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The death toll from the Zaki Biam Yam Market attack stands at 17, and not 50 as reported by a section of the media, the Benue State Government said on Wednesday. The post Only 17 People Killed In Zaki Biam, Not 50 – Benue Govt appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Troops of 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Rivers have destroyed an illegal refinery at Buguma, Rivers, to checkmate crude oil theft, illegal bunkering and refineries. The post Troops Destroy Illegal Refinery In Rivers appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A syndicate of four persons suspected to be specialists in producing unwholesome bread have been arrested by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Akwa Ibom. The post NAFDAC Arrests 4 For Producing Bad Bread appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has disclosed that plans were under way to abolish illegal collection of development levies by communities from oil companies and property developers. The post Delta Abolishes Illegal Devt Levies appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said the latest fracas in South Africa, in which two Nigerians were involved, was not a xenophobic attack. The post FG Denies Fresh Xenophobic Attack Against Nigerians By South Africans appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of Mr Samuel Galadima, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, who died on Wednesday during morning exercise. The post Plateau Governor Declares 3 Days Mourning For Commissioner appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Little kids have 10 times the energy most adults have. Put them in contact with a famous person, and anything can happen. The post Little Girl Steals Pope’s Cap Off His Head appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned Wednesday’s terrorist attack near the United Kingdom Parliament Building at Westminster, London. The post President Buhari condemns London terrorist attack appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will explore areas to partner the professional printers in the country, preparatory to the 2019 general elections. The post 2019 Poll: INEC To Encourage Local Printers appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

New York police strengthened security across British sites in New Yolk on Wednesday after an assailant stabbed a policeman outside Britain’s parliament in Westminster and was later shot by police, Police Department said. The post London Attack: Security tightened at UK sites in New York appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N80 billion for the reconstruction of 12 federal roads across the country. The post FEC approves N80 billion for reconstruction of 12 Federal Roads appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Four people, including an armed police officer and a man believed to be the attacker, have died in a terrorist incident near the UK's Houses of Parliament, Scotland Yard has said. The post Update: Death toll in Westminster terror attack hits four appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A police office and a woman have been killed near Parliament in central London in what Scotland Yard are treating as a terrorist incident. The post London attack: Two killed in Westminster ‘terror’ attack appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The body of Dr. Allwell Orji who jumped into the Lagoon from Third Mainland Bridge has been recovered by the Marine Police at last. The post Breaking: Body of doctor who jumped into Lagoon recovered at last appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The labour unions in the aviation sector have threatened to shut down the operations of Arik Air on Thursday over the airline’s management’s failure to reinstate its sacked members and other issues. The post Aviation unions to picket Arik Air on Thursday appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A pregnant woman, Mrs Elizabeth Orefuwa, the Lagos State University (LASU) best graduating student in 2015/2016, says she wrote the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) seven times before gaining admission. The post Best LASU graduating student wrote UTME 7 times appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A secondary school dropout, Abubakar Ibrahim, 18, was on Wednesday brought before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly defiling a minor. The post Teenager Allegedly Rapes 13-Year Old Girl appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The former spokesman of the PDP, Olisah Metuh, has asked the Federal High Court, Maitama Abuja, to suspend hearing in his matter, pending a decision of the Supreme Court on his no-case submission appeal. The post Alleged N400m fraud: Metuh asks court to suspend trial appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A policeman was stabbed inside the perimeter of Britain’s parliament building on Wednesday, an assailant was shot outside and several people lay bleeding on a nearby bridge, Reuters witnesses and officials said. The post London On Lockdown As Terrorist Stabs Policeman Inside Parliament Building appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of retired Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Abisoye, who passed away at the age of 81. The post Buhari Mourns Late Gen. Abisoye appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) intervention in foreign exchange (forex), the Naira traded N400 to a dollar at the black market on Wednesday in Abuja. The post Naira Gains More Strength, Now N400 To Dollar appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Police in Benue said they had arrested three suspects in connection with the Monday killings at Zaki Biam in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. The post Police Arrest 3 Over Benue Killings appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Two factory workers, Idowu Azeez, and Abdullahi Jablet, who allegedly attempted to kidnap their employer’s daughter, were on Wednesday charged before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The post 2 Labourers Docked Over Attempt To Kidnap Employer’s Daughter appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A police officer has been stabbed in the Houses of Parliament in central London, Commons Leader David Lidington has said. The post Breaking: Police officer stabbed at UK Parliament appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Department of State Service has arrested a suspected Boko Haram kingpin, other members of the fleeing insurgency group in some states across the country. The post Top Boko Haram Chieftain Nabbed In Ekiti appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

By Kazeem Ugbodaga Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday assured that his administration will complete the ongoing construction of Ajah Flyover by the end of May 2017, just as he revealed the plans of government to demolish three more roundabouts in Lekki-Ajah corridor to ease vehicular movement. Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos … The post Lagos to demolish 3 roundabouts, completes Ajah Flyover May appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II on Wednesday commended the management of Med-view Airline for extending its domestic flight operations to Kano State. The post Sanusi Commends Med-view Airline appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 90-year-old Internally Displaced Person, Zahrah Musa, on Wednesday rushed to save her N300 potatoes, minutes after she escaped a bomb attack in Maiduguri. The post Woman Endangers Self To Rescue 300 Burnt Potatoes appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Services, Mr Segun Olulade, on Wednesday advised health workers to adhere strictly to professional safety precautions in the performance of their duties. The post Be safety conscious, lawmaker tells health workers appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday called for the resuscitation of sporting activities in all primary and secondary schools in the state. The post Kwara Assembly wants sports resuscitated in schools appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Government has deployed more than 1,473 newly graduated basic midwives to Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) across the country. The post FG deploys 1,473 graduate midwives to PHCs appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine's neurosurgical department has been operating for 30 years. Although it has accepted residents, there has never been a black woman in the ranks. Now, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is making history. The post Johns Hopkins Gets First Female Black Resident appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two suspected kidnappers of the two German Archaeologists, Dr Peter Breuning and Johannes Brehinger on March 13 in Kaduna State. The post DSS arrest kidnappers of German Archeologists in Kaduna appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says Burundi has acceded to the Agreement establishing the bank, making the country a participating state. The post Burundi joins Afreximbank appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

British wrestler Chinu Sandhu, who won Commonwealth Games bronze medal in 2014, has been banned for four years after failing an out-of-competition drugs test. The post British wrestler banned 4 years for doping appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Taraba State Commissioner for Education, Mr Johannes Jigem, said on Wednesday that government had released N1.8 billion to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), to clear all outstanding salaries of teachers. The post Taraba releases N1.8b to pay teachers’ salaries appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Physical Planning and Urban Development on Wednesday warned Lagosians residing in defective houses to vacate such buildings forthwith. The post Lagos Assembly Warns Residents To Vacate Defective Buildings appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on Wednesday suspended three air traffic controllers, including one who fell asleep while on duty, for causing delays of two flights. The post Air Traffic Controllers Suspended For Sleeping On Duty appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Mr Taiwo Lakanu, said on Wednesday that the police had subdued kidnappers in the state. The post Police have subdued kidnappers in Imo – CP appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Guild of Medical Directors on Wednesday advised Nigerians, especially the young ones against unprotected sexual intercourse and use of unsterilised medical tools to avoid being infected with hepatitis. The post Abstain from unprotected sex to prevent hepatitis – Expert appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it arrested 10 drug barons and 60 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for alleged drug abuse and sale in IDP camps. The post NDLEA arrests drug barons, IDPs in Borno appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Twenty two traders have died in a motor accident that occurred on the Tunga Giwa – Ruwa road in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi. The post 22 Traders Who Died In Accident, Buried appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Plateau Governor Simon Lalong, has called off official engagements following the sudden demise of Mr Samuel Galadima, the Commissioner of Housing and Urban Development. The post Lalong calls off official engagements to mourn commissioner appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Police Command in Katsina State has given repentant cattle rustlers a 40-day ultimatum to surrender all arms and ammunition in their possession or face the consequences. The post Katsina Police Gives Repentant Rustlers 40-Days Ultimatum appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The senate has called for the resignation of Hameed Ali, the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The post Resign Now, Senate Tells Customs Boss appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Three men were on Wednesday brought before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court for assaulting officials of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) while performing their official duties. The post 3 in court for assaulting PHCN officials appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Bishop David Oyedepo, Chancellor, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara, on Wednesday said that raising agricultural practitioners was one of the best solutions to food scarcity in the country. The post Oyedepo proffers solutions to nation’s food scarcity appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The United States Government on Wednesday announced its readiness to enhance security procedures for passengers at certain points of departure airports to the U. S. The post US identifies 10 terrorists’ target airports appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Consul-General of Switzerland in Lagos, Mr Yves Nicolet, on Wednesday notified Nigerians that his consulate was not in the business of issuing visas to applicants. The post No Visa For Nigerians In Lagos – Switzerland appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Hajia Iyabo Salmot-Mohammed, the Chairperson of international Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in Kwara, has blamed the current recession in the country for the high rate of divorce cases. The post Lawyers Blame High Rate Of Divorce On Recession appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 28-year-old housewife, Olotu Chizoba, who allegedly assaulted a co-tenant by beating her to a pulp, was on Wednesday arraigned before Magistrate O. Sule-Amzat sitting at Ogudu, Lagos. The post Housewife docked for beating woman to pulp appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The heads of Britain’s top 100 listed companies earn on average almost 400 times more than a worker on the minimum wage, according to analysis that will add fuel to the fire of a debate about inequality in the country. The post British Bosses Earn 400 Times More Than Minimum Wage appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The lawyer for the family of late Russian whistleblower Sergei Magnitsky is in intensive care after plunging from his fourth-floor apartment a day before a major court date, Russian media reported. The post Lawyer Of Dead Russian Whistleblower, Injured appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Kaduna State Government have renewed commitment toward improving the welfare of women and children in the state. The post UNICEF, Kaduna government committed to women, children welfare appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has begun the repairs of its faulty server that had hindered its customers from paying their electricity consumed bills. The post Port Harcourt Disco Begins Subscription Server Repairs appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Wednesday warned that no fewer than 20 million people in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and northeast Nigeria face famine. The post 20m people face famine, ICRC warns appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has introduced a Cash Transfer Programme to poor families in Zamfara State. The post UNICEF introduces cash transfer to Zamfara appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Spice Girl Melanie ‘Mel B’ Brown filed for divorce from her husband after nearly 10 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The post Mel B Files For Divorce appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Police Command in Katsina State has given repentant cattle rustlers a 40-day ultimatum to surrender all arms and ammunition in their possession or face the consequences. The post Cattle rustlers:Katsina police issues 40-day ultimatum appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Movie Producer and Director, Mr Kingsley Agubom, has said that entertainment was a strong tool that could be used to douse the challenges of the recession being experienced in the nation. The post Movies Can Ease Stress — Producer appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

For allegedly beating up a woman and punching off three of her teeth, a 25-year-old man, John Mikan, was on Wednesday charged before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. The post Man arraigned for punching off woman’s teeth appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Chairman, Kaduna-North Local Government Football Council, Abdulrazak Usman, on Wednesday said the council planned to establish football academies in all its wards, to groom talents. The post Kaduna LG to establish football academies appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Some rural women in Kaduna State on Wednesday urged the State Government to improve access to family planning services in remote areas. The post Rural Women Demand Family Planning Services appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Kwara Government says its Federation Account allocation in March stood at N2.232 billion, a drop by N278 million from February allocation of N2.510 billion. The post Kwara government breaks down March allocation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has commended the Nigeria Prison Service (NPS) for its role in national security and peace being enjoyed in the state and country. The post Lalong commends prison service over national security, peace appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Some applicants in Bwari seeking to register for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), have expressed concern over delay in the registration processes. The post UTME Registration: Applicants decry delay at Banks appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Manchester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho says he is happy to see his Super Eagles teammates looking sharp in training ahead of their friendly matches against Senegal and Burkina Faso. The post Iheanacho happy with Super Eagles’ friendlies appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Plateau Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr Samuel Galadima, slumped and died on Wednesday, while jogging along with Governor Simon Lalong, at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos, NAN reports. The post Breaking: Plateau Commissioner slumps, dies while jogging appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Former Liverpool captain and coach Ronnie Moran has died aged 83. The post Breaking: Former Liverpool legend, Ronnie Moran dies at 83 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

At least 33 people have been killed in an air strike on a school in a village west of the Islamic State-held Syrian city of Raqqa, a monitoring group says. The post IS conflict: Air strike kills 33 in Syria appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A stampede at a primary school in central China has left two children dead and 20 injured, state media said. The post Children die in China primary school stampede appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Greek team has completed the restoration of the Jesus tomb in Jerusalem at a cost of $4 million. The post Jesus tomb in Jerusalem renovated with $4 million appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch criticized Tuesday President Donald Trump's attacks on the federal judge who blocked his administration's travel ban, saying for the first time publicly that he found them "disheartening" and "demoralizing." The post Supreme Court nominee: Trump’s criticism of judges ‘disheartening’ appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The trial of Giwa Useni John, Pius Iorye Uganden and Nancy Uganden for a N30 million fraud continued on March 21, 2017 before Justice O.A. Otaluka of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Lugbe, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, presenting two witnesses against them. The post How Fake FCDA Staff Defrauded Businessman of N30m -Witness appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A baby girl from the Ivory Coast born with four legs and two spines has been successfully separated from a parasitic twin in a rare and complex surgery at a Chicago hospital. The post Girl Born with 4 Legs, 2 Spines Survives Surgery appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Multiple blasts at camps for people who have fled the Islamist militants Boko Haram killed four and injured 18 in the northeastern Nigeria city of Maiduguri, the state police commissioner said on Wednesday. The post Breaking: Multiple blasts kill 4, injured 18 in Maiduguri IDP camp appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A North Korean missile launch has failed, South Korean defence officials say, but it is unclear how many were fired or what exactly was being tested. The post North Korea missile launch fails appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An aircraft cabin ban on large electronic devices was prompted by intelligence suggesting a terror threat to US-bound flights, says US media. The post Flight ban on laptops ‘sparked by IS threat’ appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

For the second month in a row, Russia has maintained its status as the world’s largest oil producer, ousting Saudi Arabia, official figures in December 2016 and January 2017 have confirmed. The post Russia now world’s largest oil producer appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Manchester City will play Manchester United in a pre-season friendly in the United States on 20 July. The post US to host Summer Manchester Derby appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Worried by recent attacks that left scores dead and several others injured in Zaki Biam, Benue State, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has deployed a Special Tactical Force to restore order. The post IGP deploys special force to end attacks in Benue appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL has condemned the attack on a global Human Rights Organization, Amnesty International, AI, at its Abuja office on Monday by a so-called civil society organization under the name GOPRI. The post Attack On Amnesty International Embarrassing, Unacceptable – CACOL appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Tuesday shared N429.1 billion, about N36 billion less than what the three tiers of government shared as revenue for January The post States Receive N36b Less Revenue From Federation Account appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari condemned a spate of killings in different parts of the country and ordered an investigation into a raid by gunmen that killed 17 people on Monday night. The post Buhari condemns spate of killings, orders investigation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Of the 2,043 people who made it to the 2017 FORBES list of the World’s Billionaires, 10 of them are black, down from 12 a year ago. The post The 2017 Black Billionaires appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The UN refugee agency has criticised Cameroon for the forced return of hundreds of refugees to north-east Nigeria after they had fled from the Islamist Boko Haram insurgency. The post Boko Haram: Cameroon Forcefully Repatriates Nigerian Refugees appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria has given contractors 30 days to resume delayed development projects in the Niger Delta oil region or face prosecution, the presidency said on Tuesday. The post Nigeria issues 30-day ultimatum to developers in Niger Delta to resume work appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria's distributable government revenues fell to N429.127 billion in February from N465.19 billion in January due to lower oil prices and attempts to sabotage its oil pipelines, a government statement said on Tuesday. The post Nigeria’s revenues fell to N429.127bn in February appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .