Author: Adekunle Dada
Kenya to launch first locally produced satellite
Kenya is scheduled to launch its first locally produced satellite into space on Friday.
Nigerian Govt. strongly condemns assassination of immigration attaché in Sudan
The Federal Government on Friday strongly condemned the assassination of a Nigerian Immigration Attaché I, Mr Habibu Almu, in the…
Yobe health workers put JOHESU strike on hold
Health workers in Yobe have put on hold the nationwide strike action directed by the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU).
LG Election: Kaduna Govt. announces restriction of movement
Kaduna State Government has announced restriction of movement during the state local councils’ election holding on May 12.
Minister calls on Adamawa Govt. to promote generation, use of solar power
Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri, the Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, on Friday called on the Adamawa Government to…
Gynaecologist launches Nigeria’s first free online maternity
Dr Gregory Ohihoin, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, has launched Nigeria’s first free online maternity to prepare women for pregnancy,…
2016 Failed Coup: Turkey orders detention of 300 military personnel
Turkish prosecutors on Friday ordered the detention of 300 military personnel over their alleged links to a group accused of…
JOHESU Strike: ATBUTH to recruit temporary workers
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, says it will recruit “locum’’ (temporary) workers to augment the effect…
Israel pledges to strengthen bilateral relationship with Nigeria
Israel has pledged to continue to show support to Nigeria and strengthen its bilateral relationship with Nigeria.
Report on misuse of $1m AIDS, TB, Malaria funds not a new issue – Zambia
The Zambian government says an audit report released by the Global Fund on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was not a…
Teenage bride who killed husband during rape begs for pardon
A 19-year-old girl in Sudan who was sentenced to death by a court on Thursday for murdering her husband after…
South Africa police investigate “extremism” element in mosque attack
South Africa’s elite police unit has taken over the investigation of a mosque attack near Durban which killed one person…
Nigeria on course to effectively tackle poverty, unemployment – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the country is on course to effectively tackle poverty and unemployment through its…
Troops neutralise 10 armed bandits in Adamawa
Troops in Adamawa have neutralised 10 armed bandits and captured one other in an hour encounter with them in the…
Awujale urges politicians to consult traditional rulers in moving Nigeria forward
The Awujale of Ijebuland and its paramount ruler , Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on Thursday urged political leaders to seek…
UN condemns in strongest terms missiles firing at Israel, UK reacts
The UN has condemned in the strongest terms the firing of rocket against Israeli forces and subsequent response by Israel.
UN achieves gender parity among leadership worldwide
The UN has said that it has achieved gender parity among the leadership of the organisation around the world.
Gambia selling ex-leader Yahya Jammeh’s luxury cars, planes amid mounting debt
Gambia is selling several planes and a fleet of luxury cars bought by former president Yahya Jammeh as it seeks…
Attacks: Security agencies advised to take early warning signals seriously
As more Plateau rural communities come under attacks, the UN on Thursday advised security agencies to be proactive by promptly…
Ward Congresses: Gov. Okorocha, Imo APC leaders meet Osinbajo
Leaders of APC in Imo State on Thursday met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential villa behind closed…
Nigerian Govt. to mobilise civil servants to support PHC system
The Federal Government on Thursday said it would mobilise civil servants to drive the national campaign for integrated Primary Health…
Alimosho rated noisiest local government area in Lagos
Mr Antonio Ayodele, General Manager, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), on Thursday rated Alimosho as the highest noise pollution…
Trump-Kim summit holds June 12 in Singapore
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his meeting with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-Un would take place in Singapore…
IGP calls on Nigerians to support Buhari’s fight against corruption
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris has called on Nigerians to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s fight against corruption…
Troops kill 8 bandits in Zamfara
Eight bandits have been killed by troops of the One Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Gusau in an exchange…
Herdsmen, farmers strike peace deal in Enugu
Cattle breeders and farmers in Enugu on Thursday, entered into an agreement that will ensure enduring peaceful coexistence between the…
We have committed N300bn on road infrastructure as against “transformation agenda’s” N18bn – Fashola
Federal Government on Thursday said it had committed N300 billion so far on road infrastructure as against the previous administration,…
Senate urges IGP to “stop holding on to the straw” for non-appearance
The Senate on Thursday, urged the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris to “stop holding on to the straw” for…
92-year-old Mahathir sworn in as Malaysia’s 7th Prime Minister
Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday was sworn in as Malaysia’s seventh prime minister following his stunning election victory over the coalition…
JOHESU strike paralyses activities at LASUTH
Support activities at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, were on Thursday grounded as the members of the…