Author: Adekunle Dada
South Sudanese warring factions urged to respect ceasefire accord
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Council of Ministers on Tuesday reiterated its call on South Sudanese factions to respect…
Customs intercepts N2.55bn contraband goods in Lagos
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’ of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted various contraband with Duty Paid Value…
Imo Assembly urges Okorocha to equip schools for technical education
The Imo House of Assembly on Tuesday resolved to urge Gov. Rochas Okorocha to equip select schools in every local…
Anchor Borrowers Programme: Rice farmers commend Nigerian Govt
Rice farmers in Mani Local Government Area of Katsina State have commended the Federal Government for its agricultural initiatives, especially…
Herdsmen/Farmers clashes in Kwara due to lack of accurate data – Lawmaker
Alhaji Ahmed lbn-Mohamned, the Chairman, Kwara House of Assembly, Committee on Health and Environment, has attributed incessant clashes between Herdsmen…
Pope Francis to perform pre-Easter feet-washing ritual in Rome’s central jail
Pope Francis would perform the pre-Easter washing of the feet ritual in Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, the Vatican said on…
Nasarawa governor donates 100 hectares for NAF Rapid Response Base
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Tuesday donated 100 hectares of land to the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) for…
84 health centres receive drugs, equipment in Zamfara
The Maternal and Newborn Child Health (MNCH2), an international NGO, has donated drugs and medical equipment worth millions of naira…
Nigerian Govt to partner Morocco in energy, housing
The Federal Government says it is working out modalities to partner with Morocco in housing and energy.
President Buhari, former VP Sambo meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed doors with former Vice-President Namadi Sambo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Land Use Charge: Osun Assembly calls on residents to comply with law
The Osun House of Assembly has called on residents of the state to comply with the land use charge law…
Super Eagles camp agog for Poland, Serbia friendlies
The training camp of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, was agog on Wednesday with invited players hitting…
Buhari congratulates German Chancellor Merkel on re-election
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday congratulated German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, on her re-election for another term.
BBNaija housemate, Ifu Ennada opens up about rape experience
Iheme Faith Uloma, aka Ifu Ennada, evicted contestant in the ongoing reality TV show, BBNaija “Double Wahala,’’ says she was…
Anambra Govt. warns against illegal use of Ekwueme Square
The Anambra State Government said that its attention has been drawn to illegal use of Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka…
African govts urged to develop concrete programmes for migration
A member of the European Union Parliament, Mr Tomas Zdechovsky, has urged African governments to enhance cooperation and develop a…
Illegal Migration: UNDP collaborates with Edo Govt to empower youths
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is to collaborate with the Edo government to deal with the current challenge of human…
Turkey calls UN rights chief terrorist collaborator
Turkey branded the UN rights chief Zeid Al-Hussein as a terrorist sympathiser on Tuesday.
Shippers’ Council calls for good road network along African borders
The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Mr Hassan Bello says good road network is an important factor that determines…
Bayelsa Police Command, other security agencies collaborate in fighting cultism
The Police Command in Bayelsa says it is fighting cultism in the state headlong with the collaboration of other security…
CVR: AKISIEC advises residents to refrain from multiple registration
The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), Mr Aniedi Ikoiwak, has advised residents in the state to refrain…
Philippines withdrawal from ICC will not stop inquiry into killings – Court
The withdrawal of the Philippines from the International Criminal Court (ICC) will not impact an inquiry by prosecutors into killings…
Senate suspends plenary in honour of late Wakili
The Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary in honour of its late member, Sen. Ali Wakili, who died on Saturday.
AU chairperson believes increased intra-trade will create prosperity
Benefits from increased intra-trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are tools for creating prosperity for every African,…
Kebbi Govt. to introduce Contributory Healthcare Scheme
Kebbi State Government says it has finalised plans to introduce Contributory Healthcare Scheme for citizens to have access to quality…
Niger State tops IFAD-VCDP implementation – Coordinator
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)- Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) said that Niger State has been identified as…
Businessman sentenced to 2 years imprisonment for raping minor
A Jos Upper Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, on Tuesday sentenced a 25-year-old businessman, Isiaka Rabiu, to two years…
Nigerian Govt urged to ban use of plastic products
Two ecologists have called on the Federal Government to ban the use of plastic products in the country because of…
Philippines House of Reps pass divorce bill, moves to Senate
Philippines moved closer Tuesday to allowing divorce when the House of Representatives approved a bill which, if signed into law,…
Putin receiving lots of congratulations on re-election – Kremlin spokesman
Russian President Vladimir Putin is receiving a lot of congratulations on his re-election, while it remains unknown whether the U.…