![An ambulance is seen outside the church premises with gathered security personnel following a blast at St Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo. [Ishara S. Kodikara-AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080816-218x150.jpg "World leaders react to deadly Sri Lanka blasts")
![Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St Anthony's Shrine after the blast. [Eranga Jayawardena-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080818-218x150.jpg "In Pictures: Multiple bombings hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on Easter")
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The coming of micro pension plan
True to the notification, on Thursday, March 28, President Muhammadu Buhari launched the micro pension plan (MPP) which automatically extends retirement benefits to millions of self-employed workers in the informal sector.
Offa robbery: We’re trying to recover stolen cash, guns used – Police
Nigeria Police Force says it is making strident efforts at recovering the huge cash stolen from six banks by armed robbers who attacked Offa in Kwara State on April 5 this year.
Muhammadu Buhari: APC deserves re-election in 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abuja, insisted the All Progressive Congress (APC) deserved re-election in 2019, in view of the achievements of the APC-led Federal Government.
2019: APC gives conditions for consensus candidature
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has clarified conditions for adoption of consensus for choosing aspirants to contest for positions on the platform of the party.
APC: NEC adopted direct primaries for all elections
The National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress on Friday said it adopted direct primaries for all elections and not just some.
Minister Sirika: Federal government not paying $300 million for 5% stake in Nigeria Air
The federal government Tuesday debunked what it termed malicious falsehood of it paying the sum of $300 million for a five per cent stake in Nigeria Air.
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World leaders react to deadly Sri Lanka blasts
Religious and world leaders have condemned a series of blasts in Sri Lanka that killed more than 150 people on Sunday, including dozens of foreigners — with British, Dutch and American citizens believed to be among them.
Liberia, Niron agree on movement of iron ore
Liberia and Niron Metals Plc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the passage through Liberia, of iron ore, from the Zogota iron ore deposit in the Republic of Guinea.
Over $130 million found at ousted Omar al-Bashir’s home in Sudan
A large hoard of cash has been found at the home of Sudan’s ousted president Omar al-Bashir and he is now being investigated for money laundering, prosecutors say.
Thomas Lemar hopeful Antoine Griezmann stays at Atletico Madrid
Thomas Lemar hopes Antoine Griezmann will still be an Atletico Madrid player next season, while the winger accepts he has more work to do to fully adapt to life in LaLiga.
Group tasks governors to emulate President Buhari on minimum wage
As the nation’s workforce continue to heave a sigh of relief following Presidential assent to 30,000 Naira minimum wage bill, state governors have been urged to sustain the tempo.
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Carles Puyol arrives Nigeria for UEFA Champions League tour
A former Barcelona FC captain and three-time UEFA Champions League legend, Carles Puyol, has arrived Nigeria on a three-day visit starting from today, Tuesday to Thursday (April 16-18).
UNICEF to inaugurate global campaign on vaccines safety April 24
In view of growing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, the United Nations Children’s Fund says it will inaugurate a new global campaign from April 24 to 30.
Joe Okei-Odumakin lauds President Buhari on minimum wage law
President Muhammadu Buhari has been commended for signing into law the National Minimum Wage Bill approving N30,000 for the least paid worker in the country.
Labour commends President Buhari for signing minimum wage bill
The Organised Labour has commend President Muhammad Buhari for assenting to the National Minimum Wage Amendment Act approving N30,000 for the least paid worker in the country.
Chris Olakpe: LASTMA empowered by law to apprehend vehicles, recalcitrant motorists
The release noted that LASTMA’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chris Olakpe, spoke while receiving members of the Humanitarian Voluntary Association for Community Development who came to express solidarity and sympathy over the death of 18 traffic officials of the agency that died in line of duty in 2018.