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The governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has pledged that his administration will build a museum in honour of Juju and gospel music maestro, Chief Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi. The post Ogun To Build Museum In Honour Of Music Icon, Obey appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An Igala socio-cultural youths organisation, the `Ojuju-Agbadufu Igala’, in Kogi, has called on Gov. Yahaya Bello to ensure more security presence in the eastern part of the state. The post We want more security: Igala cultural group appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A foremost leader of the Niger Delta region, Chief Edwin Clark has challenged Chevron, Mobil and Agip to relocate their headquarters to the oil-rich region rather than operating from Lagos. The post Edwin Clark: Chevron, Mobil, Agip must relocate from Lagos to Niger Delta appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Some members of the APC in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State on Monday protested alleged bias in the appointments made by Gov. Abiola Ajimobi. The post APC members protest in Oyo appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Katsina State chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on the youth to key into farming as their means of livelihood. The post AFAN to youths: Embrace farming appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned Monday’s bombing in Russia which left at least 10 people dead. The post UN condemns Russia’s bombing appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A man, who was engaged in a fight with his neighbour in Isaba-Ekiti, allegedly chopped off the left hand of a pregnant woman, Aisha Adam, with a cutlass. The post Man allegedly chops-off pregnant woman’s hand appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The naira on Monday depreciated further at the black market in spite of the recent commitment of the CBN to boost liquidity in the market, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The post Naira depreciates further to N395/$ at the black market appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas, NUPENG, workers has called off the nationwide strike embarked upon by tanker drivers under its Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, arm. The post Breaking: NUPENG calls off Tanker Drivers nationwide strike appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Activities at various courts in Enugu State were grounded on Monday following an industrial action by the state branch of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The post Judicial workers strike halts activities in Enugu courts appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

At least, 32 prison inmates died in one year in one particular prison in Lagos owing to their inability to access funds for good medication and drugs, the Lagos State Controller of Prisons, Mr. Olumide Tinuoye has disclosed. The post 32 prisoners die in Lagos Prison, as 6,047 inmates await trial appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed the readiness of the State Government to tap into the agricultural expertise and technological advancement of Israel for the greater benefit of the State. The post Bilateral Trade: Ambode Seeks Partnership With Israel On Agric, Technology appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A first class traditional ruler in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Usman Abdullahi, has appealed to stakeholders in the country to salvage the nation’s culture and tradition from extinction. The post Traditional ruler calls for preservation of culture appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Imo State Commissioner for Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources, Mr Udo Agoha, has recommended corps member Olawale Ademola for immediate employment after his service year. The post Commissioner recommends corps member for employment after service appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja met separately, behind closed doors, with the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara and the Senate President Bukola Saraki. The post Buhari, Saraki, Dogara in closed-door meeting appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said adequate preparation remained the only panacea for Nigerian athletes to perform exceptionally well at the Commonwealth Games taking place in Australia in 2018, assuring that every effort would be geared towards giving them necessary facilities to prepare. The post 2018 Commonwealth Games: Ambode Receives Queen’s Baton At Lagos House appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Women in Benue state on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the Government House, Makurdi, to demand for more political appointments and elective positions in the state. The post Women demand more appointments, elective positions appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Senate President Bukola Saraki says reversing the suspension of a former Senate Leader, Mohammed Ali Ndume, is beyond his power. The post No pardon for Senator Ndume, Saraki spits fire after closed-door meeting with Buhari appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A member of the House of Representatives, representing Mainland constituency, Jide Jimoh has condemned Senator Dino Melaye's attitude towards his alleged certificate scandal. The post Lawmaker Condemns Melaye’s attitude towards certificate scandal appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo on Monday urged the Federal and State governments to invest in the existing cultural and tourism facilities in the country to create job opportunities and curb crime among the youth. The post Ohanaeze to FG: Invest in tourism to create job opportunities appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Lagos State Government says it will explore the Rural Financing Institution, RUFIN, it established to fight unemployment at the grassroots. The post Lagos to fight grassroots unemployment through RUFIN appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday congratulated Chief Folake Solanke SAN on her 85th birthday. The post Buhari felicitates with Folake Solanke SAN on her 85th birthday appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Government on Monday pledged to put Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) on the front burner of its development agenda in a move diversify the economy. The post FG to focus on STI to diversify economy appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Lagos State Government on Monday alerted residents of the state on the dangers of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) and debunked any reported case of outbreak of the disease in Lagos. The post LASG alerts residents on Meningitis, says no outbreak recorded in Lagos appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called for the immediate release of 13 students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) being held in Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Lagos. The post NANS issues 24 hours ultimatum for release of 13 UNILAG students appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Edo Command of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has secured eight convictions for suspected illicit drugs traffickers in the first quarter of the year. Mr Buba Wakawa, the State Commandant of the agency, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday. Wakawa disclosed … The post 8 Convictions secured for suspected illicit drugs traffickers appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The 2014 winner of the Elite Model Look Nigeria, Mayowa Nicholas, has been announced as the new of face of Calvin Klein underwear. The post Mayowa Nicholas becomes first Nigerian face of American designer Calvin Klein’s apparel appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested over 150 suspected thugs popularly called Sara Suka within seven days. The post Police arrest 150 suspected thugs within 7days appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The 707 Special Forces Brigade Makurdi, has seeked for cooperation between it and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for improved service delivery in the state. The post Army Special Forces Brigade Makurdi seek ties with NAN appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Son of late archBishop Benson Idahosa, Bishop Feb Idahosa and wife Rev Laurie Idahosa alongside their 3 lovely boys: Feb Jnr, Nathaniel and Judah have covered the April Edition of La Mode Magazine. The post Pictures: Feb, Laurie Idahosa Cover La Mode Magazine appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Wanted former militant leader in the Niger Delta, Sunday Ndigbara, a.k.a. Osama Bin Laden, has declared his readiness to work for peace in the area. The post Wanted militant leader, Osama Bin Laden, ready to work for peace appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Some politicians on Monday advised the senate to give more priorities to enacting laws that would improve the lives of Nigerians instead of spending time on less important issues. The post Politicians want senate to get its priorities straight appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday lifted the order barring a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Ozekhome, from accessing his Guaranty Trust Bank account into which he received N75m legal fee from the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. The post Court unfreezes Ozekhome’s N75 million Account appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Police Command in Enugu State has warned masquerades and their assistants against assault, molestation and intimidation of Nigerians in the state under whatever guise. The post Enugu masquerades warned against recklessness by the police appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Federal Government on Monday approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, to seek guidance on whether it could make an oral application for issuance of warrant of arrest against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Mohammed Adoke. The post Malabu Oil Scam: FG Seeks Arrest Warrant Against Adoke appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The management of Zenith Bank Plc has offered to compensate the management of Emil Watson Nig. Limited with 7,941 Euros to end the protracted legal dispute spanning about four years. The post Zenith Bank offers to compensate customer over 7,941 Euro transaction appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

American professional wrestler John Cena has proposed to his girlfriend Nikki Bella at the WrestleMania, Sunday night after he and Nikki beat The Miz and Maryse, He popped the question. “This is what you wanted over a year ago. The post American Wrestler John Cena Proposes To Girlfriend appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Students of Kaduna State University (KASU) on Monday shut out the university’s staff in protest against incessant attacks by hoodlums around the university campus. The post KASU Students Protest Incessant Attacks By Hoodlums appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 37-year-old photographer, Godwin Iyang, was on Monday charged with defiling his neighbour’s five -year-old daughter, at an Ikeja Chief Magistrate's’ Court in Lagos State. The post Photographer Charged With Defiling Minor appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

At least 10 persons have been killed in explosions at underground stations in St Petersburg. The post BREAKING: 10 Killed, 50 Wounded In Russia Explosion appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Four men- Patrick Johnson, Muideen Badmus, Chike Obi and Paul Ogunbure, who hid themselves in the propeller compartment of a ship were on Monday arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrate's’ Court for attempted suicide. The post 4 Stowaways Deported From Senegal, Arraigned appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 40-year-old salesman, Destiny Eriri, who allegedly stole his employer’s phone recharge cards and money to the tune of N250,000, on Monday appeared before an Apapa Chief Magistrate's’ Court, Lagos. The post Salesman Docked Over Theft Of Recharge Cards appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on Monday approved an exit strategy allowing babies born to Cambodian surrogates to leave the country. The post Exit Strategy Approved For Cambodia Babies appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A 38-year-old, Tajudeen Folorunsho, is to spend the next two months in jail for contempt of court, an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun ruled on Monday. The post Court Sentences Man To 3 Months Imprisonment appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Local authorities on Monday said that four people were killed and one injured after workers from a food company in central China’s Hunan province fell into a sewage well. The post 4 Die After Falling Into Sewage Well appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

African envoys in Delhi on Monday called the recent mob attacks on some Nigerian students near the national capital as “racist” and “xenophobic acts”. The post African Envoys Blast India Over Attacks On Students appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Monday criticised the U.S. for adopting double standards on Japan’s recent rocket launch on March 17. The post DPRK Criticises U.S. For Adopting Double Standards appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

FMDQ OTC Securities Exchange recorded N22. 99 trillion worth of transactions in fixed income and currency markets in the first two months of 2017. The post Securities Company, FMDQ securities record N20. 99trn in transactions in two months appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, is currently in a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The post Buhari, Dogara In Closed Door Meeting appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Members of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), has appealed to the Plateau state Government to come to their aid in mopping up eggs from the farmers so as to save the industry from total collapse. The post PAN urges Plateau Govt to mop up eggs appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Temi Otedola Third child to Nigerian businessman, and chairman of Forte Oil Plc Femi Otedola has shared a touching story about her brother, Fewa, who is autistic. The post Temi Otedola Shares Story On Living With Autism appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

British television talent show, The Voice UK which was created by John de Mol, based on the concept The Voice of Holland and began airing on BBC One on 24 March 2012 has gotten a Nigerian winner for its 2017 edition. The post Jennifer Hudson Cries As Nigerian Mentee Wins The Voice UK appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Security officials said on Monday that two police officers received minor injuries when explosive materials were thrown at their vehicle in the southern Turkish province of Mersin. The post Bomb Injures Police Officers In Turkey appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

An embattled Vietnamese anti-corruption official on Monday said that he built a large luxury villa by working part time as a motorbike and taxi driver. The post Vietnamese Anti-Corruption Official Defends Mystery Luxury Villa appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Serbia’s conservative Prime Minister, Aleksandar Vucic, has won the presidential election already in the first round, the state election commission confirmed on Monday. The post Serbian election authorities confirm PM Aleksandar Vucic presidential win appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Pirates have hijacked an Indian commercial ship off the coast of Somalia with the vessel is heading toward the shore, a Former Government anti-piracy Official revealed. The post Indian commercial ship hijacked by Somalian pirates appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Indian Police on Monday arrested an Army trooper at Srinagar Airport in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir after two hand grenades were found in his baggage. The post Indian Police arrests trooper in possession of 2 grenades in Kashmir Airport appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A wild leopard briefly shut down Nepal’s only international airport on Monday, prompting officials to launch a search for the animal. The post Wild Leopard causes brief shut down Nepal International airport appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Defense officials revealed on Monday that the Afghan army has started making efforts to double the number of its special forces, as the country still struggles to fend off ever-increasing Taliban insurgents. The post Afghanistan army to double number of special forces to fight Taliban fighters appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Boko Haram has released a new video threatening to invade Cameroon and behead Cameroon President Paul Biya. The post Boko Haram threatens to behead President Paul Biya of Cameroon appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

British police revealed on Monday they had arrested nine people following a “brutal” attack on a teenage asylum seeker involving a group up to 20 assailants in south London. The post British police arrest 9 over brutal attack on Kurdish Iranian boy appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has so far registered 600, 000 candidates for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) across the country. The post JAMB registers 600, 000 candidates, says no extension period appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Russell Henley of the U.S. on Sunday clinched the final place at this week’s  Masters in Augusta after a three-shot triumph at the Houston Open. The 27-year-old Henley, who hails from Macon in Georgia, started the day four shots behind overnight leader Sung Kang of Korea. Be that as it may, he shot a seven-under … The post Henley wins Houston Open to clinch last Masters place appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has tasked Banks in the nation to reinforce their corporate social obligation regarding the development and advancement of the nation. Ahmed, in an announcement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, on Sunday said this while accepting Mr Yemi Adeola, the Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank Plc in … The post Gov Ahmed tasks banks on corporate social responsibility appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

    The Oyo State Government has started the review of state-possessed moribund assets and different resources to relieve the government of unnecessary expenditure and excessive liabilities. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Toye Arulogun, made this known in an announcement in Ibadan on Sunday, The moribund companies and assets being reviewed are: … The post Oyo Govt. begins review of state-owned moribund assets – Commissioner appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has arrested 25 people over illegal enrollment and sale of 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) materials. Pillar enlistment center, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said the people arrested while selling registration materials to the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) applicants. The suspects, he stated, were arrested by a … The post JAMB arrests 25 persons over illegal sale of UTME materials appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Director-General and Chief Executive of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Muda Yussuf has approached the National Assembly to review the legislation that will expel mining from the exclusive list. He said on Sunday in llorin, the Kwara capital, while talking with newsmen. Yussuf said the measure will allow each state of the … The post DG urges National Assembly to remove mining from exclusive list appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The House of Representatives wants persons convicted of economic and financial crimes to be jailed for 20 years. The post House of Rep. okays 20-year jail term for financial crimes appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

At least 282 people aged between 5and 14 have lost their lives in Nigeria due to the outbreak of meningitis, mostly in the North Western States of Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Niger and the Federal capital, Abuja. With close to 2,000 suspected cases across the country, the current outbreak is purported to be the worst in the history of the country since 2009 when at least 156 people died. The post Nigeria And The Scourge Of Meningitis appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Nigerian oil tanker drivers will go on strike from April 3 over low wages and poor roads, said a labour union official on Sunday, threatening to choke off supply until their requests are met. The post Fuel scarcity imminent as Oil tanker drivers begin strike today appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The continuous detention of the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been on the front runner of discussions among the Governors of the five states in Nigeria’s South-east region. The post South-east Governors To Meet FG Over Nnamdi Kanu appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

A four day-old baby belonging to a Nigerian lady, Mariam Ohene, was among over 480 migrants rescued by humanitarian ships on Saturday in the central Mediterranean Sea. The post Nigerian lady, 4-day old baby rescued in Mediterranean appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Masqueraders of Nigeria, you better be warned. The Catholic Church has declared war against you and has likened you to terrorists who should be dealt with by security agencies. The post Catholic Church declares war against masqueraders appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

More than 20 million people in the UK are physically inactive, according to a report by the British Heart Foundation. The post More than 20 million Britons ‘physically inactive’ appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Donald Trump has said the United States will "solve" the nuclear threat from North Korea, with or without China's help. The post Trump: US’ll deal with North Korea problem without China appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal could not afford to lose against Manchester City but stated it will be difficult to finish in the top four after Sunday's 2-2 draw. The post It’ll be tough for Arsenal to finish in top four-Wenger appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Kalu Uche opened his season's scoring account with a decisive goal that ensured Almeria's 1-0 victory over Ikechukwu Uche's Gimnastic Tarragona on Sunday. The post Uche’s goal wins it for Almeria appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

John Obi Mikel scored in Tianjin Teda's 2-0 victory over Chongqing Lifan in a Chinese Super League encounter on Sunday. The post Mikel scores first goal for Chinese club side appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Dangote Sugar Plc has announced a profit after tax of N14.4 billion for the financial year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of 29.26 per cent. The post Dangote Sugar records N14.4 billion profit in 2016 appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Russell Henley of the U.S. on Sunday clinched the final place at this week’s Masters in Augusta after a three-shot victory at the Houston Open. The post Houston Open: Henley wins to clinch last Masters place appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Some parents and candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Abuja have called on JAMB to increase the time frame for registration as well as registration centres. The post JAMB: Parents, candidates call for more centres appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The South East Governors’ Forum has set up a 10 member committee to fashion out ways to integrate and boost the economy of the zone. The post South East Governors’ sets up committee to boost economy appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

Governor Nyesom Wike has expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work at the Faculty of Management Sciences and Faculty of Environmental Sciences buildings of the Rivers State University and summoned the contractor to Government House. The post Angry Gov Wike summons contractor over poor job appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .

The Ekiti state Police command said that it would soon come up with the report of its investigation into the alleged assault on a woman by policemen at a checkpoint in Ado Ekiti. The post Police to release report on assaulted Ekiti Woman appeared first on PM NEWS Nigeria .