Author: Adekunle Dada
Civil Defence kills 1, arrests 2 robbery suspects
The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on Friday killed one person and arrested…
Zuma wants corruption charges against him dropped
Former South African President Jacob Zuma told supporters on Friday that corruption charges against him should be dropped because he…
Banky W, others blast Chimamanda over anti-chivalry statements
Popular singer Bankole ‘Banky W’ Wellington has referred to the statements of Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie against the preferential treatment…
Lagos ports receive 8 ships with petrol, other commodities
Eight ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the Nigerian Ports Authority…
Hemp trafficker jailed for 12 months
A 30-year-old man, Paul Asikawili, is to spend the next 12 months in jail for drug trafficking, according to a…
NYSC donates consumables to Minna orphanage
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Niger, has donated consumables to the Minna orphanage, as part of its activities…
Belgium’s ‘golden generation’ set for success – Hazard
Captain Eden Hazard has said while England’s “Golden Generation” failed to live up to their potential, Belgium have a real…
Training more girls in IT will disrupt status quo – Scientist
A scientist, Ms Joan Udeh says if more attention is given to empowering more girls and women in Information Technology…
South Korean reporters arrested for trespassing
Two South Korean journalists have been arrested in Singapore for trespassing at the residence of the North Korean Ambassador, Police…
Vatican document suggests role for married priests
A document for a meeting of Catholic bishops from the Amazon, expected to evaluate ordaining elderly married men as priests…
G7 summit: Poll shows Germans sceptical of usefulness
According to a survey commissioned by dpa and published on Friday almost half of all Germans questioned, see the G7…
Russia 2018: Germany has no plans yet for Merkel
No plans have been made yet for German Chancellor Angela Merkel to attend the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches in…
Man allegedly attempts to rape 60-year-old woman
A 27-year-old man, Adeoye Olatomide, was on Friday docked in an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for alleged attempt…
Super Eagles may need Buhari’s magical touch – Perm Sec.
Adesola Olusade, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports, says the Super Eagles may need the “magical touch’’ of…
Bob Marley’s life story film underway
A film biopic of late legendary reggae singer, Bob Marley, is being developed by his eldest son Ziggy Marley and…
Leicester sign Evans from West Brom
Leicester City have signed defender Jonny Evans on a three-year contract from Championship side West Bromwich Albion, the Premier League…
CNN host, Anthony Bourdain commits suicide
Anthony Bourdain, a chef, storyteller, and writer, has committed suicide.
Chimamanda displeased over women preferential treatment
Renowned Nigerian author and feminist, Chimamanda Adichie has expressed her misgivings over some preferential treatments given to women.
Taraba Govt. urges residents to plant trees
Mr Julius Butu, the Executive Secretary, Taraba Environmental Protection Agency (TEPA) on Friday urged the people of the state to…
Stray dog attacks villagers, livestock
A stray dog is on the rampage and has attacked and injured three villagers and livestock in Basaura town in…
U.S to intensify operations against Islamic State militants
The U.S. intends to step up military operations against Islamic State militants in eastern Afghanistan during a temporary ceasefire between…
Court okays demolition of Abuja Games Village
An FCT High Court, Apo, has dismissed the suit challenging the demolition of Games Village sun/rain shelters, Abuja.
Anambra Govt. to partner lottery commission
The Anambra Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C-Don Adinuba, on Friday, said the state would partner with any…
Afghan forces kill 10 Taliban militants
Afghan security forces killed 10 Taliban militants as a ceasefire that was declared by the President took effect, an Official…
Tsav commends Buhari for honouring Abiola
Former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for honouring late Chief MKO…
NSCDC train 20,000 personnel on arms bearing
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) trained over 20,000 of its personnel on use of arms for security…
Preserving ocean vital for world – Fijian president
On World Oceans Day, Fijian President Jioji Konrote on Friday stressed the importance of preserving the ocean for the world.
Obiano presents buses to Ojukwu varsity
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has presented four brand new 18-seater buses to three strategic agencies in the state.
Nassarawa State spends N 1.9bn on schools renovation
The Nassarawa State Government says its has spent over N 1.9 billion for the renovation of schools in the state.
June 12: Declare Abiola winner, Fayose urges Buhari
Gov. Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State on Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for giving the late business mogul, Chief Moshood…