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Bob Dylan has accepted his Nobel Prize for literature, more than three months after the awards ceremony, Swedish media report. The post Bob Dylan finally accepts Nobel Prize appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The proposal to give nine FIFA World Cup places to Africa means the future of the continent’s football looks very good, former Cameroon international Geremi has said The post Africa to get 9 World Cup places appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Special Offences Mobile Court in Oshodi, Lagos, on Saturday remanded 13 students of the University of Lagos in Kirikiri Prisons pending their bail application. The post Court remands 13 UNILAG students in Kirikiri Prisons appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Osun State Police Command on Saturday paraded 14 suspected criminals in Osogbo over alleged murder, armed robbery and issuance of fake vehicle documents and number plates. The post Police parade man, 30, over alleged murder of grandfather-in-law appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The World Health Organisation, WHO, says that every year, close to 800 000 people take their own life and that there are many more people who attempt suicide. The post 800,000 people commit suicide worldwide annually-WHO appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Alhaji Nasiru Usman, Treasurer, Katsina State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with 4,000 others. The post Katsina APC Treasurer, 4,000 supporters defect to PDP appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Fifty-four students of the Osun State University emerged with first class honours in the 2016/2017 academic session. The post 54 students bag first class in Osun State varsity appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Paris St-Germain won the French League Cup for the fourth straight season with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Monaco at Stade des Lumieres in Lyon. The post PSG maul Monaco 4-1 to win French League Cup appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 13-year old student of Junior Secondary School (names withheld), has been found hanging in front of their house in the Damboa area of Sokoto metropolis. The post JSS student found hanging in Sokoto appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Yohanna Konta took the biggest title of her career with victory over Caroline Wozniacki as she became the first British woman to win the Miami Open. The post Konta beats Wozniacki to win Miami Open title appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Goods and cash worth millions of naira were destroyed by fire on Saturday when more than 40 shops were razed at Baboko market in llorin, the Kwara capital. The post Fire razes 40 shops at Baboko market Ilorin appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

he Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has advised consumers of Petroleum products across the country to be mindful of the quality of products they buy for use to forestall explosion, knockdown of their engines, equipment or any such other ugly incidents which could lead to loss of lives or injuries. The post NNPC Cautions Consumers against Adulterated Products appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Russian poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko has died of heart failure in the United States at the age of 84. Yevtushenko was the last surviving major poet of those who came to prominence in the USSR of the 1960s. He is best-known for his epic work, Babi Yar. It commemorates one of the worst Nazi atrocities … The post Soviet poet Yevtushenko dies at 84 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Fuel scarcity looms as 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 Fuel scarcity looms as Petroleum tanker drivers set for strike Monday appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Special Offences Mobile Court in Oshodi, Lagos, on Saturday remanded 13 students of the University of Lagos in Kirikiri Prisons pending their bail application. The post Court sends 13 UNILAG students to Kirikiri Prison appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

About 328 deaths associated with Meningitis have been recorded in the country since November 2016, as 1.3 million vaccines arrived from World Health Organization and the United Kingdom. The post Meningitis death toll hits 328 in Nigeria, as 1.3 million vaccines arrive appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Landslides have killed at least 154 people in south-west Colombia and left many more injured, says President Juan Manuel Santos. The post 154 die in Colombia landslide appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Leicester City registered their fourth consecutive Premier League victory and edged further from the relegation zone with a convincing win over Stoke City at the King Power Stadium. The post Nigeria’s Ndidi scores superb goal in Leicester’s 2-0 win appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Leader Chelsea stumble to a shocking 2-1 defeat at Stanford Bridge as struggling Crystal Palace claim a famous victory. The post Chelsea stumble to 2-1 defeat at Stanford Bridge appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick and Thomas Muller got two as Bayern Munich crushed struggling Augsburg to close in on a fifth successive Bundesliga title. The post Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Bayern demolish Augsburg 6-0 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Liverpool enhanced their prospects of a top-four place by beating derby rivals Everton, whose own hopes of breaking into the battle for a Champions League qualification spot were severely damaged by the defeat. The post Liverpool move to 3rd after thrashing Everton 3-1 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, former Governor of Sokoto State has donated N10 Million to the Hausa community in Ile-Ife, Osun. The post Sokoto Ex Gov Donates N10m To Hausa Community appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, the President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), has blamed the recent depreciation of naira on the speculators’ onslaught and resistance by the banking industry. The post Why Naira Falls -Expert appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Rep. Lawali Hassan, representing Anka/Talata-Mafara Federal Constituency in Zamfara, has donated drugs worth N 1.8 million to the victims of meningitis outbreak in his constituency. The post Meningitis: Lawmaker Donates Drugs To Patients appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Veteran Nollywood actor Ali Nuhu and a foremost Nigerian comedian from the North, Sosthenes Ayuba have been honoured at the 2017 edition of the Northern Nigeria Peace Awards (NNPA). The post Nollywood Actor, Comedian, Others Receive Peace Awards appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A Coalition of Sokoto State Youths Associations (COYASS) has urged Nigerians to vote out corrupt politicians in 2019. The post Group Urges Nigerians To Vote Out Corrupt Politicians appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has condemned the introduction of bulk purchase agreement renewal as one of the conditions for loading products at the Pipelines Products Marketing Company (PPMC) depots. The post Oil Marketers Kick Against Bulk Purchase Renewal Agreement appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The FADAMA III Additional Financing (AF) in Niger has provided solar borehole worth N2.8 million for Kasakoguin community in Wushishi Local Government Area, Mr Aliyu Kutigi, the State Project Coordinator says. The post Association Provides N2.8m Solar Borehole For Niger Community 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 Banks, JAMB Trade Blames Over Delays In Registration appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A high ranking member of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Mr Bulama Kailani Mohammed Metele has surrendered to 145 Task Force Battalion, 5 Brigade troops at Damasak The post Boko Haram top member surrenders appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Mr Rabiu Yusuf, has warned officers and men against demanding for money or any form of favour before granting bail to the suspects. The post Don’t Ask For Money Before Granting Bail -CP appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspected kidnappers in the metropolis. The post Police Nab 4 Suspected Kidnappers In Sokoto appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Oswald Waller Catholic College of Education, Shendam, Plateau has matriculated 40 students for its 2016/2017 academic session. The post Catholic College Of Education Matriculates 40 students appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Sahara Reporters has alleged that Senator representing Anambra South district, Andy Uba forged his secondary school leaving certificate and “Confirmation of Result” dated November 13, 2013, which he presented to British authorities. The post Andy Uba Forged His Waec Certificate- Sahara Reporters appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Boko Haram Islamists have abducted 22 girls and women in two separate raids in northeast Nigeria, residents and vigilantes said. The post Boko Haram strikes again, kidnaps 22 girls, women appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Few days after the violent clashes between Hausa and Yoruba communities in Ile-Ife, a fresh communal clash has broken out in Osun state. The post Ife boils again, 10 injured in fresh communal clash appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

2 suspected Boko Haram terrorists carrying out surveillance on Kareto and Dangalti villages in Borno State, were apprehended by troops of 158 Task Force Battalion of 5 Brigade, Nigerian Army on Tuesday, 28th March 2017. The post 2 Boko Haram Terrorists Apprehended appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Senate President Bukola Saraki is in the news again for the wrong reasons. The post How we stole N310 million from Saraki’s residence – Ex-DSS official appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Demonstrators in Paraguay have set fire to the country's congress amid violent protest against a bill that would let the president seek re-election. The post Paraguayans Protest Against President’s Re-election Bill appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Bayelsa Police Command said on Friday that it recovered N1.3 million cash from robbers following a distress call by members of the public in Opolo area of Yenagoa. The post Police recovers N1.3 million cash from robbers in Yenagoa appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

With recent claims and allegations making round about some MTN numbers belonging to some serial killers, which have been used to take people's lives when calls are received through them, MTN Nigeria in a recent development has decried having 'Killers Numbers' on its network. The post MTN refutes having ‘killer numbers’ appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Alhaji Alhassan Umar, representative of Jada/Mbulo constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, yesterday said that Senate President Bukola Saraki is a threat to both the future of All Progressive Congress (APC) and the country’s democracy. The post Saraki, a threat to Nigeria’s democracy- Adamawa APC lawmaker appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Adamawa Head of Service (HOS) Mr Musa Kaibo has cautioned politicians, particularly commissioners in the state against interfering with proper accountability in their ministries. The post Adamawa HOS cautions commissioners against interfering in ministries accounts appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Friday said N417 million has been spent on the digitization of the state television station (KTTV). The post Katsina Govt invests N417m on television station appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Chief Duro Onabule, former presidential spokesman to former military president Ibrahim Babangida, has been appointed Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The post Duro Onabule is now NTA chairman appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigerian subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell Plc said it had shut down the Nembe Creek Trunk Line, which exports Bonny Light crude oil, in order to remove theft points. The post Nigeria’s crude oil supply drops as Shell shuts Bonny Light oil export line appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Nigerian Army has dismissed Sunday Umaru, for killing his lover, Charity Thomas, over a phone call. The post Army sacks soldier who butchered lover over phone call appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .