Author: Adekunle Dada
UN deputy chief says ‘cycle of violence’ in Gaza must end
The “cycle of violence” in Gaza serves no one and it must end, the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said…
Fashola tasks power sector investors
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has charged private investors in the energy sector to…
Farmers/Herders Crisis: Nigerian Govt introduces biometric registration
The Federal Government has introduced the use of biometric registration to monitor the movement of people, goods and livestock into…
Mourinho, Conte bitter quarrel adds spice to FA Cup final showdown
Jose Mourinho’s relationship with Antonio Conte has been acrimonious since they took the hot seats at Manchester United and Chelsea…
Lagos Govt revives coconut plantations, develops value chain
The Lagos State Government says it has begun the rehabilitation of old coconut plantations in the state with improved seedlings…
INEC distributes 58,260 PVCs in Zamfara
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has distributed 58,260 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Zamfara State.
Dasuki, 4 others re-arraigned on 25 amended charges
The EFCC on Thursday re-arraigned Rtd Col. Sambo Dasuki, and four others in an FCT High Court, Maitama, on a…
APC congress crisis: Sen. Marafa urges President Buhari to intervene
Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Sen. Kabiru Marafa, on Thursday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the crisis…
NUPENG calls for immediate passage of 3 PIB components
The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) on Thursday called for immediate passage of the three other…
Court adjourns Dino Melaye’s case indefinitely on health grounds
Justice Olasumbo Goodluck of FCT High Court, Maitama, on Thursday adjourned indefinitely the trial of Sen. Dino Melaye, docked for…
Army takes delivery of ammunition to boost fight against terrorism
The Nigerian Army on Thursday took delivery of different calibre of ammunition to boost the fight against terrorism and other…
Lagos Govt subsidises Lake rice by N1 billion since inception
The Lagos State Government on Thursday said that it had subsidised the lake rice brand to the tune of N1…
Guinean PM Mamady Youla submits resignation of entire govt team
Guinean Prime Minister Mamady Youla on Thursday submitted the resignation of his entire government team, an official source said Thursday.
Buratai briefs Buhari on happenings in Nigerian Army, security situations
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja received briefing from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen, Tukur Buratai, on the…
Denmark begins withdrawal of troops from Iraq
Denmark decided to begin the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, which were sent there as part of the efforts…
NAFDAC commended for checking codeine abuse
Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for its decisive…
3 cultists remanded over alleged breach of public peace
An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife on Thursday, remanded three suspected cultists: Adeoti Tosin, 29; Temitope Adeyemi, 26; and…
Facebook partners think tank to monitor ‘disinformation’, other vulnerabilities in elections
The Digital Forensic Research Lab at the Atlantic Council is teaming up with Facebook to help monitor attempts to spread…
Instagram to show users time spent in app
Instagram is getting a new “Usage Insights” tool that would help users see how much time they spent in the…
France passes law against sexual offences
France’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a law with tougher measures against sexual offences.
150 UN peacekeepers redeployed to boost security in South Sudan
The UN has redeployed 150 peacekeepers to South Sudan’s Unity state to protect civilians who are being targeted in clashes…
Woman sentenced to 3 years in prison for attempting to poison herself, children
A Court in Germany on Thursday sentenced a woman to three years in prison for attempting to poison herself and…
Ex Malaysian PM Najib Razak accuses police of harassment, disturbance
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Thursday accused the police of harassment and disturbance.
Russian anti-doping agency remains suspended – WADA
Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA remains suspended, following allegations of a state-run drugs programme in sports, the world anti-doping agency WADA…
NIM advises entrepreneurs to engage professionals
Prof. Olukunle Iyanda, President, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) on Thursday advised entrepreneurs to engage professionals in managing their businesses,…
Oil prices hit $80, highest since Nov 2014
Oil prices hit $80 a barrel on Thursday for the first time since November 2014 on concerns that Iranian exports…
240 drivers with defective vision discovered in Lagos
The Lagos State Drivers Institute (LASDRI) discovered 240 drivers with defective vision from January to March.
2018 Budget: National Assembly commended for crude oil benchmark increase
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Thursday commended the National Assembly (NASS) for increasing the crude oil…
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend welcome baby boy
Chrissy Teigen and her husband, singer, John Legend have announced the birth of their baby.
Trade War: EU leaders ready to offer Trump greater market access
EU is ready to negotiate opening its markets wider to U. S. imports including cars in a bid to stave…