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Britain remains committed to UNESCO – Theresa May

Britain remains committed to UNESCO, a spokesman for Prime Minister, Theresa May, said on Thursday after the U.S. withdrew from…
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Breast Cancer: Experts commend “One-Stop Breast Clinic’’ at LUTH

Some experts committed to the cause of ensuring prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment for breast cancers have commended the…

Uchechi Orji reappointed as MD, Sovereign Fund

President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Mr Uchechi Orji as Managing Director of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA).
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Why we may not reduce 2018 UTME fee – JAMB

Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says the board may not review downward the…

Over 50,000 graduates produced by YabaTech in 70 years – Rector

The Yaba College of Technology (YabaTech) says it has produced more than 50,000 graduates to close the skills gap in…
President Tinubu salutes General Abdulsalami Abubakar

PDP poorly played opposition role – Abdulsalami Abubakar

Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not properly played credible opposition…
The Minister said the ban on open grazing was as part of efforts to curb the persistent farmers-herders conflicts across the country.

FG acquires 55,000 hectares to develop grazing reserves

The Federal Government said on Thursday that it has secured 55,000 hectares of land from 11 states for the development…

Osinbajo’s approval of NNPC joint venture followed due process – Akande

The Presidency has responded to inquiries on the operations of the joint venture cash calls in the oil industry, stating…

Ambode seeks Lawmakers’ support for reforms in key sectors

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday urged lawmakers to support the ongoing efforts of his administration to effect…

Monkey pox: Oyo Commissioner for Health summoned

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday summoned the Commissioner for Health, Mr Azeez Adeduntan, over the recent outbreak…

Nigerians in South Africa protest over cruel treatment

The Nigeria Union, South Africa (NUSA) says it has protested alleged beating of five Nigerians, a day after the killing…
UNIABUJA abduction planned to attract publicity, says minister

Abuja Airport road Residents protest high electricity tariff

Residents of Chika, Aleyita, Pyakasa and Ketti on the Airport road, Abuja, on Thursday protested what they described as outrageous…

50,000 adults enroll in Lagos’ Adult Literacy Programme

The Lagos State Government on Thursday disclosed that 50,000 adults enrolled into its Adult Literacy Programme in the last two…
House of Representatives hits back at Senate, ignore bills for concurrence

Bill to entrench accountability passes second reading

‎A Bill for an Act to amend Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to entrench parliamentary accountability and enhance the…

Federal government ordered to pay N18m to 3 women for violation of rights

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian government to pay 18 million Naira as compensation to three…

NYSC commences health initiative for rural dwellers in Ogun

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has flagged-off its annual free healthcare delivery for the aged and less-privileged persons in…

US pulls out of UNESCO

The US is pulling out of the UN's cultural organisation UNESCO, accusing it of "anti-Israel" bias.

Zimbabwe Activist Arrested For Saying Mugabe Is ‘Walking-dead’

It has been reported that a Zimbabwean activist, Sten Zvorwadza was arrested for describing the ancient President of the country,…

Why NIPOST must brace up

By Perpetua Onuegbu It was on Oct. 9, when the country observed the World Post day in Abuja that Mr…

Dogara gives committees 1 week to present pending bills

The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has committees with pending Bills of about six months to forward…

FG’s ban of doctors’ private practice violates human rights – Ogunnubi

The Federal Government’s ban of doctors in full-time employment in the public service from private practice has been described as…

Customs Compliance Team confiscates contraband worth N317m

The Comptroller General of Customs Compliance Team, Zone C, said it confiscated N317 million worth of contraband between April and…

Duterte orders Philippine Police out of anti-drug campaigns

The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief said on Thursday that he has ordered the police to stay out of the…

South Africa: Gambari tasks NASS on solution to killing of Nigerians

Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has urged the National Assembly to seek aggressive measures…

Police to intensify community policing

The Police Command in Niger says it will intensify community policing to curb cattle rustling, kidnapping and other security threats…

Special courts: Ex-NBA chairman commends CJN

Mr Taidi Jonathan, the former Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Minna branch, has lauded the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN),…

Buhari congratulates Owa-Obokun of Ijesa land at 80

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja felicitated with the Owa-Obokun of Ijesa-land, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran 11, on his 80th…

Monkeypox outbreak dominates Google search

The outbreak of monkeypox which was reported by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) dominated searches on Internet search engine…
Doctors in the theatre. bandit doctors arrested in Kaduna

Over 3,112 visual impaired patients get free surgery in Kebbi

“The Sight Savers”, an International Non-Governmental Organisation, has so far treated 3,112 patients diagnosed with trachoma in Kebbi state. Mr…

Police Recruitment: 267 constables posted to Jigawa

The Police Command in Jigawa on Thursday said 267 newly-recruited Police constables had been posted to the state. The command’s…