Author: Adekunle Dada
Zambia, Saudi Arabia sign MOU on diplomatic, political consultations
Zambia and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on diplomatic and political consultations.
Farmer remanded for stealing 200 tubers of yam
An Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State, on Wednesday ordered the remand of 35 year-old farmer, Rotimi Fabiyi, docked for…
Kaduna Govt to spend N6.8 billion on Zaria, Sabongari township roads
Alhaji Zubairu Abubakar, Assistant Director, Civil Engineering, Kaduna State Ministry of Works on Wednesday says township roads in Zaria and…
Lagos ports to receive 32 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Thirty-two ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive in Apapa and Tin Can…
Pompeo expected to return from North Korea with detained Americans
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to return from North Korea with three American detainees, as well as details…
Loud booms heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh
Four consecutive loud booms were heard in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh on Wednesday, Reuters witnesses said.
Tunisian terrorist suspect to be deported from Germany after failed appeals
German security officials say they are deporting a Tunisian terrorist suspect to his home country.
FRSC to arrest vehicles with unauthorised number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun says it will henceforth arrest vehicles with unauthorised number plates and prosecute…
92 arrested for violating anti-street begging law in Kano
The Kano State Hisbah Board on Wednesday said it had arrested 92 beggars in Kano metropolis for allegedly contravening the…
U.S. urged not to ‘abandon’ South Sudan after announcing assistance review
South Sudan’s government on Wednesday urged the U. S. not to “abandon” the country after Washington said it would review…
Housewife arrested for allegedly poisoning mate’s food
The Jigawa Police Command said it had arrested a 45-year-old housewife (name withheld), who allegedly poisoned to death her 14-year…
Trump’s speech ‘silly, superficial’ – Iran’s Supreme Leader
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he is withdrawing from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal was “silly and superficial”, Iran’s…
China to launch online psychological aid platform
The Chinese Academy of Sciences plans to launch an online platform for psychological trauma interventions this year to overcome skills…
UN resumes evacuations of migrants from Libya to Niger
The UN on Wednesday resumed evacuations of migrants from Libya with a flight of 132 mostly Eritrean refugees and asylum…
European Union vows to preserve Iran nuclear deal
The European Union vowed to preserve the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday, which might put the bloc on a collision…
Contractors tasked on timely completion of road projects
The Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri, has called on the contractors handling Tudun Wuss-Kwanar…
U.S. urged not to hinder implementation of Iran nuclear deal
Germany, France and Britain have called on the U. S. not to hinder the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal…
Li, Abe, Moon to cooperate over North Korea denuclearisation
The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea held a summit in Tokyo on Wednesday and agreed to cooperate over…
Australian Senator loses seat in parliament over dual citizenship
Australian Labour Senator Katy Gallagher lost her seat in parliament after the High Court found on Wednesday that she did…
Google relaunches news service as part of fight against fake news
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the company is relaunching its news service facilitating the search of information from…
Abaji-Koton-Karfe: Nigerian Govt threatens to terminate project
The Ministry of Power, Works and Housing on Wednesday threatened to terminate the contract for the dualisation of the Abaji-Koton-Karfe…
Nigeria is now respected by International community due to Buhari’s integrity – Kalu
A former Governor of Abia, Dr Orji Kalu, on Wednesday said Nigeria was now being respected by the international community…
U.S. withdrawal from Iran nuclear accord may limit cash repatriation – MTN
MTN Group said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear accord…
17 fresh Ebola deaths confirmed in Congo
Officials said 17 people have died in an area of northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo where health officials have now…
Nigerian Govt commits over N3 trillion on infrastructure development – Minister
The Federal Government has committed over N3 trillion on infrastructure development in the country.
Another Assurance! Davido seals multi-million Naira sponsorship deal for Chioma
Davido's girlfriend Chioma season of good news certainly has not come to an end as she just sealed a partnership…
Killings are sponsored by those against Buhari’s re-election – Emir of Katsina
Emir of Katsina, Dr. Abdulmumini Kabiru Usman has accused those against President Muhammadu Buhari's re-election as being responsible for sponsoring…
Ferguson is ‘awake and talking to family’ after brain haemorrhage surgery
Former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson is reportedly awake and talking to family and friends after undergoing emergency surgery.
Headies is not a Nigerian but Yoruba award – MC Akonuche
Headies Award has come and gone but reactions have continued to pour in from different quarters to either agree or…
Dino Melaye: It’s unacceptable for Police to operate like a sort of upgraded barbarians – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has condemned the actions of Nigerian Police force in the way and…