Author: Adekunle Dada
Buhari departs Katsina for Yola
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday departed Katsina State, for Yola after a five-day private visit to his home in Daura.
Venezuela’s Maduro calls on Trump to start dialogue between both countries
Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro has invited U.S. President Donald Trump to launch dialogue between Caracas and Washington, setting the date…
2 Kenya opposition activists prevented from traveling abroad
Kenya prevented two opposition activists from traveling abroad because it had not been formally sent a court order reinstating their…
European Union plants 736 trees in Daura LG
The International Centre for Energy and Environmental Development (ICEED) has planted 736 varieties of trees across the 11 wards in…
Iran finds wreckage of crashed plane on top of mountain
The Iranian military have located the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed with 65 people on board, the Revolutionary…
IBB to FRSC: Be dynamic, brace up for modern challenges
As the FRSC marks 30 years of its existence, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), Nigeria’s former military leader, has urged the…
Sex scandal: Australia’s deputy PM Barnaby Joyce loses support of state branch
A state branch of the Australian National Party has pulled its support for Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce because of…
Artist sentenced to 1 month in prison for clown caricature of Malaysian PM
A Malaysian artist and prominent opposition activist was jailed for a month on Tuesday for publishing a caricature of Prime…
Ramaphosa thinks about cabinet line-up during early morning walks
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa said on Tuesday his early morning walks gave him time to think about his…
Trump ranks worst U.S. President – Poll
President Donald Trump has been ranked as the worst U.S. President in history in a Presidents’ Day poll of political…
Disease Surveillance: WHO donates motorcycles worth N8.4m to Jigawa Govt.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated 28 motorcycles worth N8.4 million to Jigawa Government to enhance Disease Surveillance and…
Air Force trains 20 officers on cyber security, software development
The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) said it had trained 20 of its officers as software developers and Cyber Security personnel…
2019: Credible elections can restructure Nigeria – CSO
Partners for Electoral Reform, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), on Monday said that Nigeria could be restructured if the nation…
UN commends Buhari’s commitment to tourism development
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has commended the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for its commitment to developing…
Buhari declares readiness to provide leadership for Africa in oil, gas
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is open to investments and ready to provide leadership for Africa in oil and gas.
Dancehall singer Orezi launches record label
Nigerian dancehall singer, Eseghine Allen, (a.k.a Orezi) has launched a record label ‘Gehn Gehn Music’.
UNN confirms killing of security officer by gunmen
Authorities of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), have confirmed the killing of a security officer in the university, Mr…
Iran finds wreckage of crashed plane
Iran found the wreckage of the crashed Aseman Airlines ATR-72 plane on Monday and received condolences from Chinese, Russian leaders…
No employment opportunities in China for Nigerians – Envoy
Mr Wale Oloko, the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Guangzhou, China, on Monday admonished young Nigerians aspiring…
China donates 135,500 bags of rice to Internally Displaced Persons
The Government of People’s Republic of China has donated 135,500 bags of rice for distribution to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
Nigerian Govt urged to prioritise research for national development
The Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, Chapter of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions,…
Yola wears new look ahead of Buhari’s visit
Yola the Adamawa capital is wearing a new look ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to the state on Tuesday.
Cattle dealer faces N2m fraud case in Lagos
A 50-year-old cattle dealer, Ahmed Abubakar, on Monday appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos State for alleged…
Adeosun urges global bodies to help curb foreign corrupt practices
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has urged global bodies like the World Bank to help curb foreign corrupt…
NSCDC resolves 65 disputes in Kaduna
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna Command, said it’s Peace and Conflict Resolution Unit has resolved 65…
Buhari appeals to elites to make sacrifices for national development
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all citizens, particularly the elites, to be prepared to make sacrifices as a foundation…
Enugu governor signs N103.5bn 2018 budget into law
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Monday signed the 2018 budget of N103.5 billion into law. Signing the document…
Chelsea must play ‘perfect game’ to beat Barcelona – Conte
Chelsea must play the “perfect game” to beat a formidable Barcelona in Tuesday’s first leg of the Champions League last…
Enyimba FC mourns Chinedu Udoji
The Management of Enyimba International FC of Aba is in mourning over the tragic death of its former Captain, Chinedu…
Accelerate reconciliation of aggrieved APC members, Kalu urges Tinubu
Former Abia governor, Dr Orji Kalu has called on the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress ( APC), Asiwaju…