Author: Adekunle Dada
Media urged to educate Nigerians on National Assembly roles
A member of the Senate, Mr Yusuf Yusuf, has urged the media to educate the public on National Assembly roles,…
World Bank expresses satisfaction with Nigeria’s economic growth
The World Bank Group has expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Nigerian economy as it continues on the path…
Oil prices race to $80 as U.S. drilling rises
Oil prices steadied below 3-1/2 year highs on Monday as resistance emerged in Europe and Asia to U.S. sanctions against…
APC Congress Saga: Sen. Abe denies link with opposition party
Sen. Magnus Abe of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Rivers South-East in the National Assembly, has denied links with…
CBN releases N1 billion SMEs fund to Niger Govt.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has released N1billion naira Micro Small and Medium Enterprises Development Fund (MSMEDF) to Niger…
There was no such thing as corruption during our time in power – Gowon
Former military Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), said on Monday that his regime never experienced anything such as…
South Sudan: 14 rebel fighters loyal to ex-army chief killed in northwest of Juba
South Sudan on Monday said its army killed 14 rebel fighters loyal to ex-army chief Gen. Paul Malong following fighting…
Data Scandal: Facebook suspends 200 apps in first stage of review
Facebook Inc has so far suspended around 200 apps in the first stage of its review into apps that had…
Africa urged to establish gender inclusive policies to achieve SDGs
The UN specialised agency on trade on Monday urged African governments to establish gender inclusive policies in order to promote…
EU gives Poland new deadline for rule of law deal
The European Commission on Monday gave Poland until late June to settle a dispute with the EU over the independence…
Bauchi state health workers join JOHESU strike, patients stranded
Bauchi state health workers have joined the ongoing strike as directed by the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU), grounding activities…
Gov. Ajimobi swears-in newly elected LG chairmen
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged the newly elected council chairmen to see their victory as a call…
2 suspected cultists remanded in prison over alleged murder in Osun
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Monday remanded two suspected cultists in Ilesa Prison over alleged murder.
Customs releases rice, other goods, to IDPs camps
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Seme Command, has released 12,051 bags of rice for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the…
Why foreign clearing agents flood Nigerian ports
The Apapa Area Comptroller, Nigeria Customs Service, Musa Jibrin, says the clamour by licensed customs agents for the indigenisation of…
2019: Buratai advises army personnel to remain apolitical, neutral and professional
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Monday in Lagos advised army personnel to remain apolitical, neutral…
ESUTH health workers to join JOHESU strike on Tuesday
Enugu State Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) health workers under the auspices of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), has said that it…
BBNaija’s Teddy A hints on new song `Down’
Tope Adenibuyan a.k.a `Teddy A,’ BBNaija Double Wahala former housemates, has gotten all his fans excited with news that he…
President Buhari launches N9 billion irrigation scheme rehabilitation project in Jigawa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday launched the N9 billion Hadejia Valley Irrigation Scheme (HVIS) rehabilitation project in Auyo Local Government…
Ebola Outbreak: Nigeria, DR Congo friendly match not under threat – NFF
Nigeria’s friendly match against the DR Congo is not under threat in spite of the Ebola outbreak in the country,…
Jerusalem embassy ceremony: U.S. remains committed to peace – Trump
President Donald Trump, in a recorded message at a ceremony opening the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem, said on Monday he…
Tanzania to ratify biological weapons convention in September
Tanzania is to ratify the Biological Weapons Convention in September, an international effort to address the threats posed by biological…
U.S. Embassy: Israeli forces kill 41 Palestinians in Gaza protests
Israeli forces killed 41 Palestinians along the Gaza border on Monday, health officials said, as demonstrators streamed to the frontier…
U.S. opens Israeli embassy in Jerusalem
The U.S. officially opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem on Monday, fulfilling a pledge by President Donald Trump, who…
Jordan criticises opening of U.S. embassy in Jerusalem
Jordanian Minister of State for Media Affairs and Government Spokesperson Mohammed Momani on Monday criticized the decision of the U.S.…
JSS student, accomplice break into school at night to “retrieve” seized girlfriend’s phone
For allegedly breaking into a school to steal phones, two persons, Qudus Bello and Teslim Mukartdas, were on Monday brought…
Group donates N18 million antibiotics vials to OAU health centre
A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Olugbenga Akintola Foundation, on Monday donated N18 million worth of antibiotics vials to Obafemi Awolowo…
Muslims advised to invest in film industry
Dr Mahfouz Adedimeji, the Secretary General of the University of Ilorin Muslim Community, on Monday advised Muslims particularly in Nigeria…
2018 FIBA World Cup: D’Tigress to start campaign against Australia
The Senior Women’s National Basketball Team, D’Tigress have pitted against Australia, Turkey and Argentina for the 2018 FIBA Women’s World…
28-year-old man jailed 5 months for car theft
A Karu Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Monday sentenced a 28-year-old man, Sadiq Aliyu, to five months imprisonment for…