Lao drug lord Xaysana gets another life sentence from Thai court
A Thai court on Wednesday sentenced one of South-East Asia’s biggest drug lords to life imprisonment, a court official said.
“Lao’s Xaysana Keopimpha was handed a death penalty…
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29 ships carrying various products expected at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said in its daily publication ‘Shipping Position’ on Wednesday that is expecting 29 ships with petroleum products, food and other goods between…
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Independence Day: Group to tell Nigeria’s unity story in photos
A group under the aegis of a project tagged: ‘ANISZA 2018,’ has concluded arrangements toward showcasing the untold stories of Nigeria’s unity since independence in 1960 with…
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Sterling edges lower but Brexit hopes keep it supported
The pound slipped on Wednesday as investors remained cautious about the ongoing negotiations between Britain and the EU on a Brexit deal.
Just as the broader currency markets…
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Court to resume trial of ex-NIMASA chief Thursday
A Federal High Court on Wednesday in Lagos adjourned the trial of a former acting Director-General of NIMASA, Callistus Obi, charged with N136 million fraud until Thursday.
The…
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Migrants get new home in wildfires-hit Portuguese town
A group of migrants rescued from the Mediterranean in July by charity ship Aquarius have a new home in Fundao, a small Portuguese town badly hit by wildfires last year, the…
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Association wants Aug. 20 declared as Traditional Religion Day
The Association of African Traditional Religion of Nigeria and Overseas (AATREN) has appealed to the Federal Government to declare Aug. 20 as public holiday to celebrate African…
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AU calls for priority investment on bees, pollination services
The African Union (AU) has called on member states to give similar priority investments accorded to crops production to the maintenance and sustainability of…
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33-year-old man bags 2 months imprisonment for stealing motorcycle
A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Wednesday sentenced one Kabiru Lawal, to two months imprisonment for stealing a motorcycle.
Kabiru, 33, who lives opposite Haikim Palace,…
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Strike: NLC declares total shutdown; asks banks, schools, others to join
The Nigeria Labour Congress has called on all its members and affiliate unions to join its nationwide strike.
The NLC said the strike was called due to the refusal of the federal…
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Woman delivers twins in Anambra flood emergency shelter
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
A woman affected by flood has delivered a twin boy and girl in one of the Holding Centers provided by the Anambra State Government for those affected by…
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Senator Oduah never belonged to us — Ogbaru APGA
Senator Stella
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has said that Senator Stella Oduah was never a part of them and was not worried by her return to…
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Criminal justice: Anambra govt partners judiciary on protection programme
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State says his administration in collaboration with the state Judiciary, is developing an effective witness protection…
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Obiano receives more commendations on prudent management of resources
Governor Obiano of Anambra State
By Sunny A. David, Awka
Ndi Anambra have continued to commend Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on effective and prudent management of…
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IFAD VCDP commences in-season training for farmers in Awka
By Sunny A. David, Awka
The IFAD Value Chain Development Programme, (VCDP) has commenced the in-season training for rice and cassava farmers at Igbariam, Anambra East Council Area…
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Flood submerges Coscharis multi-million naira rice farm at Anaku
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
As the flood situation continues unabated, one of the major rice farmlands in Anambra State Coscharis rice farm has been cut off and rendered…
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