Anambra Govt. inaugurates monthly road walk for workers, residents
The Ministry of Sports and Youths Entrepreneurship in Anambra has inaugurated a monthly road walk for workers and residents in the state.
Research key to unlocking potential of SMEs – Experts
Technologists on Wednesday, said paying more attention to research would promote the growth of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) in the country.
Israel gives Palestine condition for peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine must embrace peace and stop paying terrorists in order to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Distribution of of PVCs begins mid May, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to their owners will begin by middle of May.
Court grants bail to alleged husband killer ‘Maryam Sanda’
A Federal high court in Abuja has granted bail to Maryam Sanda, the woman who reportedly stabbed her husband Bilyamin Bello to death over infidelity.
Putin calls anti-Russian sanctions imposed by West ‘illegitimate way of competition’
The imposition by the West of anti-Russian sanctions is an illegitimate way of competition that constitutes an attempt to contain the growth of Russian defencive capability, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
24 killed in Papua New Guinea aftershock
No less than 24 people were killed in a powerful 6.7-magnitude aftershock that struck the remote highlands of earthquake-rattled Papua New Guinea, officials said on Wednesday, bringing the total death toll to over 100 since last week.
Penny stocks post price depreciation on NSE
Many penny stocks posted price depreciation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) for the month of February, with Consolidated Hallmark emerging the worst performing stock in percentage terms
Niger Customs Command collects N146m revenue in February – Comptroller
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger Area Command, said on Wednesday that it collected N146 million as internally generated revenue in February.
Breaking: Maryam Sanda granted bail
Maryam Sanda, the woman allegedly killed her husband, Bilyamin Bello the son of former chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Haliru Bello has been granted bail by a federal court in Abuja.
Double Olympic champion Hanyu to miss worlds
Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu will not defend his world title later this month, the Japan Skating Federation said on Wednesday.
Abbas must stop supporting terrorists to achieve peace with Israel – Netanyahu
President Mahmoud Abbas of Palestine must embrace peace and stop paying terrorists in order to end the conflict between Israel and Palestine, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in Washington, DC.
China needs fair assessment of cooperation with Africa
China has expressed the hope that other countries would do more good for Africa’s development and treat China-Africa cooperation in a fair and objective manner.
Modi condemns vandalism of statues of political leaders
As vandalism of statues of political leaders trigger protests in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condemnation and warned of action against the culprits.
Boko Haram kills 10 in three separate attacks in Borno
Boko Haram killed 10 people in three separate attacks in northeast Nigeria, in the latest violence against civilians in the restive region, local militia said Wednesday.
I’m leaving for Ethiopia, Nigeria doesn’t respect me – coach Asuquo
ony Asuquo, an International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) certified coach, on Wednesday in Abuja said he joined an Ethiopian club because he was sure his country Nigeria does not respect him.
