Author: Adekunle Dada
Bye-election: APC victory shows Buhari will win 2019 election – Aspirant
The victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the weekend bye-elections signal victory for President Muhammdu Buhari come 2019,…
National Identity Number is replacement for tribal marks – NOA
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has commenced the training of National Orientation Agency (NOA) officers in the 23 local…
Seamaster ITTF Challenge: Quadri’s victory promise fulfilled – Wife
Ganiyat Aruna, Wife of Aruna Quadri, winner of the just-concluded 2018 Seamaster ITTF Challenge Nigeria Open, says her husband fulfilled…
Nigerian Govt urged to provide long-term funds to mortgage institutions
Mr Olayinka Omotosho, Chairman, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), has appealed to the Federal Government to provide long-term funds…
Egyptian security forces kill 6 suspected militants
Egyptian security forces killed six suspected militants in a raid on a house on the outskirts of Cairo, an interior…
IGP Idris donates jersey to Crime Busters FC
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has donated new jerseys to Crime Busters FC, Enugu, for its successful outing…
Researchers identify 21 key proteins associated with lung cancer
Chinese researchers have identified 21 key proteins that can inhibit or encourage the growth of lung cancer cells, according to…
Iran unveils new short-range missile
Iran has unveiled the latest generation of its short-range Fateh ballistic missile.
Tunisian president proposes giving women equal inheritance rights
President Beji Essebsi of Tunisia on Monday proposed giving women equal inheritance rights despite protests from thousands of people objecting…
Mnangagwa urges Zimbabweans to move on after post-election protests
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday urged Zimbabweans to unite to rebuild the economy and put behind them the election period…
Port Harcourt Disco urges governments to pay N10.2bn electricity debt
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has urged both the Federal and State Governments to pay the N10.2 billion…
Amosun urges corps members to contribute to national development
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has urged corps members who just completed their three-week orientation programme to contribute their quota…
Mali election: Jihadist threats kept many polling stations shut – Minister
Threats by jihadist militants forced hundreds of polling stations in Mali to stay closed during Sunday’s presidential run-off, the government…
Education Board lauds Gombe Emir for his numerous contributions
The State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Gombe has commended the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar, for his…
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei rejects Trump offer of talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader on Monday rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s offer of unconditional talks to improve bilateral ties and he…
Ambode urges employers of NYSC members to improve on welfare
Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State has urged employers of the NYSC members to improve on their welfare and create…
Emma Nyra welcomes set of twins after 36 hours of labour
Ace Nigerian singer and actress Emma Chukwugoziem known as Emma Nyra welcomed a set of twins after being in labour…
Cross River Govt. increases NYSC members’ allowance
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has increased the monthly allowance of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in…
NYSC skills acquisition crucial to financial independence – Gov. Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Monday said the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED)…
Farmers advised to patronise only certified fertiliser distributors
The Fertiliser Producers and Suppliers Association of Nigeria (FEPSAN) on Monday advised crop farmers to patronise only certified fertiliser distributors…
Gov. Ahmed to youths: Use the internet productively
The Governor of Kwara, Abdulfatah Ahmed, has advised Nigerian youth to use their time on the internet productively and shun…
Uganda holds key lending rate at 9%
Uganda central bank held its key lending rate at 9.0 per cent on Monday, citing robust economic growth for its…
Vote buying: INEC to reposition polling booths – REC
Polling booths are henceforth to be position in a way to make it difficult for people to see how voters…
Healthcare: Lagos Business School seeks private sector support
The Lagos Business School (LBS) on Monday, called for more private sector participation in healthcare service delivery across Africa through…
8 corps members honoured for exemplary conduct
The State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Adamawa, Malam Abubakar Mohammed, said on Monday that no…
Para Powerlifting Championships: Athletes commended for outstanding performance
The Nigeria Para Powerlifting Federation has praised it’s athletes for winning 11 gold and two silver medals at the World…
Technician remanded for allegedly raping 13-year-old girl
A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded a technician, Kasimu Umar, in prison custody for alleged rape of a…
7 miners killed in Pakistan’s coal mine collapse
At least seven miners are dead after an explosion caused a coal mine to collapse in South-western Pakistan, an official…
Kaduna Govt holds town hall meeting on N155 billion 2019 budget
Kaduna State Government on Sunday presented the draft 2019 budget of N155 billion to the public for scrutiny and input.
Philippines’ Duterte sacks 20 for graft in military medical supplies
President Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines on Monday fired 20 people, including Colonels and a General, over accusations of fraud and…