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Civil servants urged to intensify fight against corruption

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita, has urged civil servants to intensify their commitment to…

Contraceptives safe for young people – Medical official

The use of all contraceptives as a method of birth control is safe for young people, Suzie Bako, a nurse…

Myanmar military plane crashes, kills girl, 2 pilots

Two military planes crashed in separate incidents in central Myanmar on Tuesday, killing two pilots and a 10-year-old girl, officials…

Indonesia warns Australia against moving embassy to Jerusalem

Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, on Tuesday warned Australia that moving its embassy to Jerusalem could undermine a peace…

World Food Day: Expert calls for training of youths in mechanised farming

An agriculture expert, Mr Tunji Owoeye, on Monday, called for training of youths in mechanised farming to enhance food production.

Nigeria’s inflation rises to 11.28 percent in September – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index, (CPI) which measured inflation for September increased to 11.28…

Private investors to commit $3.23bn to mining projects

The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development says private investors have expressed their readiness to commit about 3.32 billion dollars…

Police warn politicians against electoral thuggery, violence

The Cross River Police Command has warned politicians and party supporters against thuggery during the 2019 general elections, the News…

Zika virus outbreak affects 72 people in India

Zika virus outbreak in India is turning out to be worse in 2018, with 72 people being diagnosed with the…

Museveni gives Kanye West, Kardashian Uganda names

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian gave Uganda’s leader a pair of the rapper’s sneakers on Monday and he gave them…

Australia backtracks on support for ‘racist’ motion

An embarrassed Australian government on Tuesday backtracked on a Senate motion it had supported that contained “racist” slogans, saying it…

U.S. Elections: Facebook to ban misinformation on voting

Facebook Inc will ban false information about voting requirements and fact-check fake reports of violence or long lines at polling…

10 years validity Nigerian passport in December

Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has scheduled December 2018 for the commencement for the issuance of Nigerian Passport with 10 years…

Brexit: UK minister calls on colleagues to rally behind PM May

British Housing Minister James Brokenshire called on his colleagues to support Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit plan before a meeting…

Oil prices dip amid expectations of higher U.S inventories

Oil prices dipped on Tuesday amid expectations of an increase in U.S. crude inventories, but signs of a fall in…

Google latest to withdraw from Saudi conference

Google said in a statement that Google Cloud Chief Executive Diane Greene would not attend the Future Investment Initiative Summit…

1MDB scandal: Malaysian ex-PM Najib Razak summoned again

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak was on Tuesday summoned once again to the headquarters of the anti-graft agency in…
OPEC Secretary-General, Mohammed Barkindo

Global spare oil capacity shrinking – OPEC

OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Barkindo, on Tuesday said global spare oil capacity was shrinking.

Blast injures 5 children in Afghanistan

Five people were injured in a blast that rocked Faizabad district in Afghanistan’s northern Jawzjan province on Tuesday, a police…
Kano Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, expresses happiness over turnout for ongoing polio immunization across the state.

Jigawa immunises 1.5m children against polio

The Jigawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) says over 1.5 million children were immunised against polio in the recently concluded…

Price of kerosene increased to N297 in September – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said the average price per litre paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene increased…

Nigerian Govt set to meet trade union leaders

The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), is set to host the 2018 meeting of…

France ready to help North Korea’s denuclearisation efforts

France is ready to help in North Korea’s denuclearisation efforts, but Pyongyang must first show some detailed commitments and real…

Sudan’s al-Bashir promises to achieve nationwide health coverage

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday reiterated the country’s commitment to nationwide health coverage as part of its sustainable development…
Katsina govt vows funding for Federal University of Transportation’s growth

Alleged missing funds: Court resumes hearing of ex-gov. Shema’s case

The Katsina State High Court, on Monday resumed the trial of ex-governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State, over alleged financial…

President Buhari salutes Alaafin of Oyo at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, on his 80th birthday.

Okorocha, Masari keep mum after meeting with Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Aminu Masari of Katsina…

Court of Appeal to be established in Uyo – Enang

Presidential Aide, Ita Enang says plans have been concluded for the establishment of a Court of Appeal in Uyo, Akwa…

Nigerian Govt urged to release Basic Health Care Provision Fund

Dr Beta Edu, the Director-General, Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency, has appealed to the Federal Government to release…
Petrol price jumps to N520 per liter in Edo, Delta

Petrol price increased to N147 in September – NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) increased to N147.30…