Author: Adekunle Dada
FCT VIO generates N1 billion revenue in 6 months
The Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Wednesday said that it generated over N1 billion…
2019: Kano APC endorses direct primaries
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State has endorsed direct primaries in selecting candidates for the 2019 general elections.
Presidency alerts on fake Yusuf Buhari Instagram account
The Presidency on Wednesday alerted members of the public that son of the President, Yusuf Buhari, was being impersonated on…
Nigerians should undergo mental health evaluation – Psychologist
A Psychologist, Dr Casmir Nnemeka says Nigerians should go for mental health evaluation every 90 days to ensure their mental…
Enugu Disco provides pre-paid meters to 50,000 customers
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) says it has so far provided 50,000 customers in the South East Zone with…
Niger Govt. spends N252m on General Hospital Minna
The Niger Government said it had spent about N254 million to construct and equip the maternal and new neonatal wing…
2019: Plateau APC adopts indirect primaries
The Plateau chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the indirect method of primaries in choosing its candidates…
MAUTECH gets first female registrar
Hajiya Halima Mohammed, on Wednesday, assumed office as the new registrar of Modibbo Adama University of Technology (MAUTECH), Yola.
Toyota plans to recall 1m hybrid models over wiring issue
Toyota Motor Corp. says it plans to recall around 1.03 million vehicles, including its gasoline-hybrid Prius model in Japan and…
Court in rowdy session over paternity of 10 months old twins
An Iseyin Grade “C” Customary Court on Wednesday had a rowdy session over the rightful owner of 10 months old…
U.S. Open: Nadal survives Thiem test to reach semis
Defending champion Rafa Nadal failed to win a single game in the opening set of his U.S. Open quarter-final against…
2019: Kebbi APC adopts consensus selection of candidates
Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Na’Allah, says on Wednesday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi has unanimously adopted consensus…
Russia calls for political solution for Syria’s Idlib region
A Russian general, who heads the lower house of parliament’s defence committee has called for a political resolution for Syria’s…
Union calls for more affordable houses for workers
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) Bayelsa chapter has called on the three tiers of government to provide more…
With time, Lagos will be free of refuse – Special Adviser
Mr Babatunde Hunpe, Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Environment, has assured Lagosians that the state government is making…
Niger Govt spends N1 billion on Minna old Airport road
The Niger Government says it has spent N1 billion on the dualisation of the 2.5 kilometer Minna old Airport road.
Afenifere denies endorsing any candidate for 2019 presidential election
Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural group, says it has not endorsed any candidate for the 2019 presidential election.
APC UK creates App to manage party members globally
The United kingdom Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will create a technology to ensure effective management…
Orientation Agency urged to expedite action on voter education
A socio-political group, Southern Nigeria Peoples Mandate (SNPM), has urged the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to expedite action on voter…
Oyo Govt. re-inaugurates vigilance Committee
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday re-inaugurated the State Coordinating Committee on Vigilante Activities after a three-year break.
Divorce-seeking wife threatens to poison husband
An Ibadan-based housewife and mother of three, Ronke Olanrewaju, on Wednesday asked an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court to dissolve her union.
7 Italians arrested for beating up teenage African migrants
Seven people have been arrested in Sicily for an unprovoked attack in August on a group of teenage African migrants,…
Burundi still committing crimes against humanity – UN
More crimes against humanity were committed in Burundi in 2017 and 2018, whipped up by rhetoric from top officials, including…
Total to build N40m soap manufacturing plant in Akwa Ibom
Mr Francois Le-Cocq, Deputy Managing Director, Total Exploration and Production, Port Harcourt, says the company is to spend N40 million…
Founder of militant Afghan Haqqani network dies after long illness
Jalaluddin Haqqani, founder of the militant Haqqani network, one of the most powerful and feared groups in the Afghan insurgency,…
Nigeria Air to get operational certificates within 90 days
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday said it would deliver the Air Transport Licence (ATL) and the Aircraft…
Bribery: NFF bans Coach Salisu Yusuf for one-year
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Committee on Ethics and Fair Play has banned Super Eagles’ Chief Coach Salisu Yusuf from…
Small Doctor, Agege LGA to partner on talent discovery
A singer, Temitope Adekunle, popularly called “Small Doctor’’ and the Agege Local Council Area of Lagos State on Tuesday signed…
Typhoon Jebi: 11 dead, 600 injured in Japan
At least eleven people have been killed and about 600 injured after Typhoon Jebi ripped through Japan, the most powerful…
NAFDAC to overhaul its cyber space
Prof. Moji Adeyeye, Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), said on Tuesday that the agency…