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The interim Managing Director of Bank of Agriculture (BoA), Dr Kabiru Adamu, says his management will reposition the bank to stimulate Federal Government’s policy on economic diversification. Adamu made the promise when he took over leadership of the BoA’s management in Kaduna on Friday. According to him, the new management will evolve new skills and … The post Interim MD promises to reposition BOA appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said its men had arrested two travellers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos with cocaine and heroin. The post NDLEA arrest 2 drug traffickers at Lagos airport appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 60-year-old woman on Friday slumped and died while walking along a street in Sokoto. The post Woman, 60, slumps, dies in Sokoto appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Some pensioners of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Friday converged at the organisation`s staff club in Lagos to offer prayers for the success of the current management led by Ms Hadiza Usman. The prayer session, which started around 10.00 a.m., lasted for about 50 minutes and was led by both Islamic and Christian clerics. The … The post Pension: NPA pensioners hold prayer session for arrears payment appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

With Benue candidates encountering more difficulties in their bids to register for the 2017/2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME), banks and the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) have continued to trade blames. The post JAMB, Banks trade blames over delays in registration appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, says the ministry is investigating allegations of fraudulent beneficiaries of the YouWin entrepreneurship programme. The post FG investigates fraud, nepotism allegations in YouWin programme appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal University of Technology, Minna has promised to render more assistance to its host communities toward building a mutually beneficial relationship that would enhance growth. The post FUT Minna pledges more assistance to host communities appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Donald Trump will seek to rebuild the US’ relationship with Egypt at a Monday meeting with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi focused on security issues and military aid, a senior White House official said on Friday. The post Trump seeks to ‘reboot’ US relationship with Egypt appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria and France have agreed to continue to deepen the buoyant diplomatic, economic and military relationships between the two countries. The post Nigeria, France to deepen relationships in deradicalisation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The White House said on Friday that the U.S. must accept the political reality that the future of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is up to the Syrian people. The post U.S. must accept ‘political reality’ in Syria- White House appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) office in Benue will train 2,691 youths  on digital marketing skills, as said Mrs. Magdalene Dura, a Special Adviser to the Governor. Dura, consultant on Development Cooperation, SDGs and NEPAD, told newsmen on Friday in Makurdi that the training program would begin on April 4. She said that the digital … The post Benue SDGs office to train 2,691 youths on digital marketing skills appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

FC Abuja  on Friday defeated visiting Adamawa United Football Club of Yola 1-0 in a week three match of the 2016/2017 Nigeria National League (NNL). Both teams fought hard but could not turn their efforts into goals in the match played at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja. Sunday Olarewaju scored the only goal … The post 2016/2017 NNL : FC Abuja beat Adamawa United 1-0 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), says it will soon start using the electronic platform to conduct it auctions as part of measures to ensure transparency in the sale of seized goods. The post Customs to employ e-auction for seized goods appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) on Friday launched a report that listed 58 Nigerian companies among the fastest growing private businesses in Africa. The post Channels, Arik Air, others among fastest growing companies in Africa appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Petroleum Tankers Drivers (PTD) arm of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says it will commence a nationwide strike on Monday. The post Petroleum Tanker drivers threaten nationwide strike on Monday appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Mr Muda Yusuf, the Director-General of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has recognized the Federal Government for authorizing the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN). Yusuf told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that the bank would have positive effect on the economy. He said that the DBN would supplement … The post LCCI commends FG on establishment of DBN appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Mr Haruna Osegba, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, said that the 13 committees in the state got N752 million from the Federation Account for installment of March staff salaries. Osegba revealed this to writers in Lafia on Friday after the state’s Local Government Joint Account Committee and partners’ meeting. He said … The post 13 LGAs in Nasarawa state share N752m for March staff salaries-Commissioner appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said its men had captured two drug traffickers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos with cocaine and heroin. Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju,spokesperson of the NDLEA, said in an announcement in Lagos that one of the apprehended traffickers concealed cocaine in his boxer shorts and his … The post Drug trafficking: NDLEA officers arrest 2 at Lagos airport appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved appointments into the executive management of some government agencies and parastatals. The post Buhari approves appointment into executive management of NTA, FRCN appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Muhammadu Buhari said on Friday that the undivided attention of the Army would be required to handle various security challenges faced by the nation. Talking at the end of the 2017 Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship at Sambisa, the president challenged troops to utilize the abilities gained in the competition to enhance their execution. … The post We need army to tackle security challenges – Buhari appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Abdulmumini Jibrin, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office on health grounds. The post The Blunt Truth: Lawmaker tells Buhari to resign appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) demonstrated on Wednesday that business owners in Nigeria can now conveniently register their businesses online within 48 hours. The post CAC begins 48-hour online company registration process appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has embarked on the rehabilitation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, terminal ahead of its scheduled re-opening on April 19. A Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who went by the air terminal on Friday, reports that work was continuous at both the local … The post Abuja airport terminal undergoes rehabilitation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Draft EU guidelines for Brexit rule out starting free trade talks with the UK before "sufficient progress" is made on other issues. The post EU rules out early trade talks with UK in Brexit process appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Adewale Atanda has described how the former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja sent £600,000 to his daughter, Bimpe, in London sometime in 2007. The post N4.7billion fraud: Ladoja ordered me to give daughter £600,000 – EFCC witness appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Kogi State Gov.Yahaya Bello of Kogi has denounced those depicting his administration as non-comprehensive, saying their feedback comes from his request not to share the state’s resources to couple of elites. Bello expressed this while handling inquiries from State House journalists subsequent to joining President Muhammadu Buhari to perform the weekly Jumat prayers at Presidential … The post I won’t share Kogi’s resources to few individuals – Gov. Bello appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A massive fire on Friday raged through Kimironko Prison in Gasabo District in the country’s capital Kigali, injuring seven inmates. The post Rwanda Prison Fire Leaves Scores Injured appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Friday gave all stations owing the commission licence fee three months to settle or conclude discussions on their payment schedule. The post NBC Gives Stations 3 Months To Negotiate Debt Payment appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Barely 19 days to the finish of enrollment for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), some prospective applicants are requiring an expansion because of the difficulties being experienced when registering. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competitors and their folks referred to poor reaction of the server at the assigned banks … The post UTME Registration: Prospective candidates plead for extension appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The operatives of Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects who specialise in tricking sellers of expensive mobile phones pretending to be online buyers and thereafter rob the sellers at the point delivery. The post UNIBEN graduate, 3 others arrested for shooting police, robbing appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a society lady wanted for fraud and other related offences. The post EFCC declares society lady wanted for fraud appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

No fewer than 93 editorial staff of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos undertook a certified training to sharpen their Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills. The post NAN Workers Undergo Google Certified Training appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Two friends, Chidiebere Ejide (18) and Chidi Amadi (22), who allegedly conspired and gang-raped their female friend, appeared before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrate’s’ Court in Lagos on Friday. The post 2 Friends Docked For Gang Raping Female Friend appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has said that having a straightforward and responsible common administration was important to drive great administration in the state. Obaseki expressed this while inaugurating the State Integrated Financial Information Management System (SIFIMS) in Benin on Friday. He said his organization was executing SIFIMS to realize changes in people in general … The post Gov. Obaseki commences reforms in state civil service, launches SIFIMS appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria's anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared a resident of upscale Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos State, wanted for alleged money laundering and criminal conspiracy. The post EFCC declares Benedict Peters, resident of Parkview Ikoyi wanted appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Niger Delta Master Plan unveiled by the administration of former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, was perhaps the first serious attempt by any government to move away from the tokenism that has characterized interventions in the region said to produces the nation’s wealth. Before then, there hadn’t been any clear-cut policy on how to permanently and satisfactorily address the problems of the region. The post Time to revisit Alaibe’s proposed Niger Delta Master Plan appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Donald Trump will seek to rebuild the U.S. relationship with Egypt at a Monday meeting with Egyptian President Abdel al-Sisi. The post Trump Seeks To Reboot U.S. Relationship With Egypt appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the attack on a bullion van by some suspected armed robbers in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The post Rivers Police recovers empty bullion van as robbers escape with millions of Naira appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) on Friday complimented the Federal Government on the current valuation for the Naira. The President of the Council, Mr Kayode Okunoren, told newsmen in Lagos that the recent gain of the Naira against the dollar and other foreign currencies have brought joy to a lot of Nigerians. … The post NCRIB commends FG on Naira appreciation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Prosecutors said on Friday they received a complete film clip from Facebook showing the alleged rape of a Swedish woman that was broadcast live earlier in January. The post Film Of Rape Broadcast Live On Facebook, Secured appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Government says it is collaborating with the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and other research establishments to guarantee that citizens have access to bio-fortified foods. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of state for Agriculture and Rural Development, said this at the Sensitisation Program on Bio-invigorated Crops for Building Nutritious … The post FG partners International research institutes to boost access to bio-fortified foods appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has extended the deadline for the payment of outstanding licence fees by broadcast stations by three months. The post NBC extends licence fees payment by 3 months appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Another fake medical doctor has been arrested in Abeokuta, Ogun State, a top government official has said. The post Fake doctors on the prowl in Ogun appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The `Caring Family Enhancement Initiative’ (CAFÉ), a pet project of Anambra Governor’s wife, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, has empowered no fewer than 2,500 women since its inception in 2014. The post Mrs Obiano’s Pet Project Empowers 2,500 Anambra appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

South Africa’s outgoing Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Friday an intelligence report President Jacob Zuma used as justification to fire him was “absolute nonsense”. The post President Zuma used ‘nonsense’ report to sack me – Finance Minister appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday approved the immediate deployment of four of the newly appointed Ambassadors-Designate. The post Buhari deploys Ambassadors to UN, AU appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Gombe State Government says it has received proactive measures against the outbreak of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM). Dr Kennedy Ishaya, the state Commissioner for Health, unveiled this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday soon after meeting with the state panel on Epidemic Rapid Response on medical problems. Kennedy said … The post CSM: Gombe Govt adopts proactive measures appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Police in Lagos State on Friday said they smashed an armed robbery gang that lured phone sellers to hotel rooms to rob them. The post Police burst robbery gang, recover phones, cars appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Lagos State Government on Friday handed over keys of 200 more housing units to successful allottees in the second allotment exercise of its “Rent-To-Own” Housing Scheme. The post Lagos Rent To Own Scheme: 200 Get Apartments appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigerian Navy on Friday said it had discovered and destroyed an illegal refinery with 1.59 million litres of illegally refined diesel during a mop-up operation in Port Harcourt. The post Navy destroy illegal refinery with 1.59m litres of stolen diesel appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The accounts section of the Ebonyi Government House was on Friday gutted by fire which disrupted activities within the complex. The post Fire razes Ebonyi Govt House appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has embarked on the rehabilitation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, terminal ahead of its scheduled re-opening on April 19. The post Abuja Airport Terminal Undergoes Rehabilitation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The absence of a defendant, Cecilia Chikaodili, on Friday stalled proceeding in a case of alleged N14 million fraud before a FCT High Court, Kubwa, Abuja. The post Defendant’s Absence Stalls N14m Fraud Trial appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

  The recently appointed leading body of Ibom Power Plant (IPP) has guaranteed to finish the second period of 494MW preceding the finish of its tenure. The Board Chairman, Mr Etido Inyang said this amid the board first meeting with administration in Uyo on Friday. He said that execution of Ibom Power Phase 2 would … The post Ibom Power Plant: Board assures completion of Phase 2 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 17-year-old boy, Habib Onipede, who allegedly damaged a vehicle belonging to the Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO), was on Friday docked at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The post Teenager In Court For Damaging VIO’s Vehicle appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The management of Lagos-based MFM FC on Friday said that the club’s fans were not ruffians and would never engage in any form of lawlessness. The post MFM Fans Not Ruffians -Management appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Police on Friday brought a 20-year-old Painter, Ali Wada of Gulu town in the Rimin Gado nearby government territory of the state, under the watchful eye of a Magistrates’ Court in Kano for professedly defiling a 10-year-old young lady. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the respondent is standing trial on a … The post Police arraign Painter for allegedly defiling a minor appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Prospective candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Friday described ongoing registration process as very slow, cumbersome, expensive and stressful. The post JAMB Prospective Candidates Seek Extension Of Registration Deadline appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gombe State Commissioner of Health, Dr Kennedy Ishaya on Friday cautioned against any act capable of reducing the population of cats in the state. The post Cats, Natural Allies In Lassa Fever Fight appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Police Command in Taraba on Friday confirmed the death of a two-year-old boy, Aondohemba Felix, in an attack at Maihula Ward in the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba. The post Gunmen Kill Boy, Injures Parents appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An Aba-la-Ohazu Customary Court has broken down the marriage betweenn Ezinne and her significant other, Victor Nwogu, over refusal of conjugal right for a long time. Ezinne, the wife, told the court that her significant other had put her through emotional trauma and physical injury by beating her and being misleading. She likewise affirmed that … The post Aba court dissolves marriage over denial of conjugal right, deceit appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly on Friday passed the state’s 2017 Appropriation Bill of N243.2 billion. The post Bayelsa Assembly passes 2017 Appropriation Bill appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Kano State University of Science and Technology chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has rejected plan by the university to raise registration fees for undergraduate students. The post ASUU rejects planned fees increase appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An Aba-la-Ohazu Customary Court has dissolved the marriage between Ezinne and her husband, Victor Nwogu, over denial of conjugal right for four years. The post Husband denies wife sex for 4 years appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Jigawa Government says meningitis has killed one person and infected four others in four local government areas of the state. The post Meningitis kills one, infects 4 others in Jigawa appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended two of its officers for alleged involvement in oil theft in Bayelsa. The post NSCDC suspends 2 officers for alleged oil theft appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Goska, Ambam, Bakin Kogi and Dangoma communities in Kaninkon Chiefdom of Southern Kaduna have resolved to put aside their differences, build trust and end the hostilities that have bedeviled them. The post At last, peace in Southern Kaduna appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Following the unhealthy relationship between the National Assembly and the Presidency which is threatening to ground the Buhari government, a group known as Stand up for Nigeria (SUN), has asked the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to resign. The post Senate President Bukola Saraki Must Go – Activists appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Muhammadu Buhari's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says the president will not fly in doctors from London for his medical check-ups. The post Medical Checkup: Buhari will return to London appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Government of the United Kingdom has deported 23 Nigerians for committing immigration-related offences in the country. The post UK deports 23 Nigerians for immigration offences appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An explosion apparently targeting a mosque in the Pakistani city of Parachinar, killed no fewer than five people and wounded dozens, a member of parliament has said. The post 5 killed in Pakistani suicide attack appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), Gwede Mantashe, has said that the party was unhappy with President Jacob Zuma’s decision to fire Pravin Gordhan as finance minister. The post South Africa’s ruling party unhappy with Zuma’s cabinet reshuffle appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Students of the College of Management Sciences (COLMAS) of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia, on Thursday protested against the Federal Government’s policy scrapping seven courses in the college. The post Varsity students protest scrapping of non-agricultural courses appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

More than three billion people eat rice everyday, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has said. The post Over 3b people eat rice everyday – FAO appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Government has appointed Mr Tony Okpanachi, as the pioneer Managing Director of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN). The post Okpanachi is new MD of Development Bank of Nigeria appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested and taken into custody over a corruption scandal that led to her dismissal. The post Ousted South Korean president arrested appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

South African President Jacob Zuma has replaced the finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle carried ot today. The post Breaking: President Zuma sacks finance minister appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Oyo State Government has assured residents of the state that necessary machinery has been put in place to ensure that there is no flooding in the state this rainy season. The post We are prepared for heavy rains – Oyo Govt appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

More than 3, 200 youth farmers, under the aegis of Kwara Youth Integrated Farmers Organisation of Nigeria, on Thursday urged the state government to open up new lands for farming. The post Kwara Youth Farmers Seek Land For Farming appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

No fewer than 2.6 million residents of Edo state would receive free Long Lasting Insecticidal (LLI) nets, during the upcoming National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP). The post Malaria: 2.6m to receive free mosquito nets in Edo appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) EFCC, has written a letter to the publisher of the Sun Newspaper in Abuja seeking a N5 billion naira compensation. The post Magu Seeks N5bn Compensation From Sun Newspaper appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A teenager has sold her virginity for a staggering £2million to a Hong Kong businessman. Alexandra Kefren, 18, appeared on This Morning in November, 2016, when she made the controversial decision to sell her first ever sexual encounter to the highest bidder. The post Teenager Auctions Her Virginity, Sells For £2m appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Families of 12 policemen in Zone 5 who lost their lives in active service have received monetary compensation totaling N3.2 million. The post Incredible! Families of 12 dead policemen get N3.2m compensation appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .