Author: Adekunle Dada
Lagos abolishes promotion based on career progression
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it had abolished promoting civil servants based on career progression for performance appraisal…
‘Desist from partisan politics’
A political association, Youth Alliance for Good Governance has appealed to traditional rulers in Enugu State to stay clear of…
Australia harbouring “Cold War mentality” – China
The Chinese ambassador to Australia on Tuesday accused it of harbouring a Cold War mentality and said “less bias and…
U.S condemns Damboa terrorist attack
The U.S Government has condemned last Saturday night’s terrorist attack in Damboa, Nigeria, that killed many and left others injured.
Port Harcourt Disco explains blackout
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has blamed the persisting blackout in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River and Rivers…
Oyo APC inaugurates ward, local govt. executives
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Tuesday in Ibadan inaugurated its executives across the 351 wards and…
Buhari will sign 2018 Budget Wednesday – Presidency
The Presidency has affirmed that Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2018 Appropriation Bill into law on Wednesday at 12p.m.
U.S. accused of depoliticising Palestinian cause
Secretary General of Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Saeb Erekat on Tuesday says the U.S. is trying to depoliticise the Palestinian…
2019: PDP leaders oppose “politics of endorsement”
Some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Delta have kicked against the politics of endorsement in the selection of candidates…
Britain refuses to criticise U.S. migrant policy
Britain responded to an outcry over the U.S. separation of immigrant parents and children by saying on Tuesday it was…
Black Panther wins big at MTV Movie & TV Awards
Superhero movie “Black Panther’ made a killing at the MTV Movie & TV Awards winning four trophies.
NAFDAC holds business forum in Cotonou
The National Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has met with the Business Community in Benin Republic as part…
Driver arraigned for alleged manslaughter
The Police in Lagos on Tuesday arraigned a 45-year-old driver, Blessing Ihende, at an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly causing…
Sen. Misau’s trial adjourned until July 3
An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Tuesday adjourned till July 19, a case of alleged injurious falsehood preferred against Sen.…
FAAN installs baggage scanner at Ilorin Airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN) on Tuesday said it had installed a baggage scanner at the llorin International…
Akwa Ibom governor inaugurates $45m International market
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, on Monday inaugurated the $45 million International market (Urua Nka) in Eket Local Government…
2 brothers jailed for stealing plasma TV sets
A Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday sentenced two brothers, Aminu Usman and Ibrahim Usman, to six months imprisonment each…
India’s ruling BJP pulls out of coalition govt
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday pulled out of a coalition government in the Jammu and Kashmir state,…
Somalia launches new education curriculum
Somalia has launched a new education curriculum for primary schools to ensure access to quality education for its youthful population.
Businessman remanded for stealing church chairs
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that a 36-year-old businessman, Olaleye Olatola,be remanded in Kiriliri prison, pending his sentence.
Taliban ceasefire: China welcomes Afghanistan decision
China on Tuesday welcomed the Afghan government’s decision to extend a ceasefire with the Taliban, and appreciated its efforts to…
Apple fined $6.7 million over iPhone ‘bricking’ case
Australian court on Tuesday fined U.S. electronics giant Apple A$9 million (6.7 million dollars) for “bricking” .
South Sudan’s Kiir, Machar to meet on Wednesday
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan will meet his rival and former vice president Riek Machar in Addis Ababa on…
Arsenal to sign Bernd Leno from Leverkusen
English Premier League side, Arsenal, are closing in on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, on a…
Police deny shooting 4 persons
The Kano Police Command has denied a media report alleging that its officers shot four persons at Shoporite located in…
Blatter will fly to Moscow for World Cup
Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will fly to Moscow on Tuesday, his spokesman told Reuters.
UN condemns deadly Damboa suicide attacks
United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Ms. Myrta Kaulard, has condemned Saturday’s twin suicide attacks in Borno that left dozens…
Saudi football team lands safely after engine fault
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on Monday its national football team landed safely in the Russian city of Rostov.
Small arms kill over 500,000 annually – UN study
More than 500,000 people are killed annually by revolvers, pistols, assault rifles, machine guns and other similar weapons, a new…
U.S. additional tariffs: China will ‘fight back firmly’
China will fight back firmly with “qualitative” and “quantitative” measures if the U.S. publishes an additional list of tariffs on…