Author: Adekunle Dada
2 men remanded in prison for allegedly beating colleague to death
Two men — Suleiman Kabiru and Shuaibu Gambo — are to spend the next 31 days behind bars for allegedly…
Human Trafficking: NAPTIP, NEMA to empower 150 victims in Edo
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will train 150 victims of human trafficking…
Anchor Borrowers’ scheme: Bayelsa rice farmers commend Nigerian Govt
Rice farmers in Bayelsa have applauded the Federal Government for its agricultural development initiatives, especially the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP).
6 arrested over 2016 jihadist killing in France
French Police have arrested six people over the killing of a Policeman and his partner at their home in 2016…
Why Kaduna women don’t go for antenatal
Women in Keke makeri community in Kaduna State, have attributed their poor attendance of antenatal care to lack of health…
Lagos ports to receive 39 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Thirty nine ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can…
Indonesian President criticised for riding motorcycle
Indonesian opposition politicians and citizens criticised President Joko Widodo on Monday, a day after he rode a highly-modified motorcycle through…
Climate Change: New Zealand urges IMO member states to work in line with Paris Agreement
New Zealand on Monday urged the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) member states to work towards a meaningful and effective outcome…
Jigawa Hisbah Board reconciles 4,000 marriages in 2 years
The Jigawa State Hisbah Board said it had reconciled about 4,000 couples by settling disputes among them in the last…
7 Indian rail workers suspended after 22 coaches carrying passengers derail
Seven Rail Employees in India have been suspended after 22 coaches carrying hundreds of passengers detached from a train and…
Indonesia bus terminal bombing mastermind jailed for 9 years
An Indonesian Court on Monday jailed the mastermind behind 2017’s Islamic State-linked suicide bombings at a Jakarta bus terminal for…
Pope Francis calls for equal passion in fight against social injustice, abortion
Pope Francis said on Monday that Catholics should not give “excessive importance” to certain Church rules while disregarding others, urging…
Tunisia’s Msakni to miss World Cup due to knee ligament damage
Tunisia’s Youssef Msakni will miss the World Cup finals after suffering knee ligament damage, his club Al Duhail have said.
Fish farmers appeal to Nigerian Govt to intervene on ban of export to U.S
Catfish and Allied Fish Farmers Association of Nigeria (CAFAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the ban…
Commonwealth Games: Olude has no regret coming 10th in race-walk
Fadekemi Olude, a debutant race-walker who represented Nigeria at the ongoing Commonwealth Games, says she has no regret placing 10th…
Thailand considers issuing visas for foreign startup businesses to boost innovative industry
Thailand is mulling issuing visas for foreign startup businesses to boost its innovation industry and overall economy, the Thai government…
Gold Coast 2018: Nigeria defeats England to reach Table Tennis team final
Nigeria’s table tennis team on Monday defeated England 3-2 in the men’s team semi-finals at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth…
Teenager remanded in kirikiri prison for stealing car battery
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday, ordered the remand in Kirikiri prision, of a 19- year-old boy for stealing…
Sierra Leone: Ex-Army chief’s son bares his mind on outcome of Presidential Election
Vester Johannes Milton, son of LT-General (retired) John Edson Milton, former Sierra Leone Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) bares his…
Tor Tiv calls on LG authorities to mobilise eligible voters to participate in CVR
The Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse has called on local government authorities in Benue to work with traditional institutions in…
FRSC special unit to check inappropriate parking of articulated vehicles on Abuja-Kaduna highway
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed a special unit to Tafa in Gurara Local Government Area to check…
Egypt begins marketing dual-tranche euro bond offering
Egypt has opened books on a dual-tranche euro-denominated bond offering, according to a lead.
Somalia parliament speaker resigns ahead of no-confidence vote
The speaker of Somalia’s parliament, Mohamed Jawari, has resigned ahead of a no confidence motion against him, a lawmaker said,…
ECOWAS promises to make self-sufficiency in rice a reality by 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says its rice offensive programme would make self-sufficiency in rice a reality…
Facebook alerts users affected by Cambridge Analytica scandal
Facebook would start informing its users on Monday if their information “may have been’’ improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica.
KWASU lecturer tasks govt on establishing more Technical schools
A lecturer at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Mr Ibrahim Oseni has tasked both Federal and State Governments to…
Senate urged to pass Federal Polytechnic Daura Bill
A member of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Alhaji Nasir Yahaya, has called on the Senate to urgently pass…
Stakeholders describe music as potent tool in tackling crime in Nigeria
Some stakeholders in social mobilisation have described music as a potent tool in tackling crime especially in violence prone areas…
Thousands of Thai fishermen protest against government regulations
Thousands of fishermen in the Southern Thai town of Pattani went on strike on Monday as an act of protest…
CAR clashes leave 1 dead, dozens injured – UN
The UN said one civilian was killed and dozens of peacekeepers, civilians and militia fighters were injured during an operation…