Author: Adekunle Dada
12 new moons discovered around Jupiter
U.S. researchers have discovered 12 new moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing the total number of the planet’s known moons to 79,…
Nigerian Govt to assist victims of Katsina flooding – Osinbajo
The Federal Government, on Tuesday pledged to assist victims of flood disaster in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina…
Skin cancer: Aussie scientists develop new blood test
Australian scientists said they have developed a new blood test to detect melanoma cancer in its early stages, in a…
Ekiti poll: Observers praise INEC, point out irregularities
A coalition of domestic and international election observers accredited to observe last Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election on Tuesday highlighted some…
Fake news: Egypt passes law to block social media accounts
Egypt’s parliament has passed a law giving the state powers to block social media accounts and penalise journalists held to…
Trade talks: EU president to visit Trump on July 25
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will visit U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on July 25 to discuss strained trade…
Bandits kill 2 police officers in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Tuesday confirmed the killing of two officers during gun battle with bandits in…
Japan warns of ‘life-threatening’ heat wave
Japan’s weather agency on Wednesday warned of a “life-threatening” heat wave in many parts of the country, with temperatures expected…
Death toll rises to 90 in Nepal landslides, floods
Five people were killed in Nepal on Wednesday by landslides and flooding brought on by monsoon rains, bringing the death…
Gov. Fayose on street parade after election
Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Tuesday embarked on a road show in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state capital,…
Flood: Katsina Govt. tasked on drainage construction
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has appealed to the Katsina State Government to intensify efforts on drainage construction.
Air Force begins 3-day free medicare for Plateau IDPs
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday began a three-day free medical care for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Plateau.
ADC vows to dislodge APC in Oyo
Chief Layiwola Olakojo, the Oyo State Coordinator of African Democratic Congress (ADC) claims the party has 2 million members that…
Afghanistan: IS militants behead Taliban commander
Militants loyal to the hardliner Islamic State (IS) group captured and beheaded Taliban commander Mullah Burjan on Wednesday, an official…
Ajimobi named ‘Digital Governor of the Year’
The Nigeria Computers Society (NCS) on Tuesday conferred the award of ‘Digital Governor of the Year’ on Gov. Abiola Ajimobi…
UN marks Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday
The UN will mark 100 years since the birth of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela, on Wednesday, taking stock…
Australian state calls for more migrants
The South Australian government has called for a greater share of Australia’s migrant intake to be directed to the state.
Centenary: Obama pays homage to late Nelson Mandela
Former U.S. president Barack Obama on Tuesday paid homage on Tuesday to the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black…
Autism: Lagos Govt promises to build early intervention centres
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday promised to build two early intervention centres in some strategic locations in the state…
Meeting with Putin ‘even better’ than NATO summit – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his meetings with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki went better than…
Navy seize 828 bags of contraband rice
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom said it seized…
Lorry driver who killed policewoman sentenced to 3 years
A court on Tuesday sentenced the driver of a lorry that killed a German policewoman to three years in prison,…
Osinbajo commissions $350m BUA Cement Plant
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday called for a reduction in the price of cement, while inaugurating the 350 million…
Daley Blind returns to Ajax from Man United
Dutch international Daley Blind has completed a return to Ajax Amsterdam from Manchester United on a four-year contract, the clubs…
“The world is going through strange, uncertain times”
Former U.S. president Barack Obama says the world is going through “strange [and] uncertain” times in a speech honouring anti-apartheid…
Entitlements: Med-View workers call for PenCom’s intervention
Some former workers of Med-View Airline have called on the National Pension Commission (PenCom) to intervene in payment of their…
289 Malians killed in 6 months in militia clashes – UN
UN says 289 Malian civilians have been killed in fighting between rival militias in six months.
Troost-Ekong excited to rejoin Bursaspor
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong on Tuesday said he was elated to rejoin his Bursaspor’s teammates in training ahead of…
Anambra Agency creates 20,000 direct jobs in 3 years
The Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA) said it had created more than 20, 000 direct jobs using two billion…
Fadama Project: Edo rice farmers commend Gov. Obaseki
The Edo South Rice Farmers Association on Tuesday in Benin lauded Gov. Godwin Obaseki for the payment of counterpart fund…