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Erosion, weeds headache returns to Okhuarobo street, Benin City

Weeds are growing out of control on some streets and roads in Benin city, prompting residents to launch a campaign for better maintenance. Erosion...

Ex-governor of Taraba state Reverend Jolly Nyame jailed for 14 years for corruption

Former Governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame  has been jailed for 14 years for his role in a sensational corruption case which drew...

2019: US, UK and 22 others Call for Free, Fair and Inclusive Elections in Nigeria

The United States government Tuesday urges Nigeria to hold free, fair and inclusive elections in 2019 as Nigerians celebrate the day on which...

Buhari urges voters to seize the moment as election nears, get PVC and vote their choice

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday advised Nigerians to ensure they get their Permanent Voters Card and vote anybody of their choice devoid of religion...

Former PDP minister Adeyeye dumps party for APC, vows to work for Fayemi’s victory

A former Minister of state for ‎Works Prince Dayo Adeyeye, has defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC)...

3 years later…and you didn’t fail to disappoint

By Ephraim Adiele Happy Democracy Day, Mr. President How are you, work and family? Dear Sir, I have not been a fan of you...

2018 Budget: Presidency explains why Buhari is yet to assent signature

The Presidency has reacted to enquiries on why President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to sign the 2018 appropriation bill into law. “This document...

Twenty-six countries sign commitment to AU’s Single African Sky without Nigeria

The African Union Commission chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has said that twenty-six African countries have so far committed to the establishment of the...

Oil prices drop as OPEC, Russia set to increase production

Oil prices plunged on Friday as reports said OPEC and Russia are considering lifting production by as much as 1 million barrels a...

Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Military of rape, horrendous treatment of Boko Haram victims

New Amnesty International report has accused the Nigerian Military of  “horrendous” treatment of women and girls who escape from Boko Haram. The two year...

CBN urges Nigerians to report banks that refuse to sell Forex

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians to report any bank that refuses to sell BTA/PTA and Forex for pilgriage at...

Climate and disaster risk financing get fresh boost from African Development Bank

Climate and disaster risk financing in Africa on Wednesday in far away Busan, South Korea, got a fresh boost from the African Development...

Head of Service Moves to make civil service incorruptible, efficient

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Ms. Winifred Oyo-Ita, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the constitution of the Presidential...

An egg a day may reduce heart disease risk – New Study

Eating one egg a day may significantly cut your risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Chinese researchers. The study...

Nigeria trapped in debt: N21 trillion debt not a problem, says DG DMO…IMF disagrees.

By Victoria Ayuwei The Nigerian government has a lot of debt, about N21.3 trillion as at December 2017. That’s a huge, intimidating number on...

Nigeria accelerating progress towards universal health coverage – Minister

Universal health coverage was the central message at the opening of the 71st World Assembly of World Health Organization, WHO, in Geneva, Switzerland, with...