Author: Adekunle Dada
Uganda power distributor to spend $1 billion to expand grid
Ugandan power distributor Umeme Ltd., plans to spend 1.2 billion dollars in the next seven years to revamp and expand…
Somalia, UN call for immediate end of hostilities
President Mohamed Farmajo of Somalia and the UN have called for an immediate cessation of hostilities between Somaliland and Puntland…
Dino Melaye: Court adjourns until May 17
Justice Olasumbo Goodluck of FCT High Court, Maitama, on Wednesday adjourned until May 17 for Dino Melaye’s lawyer to explain…
Russia 2018: Super Eagles not scared of any opposition – Akinwunmi
The Super Eagles are not afraid of any opposition in Russia at the World Cup because they are well motivated;…
Police establish marine base in Edo
The Nigeria Police Force has established a marine base at Iguobazuwa in Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo.
Loan Deal: Kuwait to finance Kenya’s highway project
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) has signed a loan agreement of 23.8 million dollars (7 million Kuwaiti…
Road Projects: Kebbi Govt secures $60 million World Bank loan
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, says on Wednesday the state government has secured a 60 million dollar loan from the…
Omo-Agege attends Senate plenary
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege on Wednesday appeared before the Senate in plenary.
UN welcomes Afghanistan’s “reinvigorated efforts” in fighting corruption
The UN on Wednesday welcomed what it said is a “reinvigorated efforts” in fighting corruption in Afghanistan.
39-year-old woman docked for allegedly stabbing pastor with broken bottle
A 39-year-old woman, Esther Olawale, was on Wednesday docked before an Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, Osun, for allegedly stabbing a pastor…
Kwara APC faction dissociates from Barage’s group ultimatum
A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kwara State has disassociated itself from the 7-day ultimatum issued by…
Everton sack Sam Allardyce as manager
Everton Football Club can confirm that Sam Allardyce has left his role as manager, the club said in a statement…
NIMC decries poor enrollment awareness in Sokoto State
Alhaji Garba Balarabe, the Coordinator of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Sokoto State has decried the poor enrollment awareness…
Food Insecurity: ECOWAS pledges to take appropriate measures
The President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean Brou, has pledged to take appropriate measures to deal with situation of food…
Police warn hospitals against rejecting gunshot victims
The Lagos State Police Command, on Wednesday, warned hospital authorities against the rejection of gunshot victims or the attitude of…
Tiwa Savage, Davido make BET 2018 award list
Ace Nigerian singers, Tiwa Savage and Davido, have been nominated for the Best International Act Music category of the 2018…
2018 Caine Prize: 3 Nigerians shortlisted for African Writing
Three Nigerians have been shortlisted for the 2018 Caine Prize for African Writing.
Ramadan: Time for commitment to Allah, not show off – Cleric
The Chief Imam of Aduragba Mosque, Olunlade, Ilorin, Alhaji Jimoh Usman, has advised Muslims to be more committed to Allah,…
Gaza Killings: South Africa urged to cut diplomatic ties with Israel
The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) urged the South African government on Wednesday to cut diplomatic ties with Israel…
Russia 2018: Super Eagles will surpass expectations of Nigerians – Izilien
A former Coach of the Super Falcons, Godwin Izilien, says the provisional 30-man list released by Coach Gernot Rohr ahead…
Lagos ports receive 8 ships with petrol, other commodities
No fewer than eight ships laden with various products, including petrol, are at the Lagos ports waiting to berth, the…
Guatemala opens embassy in Jerusalem, 2 days after U.S.
Guatemala opened an embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, two days after the U.S. made the same move.
Gov. Ambode fulfils N20 million pledge to CHAN Eagles
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has fulfilled his promise of N20 million to the Super Eagles Team B otherwise…
Bank of England’s Deputy Governor apologises for ‘menopausal’ remark
Bank of England Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent apologised on Wednesday for describing Britain’s economy as going through a “menopausal” phrase,…
Gaza violence: Turkey expels Israeli consul general
Turkey has ordered the Israeli consul general in Istanbul to return to Israel “for some time”, a Turkish Foreign Ministry…
Agency suspends officers for allegedly torturing students
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency (LNSA) said it had suspended eight officers for allegedly torturing some students at the…
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures – Rouhani
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressures, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday, a day after Washington imposed new sanctions…
Saudi Arabia says Ramadan fasting to begin on Thursday
Saudi Arabia said that the Ramadan fasting will begin on Thursday across the globe, the official Saudi news agency SPA…
Buhari commends rice farmers, inaugurates Jigawa State Social Intervention Programme
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Dutse, inaugurated the Jigawa State Social Intervention Programme meant to empower communities at polling…
ECOWAS commission seeks collaborative efforts on regional peace, security
The President of ECOWAS Commission, Mr Jean Brou, has called for collaborative efforts among member states, to address issues bordering…