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Nigeria seeks sanctions against erring peacekeepers
Nigeria has condemned acts of crime by UN officials saying, it continues to advocate that officials found culpable of such acts be held accountable.
Mexico’s new president creates truth commission on missing students
Mexico’s new President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Monday said that the establishment of a truth commission is to investigate the fate of 43 students who disappeared in 2014.
Experts advocate industry-academia collaboration to ensure robust economy
Some experts on Thursday advocated collaboration between the academia and the industry as a way of ensuring a robust national economy and reducing unemployment in Nigeria.
Nigerian ISP’s configuration error disrupted Google services
A Nigerian internet service provider said on Tuesday that a configuration error it made during a network upgrade caused a disruption of key Google services, routing traffic to China and Russia.
Gabon opposition wants clarity on Ali Bongo’s health
As the Gabonese people demand for tangible proof that president Ali Bongo has ‘greatly improved’ as claimed by the presidency on Sunday, an opposition party has accused the government of peddling a “lie” over the president’s health.
Dolapo Osinbajo unveils SGA Africa, advocates for safe lounges for older persons
Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, Wife of the Vice President, has unveiled SGA Africa with a call for more safe lounges to enhance rights and privileges of senior citizens.
Experts: Youth development will secure the future of Nigeria
Experts on youth development have identified massive investment in the Nigerian youths and mentoring as keys to securing better future for the country.
Experts: Youth development will secure the future of Nigeria
Experts on youth development have identified massive investment in the Nigerian youths and mentoring as keys to securing better future for the country.
PIGB: National Assembly to mount pressure for presidential assent – Bukola Saraki
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, says the National Assembly will continue to mount necessary pressure to get presidential assent on the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB).
Experts charge journalists, bloggers on content, balanced reporting
Some experts on Thursday urged journalists and bloggers to publish balanced and creative content on their pages to remain credible in journalism.
China: US holding knife to our throat – Wang Shouwen
China said on Tuesday it was impossible to hold trade talks with the United States while Washington is imposing tariffs that are like “holding a knife to someone’s throat”.
National survey on flood
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) says that nine states on the River Niger trough and three others on River Benue trough may experience flooding this year, following persistent rainfall.
Experts: Why most people don’t survive the brain cancer that killed John McCain
Experts have proffered reasons why many people who experience the kind of cancer that killed American senator and a Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, hardly survive it.
Experts urge federal government to revive refineries to reduce fuel import
Experts, on Wednesday, called on the Federal Government to urgently revamp the nation’s refineries and create an enabling environment for private investment in refineries to curb the rising importation of petroleum products.
UN human rights experts denounce Donald Trump’s attacks on media
Experts on free expression have condemned President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on the media, warning that his rhetoric is eroding public trust in the media and can spark violence against journalists.
First lake of liquid water is discovered on Mars
A massive underground lake has been detected for the first time on Mars, raising the possibility that more water -- and maybe even life -- exists there, international astronomers said Wednesday.
Experts: Use pension funds to boost private sector
Financial Experts on Friday deliberated on how pension funds could be utilised to add more values to contributors and boost private sector.
Experts: Sharing Abacha loot won’t curb poverty
Some finance and economic experts have faulted the decision of the Federal Government to distribute the recovered $322m looted by the late military dictator, Gen. Sani Abacha, to the poor and vulnerable in 19 states of the federation.
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2019: APC warns against violent campaigns in Bayelsa
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has warned against violent campaigns ahead the 2019 general elections in Bayelsa State.
Sambo Dasuki asks court to adjourn trial indefinitely
Former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), on Tuesday asked the Abuja division of the Federal High Court to suspend his trial indefinitely until the Federal Government obeys orders of Court of competent jurisdiction which granted him bail.
China sends 100 peacekeepers to Sudan
A group of 100 Chinese peacekeepers departed from Beijing Capital International Airport to Darfur, Sudan on Tuesday for a one-year peacekeeping mission.
Larry Ekundayo to defend European welterweight title
England-based Nigerian boxer Larry Ekundayo will defend his International Boxing Federation (IBF) European welterweight title against Louis Greene of the United Kingdom on Friday evening.
Ayodele Fayose’s former appointees dump PDP, join APC
No fewer than 500 political appointees and elected officials under the first and second term of the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ado Ekiti.
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LASAA: Why Jimi Agbaje’s billboards were removed
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency has defended the removal of the billboards and posters of the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje.
Femi Otedeola offers to pay for Victor Olaotan’s treatment abroad
Reprieve has finally come the way of ailing actor, Victor Olaotan, as billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has offered to foot the bill for his treatment abroad.
Tukur Buratai laments sustained Boko Haram attacks in North East
Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Monday, lamented that the Boko Haram terrorists group had sustained its criminal activities in the North East, thereby bringing untold hardship, pains and fears upon the citizens, in spite of troops’ sustained operations to promote and protect human rights in the area.
Akinwunmi Ambode urges Epe indigenes to work for Muhammadu Buhari, Jide Sanwo-Olu’s victory
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday urged voters in Epe Divison to vote en masse for candidates of the All Progressives Congress across the board to ensure the continuation of the good works of the party both in the State and in the country at large.
Customs: N2.7 billion worth of goods seized in one month in Lagos
The Nigerian Customs Service, Zone A, Lagos, has said it seized goods valued at N2.7 billion smuggled through the Lagos border over the past four weeks.