Author: Adekunle Dada
Gov. Ugwuanyi describes infrastructure at Enugu Trade Fair complex as `unbefitting’
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has expressed dismay at the poor infrastructure at the Enugu International Trade Fair complex…
INEC has no plan to under-register South-East – National Commissioner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there is no attempt by the commission to under-register the South-East.
NCC to regulate use of satellite communications services
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) said the commission would create a legal framework to regulate…
NSCDC to embark on yearly promotion to clear backlog
The Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana, said on Friday that the corps would embark on…
FRSC warns officers against extorting road users
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned men and officers of the corps to desist from extorting money from…
Jacob Zuma to be charged with corruption over arms deal
Former South African President Jacob Zuma will be prosecuted for corruption relating to a 30 billion rand (2.5 billion dollars)…
Nigerian Govt constitutes committee on housing programme delivery
The Federal Government said on Friday that it has constituted a committee to work out modalities for the occupation of…
Abia Govt. partners Chioma Ajunwa on grassroots sports development
Abia State Government has entered into a partnership with the 1996 Olympic Gold medalist, Chioma Ajunwa-Opara toward the development of…
Group drums support for Buhari/Osinbajo re-election bid
A group in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara; All Legacy Groups, has called on all APC members and…
Arsenal draw CSKA Moscow in Europa last eight
Europa League favourites Arsenal and Atletico Madrid avoided each other in the draw of the competition’s quarter-finals on Friday.
13 ships discharging petroleum products, other commodities in Lagos
Thirteen ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports…
Buhari, Abdulsalam, others grace Dangote’s daughter’s wedding
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Kano, attended the grand wedding Fatiha of Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s daughter, Hajiya Fatima and…
Gov. Obiano rewards 2017 national best teacher with N1m
The Anambra State Government on Friday presented N1million cheque to the winner of the 2017 Best Teacher in Nigeria award,…
Monarch takes HIV/AIDS campaign to husbands
Alhaji Muhammad Hardo, District Head of Kumo, Akko Local Government Area, Gombe State, has called on husbands to allow their…
Man rapes pregnant woman, remanded in prison
For allegedly raping a pregnant woman, a 29-year-old, Monsuru Adeniji, is to cool his heels in prison for 21 days,…
President Buhari mourns Catholic Bishop, Joseph Bagobiri
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolence over the passing away of the Bishop of Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, the Rt. Rev.…
Anambra inaugurates 19 sports associations Excos
Uju Nwogu, Commissioner for Sports and Youth Entrepreneurship in Anambra on Friday inaugurated the Executive Committees of the 19 sports…
Natural disasters cost agriculture sector $96bn – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) said natural disasters cost the agricultural sectors of developing country economies a staggering 96…
JAMB worker’s suit dismissed for failure to tender condition of service
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, on Friday struck out a suit filed against the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB),…
Amara Kanu begins ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ campaign for women
Amara Kanu, fitness coach and wife of ex-football superstar Kanu Nwankwo, is set to begin a ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ forum for…
Lawmakers urged to sponsor family-oriented bills
Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo has urged lawmakers at all levels of government to sponsor family-oriented…
NBBF factional President, Umar expresses readiness for fresh elections
Tijjani Umar, factional President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), on Friday said that he would obey the decision of…
UK’s behavior regarding Skripal case surprises Russia – Spokesman
The Kremlin is surprised by the behaviour of the UK regarding the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
Plateau killing: Archbishop Kaigama wants Buhari deploy more security personnel
The Catholic Archbishop of Jos, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to deploy more security personnel…
Bishop Oyedepo commended for scholarships to agric students
An advocacy group, the YES Movement, on Friday lauded Dr David Oyedepo, Chancellor, Landmark University, Omu Aran, Kwara, for offering…
Sultan of Sokoto calls on Muslims to look for new moon of Rajab
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday called on Muslims to look out for the new moon…
Lagos CP orders investigation into killing of 16 years old boy during protest
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Edgal Imohimi, has ordered investigation into the killing of a 16-year-old boy, Emmanuel…
EFCC withdraws charges against ex-Oyo Head of Service, 11 others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday withdrew the charges against ex-Oyo State Head of Service, Alhaja Kudirat…
2019 Elections: INEC inaugurates security committee in Ebonyi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has inaugurated a 13-member security sub-committee for the 2019 general elections in Ebonyi.
Electoral Act: Don’t condemn Buhari for withholding assent – Group
A Yoruba sociocultural group, Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide, says President Muhammadu Buhari should not be condemned for withholding his…