Author: Adekunle Dada
Skripal Poising Case: UK’s action reflects inability to meet Brexit promises – Lavrov
UK’s actions in the case of former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal are partly caused by authorities’ inability to meet…
Eritrea accused of arresting hundreds of perceived opponents
The UN on Thursday accused Eritrean authorities of detaining hundreds of perceived opponents.
Nigeria ranks 91st happiest nation in the world – Report
Nigeria has been ranked the 91 happiest nation of the world, and fifth in Africa in the 2018 World Happiness…
Ibadan museum opens new exhibition centre
The National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, has opened a new exhibition centre called ‘RE-ORG’, to boost tourism in Oyo State…
Land Deal Scandal: Japan PM’s office aware of potential problems – Aide
Japan Prime Minister’s office was aware in early March of potential problems with documents about a controversial land sale to…
Electoral Act Amendment: National Assembly cautioned against `over legislation’
Prof. Abdulwahab Egbewole, former Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin says the National Assembly has not done anything…
Olamide launches Television Channel
Rapper Olamide Adedeji a.ka. ‘Baddo,’ on Thursday, announced the launch of his Television Channel, `Voice Of The Streets (VOTS)’.
Russia accuses West of trying to link Skripal’s case to chemical weapons use in Syria
The West seeks to link the poisoning of former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal to the issue of chemical weapons…
Arsene Wenger understands Mertesacker’s desire to retire
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he understands club skipper Per Mertesacker’s desire to stop playing next season because of the…
Association seeks Nigerian Govt’s support to establish deaf university
The Deaf Community in Nigeria on Wednesday in Abuja, called for the support of the Federal Government to establish special…
Russia will respond to UK actions in regard to Skripal poisoning case in near future
Russia will soon adopt retaliatory measures in response to the actions of the UK in regard to the poisoning of…
Education Ministry calls for security consciousness in schools
The Ministry of Education has called on stakeholders and school administrators to be security consciousness and ensure the safety of…
Nepal bans vehicles older than 20 years
Nepal on Thursday banned from the roads vehicles older than 20 years across the country in a bid to control…
FEC approves agreement on African Free Trade in Kigali
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved that Nigeria should sign the framework agreement for the establishment of African…
Group calls on Nigerian Govt to remove age limit for elective offices
Convener of Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement, Mr Samson Itodo, has called on the Federal Government to remove age restrictions for young people…
Bangladesh declares one day of mourning for victims of Nepal plane crash
The prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has declared Thursday a day of mourning for the victims of a deadly…
Tillerson’s sack has no negative effect on US, Nigeria relations – Minister
The Federal Government says the sack of the U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, by President Donald Trump will not…
Another batch of 152 Nigerians return from Libya
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday received another batch of 152 Nigerians who returned from Libya.
Recalled lawmaker, Jibrin resumes work at House of Representatives
Abdulmumin Jibrin, the suspended member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, on Wednesday returned to work.
Philippines’ exit marks “beginning’’ of the end for ICC – Duterte’s spokesman
The Philippines said on Thursday its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be “the beginning of the end”…
Russia regards May’s statement on ex-spy’s poisoning as ‘gross’ provocation
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it regarded the punitive measures against Russia announced by UK Prime Minister Theresa May…
NYSC blacklists Osun school over attack on corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun has blacklisted Osogbo High School after some corps members were attacked by…
Google pulls out 3.2 billion bad ads from sites
Google pulled out 3.2 billion bad ads from sites in 2017, an official, Ms Jessica Stansfield, said in Lagos on…
Sky suspends Carragher for rest of season over spitting
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has been suspended from his role as a Sky Sports pundit for the remainder of…
Islamic State posts brutal images of 2 children executing Afghan soldiers
Islamic State on Wednesday posted brutal images of two children apparently executing three men wearing orange jumpsuits in Afghanistan’s eastern…
27,000 kaduna teachers commence induction training
The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Wednesday began a two-day induction training for 27,000 public primary school…
INEC yet to conclude on any option over unclaimed PVCs in Ondo – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not concluded on the options open to it over the unclaimed Permanent Voter…
EU seeks ways to bridge gender gap in Nigeria
The Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr Ketil Karlsen, said on Wednesday that the union was…
Edo Assembly passes bill on human trafficking prohibition
The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill for a Law to prohibit trafficking in persons and also…
UNICEF calls on Nigerian Govt to provide quality potable water
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to provide more quality potable water to…