![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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French premier urges joint stand to drive back jihadists in Sahel
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Sunday urged partners to commit to stand with Paris in driving back jihadi violence in the Sahel.
UN chief sues for peace in DR Congo ahead of polls
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on political actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to work together for a free and fair elections on Sunday.
UN bars Nigerian peacekeeper for sexually exploiting woman
A Nigerian policeman who served as a UN peacekeeper in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been sent home and barred from peacekeeping after an investigation found he had sexually exploited a woman, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday.
UN envoy says hard to hold Libya elections in December
The UN envoy to Libya has said that it will be difficult to hold elections as hoped on December 10, following a new wave of fighting in the North African nation.
UN: South Sudan deal offers hope, but trust ‘still lacking’ between parties
The landmark peace agreement between the South Sudanese Government and main political opposition offers hope, but trust is ‘still lacking’ between the parties, David Shearer, the UN envoy for the country has said.
UN chief calls for peaceful presidential election in Mali
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sued for a peaceful presidential election in Mali as the country goes to the poll to elect a new president on Sunday.
UN recounts ‘horrific’ testimonies from rape survivors in South Sudan
UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence and Conflict, Ms Pramila Patten, has recounted what she termed “horrific testimonies” by rape survivors in war-torn South Sudan.
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Minister Ngige: I was misquoted on Nigerian doctors’ controversy
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has denied saying that Nigeria has enough medical doctors.
Odion Ighalo, Asisat Oshoala shortlisted for Nigeria Pitch Awards
Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo as well as Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala and The Nations’ correspondent Tunde Liadi top the list of nominees for the 6th edition of the prestigious Nigeria Pitch Awards as organisers revealed in Lagos on Thursday the identities of prospective winners.
Huge rallies in Sudan as protesters vow to ‘protect revolution’
Huge crowds of protesters have rallied in the streets of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, stepping up pressure on the country's ruling military council to cede power to an interim civilian body.
Governor Akeredolu pledges to pay N30,000 minimum wage
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has assured workers in the state of his administration’s readiness to implement the new minimum wage of N30,000.
PDP raises alarm over Senator Adeleke’s safety
The national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm, alleging threats to the life of its candidate in the 2018 Osun governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke.
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Two women jailed for improper dressing
A Sharia Court II, sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna, yesterday sentenced 20-year-old Farida Taofiq, and Raihana Abbas, to two months in prison each for wearing skimpy dresses.
Veteran actor Baba Suwe in US for medical treatment
Veteran Yoruba actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has finally arrived the U.S. for medical treatment.
Egypt’s Abdul Fattah al-Sisi could rule until 2030 as constitutional changes backed
Egyptians have overwhelmingly approved in a referendum constitutional changes that could allow President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2030.
Thomas Meunier: I’ve never hid Premier League desire
Paris Saint-Germain full-back Thomas Meunier says he has "never hid" his dream of playing in the Premier League amid reports Manchester United are interested in him.
Silverbird Group set to hold 2019 edition of MBGN pageant
Silverbird Group will soon unveil some young beautiful women with potential that will promote the image of Nigeria positively within and outside the country.