Author: Adekunle Dada
Kidnappers demand ransom in bitcoin to free teenager
A criminal gang in South Africa who kidnapped a teenage boy on Sunday are demanding a ransom in bitcoin cryptocurrency…
Malaysia PM Mahathir to review MH370 search contract
Malaysia will review and possibly end its agreement with a private U.S. firm searching for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, newly…
Linda Ikeji is not pregnant – Kemi Olunloyo
Controversial blogger, kemi Olunloyo has rubbished Linda Ikeji's pregnancy stating that it's a fake baby bump.
Egypt accused of mass demolition of homes in Sinai
Human Rights Watch accused Egypt on Tuesday of mass demolition of homes in the Sinai Peninsula, some of which it…
Edo Govt. donates Armored Personnel Carrier to the Police
The Edo Government has donated an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) to the Police Command in the state to enable it…
Ondo Govt. partners NAPTIP to eradicate child trafficking, child labour
The Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo State is partnering with the National Agency for the Prohibition…
DPRK-U.S. dialogue is result of peacemaking efforts by Kim Jong Un
North Korea on Tuesday said the ongoing dialogue between the DPRK and the U.S. is the result of peacemaking efforts…
Real Madrid football Academy to take off Monday in Port Harcourt – Gov Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday said the foundation-laying ceremony for the proposed Real Madrid Football Academy would take…
Economic saboteurs had no love for Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said those who mismanaged Nigeria’s economy in the past, through fraudulent electricity projects and misuse…
Apapa Customs Command generates N28.4bn in April
The Apapa Area 1 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), said it generated total revenue of N28.41 billion in…
UN chief appoints Tanzanian, Joyce Msuya to UNEP top post
United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has appointed a Tanzanian as Deputy Executive Director for the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a…
Korea, Nigeria strengthen relations to advance science and technology
The Peoples Republic of Korea on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Nigeria in advancing science and technology.
Osinbajo to attend African food and product exhibition in Lagos
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is to attend the African Food and Product Exhibition (AFPE) on Friday in Lagos, as part…
Psychotropic substances uncovered in Ariaria market
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Abia State Command, says it has traced the entrance of some psychotropic substances…
Iran has right to peaceful nuclear programme – Russia’s envoy
Iran has the right for peaceful nuclear program, it cannot be denied, Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organisations in Vienna,…
Facebook’s Zuckerberg faces EU Parliament grilling
Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will meet with leaders of the European Parliament on Tuesday.
Nigerian Govt generates N5 trillion revenue in 2016 – FRC
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) says the nation rakes in N5.043 trillion as federally collected revenue in 2016, indicating a…
Nigerian Govt restates commitment to float national carrier by December
Federal Government on Tuesday restated it’s commitment to float a new national carrier by December 2018.
Russia, Japan warn U.S of $1 billion in tariff retaliation
Russia and Japan have warned they could retaliate against the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum by imposing sanctions worth…
Morocco’s inflation rises to 2.7% in April
Morocco’s High Planning Authority says the country’s annual consumer price inflation rate has risen to 2.7 per cent in April…
Saraki vs IGP Idris: Buhari meets Senate delegation in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari is meeting with 10-man senate delegation raised to address the ongoing impasse between the Senate President Bukola…
Santi Cazorla leaves Arsenal after expiration of contract
Injury-plagued midfielder Santi Cazorla has left Arsenal after six seasons in north London as his contract has expired, the Premier…
Suspected cholera outbreak claims 12 lives in Adamawa
A suspected cholera outbreak has claimed 12 lives in Mubi North and Mubi South Local Government Areas of Adamawa, according…
ISIEC reaffirms June 14 Imo councils’ elections
Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) on Monday reaffirmed that the June 14 council polls in the state would hold…
Herbalists remanded over alleged N20m fraud
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded two herbalists for allegedly defrauding one Rahaman Ogundele of N20 million, under the…
Nipah virus outbreak claims 10 in India
An outbreak of a deadly virus that has flu-like symptoms has claimed 10 lives in the southern Indian state of…
Gov. Wike assures Rivers civil servants of promotion arrears
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Tuesday assured civil servants of his government’s readiness to pay their promotion areas.
Ijebu-Ode LG presents N505m budget proposal for 2018
Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun has proposed a budget of N505 million for the 2018 fiscal year.
20% of French flights cancelled as civil servants strike
Flights to and from French airports were disrupted on Tuesday as air-traffic controllers joined a strike called by civil service…
Wizkid’s Afro Republik Festival in London is sold out
Nigerian superstar, Wizkid has sold out tickets for his first Afro Republik Festival in London.