Author: Adekunle Dada
Mad cow disease: South Korea strengthens inspection on U.S. beef
South Korea’s agriculture ministry said on Thursday that it had strengthened inspections on U.S. beef imports after a mad cow…
Army committed to safe return of IDPs – Acting Commander
The Nigerian Army says it is committed to working with the United Nations and other humanitarian organisations to ensure safe…
Niger Corps members to take orientation in Kaduna
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger says its 2018 Batch B stream II members will take their orientation…
Lagos State retains highest foreign debt portfolio – DMO
Lagos State, the commercial nerve-center of Nigeria, has retained its position as the state with the highest foreign debt in…
FRSC assures Ogun residents of safer roads
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has assured the people of Ogun of its commitment to ensure safer roads to…
Former police officer sentenced to 15 years for killing teenager
Texas jurors sentenced former police officer Roy Oliver to 15 years of jail for murdering a black teenager, local media…
Russia has no hidden agenda in Syria – Foreign Ministry
Russia has no hidden agenda in Syria, Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
PDP primaries: If I don’t win, I will support whoever emerges – Lamido
Alhaji Sule Lamido, a former Governor of Jigawa and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
Zimbabwe likely to face drought in 2018/19 farming season
Zimbabwe is likely to experience an El Nino phase, which will result in erratic rainfall during the 2018/19 farming season,…
48,000 jostle for 2,000 jobs in Ekiti – Head of Service
No fewer than 48,000 unemployed youths have so far obtained employment forms and sat for the ongoing recruitment exercise advertised…
Lagos lawmaker disburses N20m interest-free loans
Mr Sanai Agunbiade, the Majority leader, Lagos State House of Assembly (LSHA), on Wednesday disbursed N20 million to market women,…
German police brace up for new anti-migrant rally
German police on Thursday brace up for fresh anti-immigrant rally in the eastern city of Chemnitz after two similar protests…
May’s Visit: Nigeria’s business community expresses optimism
The business community in Lagos says the visit of British Prime Minister, Theresa May, will deepen existing bilateral relationship between…
U.S. has no right to criticise minorities policies – China
China said on Thursday that the United States had no right to criticise its policies on ethnic minorities, after U.S.…
Goats can distinguish happy faces from angry ones – Research
A new study shows that goats prefer a happy human face instead of an angry one, which suggests such socio-cognitive…
Obasanjo is not sponsoring my presidential ambition – Lamido
Alhaji Sule Lamido, former Jigawa governor and Presidential aspirant on the platform of the PDP, has dismissed suggestions that he…
CBN fines 4 banks N5.87bn over forex irregularities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday imposed a N5.87 billion fine on Standard Chartered Bank, Stanbic-IBTC, Citibank, and…
Nigerian Army kills 3 Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it had killed three Boko Haram insurgents when it dislodged an ambush staged by…
South Africa launches electronic government bond trading platform
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the London Stock Exchange say they have launched South Africa’s first electronic government bond…
China launches official online rumour information platform
A national-level platform to alert the public about online rumours and refute slander was launched in Beijing Wednesday.
Defection: Nasarawa Assembly declares member’s seat vacant
The Nasarawa House of Assembly, on Wednesday declared the seat of a member representing Wamba constituency, Mr Makpa Malla vacant…
Ambode at Murtala Muhammed Airport ahead of May’s arrival
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, accompanied by his Deputy, Dr Idiat Adebule , among other State officials arrived at…
Johnny Drille, Simi release colourful video for `Halleluya’
Alternative afropop singers Johnny Drille and Simisola Ogunleye popularly known as Simi have released a colourful video for their recent…
Police recover $4,000 from 19 year old boy
The police in Gombe state have recovered the sum of $4,000 (about N1.3million) from a 19 year old boy following…
Buhari meets Theresa May behind closed door
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the British Prime Minister, Theresa May at the Presidential Villa,…
1 killed in anti-immigrant violence in South Africa
Police said one person was shot dead and foreign-owned shops were looted as violence erupted in the South African township…
Ogbeh commends CBN 9% lending policy to farmers
Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new nine…
Delta Govt to establish Army Brigade in Asaba
The Delta Government says an Army Brigade would soon be established in the state capital, Asaba.
Hajj 2018: Nigerian pilgrim dies in elevator pit
A pilgrim from Niger was on Wednesday feared dead in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after mistakenly falling into the pit of…
Health insurance scheme: USAID urges Lagos Govt to fast track inauguration
The United States Agency for International Development – Health Finance Governance project (USAID-HFG) on Wednesday urged the Lagos State Government…