Author: Adekunle Dada
Landlord remanded over alleged murder of tenant’s son
A 50-year-old landlord, Samuel Omosule, who allegedly killed his tenant’s son by hitting him with a pestle, was on Friday…
President Buhari arrives Borno for Army Day Celebration
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived in Maiduguri, Borno, for a one-day state visit.
Bangladesh: ADB approves $100m grant for displaced people
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday that it has approved a $100 million grant assistance to help the…
How rape victim was silenced with N2,000
A 24-year-old rape victim in Kaduna State (name withheld), who was allegedly raped at 14 by her landlord, said on…
London Mayor, Khan okays Trump baby balloon protest
London mayor Sadiq Khan has given the green light for a giant Trump Baby balloon to be flown close to…
Italy calls for end to UN embargo on Libya
Italy wants a UN arms embargo on Libya to be lifted to help the North African state battle people smugglers…
Actress begs fans to respect divorce decision
Nollywood actress, Juliet Mgborukwe, has begged fans and well wishers to respect her decision to separate from her husband following…
Congolese, Uganda forces clash near maritime border
Democratic Republic of Congo and Ugandan armed forces exchanged gunfire on a lake straddling their shared border, wounding at least…
China boat accidents: 18 tourists dead, 38 others missing
Thai disaster management authorities on Friday said 18 tourists were found dead after two boats capsized near Thailand’s southern island…
Joshua signs 2 fight Wembley stadium deal
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to stage his next two bouts at Wembley stadium, the first in September and…
Oil spill destroys over 50 fishing settlements
The Oil and Gas Producing Areas Enlightenment and Empowerment Initiative (OGPAEEI), an NGO in Bayelsa, says over 50 fishing settlements…
Russia 2018: Road to Quarter- Finals
Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals rounds resume today. Two matches are scheduled for today and tomorrow.
Groups urge Anambra Govt to re-instate Abakaliki street
Some groups consisting of non-indigenes in Ebonyi have called on the Anambra Government to re-instate Abakaliki street to the original…
Nigerian Govt plans to recapitalise Federal Mortgage Bank – Fashola
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said that the Federal Government has concluded plans to recapitalise…
Lagos ports receive 11 ships conveying petrol, others
No fewer than 12 ships carrying various products are at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian…
Nun arrested for ‘selling’ two-week-old baby
A worker and a nun at a shelter for unmarried mothers in Eastern India have been arrested for allegedly selling…
Senator Melaye calls APC “scatter scatter”
Senator Dino Melaye,representing Kogi West Senatorial district in the National Assembly described his party, All Progressive Congress as "scatter scatter".
Monarch’s wife allegedly burns rival’s house, kills step daughter
The Osun Police Command on Thursday arrested the wife of a traditional ruler and two persons suspected to have set…
Kenya calls for inclusion of women in agribusiness
Kenya on Thursday called for inclusion of women in agribusiness to help transform the continent’s economy.
IDP: Senate to investigate sexual abuse, violence allegations
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday expressed the senate’s readiness to investigate all allegations related to…
Nigerian Govt donates feed to 100 livestock farmers
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Thursday donated animal feed concentrate and mineral salt to 100 livestock…
South Sudan cancels independence celebrations
South Sudan will not celebrate its independence anniversary for the third year running due to financial difficulties, a senior official…
Ex-CBN Governor, Adamu Ciroma dies at 84
Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Adamu Ciroma is dead.
How 2 foreigners forged Nigerian company’s documents
Moses Awonusi, an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has narrated to an Ikeja Special Offences Court,…
Rice smuggling: Nigerian Govt commended for border closure
The Elephant Group Plc., a leading agro-allied company, says it supports the planned closure of land borders by the Federal…
Suspected cultist caught with bottle of human blood
A man, Emeka Thank God, was on Thursday brought before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly belonging to…
Immigration dismisses arrest rumours of Ekiti-bound foreigners
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has debunked rumours that its officers in Kogi had arrested about 200 foreigners heading for…
Commission developing data base to track projects’ distribution
The Federal Character Commission says it is building a comprehensive national data base of projects, to enable it track and…
IGP sets up special team to investigate killing of policemen
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Ibrahim Idris, has set-up a team of specialised detectives, Police Scene of Crime Experts…
19 killed, 11 injured in South Sudan cattle raids
At least 19 people have been killed and 11 injured in cattle raids in South Sudan’s Eastern Lakes State, an…