Author: Adekunle Dada
Report accusing China of spying on AU are mere rumours – Chairperson
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki, said on Thursday that the accusations that China is spying…
ICC investigating Philippines president over drug war deaths
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has told the Philippines that it has begun a preliminary examination of a complaint accusing…
Japan pledge to assist Nigeria in fight against counterfeit products
The Japanese Government has pledged to assist Nigeria in its fight against substandard and counterfeit products in the country.
Security: Russia ready to assist 2018 Winter Olympics organisers
Russia is ready to share its expertise in ensuring security of events, including with organisers of the 2018 Winter Olympic…
Gov. Lalong dissolves Plateau cabinet
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Thursday dissolved the state cabinet.
United Nations hails Nigeria on SDGs progress
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has commended the progress recorded so far by Nigeria in the implementation of the Sustainable…
Skipper Mikel, Iwobi, others react to Super Eagles’ new World Cup kit
Super Eagles skipper Mikel Obi and teammate Alex Iwobi have reacted to the new Super Eagles World Cup kit designed…
North Korea has no intention to meet U.S. officials during Winter Olympics
North Korea has no intention of meeting U.S. officials during the Winter Olympics that begin on Friday, the official KCNA…
The Gambia rejoins Commonwealth Thursday after 5 years
The Gambia will on Thursday at 11 a.m., rejoin the Commonwealth family, almost five years after leaving the 53-member organisation.
Buhari tasks African leaders on exploiting potentials of sports for job creation
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on African leaders to exploit the potentials of sports to create job and promote…
Enugu governor donates 22 patrol vans to police
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Wednesday donated 22 patrol vehicles with modern communication gadgets to the Police Command…
Army destroys Boko Haram bomb factory in Sambisa Forest
Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops destroyed a large scale Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory and captured several Boko…
Measles: Kogi to commence immunisation in March
The Kogi Government says it will commence the national immunisation for children from nine months to five years against measles…
Egypt’s Al-Sissi loyalist defends presidential election bid
Moussa Mostafa, a little-known Egyptian politician and a staunch supporter of President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi, has said his bid to challenge…
NAFDAC destroys N80m fake, expired drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, expired and unwholesome products worth N80…
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner reveals baby’s name
The 20-year-old reality TV star, Kylie Jenner of the famous “Keeping Up With the Kardashians’’ show has revealed her baby’s…
Meningitis: 3 killed, 10 new cases recorded in Yobe – Commissioner
The Yobe Commissioner for Health, Dr Bello Kawuwa, said the state has recorded 10 new cases of Cebro Spinal Meningitis…
Buhari commended for signing executive order on local content
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing Executive Order 5 to…
Three petrol stations sealed in Cross River for fuel diversion
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has sealed three petrol stations in Cross River for allegedly diverting three trucks of…
BBNaija viewers call for balance between fun and depth
Some Nigerians have condemned the Big Brother Naija (BBN) show saying it is a profitable show, but a cause for…
Army to conduct special exercise to tackle Herdsmen,Farmers clashes in Benue, 5 other states
The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it would conduct a special exercise tagged: “Ayem Akpatuma’’ – `Cat Race’ to…
FRSC warns commuters against travelling in containers
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has advised travellers on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to desist from…
INEC commissioner advocates for electronic transmission of election results in Plateau
The electronic transmission of election results proposed by INEC will lower logistics cost of the electoral process and minimise problems…
China’s bilateral trade with Nigeria hits N4.97 trillion in 2017
The Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Mr Chao Xiaoliang, has announced that bilateral trade between China…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa hopes to conclude discussions with Zuma over transition
South Africa’s African National Congress party leader Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday he is holding direct talks with President Jacob…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s love story to be chronicled in a Movie
British Prince Harry and Fiancé Meghan Markle‘s romance will be chronicled in a movie titled `Harry & Meghan: A Royal…
Osun governor swears-in 389 new councillors
Gov. Rauf Aregbesola of Osun on Wednesday conducted the swearing-in ceremony for 389 newly elected councillors in the state.
N-Power: 11,700 persons benefit in Ebonyi – APC chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi, said on Wednesday that 11,700 persons benefitted from the Federal Government’s N-Power empowerment…
IBB University matriculates 2,758 students
A total of 2,758 students on Wednesday matriculated at the Ibrahim Babangida University, Lapai, Niger, for the 2018/2019 academic session.
Netherlands announces readiness to offer Nigerians affordable education
The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria on Wednesday announced the readiness of Dutch universities and other…