Author: Adekunle Dada
Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2018 positive – Udoma
Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Minister of Budget and National Planning says Nigeria’s economic outlook for 2018 and over the medium…
Ooni urges youths to support present Administration
The Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Nigerian youths to support present Administration for betterment of…
NBA urges Nigerian Govt to sign Africa Free Trade Agreement
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has urged the Federal Government to endorse Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AFCFTA) to enable…
Nigerian Govt initiated food grain scheme – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ) on Thursday told the House of Representatives that its 2016 food grain…
186 more Nigerians evacuated from Libya
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the European Union (EU) have evacuated 186 more Nigerians from Libya.
Don scores Buhari high on education
An educationist, Prof Lai Olurode, has given a pass mark to the three years administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in…
Israeli Embassy condemns Hamas attacks
The Embassy of Israel in Nigeria has condemned the recent attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel.
Bauchi Govt introduces soil analysis
Governor Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi State said on Thursday that 30,000 farmers are to benefit from soil analysis aimed at…
Plateau Govt. vows to fully implement Child Rights Law
The Plateau Government on Thursday expressed concern at the number of child abuse cases in the state, vowing to fully…
EU court overturns fines against lawmaker
An EU court has annulled fines imposed on a Polish member of the European Parliament for making disparaging remarks about…
Victor Moses joins Super Eagles camp
Chelsea FC star Victor Moses on Thursday joined his Super Eagles teammates in their London camp ahead of their pre-World…
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for stabbing brother to death
The FCT High Court in Apo, on Thursday, sentenced one Lawrence Ejinung to six years in prison for stabbing his…
Robbers steal N9m LG workers’ April salary
Gwandu Local Government of Kebbi says suspected robbers have stolen over N9 million meant for the payment of April salary…
Nigerian Govt begins work on 100-bed clinic
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of a 100-bed clinic for women and children in Benue under the Sustainable…
Woman in trouble for allegedly setting uncle ablaze
A 39-year-old woman, Sholade Adegoke, who allegedly set her uncle ablaze over refusal to move out of her apartment, was…
Peru captain cleared to play at Russia 2018
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has been cleared to play at next month’s FIFA World Cup finals after a Swiss court…
Smoking linked to 15 different cancers
The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH) says tobacco smoking has been linked to 15 different kinds of…
Chelsea suspends new stadium plans
Chelsea Football Club said on Thursday that work on its new stadium in London would be suspended indefinitely, citing the…
Uganda imposes controversial ‘WhatsApp tax’
The Ugandan parliament on Thursday passed a law imposing a tax on people using mobile social media networks in an…
Businessman remanded for allegedly raping Facebook friend
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded a businessman, Ebuka Eze, in prison over alleged rape of a 16-year-old…
African Swine Fever outbreak reported in South Africa
African Swine Fever, a severe haemorrhagic disease of pigs, has been reported in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, the department…
Denmark bans wearing of face veils in public
Denmark has banned the wearing of face veils in public, joining France and other parts of Europe in outlawing the…
IS supporter admits calling for jihadis to attack Prince George
An Islamic State (IS) supporter who called for jihadis to attack Prince George on Thursday pleaded guilty to the three…
Researchers develop material to treat Spinal cord injury
Chinese researchers on Thursday announced a new type of bioactive material that may help treat spinal injuries.
Ruling on Metuh’s case adjourned to July 11
An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday fixed July 11 for ruling on the no-case submission filed by Olisa Metuh,…
Nasarawa farmers advocate early sales of fertiliser
The Nasarawa State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has advocated early sales of fertiliser and other farming…
Unlawful killing: Court orders Police to pay N10m compensation
The Federal High Court in Ibadan, on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Police Force to pay N10 million as compensation to…
Kirk Franklin slams pastor who demands $54m to buy 4th aircraft
Popular American Gospel Singer, Kirk Franklin has frowned at a request by a pastor, Jessie Duplantis for donations to buy…
IFJ slams staged ‘murder’ of Journalist
The orchestration of murder of Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko in Kiev is unacceptable, and lying to journalists is intolerable, Anthony…
2 men remanded for misappropriation of N52.6m
An FCT High Court Maitama on Thursday remanded two men, Olamide Toluwani and Bamidele Olayemi, for fraudulent misappropriation of N52.6…