Author: Adekunle Dada
South Africa’s net foreign reserves rise to $43.4 billion in March
South Africa’s net foreign reserves rose to 43.384 billion dollars in March from 43.272 billion dollars in February, the Reserve…
South Korean ex-president Lee Myung-Bak charged with corruption
South Korean prosecutors on Monday charged former president Lee Myung-Bak with a series of corruption-related offences including taking millions of…
Offa Robbery Attack: First Bank to partner with govt on security to curb incessant armed robbery
First Bank Holdings has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the government in providing security in Offa Local Government Area…
Air Force Special Forces foil suicide bombing attack at UniMaid
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Special Forces, in conjunction with some Nigerian Army troops, successfully foiled a suicide…
Iranian president warns Trump would regret withdrawing from nuclear deal
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran said on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump would regret it if he withdraws from…
Kano/Jigawa Customs command generates N4.3 billion in 3 months
The Kano /Jigawa Customs Area Command has generated N4.3 billion as revenue from January to March this year.
Commonwealth Games: D’Tigers suffer shock defeat to N/Zealand
The Nigerian national basketball team, D’Tigers, were defeated on Friday by New Zealand in their first men’s preliminary round match…
Group urges Ambode to seek second term
A group, Eleniyan Professional Ambassadors, Lagos State on Friday urged Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode to seek a second term in office,…
BPE won’t compromise on transparency in sale of public assets – DG
Mr Alex Okoh, the Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) has assured that the organisation would not compromise on…
Kaduna Govt, security agencies urged to curb recurring attacks in Aso village
Mr Nicholas Garba, a member of the National Assembly, has decried the incessant attacks on his Aso village in Jema’a…
Hollywood actor, John Boyega to invest in Nollywood
Hollywood actor, John Boyega has expressed willingness to invest in Nollywood to further boost the movie sector.
Lawyers advised to desist from corrupt attitude to clients
Mr Adewusi Isaac, a human rights activist, has advised legal practitioners to help re-invent the country by desisting from corrupt…
Bauchi Govt cautions healthcare workers against vandalism
The Bauchi State Government on Friday cautioned health care workers against vandalism or carting away equipment in facilities.
Government urged to show more commitment to workers’ welfare
Prof. Oladapo Ladipo, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), has urged the government to be…
70-year-old pensioner remanded in prison over alleged attempted rape of minor
A Sokoto Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 70-year-old pensioner, Haliru Usman, in prison over alleged attempt to rape a…
Poll-rigging: #OurMumuDonDo storms INEC, demands Mantu’s prosecution
Maverick showbiz superstar, Charles Oputa, a.k.a Charlyboy, has led the `Ourmumudondo’ group, on a peaceful protest to the headquarters of…
NNPC restates commitment to grow LPG market
Dr Makanti Baru, Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has restated the commitment of the corporation to…
FCTA targets 800,000 children for Polio immunisation
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Primary Health Care Development Board says it will immunise no fewer than 816,978 children against…
Lagos State Award Scheme aims at remembering heroes – Obasa
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Friday said that the state’s Awards Scheme bill before…
Ethiopia restores mobile internet after 5-month blackout
Ethiopia restored mobile internet on Friday five months after the service was terminated across the country.
NDLEA tasked on measures to curb drug abuse
The Social Rehabilitation Centre, Minna, has advised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to restrategise, in tracking down Indian…
NNPC signs contracts for 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has signed contracts for engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and financing for 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK)…
German dog to be put to sleep after autopsy shows it killed owners
A Staffordshire Terrier mixed-breed dog was set to be put to sleepafter autopsy results on Friday confirmed it mauled its…
U.S. to keep channels of communication with Russia on multiple issues inspite of sanctions
Washington will maintain channels of communications open with Russia on many issues, including Ukraine and Syria, in spite of the…
Southwest Youth Movement commends Buhari for achievements
The Southwest Youth Movement(SWYM) comprising six states in the region, on Friday lauded the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for its…
Ex Russian agent Sergei Skripal no longer in critical condition – Hospital
Former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal is no longer in critical condition and has responded well to treatment after a…
Saudi Crown Prince gives condition for relations with Israel
Riyadh and Tel Aviv have many areas where they could potentially cooperate, including the issue of counteracting Iran as a…
Albinism Killings: Malawi’s Mutharika calls for dialogue on death penalty
President Peter Mutharika of Malawi has asked for an honest national dialogue on implementation of death penalty following the resurfacing…
Niger Basin: NBA launches $300m AfDB fund
The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) has launched a 300-million-dollar fund with the African Development Bank (AfDB) for technical and environmental…
U.S. hits Russian oligarchs, govt officials with sanctions
The U.S. on Friday hit Russian oligarchs, government officials and companies with sanctions, citing Moscow’s “range of malign activity around…