Author: Adekunle Dada
Human trafficker sentenced to 7 years imprisonment
A Benin High court in Edo State has sentenced a 47-year-old human trafficker, Richard Ehigie, to seven years imprisonment.
Oyo Speaker pledges to promote unity
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Olagunju Ojo, on Thursday reiterated his commitment to promoting peace…
June 12 Democracy Day not campaign strategy – APC UK
The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom Chapter says declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day by President Muhammadu Buhari…
Gov. Al-Makura pardons 35 convicts
Gov.Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has granted pardon to 35 convicts in the state and paid the fines imposed on…
Burundi’s president will not seek re-election
President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi will not seek re-election when his term ends in 2020, Radio France International reported on…
Nigeria Amputee football debuts in World Cup
Isah Suleiman, the President of Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF), has described the nation’s invitation to the 2018 World Amputee…
Man remanded for allegedly wooing married woman
A Sharia court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Thursday ordered the remand of one Abubakar Mustapha for allegedly enticing…
NFF pays tribute to late Stephen Keshi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Thursday paid tribute to the late Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi,…
McEnroe predicts tough Wimbledon return for Murray
John McEnroe expects Andy Murray to battle past his hip problem and play at Wimbledon this year, but has warned…
Nigerian airlines record 8,825 delayed flights
Domestic airlines operating in Nigeria recorded 8,825 cases of flight delay from January to March, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority…
June 12 declaration: Abiola children, Afenifere hail Buhari
Mrs Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late MKO Abiola has hailed the declaration of June 12 as Democracy Day by…
Kaduna: PDP wins rescheduled LG election
Mr Philip Gwada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the rescheduled chairmanship election in Jaba Local Government Area.
How fake soldier was arrested
A panel beater, Victor Nyaku, was on Thursday arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for impersonation and assault.
MURIC commends Buhari over June 12 declaration
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12, as democracy day.
Man gets 3 life sentences for killing family
A South African court on Thursday sentenced a 23-year-old man to three life sentences for murdering his parents, Martin and…
Monkey pox: Plateau records 2 positive cases
The Plateau Government has confirmed that the state has recorded two positive cases of monkey pox in Shendam Local Government…
Naira weakens against dollar
The Naira on Wednesday fell by one point exchanging at N361.5 to the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos,…
Putin to governors: Don’t turn FIFA sites into markets
President Vladimir Putin told Russian governors during the annual “Direct Line” Q&A session on Thursday that the sports sites built…
Obaseki pledges to make Edo agricultural hub
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration will reposition the state as an agricultural hub of the nation that…
Supporters of Ex-Kaduna Governor throng prison, demand release
Supporters of the former governor of Kaduna State,Ramalan Yero, on Wednesday thronged the Kaduna Prisons, demanding for his immediate release,…
Royal wedding song marked cultural shift – Gospel leader
Karen Gibson, founder of the Kingdom Choir, says the gospel version of the song “Stand by Me,” an highlight of…
Kogi to inaugurate World class diagnostic centre
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday said the state’s World class Diagnostic Centre would soon be inaugurated to serve…
Trump grants Alice Johnson clemency
President Trump reportedly granted clemency to Alice Johnson on Wednesday, days after Kim Kardashian West traveled to the White House…
Kidnappers abduct INEC official, demand N10m ransom
Mr Mike Igini, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the kidnap…
Police insist Saraki has questions to answer
The Nigeria Police Force said it had not withdrawn its invitation to President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki to report…
IDPs Women: Senate investigates Amnesty Report
The Senate is investigating the report by Amnesty International on an alleged ill treatment of women in Internally Displaced Camps…
Wife accuses husband of “ lacing her with “magun’’ charm
Rashidat Adesokan, a mother of six, on Wednesday asked a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve her 28- year-old…
World Religions Congress: Kazakh president invites Pope
Kazakh President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, on Thursday invited Pope Francis to participate in the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional…
2019: Dokubo seeks Ex-agitators’ support for Buhari
Prof. Charles Dokubo, Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), has solicited the support of Phase One leaders of Niger Delta ex-agitators…
Police arrest 4 suspected armed robbers
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers in Nkpologu-Adani axis of Uzo Uwani Local Government Area…