Author: Adekunle Dada
Ugandan military operation in Somalia still on in spite of challenges
The Ugandan military on Monday said its peacekeeping mission in Somalia is still ongoing, refuting reports that the troops are…
Delta Govt. requires N11.5 billion to complete 3 projects in Asaba – Commissioner
The Delta Government on Monday said that it would require N11.5 billion to complete three ongoing storm water routing projects…
EU assures INEC of support for Persons With Disabilities in electoral process
The European Union Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) has assured Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of continued support to ensure…
35-year-old driver remanded for allegedly fingering 11-year-old girl
A 35-year-old driver, Isaac Obasi, who allegedly assaulted an 11-year-old girl sexually, was on Monday remanded at Kirikiri Prisons on…
Bricklayer remanded in Prison for allegedly defiling 8 year-old girl
A bricklayer, Bernard Celestine, was remanded at the Kirikiri Prisons in Lagos on Monday on the orders of an Ikeja…
Federal Scholarship Board says students’ loan bill before Senate
The Director, Federal Scholarship Board, Mrs Fatima Ahmad, says the students loan bill before the Senate seeks to provide access…
Delta Govt pledges continued support for NYSC
The Delta State Government on Monday said that it would continue to support the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and…
Amosun advises Corps members to leave worthy legacies in Ogun
Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun has advised the 2,508 NYSC members posted to the state to take advantage of the…
President Buhari urged to assent to `Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill’
An Enugu-based activist, Mr Chris Chukwu, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the `Not-Too-Young-To-Run Bill’, in order to…
U.S. to open embassy in Jerusalem on May 14
The United States would open its Embassy in the City of Jerusalem on May 14, to coincide with Israel’s Independence…
Nasarawa killings: Labaran Maku tasks Nigerian Govt on IDPs
Mr Labaran Maku, the former Minister of Information, has called on the Federal Government to assist the Internally Displaced Persons…
Society calls on Nigerian Govt to pay more attention to research on malaria
Nigeria should pay more attention to research on malaria to strengthen the fight against the disease and reduce its burden,…
Russia 2018: South Korea to announce squad May 14
South Korea will unveil their roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on May 14, the country’s football governing body…
BBNaija: Housemates commend organisers, viewers for making history with 170 million votes in 2018
Some housemates in the 2018 edition of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) TV reality show tagged “Double Wahala’’ late Sunday…
EU Commission proposes protection for whistle-blowers
The European Union (EU) should have bloc-wide rules to protect whistleblowers, including protections against being dismissed or detained for uncovering…
BBNaija: Ara advises Miracle to remain humble despite current fame
Popular female “gangan’’ drummer, Aralola Olumuyiwa, popularly known as “Ara’’ on stage has advised Miracle Igbokwe to remain humble and…
Syrian army continues strikes in Southern Damascus
Syrian Aviation and artillery continued to destroy command posts and fired positions of the Islamic State Terrorist Group (banned in…
Angola declares first satellite dead
Angolan Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technologies Jose Carvalho da Rocha on Monday declared the first geostationary satellite of Angola…
Study shows cow might soon be the world’s largest land mammal
Due to the spread of human activities around the world, the cow could be left as the biggest land mammal…
Kebbi governor assures Corps members of security, welfare
Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi has assured corps members of adequate security and better welfare.
Lai Mohammed denies ministers shunned US-Nigeria Investment Forum
The Federal Government has denied media reports that Ministers who were invited to the US-Nigeria Investment Summit in Washington, DC,…
Lagos ports to receive 35 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Thirty-five ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive the Apapa and Tin Can…
Xenophobia: How Nigerian man was burnt to death in South Africa
The Nigerian Community in South Africa has announced the killing of Clement Nwaogu, who was burnt alive by a mob…
FUT Minna announces promotion of 5 professors, 19 associate professors
The authorities of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, on Monday announced the promotion of five professors and 19 associate…
Immigration confirms arrest of Dino Melaye
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of Sen. Dino Melaye at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,…
Pope Francis to buy 3,000 ice creams for homeless to celebrate Saint’s Day
Pope Francis will celebrate his Saint’s Day, buying 3,000 ice creams for the homeless and other poor people, the Vatican…
Hong Kong fish feeding on plastic pose possible toxic risk – Greenpeace
Sixty per cent of Hong Kong’s commonly eaten grey-mullet fish contain large quantities of microplastic, with some ingesting 80 pieces,…
Researchers develop early warning systems for 4 most common types of cancer
Swiss scientists have developed an early warning system for four most common types of cancer, so that a visible mole…
FCT residents describe good neighbours as antidote to insecurity
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday stressed the need to sustain their neighbourly ties, while describing…
Brussels shoot-out: Terrorism suspect sentenced to 20-year in prison
Terrorism suspect Salah Abdeslam has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder, after participating in a 2016…