Author: Adekunle Dada
Germany increases UN contributions for Palestine refugees
Germany’s federal government has promised to increase its financial contributions to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees…
2019: Saraki’s Ward rejects him, says tired of dynasty
The people of Ajikobi Ward in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara said they were tired of the Saraki…
I will no longer participate in active politics – Balarabe Musa
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Balarabe Musa on Friday said he will no longer participate in active politics due…
Israeli forces fire tear gas at rock-throwing Palestinians protesters
Israeli security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets on Friday at rock-throwing Palestinians protesting against land seizures for Jewish…
Taiwan executes man who killed ex-wife, daughter
A Taiwanese death row inmate who killed his ex-wife and daughter in 2014 was executed by shooting in Southern Taiwan…
Teenage girl allegedly shoots man in the head
A teenage girl was on Friday brought before an Ebute Meta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged murder.
Presidential Committee supports 25,000 Adamawa Widows
The Presidential Committee on North East Initiative has supported about 25,000 widows in Adamawa, Madam Hida Makonto, the state Chairperson…
Man ordered to clean court premises for 2 weeks over beer purchase
A Kubwa Grade1 Area Court on Friday sentenced one Kingsley Emeahera to two weeks of community service for attempting to…
Libya to actively implement MoU to develop its economy
Libya will actively implement the memorandum of understanding and restore and develop its economy with the help of the Belt…
Nigeria, Germany sign MoU on agriculture, commerce
Nigeria and Germany on Friday in Abuja signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) in agriculture and commerce.
Sevilla sign Dutch winger Quincy Promes
Dutch winger Quincy Promes has left Spartak Moscow to join Sevilla on a five-year contract, the clubs said on Friday.
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: FRSC promises to alleviate sufferings of motorists
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has assured motorists that its officials would be deployed to alleviate…
Bulgaria PM sacks 3 Ministers over fatal bus crash
Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borissov sacked three Ministers on Friday over a bus accident in which 17 people died.
Everton’s Sandro joins Real Sociedad on loan
Everton forward Sandro Ramirez has joined Spanish side Real Sociedad on a season-long loan, the Premier League club have said.
Farmer remanded in prison over motorcycle theft
A Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Friday ordered that a 20-year-old farmer, Ibrahim Bello, be remanded in prison for alleged…
UEFA Champions League: Manchester City wary of Shakhtar threat
Manchester City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain said the Premier League club are wary of the threat posed by Champions…
2019: Orji Kalu predicts violence-free elections
Chief Orji Kalu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Abia has predicted that the…
Man, 21, in trouble for kicking friend’s private part
For allegedly kicking his friend in the private part during an argument, a 21-year-old man, Johnson Ekuma, was on Friday…
SON alerts on cancer-causing substance in school uniforms
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), has warned importers of school uniform materials into Nigeria about some cancer-causing substances found…
25-year-old man remanded for phone-snatching
A Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Friday ordered the remand in prison custody of a 25-year-old, Bello Mohammed, for alleged…
Bournemouth takes inspiration from past experiences against Chelsea
Manager Eddie Howe says Bournemouth will take inspiration from last season’s matches against Chelsea as they try to beat the…
MTN Project Fame winner, Okiemute decries stereotype in Nigeria music
Okiemute Ighorodje, the winner of MTN Project Fame West Africa, Season 9, has decried the glorification of Afro pop to…
WHO Report: Africa records high health improvement
A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has shown a high improvement in health…
Japan floods: Authorities order evacuation of 8,000 residents
Authorities on Friday ordered the evacuation of 8,000 residents as torrential rains triggered floods and landslides in Northern and Central…
Champions League: UEFA not likely to use VAR – President
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said on Friday it is unlikely to use the Video Assistant Referees (VARs) in the current…
Osun Guber: INEC commences training of Supervisory Presiding Officers
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has commenced training of Supervisory Presiding Officers (SPOs) on Polling and Counting…
Enugu Disco announces two-day power outage
There will be power outage for two days in parts of Enugu metropolis on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
Liverpool to face Chelsea in League Cup third round
Liverpool will host Chelsea in the League Cup third round after Thursday’s draw threw up four all-Premier League ties.
Hajj: 3 Zamfara council chairmen die in auto crash
The Hajj Commission in Zamfara on Friday confirmed the death of three local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress…
Buhari receives Angela Merkel at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the vising German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.