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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says it will collaborate with Amnesty International to promote the rights of vulnerable groups across the country. President of NLC, Mr Ayuba Wabba, stated this during a solidarity visit to the Amnesty International in Abuja on Monday. Wabba said this had become imperative as rights of Nigerians, especially vulnerable groups … The post NLC to collaborate with Amnesty International appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Former governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari, who was sentenced to five years jail term for corruption has been granted bail to seek medical care after just 20 days in prison. The post Jailed former governor granted bail appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says tackling unemployment requires right models that will address the current challenges in the nation’s economy, especially in the agriculture sector. The post Tackling unemployment requires right models- Obaseki appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A few weeks ago, the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) rolled out information over its preparation for the 2017 entry examinations into higher institutions, and highlighted a few innovations to lessen the chaotic organizational challenges that has made the process a nightmare for admission seekers, particularly in the last couple of years. It is hoped that the measures put in place will help the organization achieve its goal of leveraging on technology as a means of simplifying the entrance process. The post JAMB Exploitative Alliance With Private Universities appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Poultry farmers in Plateau on Monday decried the increasing rate of egg glut in the state. The post Plateau poultry farmers decry egg glut appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, on Monday, extolled the gallantry of the Nigerian Army in restoring order to the North-East. The post Adesina lauds Army on degrading insurgency appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An Oyo State Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, on Monday remanded two men, Uba Opara, 35; and Tunde Adepoju, 27; in prison for alleged armed robbery. The post Court remands 2 for robbery in Ibadan appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied ever importing any bullet proof car contrary to the report laid before the Senate. The post Saraki denies importing bullet proof car appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Ondo State Government has set up a three-man panel to look into the activities of the Ondo State Football Agency (ODSFA). The post Ondo government constitutes 2 panels of inquiry appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Some financial market operators on Monday called on the National Assembly to fast track the passage of the 2017 Budget to boost liquidity in the economy and ensure its effective implementation. The post Financial experts decry non-passage of 2017 Budget appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has lauded Gov. Simon Lalong over the prevailing peace in Plateau. The post Sultan lauds Lalong over peace in Plateau appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said no life or sensitive materials was lost at the fire outbreak that occurred at the commission headquarters on Monday in Abuja. The post No life, sensitive materials lost to fire outbreak– INEC Director appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has inaugurated a five-man judicial commission of enquiry into the crisis that erupted between the Yoruba and Hausa in Ile-Ife on March 8 in which lives were lost and property destroyed. The post Aregbesola inaugurates commission of enquiry on Ife mayhem appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has not suspended its 202 staff members indicted for election malpractices by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) report. The post INEC has not suspended 202 indicted staff- Director appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Katsina State Government says it will collaborate with NGO’s and Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN) to sensitise its people on the dangers associated with the disease. The post Katsina government, NGO to educate citizens on diabetes appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has said the most recent killings in the State were not perpetrated by herdsmen, but criminal elements. The post Benue governor blames recent killings on criminals appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an Anton Piller order, directing the seizure of a film titled “Okafor’s Law” directed by Nollywood Producer, Omoni Oboli. The post Court directs seizure of Nollywood film, “Okafor’s Law” appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria's state-owned Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has recovered N681.5 billion over the past six years from debtors in the form of cash, properties and shares, it said on Monday. The post Nigeria’s AMCON recovers N682 billion debt in six years appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Lagos State-based political groups have described Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as a very hard working man who has transformed the state within a very short period. The post Groups hail Ambode for transforming Lagos appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Dale Evans says he could not leave his house and considered quitting boxing after opponent Mike Towell died following their fight in September. The post ‘I didn’t want to be seen’-Evans reveals torment over Towell’s death appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Lagos State transportation system is set to witness another revolution as an IT firm, Matatu has concluded plans to launched a Tricycle and Mini Vehicle mobile application across the state. The post Tricycle, Mini Vehicle App for Launch in Lagos appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) said that it had not been properly positioned to stop substandard products at the entry points since its exit from the seaports in 2011. The post SON Cannot Stop Substandard Products At Borders – Official appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

By Kazeem Ugbodaga The Lagos @ 50 Planning Committee on Monday unveiled range of activities for the final celebration of the State’s Golden Jubilee anniversary. Addressing a world press conference at the Banquet Hall in Lagos House, Ikeja, Co-chair of the Lagos @ 50 Planning Committee, Mr Habeeb Fasinro said the final lap of the … The post Lagos unveils 50-day event plan for Golden Jubilee appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Oyo State Government has approved the establishment of a Bureau of Planning and Development Control. The post Oyo To Set Up Bureau Of Planning appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Football’s governing body FIFA said on Monday it had heard nothing official from Diego Maradona since the Argentine World Cup winner threatened last week to quit his ambassadorial role. The post No Word From Maradona- FIFA appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The African Union (AU) on Monday condemned the ambush and killing of six aid workers in South Sudan. The post AU Condemns Killing Of 6 Aid Workers appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Recent research reveals that about 480 million people across the world experience depression during their lifetime. According to a WHO data, by 2020, major depressive illness will be the leading cause of disability in the world for women and children. The economic cost of untreated mental illness is more than 150 billion dollars each year in the United States. Thus, if not properly addressed, depression could as well turn out to be a time bomb waiting to explode in an already troubled world. The post Depression, Lagos Lagoon and the Allure of Suicide appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Facebook Inc (FB.O) will add a feature to its Messenger app on Monday to allow users to share their locations, the company said, ramping up competition with tools offered by Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) Google Maps. The post Facebook To Add App For Live Location-Sharing appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Mrs Taiwo Obasanjo, one of the wives of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has filed a suit at an Ikeja High Court seeking a court order to stop the wedding of their son, Olujonwo Obasanjo. The post Breaking: Obasanjo’s wife files suit to stop son’s wedding appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Industrial Court, on Monday adjourned the case of Mohammed Aliyu and 21 other disengaged workers of Dangote Cement Transport Ltd.Obajana, till April 26. The post Court Adjourns Dangote Workers Case appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will on Thursday host a two-day Embassies and Consular Missions Conference, ECMC in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The post Obasanjo Hosts Envoys’ Conference appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) impounded 60 vehicles during a two-day special patrol in Anambra last week, Mr Sunday Ajayi, the Sector Commander, has said. The post FRSC Impounds 60 vehicles In Anambra appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Mr Ademola Odunade, the President of a Customary Court sitting in Mapo, Ibadan, on Monday dissolved a 16 year-old marriage between Opeyemi Aremu and his wife, Tolade, citing wife’s arrogance and disobedience. The post Wife’s Arrogance, Insolence Crash 16-Years Marriage appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Disc Jockey (DJ) Ade Abbas, arraigned on Monday in a Gudu Upper Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing a turntable valued at N680, 000, was granted bail in the sum of N50,000. The post DJ Accused Of Theft, Granted N50,000 Bail appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

In a shocking display of prejudice, Greater Noida residents accused a group of Nigerian students of killing and eating a class 12 student, who had gone missing. A mob also raided their fridge to find evidence. The post Indians Accuse Nigerian Students Of Cannibalism appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A five-year-old boy has been burnt to death in Benin, Edo state, when their apartment caught in fire. The post 5-year old boy burnt to death in Edo appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Ibrahim Garba on Monday confirmed that Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi State in the upperchamber of the National Assembly, graduated from the school. The post Breaking: VC confirms Dino Melaye graduated from ABU appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The death toll as a result of the meningitis epidemic in Sokoto State has now risen to 23. The post Meningitis: Death toll rises to 23 in Sokoto appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Monday directed commercial banks in the country to start selling the naira at N360 per dollar for invisibles, such as school fees, medical bills and travel allowances. The post Banks to sell dollars at N360 for school fees, medical bills appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday launched the rebranded Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, with a pledge that the security of lives and property in the State is now non-negotiable. The post Safety of Lagosians not negotiable-Ambode appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Following the sale of Keystone Bank to Sigma Golf-Riverbank Consortium by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), the new investors have finally taken possession with a view to repositioning the bank immediately. The post AMCON hands over Keystone Bank to new investors appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of two businessmen – Labbo Giyawa and Murtala Dantata – by some unknown gunmen. The post 2 businessmen kidnapped in Sokoto appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny has been jailed for 15 days for resisting police orders during mass protests on Sunday. The post Breaking: Russia opposition leader, Navalny jailed appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Lagos State Government says it is targeting the immunization of 4.9 million children in the ongoing National Immunization Plus Days, NIPDs, which kicked off in the state at the weekend. The post Lagos to immunise 4.9 million children against Polio appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa on Monday ordered that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan return from an investor roadshow to Britain and the U.S. because he “did not give permission for the trip”. The post President Zuma recalls minister from trip abroad for not taking permission appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)) Chapter, has given the management of the hospital a seven-day ultimatum to resolve its dispute with the nurses. The post Health workers issue 7-day ultimatum to Jos varsity teaching hospital appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Kaduna Chief Magistrate Court on Monday adjourned the case involving Mr Damina Ishaku, the Chief of Kurama in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, to April 27 for further mention. The post Kidnapping: Traditional ruler, 3 others to remain in prison appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Sokoto State owned Orthopedic Hospital, Wamakko, has successfully conducted three total knee replacement surgeries, the first in the history of the state. The post Sokoto hospital conducts 3 knee replacement surgeries appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Benue Prisons Service on Monday confirmed that herdsmen invaded its Jato-Aka Farm Centre and killed an inmate, one Tersoo Agidi. The post Herdsmen on the rampage again, invade Benue Prison Farm, kill inmate appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has warned its customers to desist from offering bribe or any form of gratification to its workers. The post Don’t bribe our workers, EKO DISCO warns customers appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .