Author: Adekunle Dada
4 commercial banks donate N980m to Police in 2017
Four commercial banks donated a total of N980 million to the Nigerian Police Force in 2017 to support its activities,…
China not practicing “colonialism” in Africa – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Monday dismissed allegations of China practicing colonialism in Africa, saying China instead has…
2019: Adamawa APC adopts Indirects Primaries
Adamawa Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday adopted the Indirect Primaries for the election of its candidates…
India announces plan to increase embassies in Africa
In a bid to expand its diplomatic presence across Africa, the Indian Government on Monday announced plans to increase its…
Mayor wants UN Palestinian refugee agency out of Jerusalem
The mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat, wants the UN agency serving Palestinian refugees to stop its work in the city.
Lake Chad region: EU releases €138m for humanitarian, development funding
The European Union on Monday announced new funding of 138 million euros funding for humanitarian assistance and development in Lake…
FCT: INEC describes CVR exercise as successful
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has described the Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR), which ended Friday,…
Yobe Govt. distributes relief materials to flood victims
The Yobe government on Monday distributed building materials, clothes, blankets and household items worth N120 million to 595 flood victims…
Ndigbo urged to embrace cultural heritage
The Anambra Council of Traditional Prime-Ministers has called on Ndigbo to always take pride in their rich cultural heritage to…
5 men remanded over alleged forgery, importation of prohibited fire arms
An FCT High Court, Apo on Monday on Monday ordered that five men be remanded in Prison for allegedly forgery…
China’s investment in West Africa excites Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, expressed the appreciation of ECOWAS Member States for China’s increasing investment in the sub-region with…
Aiteo Cup: Rangers determined to pick continental ticket – GM
The General Manager of Rangers International FC, Enugu, Davidson Owumi, has sounded it clear that AITEO Cup Competition was the…
2019 elections will not affect JAMB exams – Registrar
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has said that the 2019 general elections…
Osun Workers return to work after warning strike
Workers in Osun on Monday, returned to work after the expiration of a three-day warning strike they embarked upon on…
Elections: People living with disabilities want special considerations
The National Association of Persons With Disabilities (NAPWD), has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to work out…
Ondo to partner Lagos on rice production
The Ondo State Government says it will partner with the Lagos State Government on rice production.
SGF inaugurates committee to establish National Peace Commission
The Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has inaugurated a Committee for the Establishment of National…
Anti-corruption: Justice Minister inaugurates 17-man committee
Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami on Monday in Abuja. inaugurated a 17-man monitoring and evaluation committee on the implementation of…
Pope invokes ‘silence’ and ‘prayer’ before enemies
Pope Francis says the only answer to people sowing division and creating scandal within the Catholic Church is “silence” and…
Primaries: Nasarawa APGA assures aspirants of neutrality
The Nasarawa Chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has assured members of neutrality in electing candidates ahead of…
Bangladesh approves draft law banning child labour
The Bangladeshi government on Monday approved the draft of a law banning child labour in the country with provisions for…
Trade ties: EU seeks to boost U.S. beef quota
The European Commission wants to increase the U.S. quota of hormone-free beef imports to the EU, in a bid to…
U.S. accused of meddling in Russia’s affairs
Kremlin on Monday accused the U.S. of “crudely” trying to recruit Russian nationals to act as its agents, adding that…
Gunmen attack Jos community, kill 11
Gunmen have killed 11 persons at Lopandet Dwei community in Du District of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau,…
Truck crushes commercial motorcyclist to death
A commercial motorcyclist was on Monday crushed to death in an accident involving two trucks and a Mercedes Benz car…
Players’ contract dispute: Denmark’s Euro 2020 campaign at risk
The Danish Football Association (DBU) is looking for replacements for regular national team players for this month’s matches against Slovakia…
Scientists develop new wound healing dressing material
Chinese scientists have developed a new kind of adhesive antibacterial hydrogel that can be used in wound healing treatment.
Lagos Govt to engage 10 bakeries in mass production of coconut bread
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday said that the state would engage 10 major bakeries to ensure…
Population Commission selects 37 Katsina communities for Demographic Health Survey
The National Population Commission (NPC) has selected 37 communities in Katsina State for the conduct of the 2018 Nigeria Demographic…
Amsterdam Attack: U.S. expresses concern, support for citizens
The U.S. has extended its concern and support for two U.S. citizens injured in an attack on Friday in Amsterdam.