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Energy theft: Eko Disco warns customers to stop act or face prosecution

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) Plc on Thursday, warned customers who engage in illegal connection to desist…

Measles: 701,767 children undergo immunisation in FCT

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Development Board says it has immunised 701,767 children against measles in the…

FEATURE: Nigerian youths recount strategy for coping with unemployment

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

"I was told to stop coming to work straight away without any notice. In fact I felt so bad because…

Wike vows to prosecute former lawmaker for attempted murder

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has vowed to bring a former Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Dr.…

SSANU Strike: NLC President, others protest in Abuja (Photos)

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba and others on Thursday held a peaceful march to the National…

Immigration to strengthen border patrol in Benue

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has undertaken a two-day “border patrol reinforcement exercise’’ in Benue.

2018 Hajj: Pilgrims to undergo biometric registration – NAHCON

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NHCON) has called on intending Muslim Pilgrims from Gombe State to be ready for biometric…

Former FIFA boss wants body to reconsider his case

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter intends to ask the ethics committee of the global football body to reconsider his…

IGP summoned over Dapchi Girls’ abduction

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The Senate on Thursday, summoned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Ibrahim Idris and the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur…

CBN governor calls for more management roles for women at banks’ board

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele on Thursday called for more appointment of women into management…

Drug Abuse: NDLEA records high rate of women addicts in Kebbi

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

8 years ago

The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA in Kebbi says the rate of women indulgence in drug abuse is…

Ajimobi appoints Bolaji Tunji new spokesperson

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has appointed the Executive Director of the Sun Newspaper as Special Adviser, Communication and…

President Buhari urged to ensure arrest of killers of Plateau first class chief

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

‎Chief Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs, has lamented the non-arrest of killers of…

Communal Crisis: Gov. Umahi orders arrest of aides, traditional rulers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of government officials from two warring communities in Ikwo Local Government…

Media banned from covering Ikeja Customary Court proceedings

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

An Ikeja Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday banned the media from covering its proceedings and ,insisting that the order…

South Africa will support listeria litigation

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

South Africa’s health minister said on Thursday the government would support any community intending court action over the world’s largest…

Niger governor donates N20m to Bida market fire victims

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Thursday donated N20 million to victims of Bida Market fire, to cushion their losses.

High office did not change Osinbajo, remains humble – Tinubu

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Holding a high public office did not change Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he remains humble and committed to performance,…

Ambode’s wife calls for removal of barriers impeding women’s progress

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

As Lagos joined the rest of world to mark this year's International Women's Day celebration, wife of the Lagos State…

Nigerian Govt urged to prioritise rural women’s needs to boost economy

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mrs Patience Ekeoba of United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women says government must prioritise the needs…

UNESCO partners Lagos Govt to train 4,000 youths on ICT skills

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says it is partnering with the Lagos State Government to train…

Tax laws support VAIDS – Minister of Finance

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has explained that the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is underpinned by…

Bayelsa has 28,590 unclaimed PCVs – INEC

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, said no fewer than 28,590 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to…

Mugabe’s link to new party worries Mnangagwa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabweon said there is something ‘fishy’ about new party on Zimbabwe’s political scene with links to…

Archbishop of Canterbury baptises Meghan Markle ahead of royal wedding

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

U.S. actress Meghan Markle has been baptized by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the Church of England,…

Nasarawa Chief Judge pardons 20 prison inmates

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Suleiman Dikko, has granted pardon to 20 inmates awaiting trial in Laifa, Keffi,…

Russia pursues military cooperation with Zimbabwe

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Russia is pursuing military cooperation with Zimbabwe and looking at opportunities in the diamond sector as well as fully implementing…

Saudi Crown Prince promises to promote interfaith tolerance

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman met the head of the Anglican church in London on Thursday, promising to…

France will ‘name, shame’ firms who pay women less

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

France will “name and shame” employers who pay women less than men, President Emmanuel Macron said in comments marking International…

UNHCR remains committed to fighting sexual exploitation, abuse against women

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mr Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has affirmed the commitment of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to…

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