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Bayelsa SWAN to hold road race for journalists

The Bayelsa Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) says it has concluded plans to hold a 6-kilometre road…

AFCON: Increase in participating countries’ number key for Africa’s football

The Team Manager, NAF FC, Abuja, on Wednesday said the expansion of participating countries in African Nations’ Cup competition from…

Over 150 Dead In India Flood

More than 150 people have died and 10 million affected in recent floods and landslides across India as the country’s…

5,571 Kaduna pilgrims depart to Saudi Arabia

A total of 5, 571 pilgrims from Kaduna State have been transported to Saudi Arabia, the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare…

Police arrest woman for killing own baby

The Police in Nasarawa State Command said they had arrested a woman for allegedly killing her three-day old baby.

NGO Urges Rice Farmers To Embrace Production Technology

Prof. Sani Ahmed-Miko, Country Director, Sasakawa Global 2000 (SG 2000), on Wednesday advised rice farmers in the country to embrace…

British PM: UK Could Continue EU Peace Funding

Britain will consider replacing some EU funding for peace projects in Northern Ireland after it leaves the bloc in 2019,…

Apostolic Church donates books to UNILORIN Library

The Apostolic Church of Nigeria (TACN) in Ilorin on Wednesday donated copies of its centenary history books to the University…

ILO To Establish Global Commission

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has concluded arrangement to establish a Global Commission on the Future of Work.

Falling Tree Kills 12 People

A tree toppled into a crowd of worshippers during a major Christian festival on the Portuguese island of Madeira on…

Wine bottle recycling plant established in Jos

A wine bottle recycling plant has been established in Jos, the Plateau capital.
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Divorce: Wife Threatens To Cut Off Husband’s Penis

A divorce-seeking man on Wednesday pleaded with an Ilorin Area Court in Kwara to terminate his marriage because his wife…

Ozubulu killings: Nnewi Catholic Diocese donates N2.2m to victims

The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has donated N2.2 million to victims of the Aug. 6 gun attack on worshipers at…

COEASU deplores poor condition in Ebonyi College of Education

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Ebonyi College of Education, Ikwo Chapter, has decried the poor condition of…

Mudslide: FG condoles with Sierra Leoneans

The Federal Government on Wednesday condoled with the people of Sierra Leone over the loss of lives and devastation caused…

120 dead in Nepal’s landslides, floods

At least 120 people have been killed and tens of thousands affected by floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains…

Sierra Leone begin national mourning for hundreds killed in mudslides

Sierra Leone began seven days of national mourning on Wednesday after flooding and massive mudslides triggered by heavy rains left…
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16 dead, 82 wounded in suicide bomb attack in Konduga

The Police in Borno said 16 persons were killed and 82 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack in Konduga…

African-led joint task force on terrorism faces challenges

The UN Security Council has been told that the African-led joint task force Group of Five (G5) on terrorism in…

Chidoka, Ofodile others suspended for alleged anti-party activities

United Peoples Party (UPP) in Awka on Tuesday announced the suspension of some of its leading members in Anambra  for…

Senate promises quick passage of Anti-Hate Speech, Jungle Justice Bills

Senate President Bukola Saraki, says the Upper Chamber will speed up the passage of the Anti-Hate Speech and the Anti-Jungle…

Anambra polls: APGA picks Obiano as candidate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Tuesday elected Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra as its candidate for that state’s…
NDLEA arrests 20 drug traffickers in Edo

Unregistered drugs confiscated at cross border settlement in Kebbi

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated 40 cartons of unregistered drugs at Kamba, Dandi Local Government Area…

Teenage girls to undergo training on skills acquisition

The Complete Woman, an NGO, has announced plans to train teenage girls on skill acquisition in Jikwoyi, Orozo, Karu and…
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TETFUND grants Varsity N60m for research

Prof. Uche Ikonne, Vice Chancellor,  Abia State University, Uturu, on Tuesday said that the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) had…

Media urged to pay more attention to CAR violence

The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned of the consequences of the media looking away from what it termed the…

Guterres condemn Borno attacks, condoles Nigeria

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the series of Boko Haram terrorists attacks in Borno in which many people were…

Nigeria to raise N135 billion in bonds Aug. 23

Nigeria plans to raise N135 billion ($442.62 million) in bonds on August 23, the debt office said on Tuesday.

Both sides to blame in Virginia – Trump

US President Donald Trump has again blamed both sides for the violent unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which left one protester…
Police say they have deployed operatives for rescue of six Celestial Church members abducted along Uso/Owo Expressway of Ondo state

Cele prophet remanded for defrauding couple N70m

Akin Kuponiyi A prophet of the Celestial Church of Christ, Prophet Oladele Olufemi Ayoola, has been arraigned before a Federal…