Author: Adekunle Dada
Lenten: Nigeria’s unity is a divine arrangement – Buhari
Nigeria’s existence as one united country is a divine arrangement and nothing should be done to put it asunder, President…
ANC organises no-confidence vote to force Zuma to quit
South Africa’s parliament will hold a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma on Thursday, the governing ANC party…
Osun, Abia, Benue pay highest petrol price in January – NBS
The National Bureau of State (NBS) said residents of Osun, Abia and Benue paid the highest average price for purchase…
Driver arraigned for allegedly molesting physically challenged girl
The police on Wednesday arraigned a 38-year-old driver, Peter Edialu, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly molesting a…
Nigeria’s inflation drops to 15.13 % – NBS
The inflation rate, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has further dropped to 15.13 per cent in January from…
Cambodia criminalises insult of monarchy
Cambodia’s National Assembly on Wednesday passed a lese-majesty law, making it a crime to insult the monarchy, and approved constitutional…
Myanmar releases ‘first batch’ of 1,250 Rohingya returnees from Bangladesh
Myanmar has supplied Dhaka with a list of 1,250 Rohingya refugees cleared to return to Rakhine State from Bangladeshi refugee…
Uganda’s Museveni commends China for supporting Africa’s development
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Wednesday expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government for continuously supporting African countries’ pursuit…
Dogara mourns 21 students of GSS Misau
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has expressed deep condolences to families and the people of…
U.S. Intelligence says ISIS used chemical weapons in ‘numerous’ attacks in Iraq, Syria
The Islamic States terror group used chemical weapons in multiple attacks in both Iraq and Syria, U.S. Director of National…
Hollywood star Kerry Washington tweets birthday wishes in Igbo
Hollywood actress, Kerry Washington, set social media buzzing recently when she tweeted a goodwill meassge in Igbo to wish Nigerian…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reassures govt coalition remain stable
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his coalition government remained stable and would continue to govern in…
Kuwait condemns Philippine president’s call to evacuate workers
A top Kuwaiti official condemned on Tuesday a call by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to evacuate his country’s workers from…
Winter Olympics 2018: South Korea approves $2.6m for North Korea’s participation – Reports
South Korea on Wednesday approved 2.6 million dollars for North Korea’s participation in the Winter Olympics from the government fund,…
Experts play down Zuma’s political future affecting BRICS Summit
The potential departure of President Jacob Zuma of South Africa is unlikely to impact the 10th BRICS Summit scheduled for…
Lunar New Year: China expects heavy air pollution during celebrations
Some regions of China could suffer heavy pollution because of fireworks and unfavourable weather conditions during Lunar New Year celebrations.
Kuwait pledges $2 billion for Iraq’s reconstruction
Kuwait will lend one billio dollars to Iraq and commit a further one billion dollars of investment to the country,…
Gov. Bello apologises to Christendom, Catholic Bishops over tithes comment
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday once again apologised to Catholic Bishops and the entire Christendom over his Feb.…
Bauchi governor says creation of state police is beginning of true federalism
Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State says the creation of state police will begin the implementation of true federalism in…
2019 election will be transparent, free and fair -Tinubu
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says APC is determined to prosecute 2019 general elections…
Nigerian Govt, MAN discuss measures to distribute 2,000MW unused electricity
Determined to distribute unused 2,000MW of electricity, the Federal Government on Tuesday met with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)…
Ambode’s performance will earn him second term in 2019 – Lawmaker
Mr Taofeek Adaranijo, a member of the House of Representatives representing Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos State, says Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode’s…
U.S. withdrawal from funding UNESCO will adversely affect projects in Nigeria
The withdrawal of the U.S. as a financier of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in 2018…
FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Basketball fans express confidence in D’Tigers
Some basketball fans have applauded the team that would play for the country at the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers,…
Davido’s ‘Flora My Flawa’ now number one trending YouTube video
`Flora My Flawa’, first official music video of the year for David Adeleke aka Davido, is currently number one trending…
Kenya’s Attorney-General resigns
Kenya’s Attorney General Githu Muigai has resigned, President Uhuru Kenyatta said without explanation on Tuesday, adding he had nominated a…
NCC to establish data bank in Technical University, Ibadan
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is ready to establish a data bank at the Technical University, Ibadan(Tech-U).
Boko Haram: Farmers commend Nigerian Govt’s Agriculture Support Programme
Women farmers in Zabarmari community in Jere Local Government Area of Borno have commended the Federal Government’s Agriculture Support Programme…
Senate urges Nigerian Govt to ban importation of palm oil
The Senate on Tuesday in Abuja urged the Federal Government to ban importation of palm oil into the country in…
Only 8 agencies allowed operations in ports nationwide – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday disclosed that only eight Federal Government agencies are allowed to operate and have…