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VP Osinbajo: Nigerian government fully supports 2020 U-20 WWC bid
The Federal Government of Nigeria is 100 percent in support of the bid by the country to host the 10th FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals in 2020, His Excellency, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared in Abuja on Thursday.
Eid el-Kabir: Yobe government distributes food stuff to elderly, widows, others
Yobe state government has distributed food items to 5,000 elderly persons, widows and indigents in returnees’ communities across the state.
Bayelsa needs APC to reduce poverty – aspirant
A Bayelsa State governorship aspirant, Preye Aganaba, has said Bayelsa should join the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reduce increasing poverty in the state.
Osinbajo advises Nigerians to modify lifestyle to avoid cancer disease
The Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians to modify their lifestyles to avoid cancer disease.
Femi Falana seeks ICC prosecution of Yahya Jammeh
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Fatou Bensouda, to “immediately open an investigation into the allegations of international crimes committed by the government of former president Yahya Jammeh.”
Tony Nwulu: Why I reported journalist Oke Epia to police
A former member of the House of Representatives, Tony Nwulu, has defended his decision to report Oke Epia, Editor in Chief of the Order Paper online newspaper, to the police.
Governor Obaseki: We have recorded substantial gains in fight against human trafficking
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has said that the state government has recorded impressive gains in the fight against human trafficking, which includes opening up economic opportunities for youths, building local capacity to drive economic growth and strengthening institutional capacity to check the trend.
OPCI restates committed to safety of lives, property in Osun
The Coordinator of Progressive Care Initiative (OPCI), Osun State chapter, Semiu Agbeyangi, has reiterated the commitment of the organisation to the safety of lives and property in the state, and Nigeria as a whole.
What issues are at stake in next Sudan talks?
Just days after protest leaders and Sudan's ruling generals agreed a power sharing deal, they are set to meet again on Friday for talks on key remaining issues.
Turkey government takes over Turkish international schools, others
The Turkish authority has concluded plans to take over all the operation of Fetullah Organisation (FETO) in Nigeria.
NDDC supports NGOs on prisons rehabilitation in Delta, Edo and Ondo
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in partnership with some Non-Governmental Organizations, has rehabilitated prisons and inmates in some selected prisons in Delta, Edo and Ondo states with a charge on the NGOs to do more to save humanity.
Substance abuse: US diplomat blames societal neglect, negative peer influence
Societal, parental neglect and negative peer influence have been described as major factors that promote substance abuse among youths, hence all hands must be on deck to curb the spread.
UNESCO inaugurates Global Media Defense Fund for journalists’ safety
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has warmly welcomed the establishment of a new Global Media Defense Fund at the initiative of the United Kingdom and Canada and their respective pledges of £3 million ($3.8m) over five years and of 1 million Canadian Dollars ($765,000) to the Fund.
Pope defends migrants after clashes between Italy and rescue ships
Pope Francis said on Monday that “no one is exempt” from helping migrants, in an indirect rebuke of Italy’s hardline interior minister Matteo Salvini who has tried to shut the country’s ports to non-governmental migrant rescue ships.
43 illegal miners dead in Congo copper mine collapse
The death toll from a mine collapse in south-east Congo has risen to 43, authorities said on Friday.
Senate president: My take home salary is N750,000
President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, yesterday picked holes on insinuations that Senators and members of House of Representatives are paid jumbo salaries, saying that it was far from the truth.
Lagos begins crackdown on companies, individuals for failing to beautify setbacks
The Lagos State Government said it has begun crackdown on companies and private individuals who continuously violate the provision of the Greening laws on setbacks and perimeter fences beautification in the state.
Governor Umara criticises some NGOs for inflating number of projects for IDPs
Gov. Babagana Umara of Borno on Saturday criticised some NGOs for inflating the number of projects they claimed to have constructed for internally displaced persons in the state.
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Gombe governor visits Kwami council secretariat, meets only revenue officer
The governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, on Mondy paid an unscheduled visit to Kwami Local Government Area secretariat located in Mallam Sidi area of the state.
Uli Hoeness confirms he will step down as Bayern Munich president
Uli Hoeness has confirmed he is stepping down as president of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and will not stand for re-election in November.
Ashley Cole: No need for Chelsea to panic yet
There is no cause for panic at Chelsea just yet, says Ashley Cole, but there are issues for new boss Frank Lampard to address.
NASU, SSANU commence warning strike
Members of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have commenced a five-day industrial action.
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Ibraheem El-Zakzaky: I live in a large house, well furnished — video
In a trending video, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky glamorized his detention experience since December 2015.
Dimitar Berbatov: Paulo Dybala snub did Manchester United a favour
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala passing up the opportunity to discuss a move to Old Trafford did Manchester United a favour, claims Dimitar Berbatov.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter defends Saudi fight venue as game-changer for boxing
Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua’s promoter, on Monday defended a decision to stage the Briton’s heavyweight title rematch with Mexican-American world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia.
Jürgen Klopp provides Alisson injury update
Alisson will miss at least ‘the next few weeks’ of action for Liverpool due to a calf problem, coach Jürgen Klopp has announced.
Presidency: Why Obla was fired
Controversial Chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, was fired by the Presidency over multiple factors, chief among them questions over his certificates and illegal actions taken by him, which seriously embarrassed the Federal Government, a top source said last night.