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Tanzania lays to rest dozens killed in fuel tanker blast
Tanzania on Sunday laid to rest most of the 71 people who died while trying to collect leaking petrol from an overturned fuel tanker that exploded.
Tanzania mourns 64 killed in fuel tanker blast
Tanzania was in mourning on Sunday, preparing to bury the dead after 64 people perished when a crashed fuel tanker exploded as crowds rushed to syphon off leaking petrol.
Kenyan MP threaten foreigners, arrested
A Kenyan MP has been arrested after saying he would beat up foreign traders if they did not leave the country.
Tanzania to spend $4.3 million on oil palm farming
Tanzania has set aside 4.3 million dollars to boost cultivation of oil palm as part of its strategy to end importation of edible oils, Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, said on Monday.
Tanzania investigates ferry disaster which killed 227
Tanzania's government has launched an inquest into the cause of the ferry disaster, in which 227 people died when a boat capsized in Lake Victoria last week. The government is also taking steps to build a bigger ferry.
Families bury victims as Tanzania ferry disaster toll passes 200
Grieving families were on Sunday preparing to bury victims of Tanzania’s devastating ferry disaster, with more than 200 confirmed dead after the crowded boat capsized in Lake Victoria.
Tanzania urges UN to probe killings of peacekeepers in Congo
Tanzania's government is urging the United Nations to conduct an independent investigation into the killings of 15 Tanzanian peacekeepers last week in eastern Congo.
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Impeachment: Kogi Assembly requests chief judge to set up panel of inquiry
The Kogi State House of Assembly has requested the state Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah, to constitute a 7-man Panel of Inquiry to investigate allegations of gross misconduct against the Deputy Governor of the state, Elder Simon Achuba.
Court remands tailor who pleaded guilty to pickpocketing
An Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 27 -year-old tailor, Femi Afolabi, in Kirikiri Prisons, pending his sentencing for alleged theft of a cell phone.
Stakeholders seek end to incessant marriage break-up
Some stakeholders, on Tuesday, identified third-party influence and lack of trust among couples as factors responsible for the collapse of marriages nowadays.
Southeast governors write President Buhari over Enugu airport closure, herdsmen
Southeast Governors’ Forum on Tuesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to defer the closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu to end of October 2019.
Expert: How indiscriminate Internet usage exposes children to pornography
An education technology startup, Mrs Deola Eka, on Tuesday in Lagos said that indiscriminate usage of Internet connectivity through phones and other gadgets was responsible for early exposure of children to pornographic contents.
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Petty jealousy, envy responsible for police, army rivalry – ex-police chief
A retired Assistant Inspector General, AIG, of Police, Ambrose Aisabor, says so long as there is no proper sharing of information among security agencies, the rivalry would remain a regular occurrence.
Philippe Coutinho to join Bayern Munich on loan from Barcelona
Barcelona have confirmed that an agreement is in place to loan Philippe Coutinho to Bayern Munich.
Lagos flags-off meningitis vaccination to protect children
Lagos State government under the State Primary Health Care Board (PHCB), on Friday flagged-off meningitis vaccination in the State in order to get rid of ‘Men A meningitis’ and protect children against same.
North Korea fires two missiles, slams South Korean president as ‘foolish, impudent’
North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the sea on Friday and launched a scathing attack on “foolish” calls for dialogue from South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
Delta communities shutdown flow stations
Nigeria loses about 79,000 barrels of oil as host communities to Jones Creek, Odidi and Batan flow stations shut down the station operated by NPDC/Neconde OML42 JV this morning.