Author: Adekunle Dada
Police arrest man who swindles litigants
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Ifeanyi Odo, who hangs around court premises in the metropolis…
Volkswagen expresses concern over U.S. steel tariffs
The Volkswagen on Friday expressed “regret and concern” over the imposition of tariffs by the United States on imports of…
Labour to Ngige: Explain`double-speak’ on new minimum wage
The United Labour Congress (ULC) on Friday told Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige, to explain his `double-speak’ on the…
Customs reclaims land from illegal occupants
The Seme Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Badagry, Lagos State, says it is reclaiming land that has, over…
China happy to see political stability in Italy
Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday it is happy to see political stability in Italy.
Everton name Marco Silva as manager
Everton have appointed Portuguese Marco Silva as their manager on a three year-contract, the English Premier League club said on…
Lagos ports receive 10 ships with petrol, other goods
Not less than seven ships containing petrol sailed into the country on Thursday and are waiting to berth at Apapa…
Bandits attack: Zamfara Govt. donates relief materials to victims’ families
The Zamfara Government on Thursday donated food items and clothing materials to families of the victims of recent bandits attack…
Refugee agency workers could manipulate files – Report
A security loophole in the electronic filing system at the German Government body, responsible for processing asylum applications, could have…
Kwara Govt. spends N8.6bn on infrastructure development
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has disclosed that N8.6billion was expended for infrastructural development across the state.
Nasarawa Govt. donates N10m to rainstorm victims
Nasarawa Government has donated N10 million to victims of rainstorm that wreaked havoc to residents of Doma in Doma Local…
Shehu of Borno to lead UNICEF’s cholera campaign
The Shehu of Borno, Umar Ibn Garbai, on Friday agreed to lead UNICEF’s cholera prevention campaign in the state to…
Borno: WHO begins campaign to eliminate yellow fever
World Health Organisation (WHO) says it commenced campaign to eliminate Yellow fever in the country in February and has vaccinated…
Lassa Fever: Corps members sensitise Ilorin residents
National Youths Service Scheme (NYSC) members in Kwara on Thursday embarked on a sensitisation and awareness campaign against Lassa Fever,…
Strikes: NMA advocates PPP for hospitals
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has advocated Public Private Partnership (PPP) in management of hospitals to promote effective and efficient…
UN Security Council extends South Sudan sanctions
The UN Security Council has extended by 45 days sanctions against South Sudan.
Nigeria’s tax revenue grew by 51% in 2017 – Osinbajo
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria Vice President, on Thursday said that the country’s tax revenue has increased to 51 per cent…
APC national chairmanship position open to all – Ajimobi
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State on Thursday said the race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairmanship position…
Jos crisis: Reps want Buhari to rehabilitate victims
The House of Representatives on Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to set up a committee to rehabilitate individuals, communities and…
Gov. Lalong inaugurates mini-grid solar power project
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Thursday inaugurated two mini-grid 50 kilowatts power projects in Demshin and Angwan Rina communities…
200 rainstorm victims get relief materials
No fewer than 200 victims affected by a recent rainstorm in five communities of Enugu State were on Thursday presented…
Naira appreciates against dollar at parallel market
The Naira on Thursday appreciated against the dollar at the parallel market in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
Lawmaker commends JOHESU for strike suspension
Mr Segun Olulade, the Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Ad hoc Committee on Health Services, has commended both the…
People can live longer by walking faster – Research
An international study led by an Australian university has discovered that walking at a faster pace can translate into a…
Fake pastor arrested over alleged N1.8bn contract scam
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested a “pastor’’ over an alleged contract scam of N1.8…
Buhari calls for sustained sub-regional security operations
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for intensified and sustained security operation across the West African sub-region to tackle the…
Not Too Young To Run bill commendable – Ubani
Mr Monday Ubani, the second National Vice-President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Wednesday in Lagos, commended President Muhammadu Buhari…
Indian farmers begin nationwide strike
Indian farmers on Friday embarked on a 10-day nationwide strike, demanding better prices of produce, complete loan waiver, and payouts…
Smoking harmful to entire human body – Expert
Smoking harms organs throughout human body, not just lungs as such related diseases as emphysema and lung cancer are among…
JOHESU: Health Minister has no right to stop salaries – NLC
Dr Ayuba Wabba, President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has no right to…