Author: Adekunle Dada
U.S. accused of aggravating situation by threatening to arrest Russian assets
The U. S. is inflaming tensions by threatening to arrest Russian assets in the country over Moscow’s alleged involvement in…
Russian Election Commission reveals Putin spent $6.8m on presidential election campaign
President Vladimir Putin who won in a presidential election in February, spent 399.8 million rubles (6.8 million dollars) on his…
Army urges Boko Haram to embrace Nigerian Govt amnesty offer
The Nigerian Army on Thursday asked Boko Haram insurgents to lay down their arms and embrace the federal government’s amnesty…
Easter: Nasarawa CJ approves 10-day break for judges
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Nasarawa State, Justice Umaru Dikko has approved a 10-day break for judges in the state…
Gov. Wike approves special revolving loan scheme for civil servants
The Rivers Government has approved a special revolving loan scheme for civil servants in the state without collateral.
Skripal Case: Russia says UK’s presentation resembles one made by primary school children
The presentation on the Skripal case given to foreign diplomats at a briefing in the UK Embassy in Moscow looks…
Buhari’s visit: Lagos commuters, travelers groan over restriction of movement
Some travelers and commuters were on Thursday, forced to walk long distances to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos to catch…
Afghan women launch rare protest for peace in Taliban stronghold
Dozens of peace activists, including women, on Thursday set up tents in the Afghan province of Helmand, after a car…
Switzerland freezes 7 senior Venezuelan officials assets
The Switzerland Government on Wednesday ordered asset freezes and travel bans for people, companies and organisations including seven Venezuelan ministers…
Sierra Leoneans urged to ensure successful completion of presidential run-off poll
Prof. Amos Sawyer, Head of ECOWAS Observation Mission, has appealed to Sierra Leoneans to persevere and ensure successful completion of…
5 Tunisians arrested in Italy’s anti-terrorism swoop
Italian police on Thursday arrested five Tunisians as part of what they said was a major operation against suspected supporters…
Commonwealth Games: 6,600 athletes, officials expected to participate
No fewer than 6,600, athletes and team officials from 71 countries are expected to take part in 275 events at…
Failed Coup: Turkey orders detention of 70 army officers
Turkish prosecutors have ordered the detention of 70 serving army officers over alleged links to the U.S.-based preacher accused of…
Presidential run-off: Sierra Leone’s NEC reassures election will hold March 31
The Sierra Leone’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) has assured the voters in the country that the country’s run-off presidential election…
Sudan extends unilateral ceasefire with rebels to June
Sudan has extended a unilateral ceasefire with rebels in its three main conflict areas for an additional three months, until…
NASFAT, Islamic society for all tribes
Alhaji Abdulwaheed Abdul-Ra’uf, Worldwide Vice Chairman, Nasrullahi Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) on Wednesday appealed to Nigerians not to see…
Russia buries 64 victims of Siberian shopping mall blaze
Funerals began in Russia on Wednesday for the 64 people, most of them children, whose deaths in a fire at…
Ukraine to deepen bilateral relations with Nigeria
Ukraine Embassy to Nigeria says it has stepped up measures to deepen bilateral relations, especially on trade and economy with…
Sports Minister reacts to Super Eagles’ 0-2 loss to Serbia
The Minister of Sports, Mr Solomon Dalong, said on Wednesday that the Federal Government was not disappointed with the 0…
Delhi tutorial centre owner detained in connection with exam paper leak
Indian police Thursday detained the owner of a tutorial centre in Delhi in connection with the leak of question papers…
Nigerian Shippers Council restates commitment to international best practices
The Nigerian Shippers Council says it is collaborating with relevant government agencies to ensure compliance to trade laws, guidelines and…
Association celebrates court’s reinstatement of 28 sacked workers
The Food, Beverage and Tobacco Senior Staff Association (FOBTOB) has welcomed the reinstatement of 28 members of the union, sacked…
German bank guard chases robbers away with smoke bomb
A quick-thinking German bank employee used a smoke bomb early Thursday to drive off a band of criminals trying to…
Jordan, Palestine reiterate commitment to continued peace efforts
Jordan and Palestine on Wednesday stressed commitment to continued efforts to attain desired peace, the state-run Petra news agency reported.
U.S. military kills 2 al-Qaeda members in Libya drone strike
A U.S. drone strike in Libya over the weekend killed two members of the terrorist organisation al-Qaeda, the U.S. military…
Kim Jong Un, South Korea’s Moon Jae In to hold rare summit on April 27
The two Koreas agreed Thursday to hold what will be only their third summit since the 1950 to 1953 Korean…
Kenya opposition politician Miguna dragged, assaulted in forced deportation
A Kenyan opposition politician who government authorities deported in contravention of a court order said on Thursday he had been…
School Abuse: Canadian PM Trudeau disappointed by pope’s refusal to apologise
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was disappointed by the refusal of Pope Francis to personally apologise for the role…
UN Chief expresses concern over peacekeepers vulnerability to attacks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said peacekeepers are vulnerable and under-equipped, making them targets of attacks.
Electoral Act Amendment: Reps to investigate bribery allegations against members
The House of Representatives on Wednesday directed its Committee on Ethics and Privileges to investigate media report on bribery of…