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Ivory Coast have named former Belgium international Marc Wilmots as their new head coach to replace Michel Dussuyer. The post Former Belgium coach named Ivory Coast new Coach appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

It is no longer news that the ancient and mystique town of Ile-Ife was recently engulfed in an ethnic clash that made blood to flow like ordinary water. According to unconfirmed reports, by the time the conflict ended, about 500 lives were lost and properties worth hundreds of millions of naira lost. Though, there are diverse versions of what triggered the conflict and how it actually happened, what is, however, incontrovertible is that many lives were lost in horrific circumstances during the crisis that pitched the Hausa-Fulani community in the town with some indigenes. The post Ife Mayhem And The Need For Caution appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

South African football was embroiled in another scandal on Monday when FIFA said the national team's World Cup qualifying win over Senegal last year was fixed, leaving the legacy of the country's hosting of the 2010 finals in more turmoil. The post South Africa hit by new crisis after match-fixing revelations appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Symbion Power is seeking $561 million from Tanzania's state power supplier TANESCO via international mediation, accusing it of breach of contract, the U.S. firm said on Tuesday. The post U.S. firm seeks $561 million from Tanzania in power supply dispute appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG, says it does not trust the Nigerian police to conduct a trustworthy investigation into the Ile-Ife mayhem in Osun State where some people were killed as the police has expressed bias in the investigation. The post Afenifere accuses police of bias investigation into Ile-Ife mayhem appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has warned civil servants in the state against indiscipline as it will hamper productivity. The post Ambode warns Civil Servants against Indiscipline appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom on Tuesday escaped death when a commercial Carina ll Toyota car rammed into his convoy. The post Gov. Ortom escapes death in accident appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said no court order stopped it from demolishing Otodo-Gbame and Seafront area besides Freedom Road in Lekki, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The post No court order stopped us from demolishing Otodo Gbame-LASG appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Public Servants under the aegis of Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) have threatened to shut down the government if its members were not paid their allowances. The post Civil Servants Threaten To Shut Down Buhari Govt Over Unpaid Allowances appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr Andrew Yakubu, in the sum of N300m. The post Ex-NNPC boss, Yakubu gets N300 million bail appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 57-year old pastor of the Christ Chosen Church of God, Abel Eku, has explained why he planted explosives at the headquarters of the church in Benin, Edo State. The post Why I Planted Explosives In My Church – Pastor appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Comptroller-General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali, says he will not honour the invitation of the Senate on Wednesday. The post I won’t honour Senate’s invitation on Wednesday — Customs boss appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Over four years after the murder of postgraduate student, Cynthia Osokogu, in a hotel in FESTAC Town, a Lagos High Court will on March 23 give judgment in the trial of four accused over the incident. The post Murder of Facebook Lover Cynthia Osokogu: Court Gives Judgment March 23 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, southwest Nigeria on Tuesday granted bail to two Chinese and a Nigerian who were arraigned for allegedly importing sub-standard automobile tyres worth about N5 billion, in the sum of N10 million with two sureties each in like sum. The post N5b Fake Tyres: Court Grants 2 Chinese N10m Bail appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Amid romantic affair between ThinTallTony and housemate Bisola in the Big Brother Naija show, the married man with two children has been welcomed home by his wife. The post BBNaija Housemate TTT Welcomed Home By Wife appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Senate on Tuesday mandated its Committee on Ethics and Privileges to investigate alleged certificate forgery against Senator Dino Melaye. The post Senate Moves Against Melaye, Probes Certificate Forgery appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Due to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s contributions to the successful celebration of Festac 77 in 1977, the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has concluded plans to crown him the Ruby King of Festac in May in Abuja. The post Ooni To Crown Obasanjo Ruby King Of Festac appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Bill for an Act to provide for the Prohibition of Facial Mutilation, Offences, Prosecution and Punishment of Offenders on Tuesday passed second reading in the Senate. The post Bill To Prohibit Tribal Marks Passes Second Reading appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The power of the overall country population should never be underestimated – that is the case with Nigeria, with a large youth population, it is still accelerating as the huge goliath of Africa internet data usage. The post Nigeria Dominates Africa In Internet Data Usage appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An embattled Republican state senator from Oklahoma will resign from office amid allegations that he solicited sex from a 17-year-old boy, his lawyer said Tuesday. The post Senator To Resign For Soliciting Sex From Teenager appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The absence of Justice Ayokunle Faji of a Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday stalled the trial of Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Atewe and three others charged with N8.5 billion fraud. The post Judge’s Absence Stalls Maj Atewe’s Trial appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The police in Lagos have confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged man found in possession of a fresh woman head and two hands at Muwo area of Badagry. The post Man With Human Parts Arrested appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Two men were on Tuesday held for questioning on suspicion that they supplied a handgun to the man who attacked a soldier in Paris’ Orly airport, a judicial source said. The post 2 Held For Supplying Gun To Paris Airport Attacker appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Five men were on Tuesday arraigned in a Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing 1,910 litres of diesel. The post 5 Men Arraigned For Diesel Theft appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed of Somalia on Tuesday named a 26-strong cabinet, including a former foreign affairs chief as finance minister and a BBC journalist as the country’s top diplomat. The post Somali President Names 26-Minister Cabinet appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Pan-African Integrity Initiative Centre has presented an Award of “Excellence’’ to the Yobe Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) for effectively campaigning against open defecation in the state. The post Governor Bags Award For Tackling Open Defecation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday said it evacuated no few than 78 destitute in Kaduna metropolis between March 17 and March 20. The post NSCDC Evacuates 78 Destitute From Kaduna appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Taraba Police Command says it has arrested four persons suspected to have killed one Bernard Zaakaa and his daughter, Mimidoo, at Gazabu village in Bali Local Area of the state. The post Police Arrest 4 Persons Who killed Father, Daughter appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The mother of the medical doctor who jumped into the Lagos Lagoon on Sunday has denied that the body recovered today by marine policemen in the Lagoon was not that of her son. The post Recovered corpse not my son – Mother of drowned doctor appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 34-year-old student of Osun State University, Osogbo, Akanbi David was on Tuesday remanded in Ilesa Prison by an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged murder of his colleague, Amodu Kazeem. The post University Student Remanded Over Murder Of Colleague appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday admitted Andrew Yakubu, former Group Managing Director, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), to N300 million bail with two sureties. The post Court Grants Former NNPC MD Bail appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The United States is banning electronic devices such as laptops and tablets from cabin luggage on certain flights originating from eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The new rule, which is expected to be officially announced will take effect today. The post U.S. Bans Laptops, Tablets On Flights appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An audience measurement agency “Media metrie” said some 9.8 million viewers tuned in to Monday night’s French presidential debate. The post 9.8M Viewers Watched French Presidential Debate -Agency appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Patrick Agose, the Secretary, Universal Studios of Arts, National Theatre, Iganmu, says young people are studying visual arts and other arts, as a result of dearth of employment. The post Death Of Employment Pushes Young People Into Learning Arts appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday said that its advocacy had drastically reduced the use of potassium bromate by bakers in Nasarawa State. The post NAFDAC Confirms Bakers Reduced Use Of Bromate appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A medical researcher, Dr Olufunmilola Lola-Dare, has advised parents, caregivers and communities to always show love and give adequate care to children living with Down syndrome. The post Parents Should Handle Down Syndrome Children With Love -Expert appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Marine police have recovered the body of the doctor, Allwell Orji, who jumped into the Lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge on Sunday. The post Breaking: Body of doctor who jumped into Lagoon on 3rd Mainland Bridge recovered appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has approved the recruitment of additional extension workers to increase manpower and expertise in the wheat value chain in the state. The post Tambuwal approves recruitment of additional extension workers appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has said that there is an end in sight for all forms of violence against women in the country. The post Aisha Buhari foresees end to violence against women appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The management of Lokoja-based Kogi United FC on Tuesday sacked Ishaya Jatau, the Head Coach of the Nigeria National League (NNL) side over the team’s poor start to the 2016/2017 season. The post Kogi Utd sacks Head Coach appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A sea turtle that swallowed nearly a thousand coins died of blood poisoning on Tuesday inspite of an initial successful operation, said doctors. The post Turtle dies after swallowing 915 coins appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has lamented that there were still 7.8 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) uncollected from the last elections. The post 7.8m Permanent Voter Cards Still Uncollected – INEC appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Google vowed on Tuesday to police its websites better by ramping up staff numbers and overhauling its policies after several companies deserted the internet giant. The post Google to revamp policies after UK ad scandal appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday appealed for one million dollars in funding to support Sri Lanka during the country’s worst drought. The post Drought: UNICEF appeals for $1m funding for Sri Lanka appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

U.S. President Donald Trump slipped 220 spots on Forbes 2017 Billionaires List while Bill Gates topped the list for the fourth straight year. The post Trump slips 220 spots on Forbes list, Bill Gates remains top appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Chairman of Katsina State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Buhari Mamman, has advised Journalists not to derail from strict adherence to professional ethics in the conduct of their duties. The post Katsina NUJ Chairman advises members on ethical conduct appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Police have confiscated five frozen, dead tigers from a house in central Vietnam, an official said Tuesday. The post Police confiscate 5 frozen tigers in Vietnam appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Senator representing Katsina North, Sen. Mustapha Bukar on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he has commenced construction of an N80 million worth of skills acquisition centre for the zone. The post Senator begins construction of N80m skills acquisition center appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has vowed to create an Islamic caliphate across West Africa in a new propaganda video that threatens world leaders. The post Boko Haram Vows To Establish Islamic Caliphate Across West Africa appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday arrested political activist Ahmed Mansoor on charges of spreading sectarianism and hatred on social media. The post UAE arrests prominent activist for incitement appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on both President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to investigate the apparently sponsored and coordinated attacks against Amnesty International Office in Nigeria, and ensure the safety and security of its staff.” The post SERAP Asks Buhari, Osinbajo To Probe Attack On Amnesty International appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted two persons with 4,000 sachets of therapeutic food meant for malnourished children in Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps in Borno. The post NSCDC arrests 2 with sachets of IDPs food appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Passengers on some U.S.-bound foreign airline flights will have to check electronic devices larger than a cell phone once authorities formalise a new ban in response to an unspecified terrorism threat, U.S. officials told Reuters. The post U.S. to ban some airline passengers from carrying electronics appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Al Hussein, has called on governments to take immediate steps to halt hate speech and hate crimes in the society. The post UN rights chief urges governments to stop hate speech appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President of Puntland region of Somalia Abdiweli Ali has sacked the head of anti-piracy operations for speaking out about illegal fishing, which he claims could trigger a new outbreak of piracy in the Indian Ocean. The post President of Puntland region sacks Somali regional anti-piracy chief appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Monday distributed N100,000 to 3,500 women to unveil the administration’s empowerment programme. The post Okorocha empowers 3,500 Imo women appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The UN on Monday tasked governments on the provision of basic services to ensure the well-being and happiness of their citizens. The post ‘How to make citizens happy’ – UN appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun will on Tuesday inaugurate some water supply projects to mark the 2017 World Water Day. The post Aregbesola to inaugurate water projects appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Stephanie Otobo, the alleged ex-lover of Apostle Johnson Suleiman was yesterday arraigned by the police before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, over alleged intent to steal and blackmail. The post Apostle Suleiman’s alleged ex-lover arraigned for intent to blackmail appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Four among the remaining seven housemates were on Monday put up for eviction in the ongoing reality TV show, Big Brother Naija. The post #BBNaija: Tboss, Debie-Rise, Bally, Bassey for eviction appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, has died aged 66. The post Breaking: Ex-Northern Ireland Deputy Minister, McGuinness dies at 66 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye is being questioned by prosecutors over a corruption scandal that brought her down. The post Ousted South Korean president faces prosecution over corruption appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos State Government has banned live band music at various bear parlours, restaurants  and food joints in the state and imposed a fine of N500,000 for offenders. The government also warned religious houses to procure sound proof in order to minimise the effect of noise generated on their neighbouring residents. This … The post Lagos bans Live Band at bear parlours,restaurants, imposes N500,000 fine appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Edo Government has given a full scholarship to three children of Late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia. The post Edo government awards full scholarship to Ogbemudia’s children appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Below is the list of world billionaires for 2017. Nigeria's Aliko Dangote is 105 on the list while Mike Adenuga is number 250. The post 2017 List Of World Billionaires In Dollars appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller has died in his sleep at his home in Poncantico Hills, New York, a spokesman said. He was 101 years old. The post US billionaire David Rockefeller dies at 101 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, said soon, he would set up a committee to work out modalities for the party’s national convention. The post I’ll constitute national convention committee soon – Sheriff appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .