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China considers scrapping child-birth limits

China is considering lifting child-birth limits, which have been in place in one form or another for four decades, state…

Corruption: Hold your politicians, companies accountable- Envoy tells Nigerians

The outgoing Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Mr. Torben Gettermann, has stressed the need for Nigerians to hold politicians, companies,…

Iran’s Rouhani blames “American conspiracy” for economic crisis

President Hassan Rouhani blamed Iran’s woes on U.S. President Donald Trump and an “American conspiracy” as he defended his government’s…

Scientists awarded grant for research on mosquito-borne diseases

Australian Scientists were on Tuesday awarded 38 million dollars in grant to develop and expand their work to reduce mosquito-borne…

Aussie scientists awarded $38m for Zika, dengue research

Australian Scientists were on Tuesday awarded 38 million dollars in grant to develop and expand their work to reduce mosquito…

Breach of law: Indian Court orders WhatsApp to respond to petition

India’s top court orders WhatsApp to respond to a petition that alleges it breaches certain Indian regulations, creating another headache…

Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian attacker

The Israeli military on Tuesday demolished the family home of a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank who killed…

Scientists use gold-plated nanoparticles to detect cancer signals

Australian Scientists develop a new diagnostic technique, using gold-plated nanoparticles, to detect cancer much cheaper and faster,.
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Abia Govt committed to delivering infrastructure development – Ikpeazu

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Monday said that the state government was commitment to excellence, in delivering infrastructure development…
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WASH projects: UNICEF tells Bauchi to settle counterpart

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has urged Bauchi State government to settle its counterpart fund of N250 million to…

Israel demolishes family home of Palestinian attacker

The Israeli military on Tuesday demolished the family home of a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank who killed…
French troops in Mali

French troops kill top Islamic State official in Mali operation

France said it killed a top official from Islamic State’s affiliate in West Africa in an operation in Mali that…

Algeria’s Bouteflika visits Geneva for medical tests

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria left on Monday for Geneva for regular medical tests, the presidency said in a statement.

Britain to boost trade in Africa – May

Britain will use its international aid budget to boost its national interest and deepen trade ties with Africa, Prime Minister…
Terrorism intensifying across Africa, UN warns

UN deputy chief attributes Boko Haram to shrunken Lake Chad

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has attributed the Boko Haram terrorism in Northeast Nigeria largely to the drying up of…

NBC to shut down debtor broadcasting stations

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Monday said it would shut down radio and television stations owing the commission licensing…

Insecurity: Nigerian Govt to send fact-finding mission to Zamfara

The Institute of Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) says it will deploy a team of researchers to Zamfara State to…

PDP lacks moral right to challenge Buhari – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) lacks the moral right to challenge President…

Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge: 90% construction works done – Amaechi

Mr Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transport, has said construction work at the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge had been reached about…

Genoa bridge tragedy “absurd and avoidable’’ – Transport Minister

The collapse of a motorway bridge in the Italian city of Genoa that killed 43 people was “absurd and avoidable,’’…

Niger governor seeks help to tackle flood

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger has solicited help from the Federal Government to tackle incessant flooding in the state.

Broadcasting Commission To Shut Down Debtor Stations

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Monday said it would shut down radio and television stations owing the commission licensing…

Aregbesola harps on preservation of Yoruba history

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Monda called for the preservation of Yoruba history and culture.

Lagos CP parades 3 over alleged robbery of N9m phones, accessories

Three suspected armed robbers were on Monday paraded at Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, for allegedly stealing phones and accessories…

Akeredolu charges pharmacists to help tackle fake drugs

Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has urged Nigerian pharmacists to tackle the menace of fake drugs in the country.

Kogi Inland Revenue Service denies diverting N3bn

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) on Monday described the allegation that it diverted N3 billion as spurious and unfounded.

Salvador’s defection nails PDP’s coffin — Lagos APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Monday’s defection of the state Chairman of the…

Edo APC chieftain denies sponsoring attack on Obaseki

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo State, Mr. Ken Ihensekhien, has denied having hands in the…

Kogi Inland Revenue Service denies diverting N3bn

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) on Monday described the allegation that it diverted N3 billion as spurious and unfounded.

CCCC ready for $3.8b Kenya’s second railway deal

The contract for the second phase of Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) valued at $3.8 billion is to be signed…