Author: Adekunle Dada
Ebola outbreak: Congo Health Ministry warns of “new phase” after first urban case
The Ministry of Health on Thursday warned Congo’s Ebola outbreak has entered “a new phase” after a case of the…
Shell Nigeria boosts domestic gas distribution capacity by 150%
Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) Limited on Wednesday said the company had increased its domestic gas distribution capacity by 150 per…
Gov. Ambode unveils construction equipment for urban regeneration programme
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday unveiled 45 new road construction equipment as the urban regeneration of Ikoyi,…
Nasarawa Assembly approves 3 years tenure for elected LG officials
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the Local Government Bill 2018 which approved three years tenure for elected…
Courtois expects Mourinho ‘surprises’ in FA Cup final
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho “always has surprises” up his sleeve and the Belgian predicts…
Russia 2018: Southgate selects youthful 23-man England squad
England manager Gareth Southgate named a youthful 23-man World Cup squad on Wednesday with several notable absentees.
Lagos ports to receive 25 ships carrying petroleum products, food items
Twenty five ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can…
Kwara Assembly confirms 19 commissioner nominees
The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of 19 commissioners nominees sent to it by Gov. AbdulFatah…
Iran Nuclear Deal: Russia supports EU proposal to meet in Vienna
Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday Russia supported a European Union proposal to hold a meeting on…
David Moyes departs West Ham United
West Ham United can confirm that David Moyes has left the club following the end of his short-term contract, the…
JOHESU strike: NMA Bauchi directs members to step up activities in health facilities
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Bauchi state Chapter has directed it’s members to intensify their humanitarian activities in the health…
Somalia’s Farmajo pledges to speed up constitutional review process
President Mohamed Farmajo of Somalia on Wednesday pledged to speed up law review process to enable the Horn of Africa…
Police, EFCC, DSS barred from searching Gov. Wike’s houses
The Federal High Court Abuja has barred the Nigerian Police, the EFCC and the Department of State Security Service, (DSS)…
3 politicians remanded in Ikoyi Prison over alleged murder
A Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State on Wednesday remanded three politicians in Ikoyi Prison over alleged murder.
Sen. Jonah Jang remanded in prison pending bail ruling
A Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, on Wednesday remanded former state Governor, Jonah Jang in prison, pending ruling…
No massive City spending this summer – Guardiola
Premier League champions Manchester City are targeting just one or two signings for next season, manager Pep Guardiola has said.
U.S. still hopeful North Korea summit will take place
The U.S. is still hopeful about a planned summit with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un, but President Donald Trump is…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo advises IPOB to embrace peace, dialogue
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo National Youth Wing (Worldwide) has advised IPOB to embrace peace, dialogue and constructive reasoning in achieving the…
60 killed in Afghanistan flash floods
At least 60 people have been killed in flash floods across 13 provinces in Afghanistan in the past seven days,…
Researchers develop chip to detect cancer in 30 minutes
A research team in Taiwan has developed a chip with nanoparticles that can detect proteins related to cancer in around…
Ijaw Youth Council demands additional states
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has celebrated the 50th memorial of one of their own, late Major Isaac Boro with…
Yobe Govt. empowers Para-Soccer Players
The head coach of Yobe Para-soccer team, Mohammed Bashiru, on Wednesday in Abuja said Yobe State was set to eradicate…
Kenya outlaws abuse of people on social media
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya on Wednesday signed a new law that outlaws the abuse of people on social media…
LASUTH doctors are working despite ongoing JOHESU strike – NARD president
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, says doctors are working despite the…
Saudi Arabia bans football referee for life over bribery
The Saudi Football Federation (SFF) said Wednesday it had banned for life a referee, selected to officiate at the World…
South Africa sells $2 billion of bonds to finance foreign currency commitments
South Africa sold two billion dollars of bonds maturing in 2030 and 2048 on international capital markets in a deal…
Boko Haram: Air Force commences operation`Thunder Strike’
The Nigerian Air force on Wednesday said it has commenced the conduct of Operation “Thunder Strike” to flush out Boko…
Pensioners’ 11 months accrued rights not N98 billion – PenCom
The National Pensions Commission (PenCom) on Wednesday refuted claims that pensioners’ accrued rights from May 2017 to April 2018 was…
Insecurity: Air Force appeals for support from communities in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has appealed for support and cooperation from communities in Zurmi Local Government of Zamfara to…
DR Congo set to test Ebola vaccine
The first 4,000 doses of experimental vaccine provided by the WHO to combat against the Ebola outbreak has arrived on…