters of the product from Oct. 1. to reduce accidents and damage to roads.

IPMAN inaugurates West Zone caretaker executives

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has inaugurated new caretaker officials that would oversee the affairs of the…

Police identify kidnapped Chinese in Ebonyi

The Ebonyi Police Command has revealed the identities of two Chinese kidnapped at a road construction site in Ohaozara Local…

NULGE President, Titilola-Sodo, Emerges Oyo NLC Chairman

Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Chairman of Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo…