Author: Adekunle Dada
Kenya’s Kenyatta, opposition leader Odinga pledge to heal divisions
President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya called opposition leader Raila Odinga “his brother” on Friday and promised “we will begin a…
Lagos students to receive training on ICT skills
Working to Advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education for African Women (WAAW) Foundation says it will provide Lagos State…
Fashola urges Ganduje, Emir Sanusi to ban mining activities at Tamburawa River
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has decried illegal sand mining in Tamburawa River in Kano…
China-Vatican negotiations on bishops appointment ‘in full swing’ – Chinese official
Negotiations to broker a framework accord between China and the Vatican on the appointment of bishops are making quick progress…
U.S. offers $5m reward for Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah
The U.S. State Department is offering a five-million-dollar reward for information leading to Pakistani Taliban leader Mullah Fazlullah.
Man hacks wife to death in Enugu – Police
The Police in Enugu State have commenced a full scale investigation into an alleged incident in which a husband hacked…
Trump, North Korea leader, Kim Jong Un agree to meet
Russia and South Korea on Friday welcomed the announcement of a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North…
UN rights chief advises Philippines’ Duterte to seek psychiatric evaluation
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s slurs against U.N. human rights activists suggest he needs to see a psychiatrist, UN High Commissioner…
2019 Election: Why I want to contest for Plateau governorship seat – Datong
A prominent governorship aspirant in Plateau, Mr Gwaman Datong, says he is seeking the support of the citizens in the…
150 youths receive training on Agricultural entrepreneurship in Katsina
An NGO in Katsina state, known as R.H. Equipt, has begun training of 150 unemployed youths on agricultural entrepreneurship in…
China grants amnesty to 31,527 prisoners in 5 years
A total of 31,527 prisoners were granted amnesty across China in the past five years, a work report of the…
IWD: Aisha Buhari calls for intensified effort to ensure release of Dapchi girls
The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has called for more effective actions to ensure the release of the…
Expert defends China-Africa cooperation against Tillerson’s claim
Beijing is a better partner for Africa than Washington because Chinese investment has improved people’s lives here, an Ethiopian expert…
U.S. tariffs move will take toll on poorer countries – UN
The UN says U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will take a…
China describes U.S. tariffs ‘wanton attack’ on international trade
The new tariffs imposed by the U. S. on aluminium and steel imports, due to an alleged threat to national…
CBN governor calls for more management roles for women at banks’ board
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele on Thursday called for more appointment of women into management…
President Buhari urged to ensure arrest of killers of Plateau first class chief
Chief Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman, Plateau Council of Chiefs, has lamented the non-arrest of killers of…
Communal Crisis: Gov. Umahi orders arrest of aides, traditional rulers
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of government officials from two warring communities in Ikwo Local Government…
Media banned from covering Ikeja Customary Court proceedings
An Ikeja Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday banned the media from covering its proceedings and ,insisting that the order…
South Africa will support listeria litigation
South Africa’s health minister said on Thursday the government would support any community intending court action over the world’s largest…
Niger governor donates N20m to Bida market fire victims
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Thursday donated N20 million to victims of Bida Market fire, to cushion their losses.
High office did not change Osinbajo, remains humble – Tinubu
Holding a high public office did not change Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as he remains humble and committed to performance,…
Nigerian Govt urged to prioritise rural women’s needs to boost economy
Mrs Patience Ekeoba of United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women says government must prioritise the needs…
UNESCO partners Lagos Govt to train 4,000 youths on ICT skills
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says it is partnering with the Lagos State Government to train…
Bayelsa has 28,590 unclaimed PCVs – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, said no fewer than 28,590 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to…
Mugabe’s link to new party worries Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabweon said there is something ‘fishy’ about new party on Zimbabwe’s political scene with links to…
Nasarawa Chief Judge pardons 20 prison inmates
The Chief Judge of Nasarawa State, Justice Suleiman Dikko, has granted pardon to 20 inmates awaiting trial in Laifa, Keffi,…
Russia pursues military cooperation with Zimbabwe
Russia is pursuing military cooperation with Zimbabwe and looking at opportunities in the diamond sector as well as fully implementing…
Saudi Crown Prince promises to promote interfaith tolerance
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman met the head of the Anglican church in London on Thursday, promising to…
France will ‘name, shame’ firms who pay women less
France will “name and shame” employers who pay women less than men, President Emmanuel Macron said in comments marking International…