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Finance most challenging situation for African troops – AU

The African Union (AU) says financial strain, inadequate force enablers and multipliers, are among the major challenging situations facing Africa…

Nigeria welcomes strong AU-UN partnership

Nigeria welcomed the continued efforts of the UN to enhance its relationship and cooperation with the African Union and to…
Researchers eliminate HIV from cells in a laboratory using a gene-editing tool known as Crispr-Cas, thus, raising hopes of a cure

AIDS mortality nearly halved from 1.9m to 1m – UN

UN says the annual number of people who die from AIDS has nearly halved from 1.9 million to one million…

Turkish media’s revelation on US Forces in Syria risky – Pentagon

The release of sensitive military information by Turkish media could potentially disrupt U.S.-led operations to defeat the Islamic State terrorist…

Divorce: Samsung heiress to pay $7.6m

A Seoul court on Thursday ordered Samsung Group heiress Lee Boo-jin to provide assets of 7.64 million dollars to her…

Our Partnership With Visionscape, Others Will Help To End Flooding – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has revealed that the integrated waste management services contract recently sealed by the state…

FADAMA, World Bank to train 300 youths in Niger

The FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF) Programme says it is collaborating with the World Bank in training 300 graduates in…

Acting President condemns abduction of women in Borno

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has condemned the recent abduction of women in Borno, and Gave an assurance that the Federal…

Paris fund: 90 percent to go into salaries – BNSG

The Benue Government said on Wednesday that 90 per cent of the N6.4 billion received as its share of the…

Agencies pledge strong partnership to change Africa’s narrative

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has pledged to strengthen the partnership between the African Union and the UN in order to…

Acting President receives UN Deputy Scribe, Mohammed

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met with Deputy Secretary-General of the UN, Ms Amina Mohammed, behind closed doors in…

Party inaugurates committee on restructuring

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja, constituted a committee to articulate its position on restructuring of the…

80 amputees receive artificial arms, limbs from State First lady

Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, wife of Enugu State governor, on Wednesday donated artificial arms and limbs to 80 amputees in Enugu.

Cameroon did not kill 97 Nigerians – Minister

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama on Wednesday said there was no evidence of 97 Nigerians being killed…

5 killed in Rivers’ bloody shootout

Niger Delta militants attacked Joint Task Force (JTF) troops deployed to Rivers State on Wednesday morning, leaving five dead.
Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, Chairman, Tantita Security Services Nig. Ltd (TSSNL), alleges sabotage in fight against crude oil theft

Tompolo must be arrested, Court of Appeal insists

The Court of Appeal in Lagos today dismissed the appeal brought by Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo against the Economic and…

Mohammed insists on local production of TV programmes, videos

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says government's decision that any programme meant for Nigerians must be…

Babington-Ashaye becomes 48th President of Chartered Insurance Institute

The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has elected Mrs Funmi Babington-Ashaye as its 48th President.

Adamawa govt. sacks varsity VC, dissolves governing council

Worried by the lingering crisis at the state-owned University, the Adamawa Government on Wednesday sacked the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Moses…

Lagos council polls: Bode George drums support for PDP, LP alliance

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, on Wednesday urged Lagos residents to vote for candidates…

EFCC confirms Nigeria’s suspension from financial intelligence units

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday inaugurated a committee to reposition the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU),…

LG Election: Lagos Extends Restriction Of Movement

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday extended the restriction of movement across the State noting that it had been slightly…

Lagos Police arrests trigger-happy cop who killed tanker driver

The Lagos State Police Command said on Wednesday that it has arrested the policeman, who allegedly shot a tanker driver…

Ajimobi orders reopening of Emmanuel Alayande College

Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has ordered the immediate reopening of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education following series of…

Local content programmes must be produced in Nigeria, Alhaji Lai Mohammed insists

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reiterated the government's decision that any programme meant for Nigerians…

Gov. Bello bans ASUU in Kogi State University

Kogi State Government on Wednesday proscribed activities of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Kogi State University (KSU),…

Fake doctor sent to prison for stealing N2.7 million from firm

A 29-year old man, Joseph Ijewere, from Ubiaja, Esan South East L.G.A of Edo State, who has been parading himself…

Erosion: Gov. calls on FG to declare state of emergency

Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on erosion menace…

Ex-NURTW chairman remanded in prison over alleged murder of member

The former chairman of the Motorcycles Association of Lagos State, (MOALS) of the Lagos State National Union of Road Transport…

UNIMAID attacks: Association to unveil safety tips for students

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it will come up with measures to protect students in the North-East…