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PARIS — The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Spain are meeting Monday with counterparts from Libya, Niger and Chad to discuss ways to curb illegal migration across the Mediterranean Sea to European shores. As a key transit point on the route, Libya is expected to be a focus of the discussions convened by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. …

PORT HARCOURT – Governors Of the South south and south east region have reaffirmed their faith in the unity of the country, promising to promote an indivisible country. Speaking at the end of their meeting in Government House, Port Harcourt, Chairman of the forum, governor Emmanuel Udom who briefed newsmen at the end of the meeting in Government House, Port …

The Edo State Government and WACOT Limited will receive the Vice President of Nigeria – Professor Yemi Osibanjo, on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, to commission the Edo State Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited (ESFCCL) located in Auchi, Edo State. The Edo Fertilizer plant was rehabilitated by WACOT Limited in collaboration with Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Godwin …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has defended the pegging of 120 as minimum cut-off marks for university admission. The decision, which was reached at a stakeholders’ policy meeting in Abuja, has generated controversy with many universities rejecting the marks. JAMB’s Head of Information Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement yesterday in Abuja, said the board would not be …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said on Sunday that the fight against corruption is being delayed by Nigeria’s slow judicial system and delay tactics by defence lawyers. The Deputy Head of EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, Mr. Kazeem Oseni, stated this at the 13th Biennial conference of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA), Ibadan Chapter. His comments …

Fourteen people have died from an outbreak of hepatitis A in San Diego, and experts believe it to be the deadliest outbreak of the disease in the US in decades, the Guardian has learned. In large part, the victims were homeless people who have had to contend with a lack of 24-hour public restrooms, even though hand-washing is one of …

Donald Trump will visit Texas on Tuesday, the White House said as tropical storm Harvey brought intense rainfall that threatened “historic” flooding in Houston, freeways turning into rivers and water rushing into homes in America’s fourth-largest city. As coastal Texas cleaned up from Harvey, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane on Friday night before weakening, the storm shifted …

A governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Stella Oduah, has threatened to withdraw from the governorship race, alleging irregularities ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party’s primary. Oduah stated this while speaking with journalists in Abuja. The senator said the ward congress of the party held on Wednesday to elect three delegates per ward was fraught with “irregularities and sabotage.” According to …

With the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from London, United Kingdom, where he spent 104 days receiving medical treatment, the cabal in the Presidency has again gained control of power and influence. Penultimate Saturday, the President returned to the country to a warm reception by jubilant Nigerians, who thronged the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja and the roads leading to Aso …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained why he is opposed to those who are advocating for the restructuring of the country. Obasanjo, who stated this in an interview with Channels Television, said Nigerians should rather advocate for a better management of the country’s resources. According to him, instead of fighting for restructuring, people should be concerned about inclusiveness and the …