Author: Adekunle Dada
UN rights chief Al-Hussein finally allowed to visit protest-hit Ethiopian region
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Zeid Al-Hussein, said finally, he was allowed to visit a region in Ethiopia that…
Study shows aging helps most women feel less stressed
When a woman enters midlife, she would feel less stressed and enjoy a high quality of life during this period,…
5 suspected militias arrested in Nasarawa State
Troops of the 177 Guards Battalion of the Nigerian Army arrested five suspected militias at Ugyi town in Toto Local…
Buhari approves N10.7bn for 10 Rice Mills, N68.6bn for road projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N10.7billion for the establishment of new 10 rice mills and N68.6 billion…
Oxlade-Chamberlain to miss Russia 2018 World Cup
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the rest of the season as well as the Russia 2018 World Cup, the…
China to introduce default judgment against corrupt fugitives
China plans to introduce default judgment in corruption-related criminal cases as the authorities step up the fight against crooked officials…
Air Force empowers 200 youths in fish farming in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force on Wednesday in Kaduna empowered 200 youths in fish farming under the aegis of Barracks Youth…
World Malaria Day: Jigawa Govt. to distribute 3 million treated nets to residents
The Jigawa Government on Wednesday said it planned to distribute over three million Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLITNs) to residents…
Immigration generates N35.72 billion from passports in 2017 – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) generated more than N35.72 billion from passports applications…
Herdsmen attacks: Council boss overwhelmed by humanitarian crisis
Mr Samuel Shanna, Acting Chairman, Gwer East Local Government Council,says the early morning attack on Mbalom community by herdsmen has…
Kunle Afolayan set to release television series
Popular Nigerian actor and movie director, Kunle Afolayan, on Wednesday said that he was working on a television series set…
Danjuma’s allegations: Army promises to make findings public
The Nigerian army has promised to make public the findings of the panel it set up to investigate the allegations…
Kenya economy rebounds after election slowdown
Kenya’s economy is expected to rebound to 5.8 per cent growth in 2018 after slow growth in 2017, Finance Minister…
Melaye is in stable condition, not in handcuffs – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, says embattled Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi West) currently receiving treatment at National…
Ballon d’Or: France Football apologises to Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta has received an apology from France Football, for never awarding the Barcelona midfielder the prestigious Ballon d’Or.
PDP to Nigerian Govt: Address Benue killings before it degenerates into national crisis
The National Chairman of the PDP, Mr Uche Secondus, has told the Federal Government to address the “senseless killings going…
Lagos lawmakers urge Buhari to redouble efforts to stop killings
Some lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to…
INEC calls for regulation of political parties’ campaign finances
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for the regulation of campaign finance of political parties in the country.
Benue Church killings: Suswam, Ayua, others condole with Catholic community
Former Gov. Gabriel Suswam and a former speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, Mr Terhile Ayua, on Wednesday condemned the…
Adamawa Govt. to spend N2 billion to combat malaria
Adamawa Government says it will spend over N2 billion, this year, in combating malaria scourge in the state.
Southern Kaduna Crisis: Victims of 2011 violence seek N4 billion compensation
Victims of 2011 violence in Southern Kaduna have asked the Federal Government to pay up the N4 billion compensation earmarked…
Adamawa approves N200m counterpart funds for rural access roads
The Adamawa government on Wednesday approved the release of N200 million out of N260 million earmarked as counterpart funds for…
Ethiopia says 7 members of rebel group surrender
The Ethiopian government announced on Wednesday that seven members of an outlawed Rebel Group Ginbot Seven Patriotic Front (G7-PF) have…
Nigeria far from eliminating malaria – WHO
Nigeria is yet to be listed among African countries who have made significant progress in eliminating malaria, a statement by…
Nigerian Govt, AfDB will collaborate to provide irrigation facilities in rural areas
The Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Programme Phase 1 (ATASP-1) of the African Development Bank and the Federal Government will collaborate…
Court nullifies National Assembly’s reordering of election sequence
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has nullified the National Assembly’s amendment to Clause 25 of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill…
Dbanj launches script writing platform for Actors
Music star, Oladapo Oyebanji, a.k.a Dbanj, on Wednesday said that a platform for Nigerian talented actors to showcase their scripts…
Saudi Arabia launches privatisation programme
School buildings and desalination facilities producing fresh water will feature in some of the first deals as Saudi Arabia transfers…
2 siblings, others remanded in prison over alleged kidnapping
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded five persons in prison for allegedly kidnapping Alhaji Hassan Wahab of Chikanda in…
Adamawa Govt reiterates commitment to improve lives of IDPs
The Adamawa Dep. Governor, Mr Martins Babale, on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of the state government to improve the lives…