Author: Adekunle Dada
Reuters reporters: Myanmar court accepts testimony of policeman
A judge in Myanmar declared on Wednesday that a witness, who said two Reuters reporters accused of possessing state secrets…
May Day violence: France plans tighter security against next round of protests
France will increase police numbers for the next round of protests over economic reforms after violent clashes marred the annual…
UN accuses Congo of obstructing probe of monitors’ killings
The UN on Wednesday accused the Congolese security officials of interfering with the investigation into the killings of two UN…
Buhari’s visit to U.S: Lawyer says it will open up American market for Nigerian goods
Mr Daniel Agada, Corporate and Commercial Law expert, says that President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the U.S. will further open…
Association appeals to Nigerian Govt to provide security in mining sites
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to ensure adequate security measures are put in…
U.S., China, Saudi Arabia biggest military spenders in 2017 – Research Institute
Global military spending rose in 2017 to its highest level since the Cold War, with the U.S., China and Saudi…
Abia Govt. flayed over failure to pay gratuities for 15 years
Organised labour in Abia, has flayed the state government’s failure to pay gratuities to its retirees for the past 15…
Researchers identify 2 new risk gene variants responsible for leprosy
Chinese researchers have identified two new risk gene variants that are responsible for leprosy.
High tension wire electrocutes 6 wedding guests in India
Police said six wedding guests were electrocuted when a live high-tension power wire fell on top of a bus conveying…
Enugu Police Command arrest 25 cultists, armed robbers during initiation
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 25 cultists and armed robbers as they gathered for their initiation into membership…
Researchers developing pill for breast cancer diagnosis
Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) are developing a pill that makes tumors light up when exposed to infrared…
54 cases of sexual abuse reported in first quarter of 2018 – UN Chief
The UN received allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in 54 separate cases in the first three months of the…
WHO says 7 million people die every year from exposure to polluted air
The WHO on Wednesday said seven million people die every year from exposure to polluted air.
Gabonese Govt resigns over election delays
Gabonese Prime Minister Emmanuel Issoze-Ngondet’s government has resigned after the constitutional court ordered it to step down over election delays,…
Okorocha approves automatic promotion for Imo workers
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has approved automatic promotion for all workers in the state as part of his package…
What Private University graduates have to say about their Alma mater
In 1999, when the first private university, Igbinedion University, Okada was established, little did Nigerians know that was the beginning…
Herdsmen Attacks: Only 5 of 23 LGAs in Benue are free – Gov. Ortom
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue, said on Monday that only five of the 23 Local Government Areas of the state…
Air Force takes delivery of 2 MI-35M combat helicopters in Benue
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday took delivery of two MI-35M combat helicopters at its Tactical Air Command in Benue.
Nigeria’s greatest challenge is Internal security – Bayelsa Dep. Gov.
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Rear Admiral Gbogboria John-Jonah (rtd) has identified internal security as Nigeria’s greatest challenge.
Nigerian Govt to complete repair work on existing Niger bridge in December
Mr Innocent Alumonah, Federal Controller of Works, Anambra says the Federal Government will complete repair work on the existing Niger…
Over 600,000 Sri Lankans face drought
The number of people affected by drought in Sri Lanka has increased to 613,326, according to a situation report released…
Air Force to inaugurate 2 Combat Helicopters in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will inaugurate two MI-35M combat helicopters as part of activities lined-up for its…
Enugu Govt denies any involvement in criminal charges against monarch
Enugu State Government says it has no hand in the criminal charge against Igwe Onyefulu Ilomaonweya , the suspended traditional…
2019 elections: Nigerians admonished to engage political parties, candidates on manifestos
The Allied Congress Party of Nigeria has admonished Nigerians to engage political parties and their candidates on their programmes ahead…
Gov. Okowa appoints 9 new permanent secretaries
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has approved the appointment of nine permanent secretaries for the state’s civil service and the…
NUT asks Plateau Govt to provide motorcycles for teachers in rural communities
As the world marks workers day, teachers in Plateau have asked the state government to provide motorcycles for teachers and…
NPF Pensions Ltd records over N75.7 billion profit
The Nigerian Police Force Pensions Ltd recorded over N75.7 billion profit for the 2017 financial year.
2018 Christian pilgrimage to commence May 7 – Rev. Tor Uja
Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), says that the Commission will commence the 2018 Christian pilgrimage…
Abuja residents urged to imbibe hygiene during Rainy season
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has urged residents of the city to imbibe hygiene in order to prevent environmental…
Vettel broke the safety car re-start rules – Hamilton
Formula One champion, Lewis Hamilton, has accused Ferrari title rival, Sebastian Vettel of failing to play by the rules, when…