Author: Adekunle Dada
Women prone to kidney disease than men – Nephrologist
A Consultant Nephrologist, Dr Theophillus Umeizudike, on Thursday, said women are more at risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)…
IWD 2018: ‘Fight for equal rights for women continues’
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, said that the “fight for equal rights for women continues’’ in spite the progress made so…
Hundreds of activists slam Duterte’s sexist remarks
Hundreds of activists wearing purple and pink shirts rallied in the Philippine capital on Thursday to protest women’s rights violations…
African countries should weigh Chinese loans carefully -Tillerson
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Thursday that African countries should weigh Chinese loans carefully, while adding that…
IWD 2018: Kogi governor promises to promote, respect women’s rights
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Thursday said his administration would promote and respect women’s rights to social, economic and…
Mubi Federal Poly Rector describes security situation as stable
The management of the Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa, on Thursday, described the security situation in the institution as stable.
Pentagon raises alert of possible nuclear weapon strike against U.S
The Pentagon has raised an alert of a compelling evidence of possible nuclear weapon strike against the U.S.
Anchor Borrowers Scheme: 1,500 Daura rice farmers benefit
No fewer than 1,500 rice farmers in Daura, Katsina State, have received various farming implements under the phase 11 of…
China calls on U.S., North Korea to engage in dialogue “sooner rather than later’’
China supports the recent thaw in the Korean conflict and calls on the U.S. and North Korea to engage in…
NHP begins construction of cheaper brick houses to suit tropical climate
The National Housing Programme (NHP) said it had designed and produced energy efficient brick houses to suit the tropical climate…
Dangote sugar company loses N2bn monthly to Apapa gridlock
The Management of Dangote Group says its sugar and salt company loses about N2 billion to the perennial traffic gridlocks…
Election: Sorting, counting of votes commence in Sierra Leone
The sorting and counting of votes have commenced in various polling centres across Sierra Leone in Wednesday’s elections, the News…
Senate rejects bill proposing skirts for NYSC female members
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a bill proposing the option of wearing of skirts by female members of the National…
Buhari receives FIFA World Cup Trophy, CHAN Eagles, Bobsleigh Olympic team
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja received the FIFA World Cup Trophy ahead of the FIFA World Cup tournament…
Amuwo Odofin LG trains health workers for measles vaccination
The Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State has concluded plans to train its health workers for the upcoming…
Lagos ports to receive 14 ships laden with petrol
Fourteen ships laden with petrol are expected to sail into Apapa and Tin Can Island Ports from March 7 to…
2019 elections: Implementing minimum wage not political gimmick to victory – Oshiomole
A former governor of Edo, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, says the Federal Government’s proposal to implement a new minimum wage is…
Sadio Mane believes Liverpool can beat anyone ahead of Manchester United clash
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane believes the Merseyside club have the ability to defeat any team in the world, including bitter…
National Assembly urged to pass gender friendly laws
The Co-founder of Behive Foundation, Hajiya Iman Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on Wednesday appealed to the National Assembly (NASS) to pass gender friendly…
Army de-worms 5,000 children in Kaduna
The 1 Division of Nigeria Army, Kaduna, on Wednesday said it had de-wormed no fewer than 5,000 children and 3,970…
Court gives 2-week ultimatum to Lagos Govt, PSP for out-of-court settlement
An Igbosere High Court in Lagos on Wednesday gave a two-week ultimatum to the Lagos State Government and the incorporated…
SEC extends e-dividend registration deadline to March 31
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its free e-dividend registration deadline to March 31, the News Agency of…
Former minister says SDP will deliver real change to Nigerians
A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Olu Agunloye, on Wednesday said the party remained the only viable…
Apapa Wharf Road to be opened to traffic on Thursday – Official
The Section One of the ongoing Apapa Wharf Road project undergoing reconstruction is completed and will be opened to traffic…
Nigerian Govt advised on ways to achieve economic growth targets
Two economists on Wednesday advised the Federal Government on measures to adopt to make Nigeria to achieve its economic growth…
Theresa May urged to push Saudi crown prince to stop country’s role in Yemen
Rights groups urged Prime Minister Theresa May to press Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who arrived in…
Alleged husband killer, Maryam Sanda granted bail
Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court, Jabi, on Wednesday granted bail to Maryam Sanda, who allegedly killed her…
Angola criticised for forcing refugees to return to violent Congo
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) is deeply concerned about rekindled tension in the violent Kasai region of the Democratic Republic…
UN rights chief expresses deep concern over poor migrant conditions on U.S. border
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Al-Hussein on Wednesday expressed his deep concern over the detention of migrants, including…
Nigerian Govt assures of ending university workers’ strike
The Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday said it was committed to end the on-going strike by the non-teaching labour…