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Nigeria needs 9.4 million toilets to end open defecation
Mr Timeyin Uwejamomere, the National Coordinator, National Action Plan on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), made this known at the ongoing National WASH Action Plan Research and Capacity Building Workshop in Abuja.
AfDB reveals top priority as Akinwumi Adesina visits UK
The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) will top discussion as Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President of African Development Bank (AfDB) is expected in London for the milestone investment summit.
NIDCOM: 20 million Nigerians in diaspora deserve voting right
Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDC), on Saturday said the commission was pressing seeking an amendment of the Electoral Law to enable more than 20 million Nigerians living abroad to vote in country’s general election.
Police: What we know about London Bridge attack
Two victims of a knife attack at London Bridge have died, police have confirmed.
CONUA embraces IPPIS
As the window for workers in the universities and colleges of Education to enrol for the Integrated Personel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS) opens on Monday, the Congress of University Academics (CONUA), has called on its members and other academics to embrace the payment system.
![Laxmi Pawar's 11 member family lives in a small apartment in Mahul with little ventilation, and most residents have experienced health problems [Rashi Arora-Al Jazeera]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/14063009-324x235.jpg "Toxic air plagues poor residents of housing colony in Mumbai")
Toxic air plagues poor residents of housing colony in Mumbai
After a year of living in her one-bedroom apartment in Mahul, a housing colony on the eastern front of Mumbai, Anita Dhole moved out - to live on a footpath.
ASUU, National Assembly leadership meet today over payroll system controversy
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will on Monday (today) meet with the leadership of the National Assembly as part of its battle against the controversial Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System.
Kwara polytechnic gets new rector
Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of Dr Abdul Jimoh Mohammed as substantive Rector of the state owned Polytechnic, Secretary to the state government Prof Mamman Saba Jibril has said.
Sports minister pledges to revamp Principal’s Cup, Headmaster’s Cup competitions
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Friday in Abuja pledged to revamp the Principal’s Cup and Headmaster’s Cup competitions in the secondary and primary schools respectively.
Sex-for-grade: Another victim speaks out in Kaduna
Salamatu Bello, a victim of alleged sexual harassment by a university lecturer, on Friday, staged protest round Kaduna metropolis to highlight the plight of female students in the country.
VC: SDGs are blueprints to achieving better, sustainable future
The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Birnin Kebbi, Prof. Bello Shehu, says Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the blueprints to achieving better and more sustainable future.
NUC: We send our professors to industries, oil rigs for sabbatical leave
Efforts to improve quality in Nigerian universities have compelled the National Universities Commission (NUC) to initiate partnership with industry players, enabling most academic staff to go on sabbatical leaves in such places.
Egypt will not allow protesters to spread ‘chaos’ – prime minister
Egypt's prime minister warned on Tuesday his government would not allow protesters to spread "chaos" after small rallies erupted against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi last month.
President Buhari charges Nigerians in South Africa to live decent, dignified lives
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Pretoria, South Africa, charged Nigerians in the country and all others in the Diaspora to be law abiding, live decent and dignified lives and also respect constituted authorities of their host countries.
Nigeria, South Africa sign 10-year visa agreement to businessmen, academics
Nigeria and South Africa have reached an agreement on issuing 10 years visas to businessmen, academics and frequent travelers.
Nigeria, China record $8.6 billion bilateral trade within six months
Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Chu Maoming, has disclosed that Nigeria and China recorded $8.6bn bilateral trade between six months of January and June 2019.
Yoruba Ronu lauds President Buhari’s new economic advisory council
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum, a socio-cultural group, on Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for constituting an Economic Advisory Council (EAC), comprising of professionals and academics.
Ex-SCJ: How ‘pidgin’ became admissible in court
Former Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad, has narrated how his action and that of his colleagues, years ago, led to the acceptance of “pidgin English” as part of communication language in court.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confident Odion Ighalo will get goals for Manchester United
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident Odion Ighalo will deliver the goods for the side.
Insecurity: Senate moves to establish commission against illegal use of guns
The Senate on Wednesday considered a bill seeking to establish the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Lawan: How N’Assembly is working to improve security situation in Nigeria
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday said the National Assembly has devised a strategy that will see to the creation of institutions dedicated to providing enduring solutions to Nigeria's security travails. Academy
Senate holds one-minute silence for deceased Ex-WAEC registrar
The Senate on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honour of renowned Nigerian novelist and former Registrar of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Chukwuemeka Ike.
Joe Aribo’s Rangers fined £15,000 by Scottish FA
Rangers have been fined £15,000 by the Scottish FA for failing to act in an “orderly fashion” in games against Celtic and Hibernian in December.
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Police arrest proprietor for ‘raping’ corp member in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has arrested the Proprietor of Grace Life International School, Oghara-Efe, in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state, Mr Michael Anigholor, who allegedly raped a corp member, (name withheld)
Bukayo Saka: I’m enjoying myself at Arsenal, not concerned about contract talks
The Gunners want to tie the 18-year-old to a lucrative new long-term contract to replace his current deal, which finishes next year.
Shehu Abdullahi congratulates Odion Ighalo over Manchester United debut
Ighalo made his first appearance for the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in their 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua star replaced one of the goalscorers, Anthony Martial, with just finished minutes to the end of the game.
Post Office hits back at Maurizio Sarri after Juventus boss’ ‘low pressure’ claims
The Italian Post Office has delivered a swift response to Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri for suggesting their job is not scrutinised to the same extent as his own as a football manager.
Bayelsa guber ruling: Why we declared Senator Diri as governor-elect – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it has paved the way for the swearing-in of the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Douye Diri, as governor of Bayelsa State after Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment that sacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, David Lyon, who won the November governorship election.