Author: Adekunle Dada
Liberia’s George Weah orders review of concession agreements
Liberia’s new President George Weah has directed a review of concessions entered into by previous administrations, the presidency said on…
Baru commends marketer for adherence to approved pump price
Dr Maikanti Baru, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), on Wednesday commended a petroleum marketer…
Indian minister slammed for urinating in open
Opposition parties on Thursday slammed a senior minister after a picture pf him urinating in the open in the western…
Zimbabwe offers to pay for opposition leader Tsvangirai funeral expenses
Zimbabwe is ready to help foot the bill for the funeral arrangements of Morgan Tsvangirai in a tribute to the…
South Africa: Experts say Ramaphosa likely to face challenges in reforming economy
South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is set to replace Jacob Zuma as the nation’s president, is likely to…
New South African president will be elected in parliament today – ANC chief whip
South Africa’s parliament will elect Cyril Ramaphosa as new president at 2pm local time (1200 GMT) on Thursday and have…
Australian PM to ban sexual relationships between ministers, staff
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Thursday said ministers will be banned from sexual relationships with staff under a new…
Colombia denies plans to attack Venezuela amid rising diplomatic tension
Colombia’s army chief of staff has denied claim that Colombia is planning to attack Venezuela, amid rising diplomatic tension between…
Ronaldo sets record with 100th Champions League goal
Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday became the first player to score 100 Champions League goals for the same club.
Why Fortuna Sittard sacked Oliseh
Sunday Oliseh said he was sacked from his job at Fortuna Sittard, Holland due to his refusal to participate in…
Petrol queues: Marketers fined N2.5bn for alleged diversion
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Tuesday fined 20 marketers N2.5 billion for diverting over nine million litres of…
Lagos ports receive 5 ships with petrol, other commodities
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says five ships laden with various products are waiting to berth at Lagos ports.
State police: Security experts express divergent views
Some security experts in Lagos on Wednesday expressed divergent views on the creation of state police which many believe would…
Herbal medicine: NAFDAC to sensitise producers on safety in Niger
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said it would sensitise herbal medicine practitioners…
NSE rebounds with 1.11% growth
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) rebounded on Wednesday after dropping for eight-consecutive days with the market indicators improving…
Enugu Govt increases NYSC members’ allowance
Enugu State Government has announce increase in the allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in primary healthcare…
Zuma accuses ANC of victimisation
Jacob Zuma has refused to heed calls to step down as South African president, denouncing moves by the ruling African…
Apapa Gridlock: Dangote calls for withdrawal of task forces
Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote visited the Ijora-Apapa Wharf road in Lagos on Wednesday, calling on the Federal Government…
NASSI says FCT is long overdue for industrial cluster
Chief John Nzekwe, the newly elected Chairman, Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI), FCT, has expressed displeasure that FCT…
Afghan Taliban wants to end war through dialogue
The Taliban on Wednesday said they want to end Afghanistan’s war through dialogue.
Gov. Tambuwal signs N220.5bn 2018 budget into law
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday signed the 2018 appropriation bill of N220.5 billion into law.
Delta Govt approves revamping of Bendel Steel, Glass industries
Delta Government on Wednesday approved the revamping of some of the ailing industries to create jobs for its teaming unemployed…
Zuma condemns ANC moves to remove him as ‘very unfair’
President Jacob Zuma has refused to heed calls to step down as South African president, denouncing moves by the ruling…
Sokoto Govt. donates land to Dangote Rice Mill
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday promised to handover 27 hectares of land for immediate establishment of Dangote…
Lagos Govt reiterates commitment to reducing housing shortfall
Mr Gbolahan Lawal, Commissioner for Housing, Lagos State, on Wednesday reiterated commitment of the state government to creating enabling environment…
Herdsmen crisis: Suswam lauds Nigerian Govt’s intervention
A former Governor of Benue, Mr Gabriel Suswam, has praised the Federal Government for its intervention in the bloody herdsmen…
UN chief restates firm commitment to Iraq’s reconstruction
UN is firmly committed to the reconstruction process in Baghdad, said UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on Wednesday in Kuwait.
Nigerian Govt pledges to enhance working environment for workers
The Federal Government on Wednesday promised to provide working environment conducive for public servants to ensure quality service delivery in…
Iraq: Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey pledge $8.5 billion for post-IS rebuilding
Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have pledged to pump 8.5 billion dollars into Iraq for reconstruction and economic revival as…
Association urges governors to stop interfering with licensed mining operations
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged governors of solid minerals producing states to stop interfering with licensed mining…