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Nollywood producers, distributors advised to shun films that debase societal values

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Industry stakeholders have called on producers and distributors in the Nigerian movie industry to eschew films and video works that…

NGO empowers orphans, vulnerable children in FCT

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Innovative Solution to Development (ISD) Initiative, a community based organisation, has disbursed funds to 209 caregivers of Orphans and Vulnerable…

Disease outbreak: UNICEF to inaugurate global campaign on vaccines safety

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

In view of growing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases,the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it will inaugurate a new global…

Sokoto Assembly commits to pass bills before tenure end

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Sokoto House Assembly on Wednesday restated its commitment to pass all outstanding bills before the expiration of the 8th Assembly.…

UCL: Salah shines as clinical Liverpool see off FC Porto

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

A resurgent Mohamed Salah scored one and set up another to inspire a Liverpool to a 4-1 win over FC…

Giroud demands important role at Chelsea FC next season

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Striker Olivier Giroud said on Wednesday he has been approached by other clubs to play for them next season, but…

Association harps on safe drinking water in Africa

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

African Water Association (AfWA) on Wednesday in Abuja stressed the need for safe drinking water in order to mitigate avoidable…

Easter: Enugu CP assures residents of adequate security

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Sulaiman Balarabe, has assured residents of his command’s readiness towards a hitch-free Easter…

Guardiola vows Manchester City will ‘stand up’ in title race after ‘cruel’ exit

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that his team would “stand up” and fight for the Premier League title…

‘That’s why we love football’, says Spurs manager Pochettino

Michael Adesina

7 years ago

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino hailed his team as “heroes” after Wednesday’s astonishing Champions League quarter-final with Manchester City. The…

Troops repel Boko Haram attack, kill 39 terrorists

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force – MNJTF, killed 39 Boko Haram terrorists, captured many equipment from them, while…

Buhari approves appointment of NSITF board

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of members of the Board of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF),…

Groups launch initiative to assist trafficking victims in Edo, Delta

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with UK Aid, an NGO, officially launched…

Obiano announces N5m reward for information on Igboka’s killers

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Anambra Government has announced a N5 million reward for any credible information that will lead to the arrest of the…

U.S. Fulbright scholars in Nigeria to conduct research

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Four U.S. Fulbright scholars are in Nigeria to conduct research in various fields. This was made known during a round…

Insecurity: Acting IGP seeks Zamfara traditional rulers’ support

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Muhammad Adamu, has appealed to traditional rulers in Zamfara to support security agencies with…

Sudan: Ex-president Al-Bashir sent to prison, 2 brothers detained

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Sudan’s military rulers have transferred ousted president Omar al-Bashir to prison and also detained two of his five brothers Abdallah…

Nigerian teachers support 300 IDPs with agricultural inputs

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTs) in Abuja on Thursday supported 300 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Kuje and…

Complete abandoned Kubwa-Arab road, residents urge Minister

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Residents of Kubwa, Abuja, have appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Bello, to ensure…

Commission tasks Nasarawa workers on indiscipline

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Nasarawa State Local Government Service Commission has advised its staff across the state to shun all negative tendencies capable…

LASG, private school owners to synergise on education – Adebule

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Dr Idiat Adebule, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State on Wednesday said the state government would continue to provide qualitative…

Adamawa workers survive on bank overdraft – Labour

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Mr Yakubu Mijah, a pioneer member of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa State Chapter, has said that about 85…

Federal Govt. begins reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi Express way

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, on Wednesday announced the commencement of reconstruction of the…

Police launches operation PUFF ADDER in Zamfara

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Nigeria Police has launched operation PUFF ADDER in Zamfara in its push to end banditry, kidnappings and other criminal…

Road accidents: FRSC begins sensitisation

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on Wednesday began sensitisation of motorists to reduce incessant accidents on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Expressway.…

Polio in Africa: Buhari lauds Bill Gates for eradication efforts

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended one of the world’s richest men, Bill Gates for his consistent and generous support to…

PDP confident of victory in Nov. 2 Kogi governorship election

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that it will win Kogi Governorship election scheduled for Nov. 2. The…

Fayemi decries bloody herdsmen-farmers clash in Ekiti

Isa Isawade

7 years ago

Gov. Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday condemned the death of two persons which followed alleged invasion of farmlands by some suspected…

FEC approves N1.3bn for Abuja Cultural Zone infrastructure

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N1.3 billion for the provision of infrastructure in the Abuja Cultural Zone.

Cameroon to deport 4,000 Nigerian refugees

Kazeem Ugbodaga

7 years ago

Cameroon officials on Wednesday said it has concluded arrangements with neighbouring Nigeria for the return of 4,000 Nigerian refugees to…

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