Author: Adekunle Dada
Herders/Farmers clashes: Association proffers solution to menace
The Association of Small Scale Agro Producers in Nigeria (ASSAPIN) on Tuesday said engagement of more agriculture extension officers could…
Security reforms: UN, EU, AU, others laud Somalia’s efforts
The UN, the EU and the AU among other countries and blocs on Tuesday hailed Somalia’s implementation of the National…
INEC approves 10 additional CVR centres in Enugu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 10 additional registration centres in Enugu State for the ongoing nationwide Continuous…
Nigerians advised to go for regular cancer screening
Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on Nigerians to go for regular cancer screening for early…
Kaduna Govt. sponsors 6 students to study medicine in Cuba
Adamu Mansur, Permanent Secretary, Kaduna State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, says the state government has sponsored six students…
2019 : INEC collaborates with Group to review communication policy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is collaborating with the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) to review its communication…
70 filling stations sealed for alleged sharp practices in Delta
The Warri Zonal Office of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has sealed 70 filling stations for alleged sharp practices…
Nigerian Govt to use BRISIN in fight against corruption
A data expert, Dr Anthony Uwa, said application of Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN) would help Federal…
Russia won’t flood market with oil, Barkindo says
Russia has pledged not to abandon a deal with OPEC to keep a lid on oil supplies, even as crude…
INEC disassociates self from social media images of under-aged voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disassociated itself from the current videos and pictures in the social media platforms,…
Namibia’s Geingob reshuffles deputy ministers portfolios, appoints more women
President Hage Geingob of Namibia on Tuesday reshuffled deputy ministers portfolios after the Cabinet shakeup on Friday, appointing more women.
Yam exporters set to ship another consignment to UK, USA
Prof. Simon Irtwang, Chairman, Technical Committee on Yam Export, on Tuesday said yam exporters were finalising processes to export another…
U.S. warns Congo against electronic voting for presidential election
The U. S. has warned the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) against using an electronic voting system for the presidential…
China to release 1,300 inmates temporarily for Lunar New Year
China Ministry of Justice is to release 1,300 inmates from around 300 prisons across the country for family gatherings during…
Fifth batch of 136 Nigerian returnees from Libya arrive Port Harcourt
The fifth batch of 136 Nigerian returnees from Libya arrived Port Harcourt International Airport in the early hours of Tuesday,…
Tillerson says Islamic State yet to suffer ‘enduring defeat’
The end of major combat operations against Islamic State does not mean the U.S. and its allies have achieved an…
Philippines’ Duterte insists war against illegal drugs will continue in spite of ICC investigation
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte says he will not stop his war against illegal drugs in spite of an investigation by…
Cambodian PM Hun Sen calls rival ‘crazy, stupid’ over Facebook case
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen called a rival “crazy and stupid” on Tuesday over his petition to try to get…
Pakistan ‘will pay’ for deadly attack on an army camp, India says
India warned Pakistan that it would “pay for this misadventure” following a deadly attack by militants on an army camp…
National Assembly will not allow concession of national assets – Dogara
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, says the National Assembly will not allow concession of any national…
Osun assembly seeks external auditors for LAUTECH
The Osun House of Assembly has directed the state Auditor-General to appoint external auditors to audit the accounts of Ladoke…
Mexico expresses commitment to strengthen existing relations with Nigeria
The Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Alejandro Moreno, has expressed his country’s commitment to strengthen the existing bilateral relations, especially…
Kebbi spends N2bn on water supply in 2017
The Kebbi State Government said it had spent over N2 billion on the provision of potable and safe drinking water…
Nigeria, South Korea to train 22,000 public servants on e-government
The Federal Government says it is partnering with the government of South Korea to train no fewer than 22, 000…
Cross River lifts suspension on NURTW operations after 14 years
The Cross River Government on Monday lifted the suspension imposed on activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers…
Alleged armed men mar attempt to hold Anti-Zuma protest
The march to the Union Buildings, South Africa presidential offices, on Monday to remove President Jacob Zuma flopped with the…
WAFU Women’s tournament: Super Falcons depart for Cote d’Ivoire, target trophy
The Nigerian senior national women football team, the Super Falcons, on Monday departed Abuja for Cote d’Ivoire, venue of the…
2.5m Libyans to participate in 2018 elections – Speaker
Speaker, Libya House of Representatives, Aguila Issa, says no fewer than 2.5 million Libyans have registered to cast their ballots…
Russia 2018: Pinnick debunks speculation of Rohr rejecting friendly games
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick on Monday said that the allegation that the Super…
U.S. supports Egypt in fight against terrorism
U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, said on Monday the U.S. supports Egypt’s fight against Islamic State but reiterated that…