Author: Adekunle Dada
Kaduna Govt. warns of imminent floods in 5 councils
Kaduna State Government has warned of imminent flood in five local government areas of the state.
Lagos ports to receive 20 ships loaded with petroleum products, food items
Twenty ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can Island…
N500m Money Laundering: Shagari, 4 PDP chieftains remanded in police custody
A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto on Tuesday remanded former minister of water resources, Muntari Shagari in police custody…
Study reveals an egg a day may keep heart disease away
Eating an egg each day appears to be linked to a lower risk of heart disease among middle-aged Chinese, according…
Kwara Govt closes 40 illegal schools
The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development says it has closed no fewer than 40 schools operating…
Davido wows Suriname fans with unforgettable performance
Davido took his music train outside of Africa to Suriname, South America where he performed before well over 10,000 music…
8-year-old boy drowns in well in Kano
An eight year-old boy in Tamburawa Gabas town of Kano State, Sadi Yusuf, on Tuesday, lost his life after falling…
Banker remanded in prison for allegedly defrauding customers of N2.9m
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 32-year-old banker, Oyeyemi Mashood, in prison for allegedly defrauding customers of N2,972,000.
Conflict: More than 108,000 people displaced in Afghanistan – UN
More than 108,000 people have been displaced in Afghanistan since the beginning of the year due to conflict and natural…
Serena Williams will not be seeded at French Open – Organisers
Former Tennis World number one, Serena Williams will not be seeded at this year’s French Open, according to the organisers…
Plateau uses incentives to attract pregnant women to attend antenatal
The Plateau Government has adopted the use of incentives to attract pregnant women to attend antenatal clinic to reduce maternal…
2 new Ebola deaths recorded in Congo
Two new deaths from Ebola and seven new confirmed cases have been recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo, the health…
Alex Iwobi confident Super Eagles will perform at Russia 2018
As the Super Eagles take on Europa League champions, Atletico Madrid, in a friendly, the team’s forward, Alex Iwobi, says…
12 police killed in fight with Taliban in Afghanistan
At least 12 police personnel, including two senior officers, were killed in fresh clashes with Taliban militants in eastern Afghanistan’s…
Belgian man sentenced to death by hanging for joining Islamic State
An Iraqi criminal court on Tuesday sentenced a Belgian man to death by hanging for joining the Islamic State extremist…
China makes first use of law banning defamation of national heroes
Chinese prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against an individual accused of insulting a fireman who died in line of duty,…
Palestine asks ICC to investigate alleged Israeli human rights crimes
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki on Tuesday submitted a request asking the International Criminal Court to investigate alleged human rights…
2019: Gov. Umahi throws Ebonyi House of Assembly contests open
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has said that his administration and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would favour no candidate…
President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe fires minister amid squabbles in ruling party
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has fired Minister of State for Mashonaland West Province Webster Shamu, but gave no reasons…
Gaza violence: Turkey may ban some Israeli goods
President Tayyip Erdogan has hinted that Turkey might consider imposing a ban on imports of some Israeli goods over the…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa establishes special anti-corruption unit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has established a special anti-corruption unit to improve efficiency in the fight against all forms…
Heatwave kills 65 people in Pakistan
Heatwave has killed 65 people in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi over the past three days, a social welfare organisation…
Malaysia anti-graft chief was ‘sent a bullet’ for investigating scandal
The head of Malaysia’s anti-graft agency MohdAbdull Shukri, who was restored to the agency by Malaysia’s new government following Najib’s…
Research shows high consumption of vegetables, olive oil will help in treating depression
High consumption of vegetables and olive oil and moderate consumption of protein, will not only help treat depression, but also…
South Korea demands sincerity in relationship with Africa
South Korea on Tuesday expressed commitment in improving its relationship with Africa, especially through the African Development Bank (AfDB) to…
Harry Kane named England captain for Russia 2018
Striker Harry Kane will captain England at next month’s World Cup finals in Russia, the Football Association said on Tuesday.
Manuel Pellegrini appointed West Ham manager on three-year deal
West Ham United have appointed former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini as their new manager on a three-year deal, the…
Iranians will punch U.S. Secretary of State in the mouth – Commander
A senior Iranian military commander poured scorn on U.S. threats to tighten sanctions on Tuesday, saying the Islamic Republic’s people…
Burundi referendum marred by lack of transparency – U.S
The U.S. said the May 17, referendum process in Burundi was marred by lack of transparency, suspension of media outlets,…
Russia delays UN sanctions on Libya human-trafficking leaders
Russia has delayed a western proposal for a UN Security Council committee to blacklist six accused leaders of human trafficking…