Author: Adekunle Dada
Man remanded in prison for allegedly shooting brother to death
A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, remanded 33-year-old Musa Shu’aibu in prison, for allegedly shooting his brother, Adamu Shu’aibu…
Eko Disco reiterates commitment to installation of pre-paid meters
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it is committed to installation of pre-paid meters in premises of…
Nigerian Govt directs Ecological Fund Office to include University in its data bank
The Federal Government has directed the Ecological Fund Office to include the Federal University, Dutse (FUD), Jigawa, in its data…
South Korea assures sanctions not to bring down North Korea
South Korean Foreign Minister, Kang Kyung-wha, on Tuesday told a Conference the Disarmament that sanctions on North Korea were aimed…
Inter-basin water transfer is solution to shrinking Lake Chad – LCBC boss
Alhaji Sanusi Abdullahi, Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), says inter-basin water transfer from the Ubangui River in Democratic…
Pro-APC Leader in Bayelsa abducted
The Police Command in Bayelsa on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of Mr Robert Desmond, Chief Executive Officer of a pro-All…
North Korea plans to send athletes to next month’s Paralympic Games
North Korea plans to send athletes to compete in next month’s Paralympic Games in South Korea, following its high profile…
India reduces airfare for Muslims on Hajj pilgrimage
India on Tuesday announced a reduction in airfare for minority Muslims who wish to go on Hajj pilgrimage to Saudi…
Turkey’s Erdogan criticised for “martyr” remark to young girl
President Recep Erdogan of Turkey has been criticized after telling a six-year-old girl that she would be honored if “martyred”…
Child Labour: Nigerian Govt to develop National Reporting Template
The Federal Government says it will develop a National Reporting Template for proper monitoring, evaluation and data collection toward elimination…
Britain may join U.S. strikes against Syria if chemical weapon use proven
Britain would consider joining U.S. military strikes against the Syrian government if there is evidence chemical weapons are being used…
UN launches 24-hour hotline for staff to report sexual harassment
The UN has launching a 24-hour helpline to enable staff to call out sexual harassment in the workplace, Secretary-General António…
China spends $279bn on research, development in 2017
China’s total spending on research and development is estimated to have hit 1.76 trillion yuan (279 billion dollars) in 2017,…
North Korea tells U.S. to dismantle nuclear arsenal first
The official media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) said on Tuesday that the U. S. should dismantle…
Lake Chad: UNESCO to train 300 experts to implement project
UNESCO says it will train 300 scientists, decision makers and community leaders in techniques of water resources management for the…
Fraud scandal: Ex-church leader ordered to start jail sentence
A Singaporean man involved in a multi-million dollar church fraud scandal and who tried to escape prison by fleeing in…
Situation in Burundi not suitable for credible elections, UN envoy warns
Amid ongoing political tensions, the situation in Burundi is “not suitable” for credible elections, Michel Kafando, the Special Envoy of…
UN chief calls for new push to achieve “world free of nuclear weapons”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that nuclear weapons posed catastrophic risks to human life and the environment. “We must…
10 herdsmen arrested in Benue for destroying farmland
Troops deployed to Yelwata under the ongoing Exercise Ayem Akpatuma (Cat Race) have arrested 10 herdsmen destroying farmland at Tse-Tigir…
Saudi Arabia allows women to join military
Women in Saudi Arabia are now permitted to enlist in the army as the kingdom continues to enact reforms granting…
North Korea urged to abandon nuclear weapons, allow peace reign
North Korea must heed the call by major powers to abandon its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and allow peace…
Lukaku expects more respect for his goal scoring record
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku believes he has nothing to prove to his critics and deserves more respect for his…
Presidential Amnesty Programme to train 2,000 Niger Delta ex-militants
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen. Paul Boroh (Rtd) says that the programme will train 2,000 ex-militants…
BBNaija ‘Double wahala’: Tobi emerges Head of House for the third time
Tobi Bakre has emerged the new Head of House on the ongoing Big Brother Naija ‘Double Wahala’, winning the title…
Migration: AU, EU, UN pledge to enhance cooperation with Libyan authorities
The African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), and the UN have pledged to further enhance cooperation with Libyan authorities…
Lai Mohammed commends ECOWAS for supporting security of artefacts.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended ECOWAS for its support in enhancing the security of…
Nasarawa LG polls to hold May 26
The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) has fixed May 26 for the conduct of local council elections in the…
Kenya urged to advance gender equality to boost economic growth
The UN on Monday urged Kenya to advance gender equality in order to boost economic growth.
Nigerian Govt reiterates commitment to restore dwindling Lake Chad
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday reiterated Federal Government’s unflinching commitment to support all programmes and policies to restore the…
Lagos ports to receive 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
Forty ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and Tin Can Island…