Author: Adekunle Dada
Lagos ports receive 10 ships with petrol, bulk fertiliser
Ten ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth.
Russia 2018: Sweden will enjoy less pressure without me – Zlatan
Sweden’s former striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, said on Thursday that the country’s team to the World Cup in Russia would enjoy…
Smoking hastens symptoms of stroke – Cardiologist
Dr Akinkumi Afolabi, a cardiologist with Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi-Araba, said cigarette smoking hasten the symptoms of stroke…
Trader remanded for allegedly defiling 7-year-old girl
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Thursday remanded a 22-year-old trader, Moses Austine, at Kirikiri prisons for allegedly defiling…
Nasarawa Govt commended for interest in basic education delivery
Dr Hamid Bobboyi, the Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), has commended the Nasarawa State government for its renewed…
Eid-el-Fitr: Police beef up security across Nigeria
Ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the police and other security agencies across the country have deployed their personnel to ensure…
4 men impregnate 15-year-old girl
Four men, who allegedly defiled a 15- year-old girl leading to her conception were on Thursday in Lagos remanded at…
Road contractors accused of destroying Jos water pipes
The Plateau Water Board on Thursday accused contractors handling road projects in Jos of destroying major water pipes, and blamed…
Italy PM confirms meeting with France’s Macron
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Thursday confirmed his planned Friday meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, a statement said,…
Nigerian airlines sold N505.2bn tickets – NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Thursday said that domestic and international airlines operating in Nigeria sold tickets worth…
German Chancellor seeks compromise over asylum policy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Party appeared willing to compromise in a bitter dispute over asylum policy on Thursday.
Woman allegedly pours hot water on husband
A 32- year-old woman, Joy Imeribe, who allegedly poured hot water on her husband was on Thursday charged before an…
Man who infected more than 200 with HIV arrested
An HIV-positive man who might have consciously passed on the deadly virus to more than 200 sexual partners has been…
Researchers discover novel process to major malaria vaccines
Aussie researchers on Thursday said they have discovered a novel process used by the human immune system to kill and…
Migrant policy: Merkel struggles to find compromise
German Chancellor Angela Merkel struggled on Thursday to find a compromise on migrant policy with her Bavarian allies to avert…
Unusual detention of suspect amount to gross violation – Lawyer
An Ikorodu based legal practitioner, Mrs Christy Elekwachi, has urged security agencies in Nigeria to desist from acts tantamount to…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa files papers to contest upcoming poll
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zinbabwe on Thursday filed his nomination papers to contest as the ruling party’s presidential candidate in…
Ukraine: Over 400 Russians in Custody
More than 400 Russian Nationals are in custody in Ukraine, Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova said on Thursday.
UN official tasks states on smart cities
Prof. Mustapha Zubairu, the Project Manager, United Nations Habitat for a Better Urban Future on Wednesday urged state governments to…
Gov. Wike promises peaceful LG poll
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers says he has received assurances from heads of security agencies in the state that adequate…
EU appeals to Poland on rule of law
European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans on Wednesday appealed for Poland to take “urgent action” to prevent the involuntary retirement…
U.S. urges Bangladesh to probe extrajudicial killings
The United States urged the Government of Bangladesh to investigate all extrajudicial killings in anti-drug operations, U.S. Department of State…
Germany calls for new EU eastern policy
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on Wednesday emphasised the need for a new EU eastern policy outlining directions for EU-Russian…
Nigeria’s inflation drops to 11.61%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation for May, decreased to 11.61…
Gaza: Palestinian president hails UN non-violence vote
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, on Thursday, hailed a UN General Assembly vote, calling on Israeli forces to halt violence against…
Mimiko wants to launder sagging political image – Labour Party
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour party have rejected plans by the immediate past Governor of Ondo state,…
Nigerian Govt approves N185bn for reconstruction of 14 roads
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja approved N185.2billion for the rehabilitation,…
Migration policies: Pope calls for “change in mindset’’
Pope Francis called on Thursday for a “change in mindset’’ on migration policies, saying international cooperation was vital, as Italy…
Mourinho backs England to shine at Russia 2018
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has backed England to shine at the World Cup due to the depth of experience…
Yemen: Arab warplanes, ships pound Houthi positions
Arab warplanes and warships pounded Houthi positions in Yemen’s Hodeidah for a second day on Thursday, as a Saudi-led alliance…