Author: Adekunle Dada
Under-Age Voting: Pressure group calls for cancellation of Kano LG elections
The National Rescue Movement (NRM), a political pressure group, on Friday called on the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KNSIEC)…
Benue University postpones examination over students’ protest
The management of the Benue State University on Friday postponed its planned session examination over students’ protest.
Barclays Africa wins case over $83 million payout in South Africa
South African court on Friday threw out the findings of a public anti-graft watchdog that Barclays Africa unduly benefited from…
UN labels Hungary anti-immigration bill an ‘assault on human rights’
The United Nations on Friday labeled an anti-immigration law proposed in Hungary an “assault on human rights” and urged its…
Body of Filipino found in freezer in Kuwait returns home
The body of a Filipino domestic helper found stuffed in a freezer in Kuwait was returned to the Philippines on…
Zamfara Revenue Board threatens to prosecute tax defaulters
Zamfara State Board of Internal Revenue says it will be prosecuting tax defaulters at the revenue recovery tribunal.
Retirees call on CBN to review pension
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Pensioners’ Welfare Association has called on the bank’s governor to review its members’ pensions…
Air Force revives quarterly regimental dinner in Lagos
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Lagos Logistics Command, on Thursday revived its quarterly regimental dinner to foster comradeship among officers.
INEC takes voter education to public schools in Bayelsa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken voter education to public schools in Bayelsa to inculcate the culture and…
Zambia’s latest borrowing plans unsustainable – IMF
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Zambia’s latest borrowing plans, saying it risks undermining the nation’s debt sustainability, the lender…
2019: European centre to assist INEC conduct credible elections
The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) has expressed its readiness to support Nigeria in conducting free, fair and credible…
Nigeria floats $2.5 billion dual Eurobonds
The Federal Government has floated 2.5 billion dollars aggregate Eurobonds under its Global Medium Term Note Programme.
Putin congratulates new South African President, Ramaphosa
President Vladimir Putin of Russia has congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of South Africa, the Kremlin’s…
EU to Turkey: Soften terrorism laws to get ease on visas
The European Union told Turkey on Friday that it would not ease travel requirements for its citizens unless Ankara softened…
Ethiopian opposition leader says ruling coalition has lost its authority
Ethiopia’s ruling coalition has lost its authority and all parties should be involved in mapping the country’s future, an opposition…
Fake policeman jailed in Abuja
A Karmo Area Court, Abuja, on Friday sentenced a driver, Nura Mohammed to four months in prison for dishonestly parading…
Ethiopia debunks martial law speculations
Ethiopia has no plans to impose martial law in the wake of the resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, an…
Power Grid: World Bank approves $486m credit facility to Nigeria
World Bank has approved a 486 million dollars credit facility to Nigeria for electricity grid improvements, the lender said on…
U.S, Turkey agree to normalise relations
Turkey and the U.S. have decided to “establish mechanisms” to normalize relations between them, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said…
Iraq: Qatar to implement $2m humanitarian projects
Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) intends to implement humanitarian projects worth two million dollars in Iraq in 2018, the state-run…
Herdsmen/Farmers: Monarch sues for understanding
Mr Christopher Jatau, the Uehra Ashea of Kube Chiefdom in Nasarawa State, has advised farmers and herdsmen in the country…
Nigerian Govt advised to focus on science, technology, research
A Scientist, Robinson Ughasoro says the Federal Government should focus on science, technology, Research and Development (R&D) to make Nigeria…
Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes: IGP Idris advises against inflammatory statements
The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday advised Nigerians to avoid making inflammatory statements and playing politics…
Bayelsa flags-off 13-day Measles Vaccination Campaign
Bayelsa Government on Friday kicked off a 13-day aggressive measles immunization for children between the ages of 9 months and…
Trump’s travel ban unlawfully discriminates against Muslims, U.S. court rules
A U.S. appeals court in Virginia on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban targeting people from six…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa to meet with opposition leaders ahead of elections
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday said that he would soon invite leaders of opposition political parties to a consultation…
Zuma’s resignation saved SA from unwanted crisis – Sen. Wakili
Sen. Ali Wakili (APC-Bauchi South) has said that the resignation of South African president has saved the country from unwanted…
Aussie deputy PM Joyce calls affair criticism “inept” and “unnecessary”
Australian deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce, has hit out at his boss, calling prime minister Malcolm Turnbull’s criticism of Joyce’s…
Uganda’s Museveni calls for speedy establishment of African free trade area
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has called for the speedy establishment of the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) to bolster…
Chelsea’s Conte eyes squad rotation to tackle tough fixtures ahead
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will rotate his squad, starting from Friday’s English FA Cup clash with Hull City.