Author: Adekunle Dada
Taraba Govt takes in Cameroonians displaced by crisis
The conflict between the Cameroonian Government and Ambazonia Separatists has led to influx of many asylum seekers into Nigeria’s border…
Oil prices will rise due to U.S. sanctions, Iran warns
The Iranian government has warned U.S. sanctions on the country’s oil sector would lead to “painful months” for consumers worldwide…
Bayern under pressure to deliver against Dortmund
Champions Bayern Munich are unusually with their backs to the wall as they travel to Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on…
China shuns rivalry in Pacific
Beijing and Canberra should be cooperating in the South Pacific and not be cast as strategic rivals, China’s top diplomat…
Manchester derby offers United chance to halt City march
The rise of Manchester City in the past decade, has raised the question of whether the Manchester derby has finally…
Corruption: Rwanda recommends online assets declaration for Nigeria
The Rwandan Government Board (RGB) says online assets declaration by public office holders is one of the methods that can…
Buhari declares state of emergency on water, sanitation sector
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s water supply, sanitation and hygiene sector.
Google restates commitment to digitally connect Nigerians
Google, a Search Engine company, on Thursday, commended the efforts of Federal Government through the National Information Technology Development Agency…
Niger Govt. set to join National Health Insurance Scheme
The Niger Government has expressed its readiness to join the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) so as to improve health…
El-Rufai appoints running mate as Senior Adviser-Counsellor
Gov. Nasir Eel-Rufai of Kaduna State has appointed Dr Hadiza Balarabe, his running mate for the 2019 governorship election, as…
Bureau de change operator allegedly defrauds woman $1,500
A trader, Salisu Abdullahi, who allegedly defrauded a woman by collecting $1,500 dollars from her on the pretext of giving…
Prison riot leaves more than dozen dead
At least 13 people have been killed in a prison riot in the former Soviet Republic of Tajikistan, Russian State…
Fire kills 8 family members
Eight members of a family died after a fire believed to have been caused by an electricity malfunction broke out…
3 Civilians, Soldier killed in India rebel attack
Three civilians and a paramilitary Soldier were killed when Maoist Rebels blew up a vehicle in India’s Central State of…
U.S. political gridlock may create investment opportunity
Investors hope the split between Republicans and Democrats controlling the U.S. Congress will open up opportunities to pick new winners…
Manchester United did nothing to deserve win – Ronaldo
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, said his former club, Manchester United, did nothing to deserve their 2-1 win over the Turin…
Lagos Consumption Tax: Court fixes Jan.17 for hearing
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, adjourned until Jan.17, 2019, hearing in a suit by the Registered Trustees…
Fayemi revokes shop allocations at Oja Oba market, orders refunds
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti on Thursday ordered the immediate cancellation of the allocation of over 800 shops at the…
Mazda to recall 640,000 vehicles globally
Mazda Motor Corporation on Thursday said it planned to recall about 640,000 vehicles globally to fix issues including a problem…
2019: Voters need “third political force’’ – Former PDP Chairman
As politicians woo voters ahead of the 2019 general elections, Dr. Haruna Dabin, former Plateau PDP Chairman and governorship candidate…
Africa accounts for only 15% of continent’s $1trn global trade – Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank), says Africa accounts for only 15 per cent of the continent’s one trillion dollars…
Farmer remanded over alleged culpable homicide
A 38-year-old farmer, Andrrawus Adamu, was on Thursday remanded in Prison by a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kaduna, over alleged…
Cambodia’s Hun Sen defends promotion of his sons to top posts
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday defended the promotion of his three sons to senior positions in government and…
Netflix steps up original Asian content
Netflix Inc unveiled a plan on Thursday to make 17 more original productions in Asia, including Thai and Chinese language…
Taliban attack kills 11 Security Personnel in Afghanistan
No fewer than 11Security Personnel were killed and 12 others injured after the Taliban insurgents attacked a military base in…
Ex-leader leads in Madagascar Presidential poll
Counting of votes from a Presidential poll was underway in Madagascar early Thursday with former Leader Andry Rajoelina having a…
Australian opposition leader resigns over sexual harassment allegations
The leader of the opposition in Australia’s most populous state resigned on Thursday after a female reporter released a statement…
Woman publicly slaps man in Ogun
A 32-year-old woman, Oluwakemi Saheed, was on Thursday brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly slapping a…
Nigerian doctor uses ‘improvised incubator’ to save premature baby
A medical doctor, Chibuike Joseph Chukwudum has saved a premature baby using an improved incubator he created himself.
Workers settle for 70% salary against downsizing
In a bid to resolve issues of salary payment, staff unions in Emmanuel Alayande College of Education (EACOED) Oyo, have…