Author: Adekunle Dada
Bus conductor allegedly stabs man with broken bottle
A 20-year-old bus conductor, Sani Iliya, on Tuesday appeared in a Karu Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stabbing…
U.S mid-term election: Control of Congress at stake
After a divisive campaign marked by fierce clashes over race, immigration and other cultural issues, Americans began voting on Tuesday.
6 people arrested over ‘loose’ plan to attack Macron
Six people have been arrested as part of a preliminary investigation into a suspected plan to attack French President Emmanuel…
Veteran highlife musician, Emmanuel Ntia, dies at 94
Veteran Nigerian highlife musician and oldest member of Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON), Emmanuel Ntia, has passed on at 94.
4 lawmakers dump APC for opposition parties
Four members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to four other opposition…
2019: Corps members will not work in volatile regions – NYSC
To ensure safety of corps members during the 2019 elections, the Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Suleiman Kazaure,…
Russia plans to create long-term base on moon
Russia plans to create a long-term base on the surface of the moon as part of its lunar programme and…
Ebola virus infects 300 people in Congo
The deadly Ebola virus has infected 300 people in Congo since an outbreak erupted almost two months ago in the…
Civil servant remanded over alleged abduction of 3-year-old girl
A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that a civil servant, Abubakar Umar, be remanded in prison for alleged…
Namibia poised to eliminate local transmission of malaria – Report
A strategic report released by the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services on Tuesday has revealed that the southern…
Russia declines comment on alleged meddling in U.S. mid-term election
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman on Tuesday declined to comment on allegations of interference in the United States’ mid-term elections.
Over 200 mass graves found in former IS territory
More than 200 mass graves containing thousands of bodies have been discovered in Iraqi regions formerly controlled by Islamic State…
Nasarawa PDP governorship candidate picks running mate
Mr Emmanuel Ombugadu, Nasarawa State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has picked Rep. Ogoshi Onawo as his…
Imo records drop in HIV infection rate
The Imo Government on Tuesday said the state had recorded significant drop in the HIV infection rate,following sustained public campaign…
Actress Okeowo gushes over her man
Popular Nollywood actress, Biodun Okeowo, has declared she has finally found someone she can hold and share her life with.
Gov. Umahi challenges opposition to public debate
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday inaugurated his re-election campaign organisation, just as he challenged the opposition in the…
Italy working ‘discreetly’ to help Pakistani woman in blasphemy case
Italy is working “discreetly’’ to help Asia Bibi, a Christian woman at the centre of a blasphemy case in her…
Khashoggi: Saudi team must have acted on orders – Turkey
A 15-man Saudi team that flew to Turkey before the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, the slain Saudi journalist, must have…
Plateau offers permanent appointment to 300 ad hoc staff
The Plateau Government has given permanent appointment to 300 ad hoc staff of the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town…
Ekweremadu, wife, son escape assassination attempt
The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife and son have escaped an assassination attempt, according to his…
Britain’s Idris Elba named People mag’s ‘sexiest man alive’
Actor Idris Elba, who James Bond fans are campaigning to be the next person to play 007, was named the…
UATH hails Labour, Nigerian Govt over strike suspension
The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) Gwagwalada, Abuja, has commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for suspending its proposed…
Mozambique to share gas revenue in ‘tuna bond’ restructuring
Mozambique has reached an agreement with creditors to restructure a 726.5 million dollars Eurobond, including extending maturities and sharing future…
Immigration arrests Nigerien who allegedly stabbed man to death
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended one Isa Idrisa, a Nigerien, who was alleged to have stabbed a man…
U.S. elections: Dollar keeps to tight ranges
The dollar stuck to tight ranges against its major rivals on Tuesday as investors favoured caution ahead of U.S. mid-term…
Bill Gates unveils future-toilets, free trade in China
U.S. billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Tuesday in Beijing unveiled a futuristic toilet that doesn’t need water or sewers and…
Kuwait’s fifth refinery to cost $5-$6 billion
Kuwait’s fifth refinery will cost five to six billion dollars , Hatem Al-Awadhi, Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC).
China expresses regret over U.S. re-imposing sanctions on Iran
China on Monday expressed regret over the U.S.’ decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Prince Charles acknowledges Britain’s role in slave trade
Prince Charles acknowledged Britain’s role in the slave trade on Monday calling it an appalling atrocity that had “left an…
Man holds workers hostage for hours to protest Mafia sentence
Workers at a post office in northern Italy were held hostage for about seven hours on Monday by a man,…