Author: Adekunle Dada
South African police confirm explosive device found at mosque
A device discovered in a mosque near the South African port city of Durban where worshippers were attacked by armed…
Malaysia’s Mahathir vows to investigate ex PM Najib Razak’s government
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad vowed on Monday to investigate faults that may have been committed by the government toppled…
Somalia kicks off constitutional review process ahead of 2020 elections
Somalia on Monday kicked off a constitutional review process ahead of “one-person, one-vote” elections scheduled for 2020, an official said.
President Buhari commiserates with Pastor Bakare over mother’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Pastor Tunde Bakare on the death of his mother, Mrs Abigail Bakare.
Minor, 4 teenagers jailed for 6 months over theft
An Upper Area Court 3 sitting in Kasuwan Nama, Jos on Monday sentenced a minor and four teenagers to be…
JOHESU strike: NMA decries attacks on doctors, patients in Enugu
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State branch, has decried incessant attacks of its members and some patients by striking members…
Nigeria’s democracy is on crutches – Senator Sani
Senator Shehu Sani representing kaduna Central in the National Assembly says all arms of Government nowadays habitually defies court orders…
Ebola outbreak: WHO says 19 dead, 39 infected in Congo
The WHO on Monday confirmed 19 deaths in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following an outbreak of Ebola between April…
Nigerian Govt committed to improving power supply in Northeast – TCN
Mr Usman Gur, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), said the Federal Government was…
UK has no plans to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem – PM’s spokesman
Britain has no plans to move its Israel embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and still disagrees with the U.S.…
Husband loses life trying to save wife from electrocution
Tragedy befall a family in Bauchi on Saturday as the breadwinner of the house, Mr Salihu Yahaya, a businessman, lost…
Japan Airlines to launch low-cost carrier, targeting Asian demand
Japan Airlines Co Ltd., is launching a low-cost carrier, offering medium to long-haul flights, aiming to tap growing Asian demand…
Lagos ports to receive 28 ships loaded with petroleum products, food items
Twenty eight ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive at Apapa and Tin…
There was no bomb blast in any Enugu Church – Police
The Enugu State Police Command on Monday denied report of alleged bomb explosion at an Enugu church on Sunday.
Aviation union backs NCAA’s suspension of FirstNation Airways’ licence
The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) on Monday said that it supported the indefinite suspension placed on the…
Juergen Klopp praises Salah for staying on track
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has praised Mohamed Salah for keeping his feet on the ground during his record-breaking Premier League…
Cryptocurrencies: Zimbabwe bans banks from trading, processing payments
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says it has stopped local banks from trading or processing payments linked to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
Minister describes Oyo LG poll a charade
The Minister of Communications, Mr Adebayo Shittu, has described the local government election held on Saturday in Oyo State as…
Cardinal Onaiyekan urges media to stop reporting fake news
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged media practitioners in the country to refrain from reporting fake…
FRSC to introduce safety education in Plateau public schools
The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it would soon introduce road safety education in public…
CIBN appeals to National Assembly to pass Financial System Strategy Bill
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Financial System Strategy…
NPFL: Lokosa scores brace as Kano Pillars whip Katsina United 3-1
Kano Pillars Football Club beat visiting Katsina United 3-1 on Sunday to earn the maximum points in a week 21…
Ekweremadu seeks equity, justice for speedy development in Nigeria
Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, says equity and justice are factors that will unite Nigerians and put it…
APC is strong, committed to offering hope to electorate – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strong party that is committed to offering…
Katsina Assembly committed to enacting laws against drug abuse – Speaker
Katsina State House of Assembly says it is committed to enacting and amending the relevant laws that will curtail drug…
African leaders urged to invest in corruption prevention measures
Africa needs to invest in corruption prevention strategies to achieve sustainable development that will not leave anyone behind, says United…
Kaduna LG Elections: PDP rejects results, heads to court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State on Sunday rejected the results of local government council elections, saying it…
PDP mourns late CAN General Secretary, Rev. Musa Asake
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, described the death of General Secretary of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev.…
UTME 2018: JAMB pays N1 billion to CBT centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has paid about N1 billion to owners of Computer-Based Test (CBT)…
We are committed to completing N2.4 billion Niger ultra-modern stadium – Gov. Bello
Abubakar Bello, the Niger State governor, on Sunday in Minna reiterated his government’s determination to complete the N2.4 billion Niger…