Author: Adekunle Dada
Gov. Masari lauds Nigerian Govt on Sabke Dam
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday commended the Federal Government for completing the Multi Purpose Sabke Dam in…
Eko Disco donates rain jackets to LAWMA
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (EKEDC), on Monday donated 500 rain jackets to the Lagos Waste Management…
Traditional birth attendant arrested for operating baby factory
The police in Lagos have arrested a 50-year-old traditional birth attendant for allegedly operating a centre where babies were born…
ICT can revolutionise Nigeria’s education sector – Expert
Mr. Chuka Okoye, C.E.O. Ynet Interactive has called on stakeholders in the educational sector to embrace Information and Communication Technology…
EU urged to restore media freedom budget
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) on Monday sent a letter to EU commissioners Mariya Gabriel and Guenther Oettinger, calling…
Residents warned against indiscriminate dumping of refuse
Mr Yakubu Musa, Chairman, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo, has cautioned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in…
Iran nuclear deal: India only recognises UN sanctions – FM
India only abides by sanctions imposed by the UN and not those imposed by any other country, such as ones…
NSCDC arrests 1000 illegal miners
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested no fewer than 1000 suspected illegal miners across…
Buhari lauded for achievements in agric sector
Stakeholders in the agriculture sector have commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for its agricultural policy, saying that agriculture is gradually…
Man dragged to court for neglecting children
A woman, Hajara Muhammad, has dragged her former husband, Abdulkadir Muhammad, to Sharia Court l Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for…
Nigerian Govt to replace GES with AIMMS
The Federal Government says it will launch the replacement of the Growth Enhancement Support (GES) scheme known as the Agricultural…
Expert says Nigeria needs radical change
Mr Gbenga Sesan, the Executive Director, Paradigm Initiative, an NGO says the country needs radical change through the use of…
Lagos ports expect 35 ships carrying various products
Thirty five ships conveying petroleum products, food and other goods are expected to arrive at Apapa and Tin Can Island…
EU extends sanctions against Syria
The Council of the EU on Monday decided to extend sanctions against Syria by one year, until June 1, 2019.
Spanish PM Rajoy to face confidence vote on Friday
Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, is to face a vote of confidence in his leadership on Friday as corruption convictions…
U.S. proposes UN sanctions against S.Sudan officials
The U.S. has proposed the UN Security Council impose sanctions against several South Sudanese ministers and officials, accusing them of…
NFF organises seminar for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says it has concluded arrangements for a seminar on wealth creation, investments and portfolio management…
Germany ordered to recover aid from big power users
EU state aid regulators on Monday ordered Germany to recover millions of Euros from a number of large electricity users.
Chinese bank chief found dead in office
The head of a major Chinese bank has been found dead in his office, state media reported on Monday.
Fake spiritualist in trouble for defrauding woman
A 31-year-old man, Christian Chima, who allegedly obtained N1.5 million from a woman on the pretence of solving her spiritual…
President Conde of Guinea reshuffles cabinet
President Alpha Conde of Guinea has reshuffled his cabinet in an attempt to quell months of anti-government riots and protests.
LeBron carries Cavs back to NBA finals
LeBron James squeezed every last ounce of effort from his misfiring Cleveland team mates on Sunday to lead the Cavaliers…
FAAN commences fencing of Ilorin Airport
In its bid to curb cattle incursion at the llorin lnternational Airport runway, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)…
Nigerian Govt winning war against corruption – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says it has recorded phenomenal achievements in the fight against corruption in the last three years.
Palestine’s Abbas survives lung infection
Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, was discharged from hospital on Monday, eight days after he was hospitalised for a lung infection.
Adamawa Govt. urged to complete abandoned hospital project
Shelleng community in Adamawa on Monday appealed to the State Government to complete the abandoned Shelleng Cottage Hospital project.
Pakistan appoints former chief justice as interim PM
Pakistan on Monday appointed former Chief Justice, Nasir Ul-Mulk, as interim prime minister until general elections are held on July…
EU calls for fresh Venezuela presidential election
EU foreign ministers paved the way on Monday to impose new sanctions on Venezuela and called for a fresh election,…
Germany set to introduce new rules for organ donation
Germany is set to introduce new rules for organ donation, following record-low number of donors.
Oyo Govt. urged to establish mobile courts for sanitation offenders
Residents of Iseyin have called on Oyo State Government to establish mobile courts for sanitation offenders and increase funding and…