Author: Adekunle Dada
Katsina: Flood destroys property worth N8m
Flood caused by downpour during the weekend washed away property worth N8 million in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina…
Warren Buffett donates $3.4 billion to 5 charities
Warren Buffett has donated roughly 3.4 billion dollars of Berkshire Hathaway Inc stock to five charities, the billionaire’s largest contribution…
2 soldiers wounded in Bama attack – Commander
Maj. Gen. Rogers Nicholas, the Theater Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, said that two soldiers were wounded in the ongoing clearance…
Investments: Buhari assures Dutch companies of fruitful returns
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Dutch companies that their investments will be safe, and yield fruitful returns.
Islamic cleric arrested for alleged rape
A 25-year-old man, who claimed to be an Islamic cleric, had been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a…
Nigeria will get best deal in Africa Trade Agreement – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday gave the assurance that the country would get the best deal in…
Gov. Ugwuanyi decries federal institutions N18bn debt
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has decried the reluctance of some federal institutions in the state in discharging their…
Kebbi Govt. approves immediate payment of July salaries
The Kebbi State Government has approved immediate payment of July salaries to civil servants in the state.
4 Islamists sentenced to 25 years over terror charges
An Egyptian Court on Monday sentenced four Islamists to 25 years in prison on terrorism charges that included an attack…
North Korea announces amnesty for Political Prisoners
The Communist Leadership in Pyongyang would grant amnesty to those convicted of crimes against the state in light of North…
Amnesty entitlements: Ex-Militants picket Ondo Governor’s office
Ex-Militants, under the aegis of Forest Boys, from the Niger-Delta area of Ondo state, on Monday picketed the Ondo State…
India sets up expert panel to save Taj Mahal from pollution
The Indian Government on Tuesday announced the formation of a special committee of experts to save Taj Mahal from pollution.
Flood Disaster: Buhari commiserates with people, govt. of Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness and concern over the unprecedented devastation caused by floods in Katsina state and other…
Osun Guber: APC to adopt direct primary to pick candidate
Mr Adams Oshiomhole, the All Progressives Congress National Chairman has said that the party will adopt the direct primary to…
Israel blocks gas, fuel transfers to Gaza Strip
Israel has blocked fuel and gas transfers to the Gaza Strip until Sunday in retaliation for “continued terrorist attempts by…
‘Nigerian Green Bond is world’s 1st fully-certified green bond’
The Nigeria’s N10.69 billion Sovereign Green Bond issued on Dec. 18, 2017, is the world’s first fully-certified sovereign green bond,…
Leadership Tussle: APC summons Ortom, Akume to Abuja
The Deputy National Chairman (North), Sen. Lawal Shu’aibu has summoned to Abuja for an urgent meeting the two main actors…
CVR, PVC: Lagosians urged to expose INEC staff demanding money
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Monday urged eligible voters to expose any staff or tout…
Osun APC suspends chairman, secretary
The Osun State Working Committee (OSWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday announced the suspension of the party’s…
Katsina Govt. employs 5,000 primary school teachers
The Katsina State Government says it has employed 5, 000 teachers to teach in its primary schools as part of…
UN to celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day
The United Nations General Assembly in New York will this week embark on the celebration of the ideals that the…
Gov. Obaseki condemns killings of 4 policemen
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has condemned the ambush and killing of four policemen by gunmen in Sabon-gida Ora, Owan…
NFF crisis: Government is not interfering – Dalung
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, says Chris Giwa remains the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President as declared…
Ekiti Election: Governors’ Forum congratulates Fayemi
The Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Gov. Abdulaziz Yari, has congratulated Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the All Progressives Congress candidate,…
Gaza Strip: Israeli Air Force hits 2 Hamas posts
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) hit two Hamas posts in the Gaza Strip on Monday in response to the latter…
Obama urges Kenyan leaders to stop divisive ethnic politics
Former U.S. President Barack Obama urged Kenya’s leaders on Monday to turn their backs on the divisive ethnic politics that…
Ekiti: Fayemi’s victory “a hard fought and won battle’’ – Aregbesola
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun, has described the victory of Dr Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressive Congress (APC), in…
Buhari will end farmers-herders clashes – Minister
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr Audu Ogbeh, says President Muhammadu Buhari is committed to ending the frequent…
FRSC to bar tankers, trucks from climbing Lagos bridges
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said that efforts are being made to place bars on some Lagos bridges…
IGP directs investigation into killing of 4 policemen
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, has directed a thorough investigation into the killing of four policemen by suspected…