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10 countries agree to take steps to eliminate online extremism – NZ premier
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday said 10 countries have agreed to take practical steps to eliminate extremist content online so as to stop Christchurch terrorist attacks from happening again.
Facebook imposes restrictions on live-streaming to prevent future abuse
Facebook has announced that it would start restricting who can live stream video on the platform following the white nationalist terrorist attacks in New Zealand only a few months ago.
Flying Eagles coach names final squad for FIFA U-20 World Cup
Head Coach for the Nigeria U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, Paul Aigbogun, has named his final 21-man squad for this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals in Poland.
Youths urged to take leadership in climate change
UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on Monday encouraged New Zealand’s younger generation to take bigger responsibility of global issues on climate change and technology.
World ‘not on track’ with climate change – UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a brief South Pacific tour in New Zealand Sunday, warning the world was “not on track” to limiting global temperature rises.
Security expert gives tips on protection of mosques during Ramadan
A renowned security expert, Ambassador Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has called on Nigerian Muslims to remain conscious of their safety at public functions as they observe their religious rites during the holy month of Ramadan.
New Zealand: Why my ring is on middle finger – premier
The newly engaged Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, has revealed why she is wearing her engagement ring on the middle finger.
WWC: Cameroon can do better in France – Nchout Ajara
Cameroon forward Nchout Njoya Ajara insists the Indomitable Lionesses will show significant progress on the global stage when they compete in their second Women's World Cup in June in France.
Facebook bans Louis Farrakhan, others for alleged hate speech
Facebook announced on Thursday that it has banned several high-profile accounts and people from its platform, including Nation of Islam leader, Minister Louis Farrakhan, according to USA Today.
New Zealand postpones long-awaited re-entry into deadly mine
New Zealand postponed plans to re-enter Pike River Mine in which 29 men died in 2010, just one day before the shaft was set to be unsealed on Friday, an official said on Thursday.
Police in Christchurch find suspected bomb, man arrested
New Zealand police found a suspected bomb and ammunition Tuesday in a vacant lot in Christchurch, the scene of last month’s mosque shootings which killed 50 Muslim worshippers.
Head of Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church rejects bullet-proof car
The head of Catholics in Sri Lanka on Tuesday rejected a government offer to use a bullet-proof vehicle after the Easter Sunday bombings on churches and hotels that left 253 dead.
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Police arrest man after bomb threat in Christchurch
New Zealand police have arrested a 33-year-old man after they found ammunition and a package containing a suspected explosive device at a vacant property in Christchurch.
Governor Oyetola: Nigeria must chain extremism, promote diversity
Osun state Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has enjoined Nigerians to eschew things that can hamper the peaceful coexistence in the country.
Sergio Aguero inches Manchester City closer to title
Sergio Aguero’s 20th Premier League goal of the season left Manchester City just two wins from the title after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.
In Pictures: Prince William visits Christchurch massacre mosques
Britain’s Prince William has visited a mosque in New Zealand where 42 people were killed in March, saying “the forces of love will always prevail over the forces of hate.
British premier approves Huawei role in 5G network
British Prime Minister Theresa May has given the go-ahead for China’s Huawei to help build a 5G network, shrugging off security warnings from senior ministers and Washington, the Daily Telegraph reported Wednesday.
New Zealand offers permanent visas to those at mosques during attacks
New Zealand is offering permanent residency to all of those who were at two mosques in Christchurch last month when a terrorist killed 50 people, as well as to the survivors’ immediate relatives, the country’s immigration minister said on Tuesday.
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140 IPOB members arraigned for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Buhari
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Federal government disburses $22.216 million on Tradermoni, other empowerment schemes
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President Buhari congratulates India’s Narendra Modi on election victory
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Nasarawa: Police launch Operation Puff Adder, arrest 14 kidnappers
The Nasarawa State Police command on Monday said it has arrested 14 suspected kidnappers terrorizing people within the Mararaba-Udege axis in Nasarawa Local Government Area of the state.
New NULGE leaders emerge in Katsina council
News leaders of the National Association of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Katsina State have been urged to discharge their statutory responsibilities with the desired discipline and obedience to achieve the expected goals at that level.
Governor Fayemi: I did not sack any worker
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Friday said that no genuine staff of the state public service was sacked by his government.
NNPC to inaugurate largest cooking gas storage facility in Benin
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will unveil the largest Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) also known as cooking gas and Propane Storage and dispensing facility in Oredo, Benin City.
Minister: Education ministry should get not less than N1 trillion annually
The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has stressed the need for the Federal Government to provide adequate budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Education, saying that the ministry should not get less than one trillion naira annually.