Year: 2018
Uganda completes first round of cholera vaccination campaign
Uganda on Wednesday completed the first round of a cholera vaccination campaign aimed at containing an outbreak that has left…
Gov. Obaseki advises corps members to shun internet fraud, other vices
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has advised corps members to shun social vices such as internet fraud, drug addiction, thuggery,…
7 kidnap suspects arrested in Edo
The police in Edo on Wednesday in Benin disclosed that its personnel had arrested seven members of a kidnap gang.
Saudi Arabia urged not to deport 700,000 Yemeni migrants to war zone
The UN on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia not to deport up to 700,000 Yemenis back to war and misery in…
Uganda on high alert following Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
Uganda is on alert following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…
Gov. Bagudu of Kebbi assures corps members of maximum security
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi has assured corps members posted to the state of maximum security during their primary assignment.
Nasarawa council staff warned against truancy, sharp practices
Mr Samuel Namami, the Overseer of Ekye Development Area of Nasarawa State, has warned members of staff of the council…
Zambia, Saudi Arabia sign MOU on diplomatic, political consultations
Zambia and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on diplomatic and political consultations.
Farmer remanded for stealing 200 tubers of yam
An Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, on Wednesday ordered the remand of 35 year-old farmer, Rotimi Fabiyi, docked for…
Kaduna Govt to spend N6.8 billion on Zaria, Sabongari township roads
Alhaji Zubairu Abubakar, Assistant Director, Civil Engineering, Kaduna State Ministry of Works on Wednesday says township roads in Zaria and…
Lagos ports to receive 32 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Thirty-two ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive in Apapa and Tin Can…
Pompeo expected to return from North Korea with detained Americans
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to return from North Korea with three American detainees, as well as details…
Loud booms heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh
Four consecutive loud booms were heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Wednesday, Reuters witnesses said.
Tunisian terrorist suspect to be deported from Germany after failed appeals
German security officials say they are deporting a Tunisian terrorist suspect to his home country.
FRSC to arrest vehicles with unauthorised number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun says it will henceforth arrest vehicles with unauthorised number plates and prosecute…
92 arrested for violating anti-street begging law in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board on Wednesday said it had arrested 92 beggars in Kano metropolis for allegedly contravening the…
U.S. urged not to ‘abandon’ South Sudan after announcing assistance review
South Sudan’s government on Wednesday urged the U. S. not to “abandon” the country after Washington said it would review…
Housewife arrested for allegedly poisoning mate’s food
The Jigawa Police Command said it had arrested a 45-year-old housewife (name withheld), who allegedly poisoned to death her 14-year…
Trump’s speech ‘silly, superficial’ – Iran’s Supreme Leader
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is withdrawing from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was “silly and superficial”, Iran’s…
China to launch online psychological aid platform
The Chinese Academy of Sciences plans to launch an online platform for psychological trauma interventions this year to overcome skills…
UN resumes evacuations of migrants from Libya to Niger
The UN on Wednesday resumed evacuations of migrants from Libya with a flight of 132 mostly Eritrean refugees and asylum…
European Union vows to preserve Iran nuclear deal
The European Union vowed to preserve the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday, which might put the bloc on a collision…
Contractors tasked on timely completion of road projects
The Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri, has called on the contractors handling Tudun Wuss-Kwanar…
U.S. urged not to hinder implementation of Iran nuclear deal
Germany, France and Britain have called on the U. S. not to hinder the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal…
Li, Abe, Moon to cooperate over North Korea denuclearisation
The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea held a summit in Tokyo on Wednesday and agreed to cooperate over…
Australian Senator loses seat in parliament over dual citizenship
Australian Labour Senator Katy Gallagher lost her seat in parliament after the High Court found on Wednesday that she did…
Google relaunches news service as part of fight against fake news
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the company is relaunching its news service facilitating the search of information from…
Abaji-Koton-Karfe: Nigerian Govt threatens to terminate project
The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing on Wednesday threatened to terminate the contract for the dualisation of the Abaji-Koton-Karfe…
Nigeria is now respected by International community due to Buhari’s integrity – Kalu
A former Governor of Abia, Dr Orji Kalu, on Wednesday said Nigeria was now being respected by the international community…
U.S. withdrawal from Iran nuclear accord may limit cash repatriation – MTN
MTN Group said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear accord…