Author: Adekunle Dada
Kebbi distributes drugs to 838 epileptic, psychiatric patients
The Kebbi State Government has distributed drugs worth N5 million to 838 epileptic and psychiatric patients in the state.
Delta Govt harmonises taxes to boost revenue
Chief David Edevbie, the Delta Commissioner for Finance, says the state’s decision to harmonise taxes and reduce tax consultants is…
Gov. Akeredolu signs N181.42bn 2018 budget into law
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Tuesday signed the N181. 42 billion 2018 appropriation bill into law.
Pope warns Catholics of easy sex, drugs, money offered by “false prophets”
Catholics should be wary of easy sex, drugs and money offered by “false prophets,” Pope Francis warned on Tuesday, in…
156 Immigration officers promoted in Akwa Ibom
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has promoted 156 officers in the Akwa Ibom command of the service.
Lassa-fever: Nigerian Govt calls for better partnership with States
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has called on State Governments to intensify partnership with the Federal Government in…
2019: President Buhari appoints Tinubu to head APC reconciliatory team
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to lead the consultation, reconciliation and confidence building efforts toward improving…
Power outage: Efforts on to repair Awka transmission station – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the transmission station in Agu-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra is…
Uganda investigates allegations of refugee aid fraud
The Uganda Government is investigating allegations that its officials defrauded donors by inflating refugee numbers and diverting food aid, the…
Nuclear arsenals of China, Russia, North Korea threaten other peaceful nations – U.S
North Korea may be only months away from being able to strike the U.S. with a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile and…
Russian election commission registers Putin as presidential candidate
The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) registered on Tuesday incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the upcoming…
Asian cities will not be excluded from 2026 Winter Olympics bid – IOC
Asian cities considering a bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics will not be excluded, in spite of the continent hosting…
China carries out another anti-missile test
China has successfully carried out another test of an anti-missile intercept system, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday, describing it…
LASU dissociates self from Ojuelegba, Anthony campuses
The Lagos State University (LASU) says it has phased out external programmes at Ojuelegba and Anthony Village Campuses and is…
Zuma’s spokesman says cabinet meeting not ‘special’
The Presidency said South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma was chairing routine cabinet committee meetings in Cape Town on Tuesday and…
Quack doctor infects 33 with HIV in India
Police on Tuesday filed a complaint against a quack doctor who infected 33 people in northern India with HIV after…
China to establish formal diplomatic ties with Vatican
China and the Vatican will establish formal diplomatic relations sooner or later because Pope Francis has the “wisdom” to resolve…
Zuma summons ministers to cabinet meeting as pressure builds on him to quit
South African President Jacob Zuma summoned cabinet ministers to a meeting in Cape Town on Tuesday, eNCA television reported, as…
Former Speaker commends Buhari for promoting local content
Nwoha Amaechi former speaker of Imo House of Assembly, has commended the administration of President Muhammad Buhari for genuinely promoting…
Kenyan opposition figure charged with treason for involving in Odinga ‘swearing in’
A Kenyan opposition politician was charged on Tuesday with treason and unlawful assembly for his involvement in the symbolic presidential…
Nigerian Govt commended for improved response to disease outbreaks
Dr Wondi Alemu, the Country Director of World Health Organisaton (WHO) has commended Federal Government over improved response to outbreak…
Buhari signs Executive Order to improve Local Content in Science, Engineering procurement
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja signed Executive Order 5 to improve local content in public procurement with science,…
U.S. sanctions 4 military, militia leaders in DRC for “destabilising activity”
The U.S. has sanctioned four military and militia leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for engaging in “destabilising…
India shows appreciation to Nigeria, Benin for support in recovering missing ship
India has thanked the governments of Nigeria and Benin for their help and support in locating a ship that went…
Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai critically ill in South Africa – Party source
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is critically ill in a South African hospital and his supporters should “brace for…
Two Kenyan TV stations shut by Govt. resume broadcasting
Two Kenyan television channels shut down by the government over their coverage of the political opposition resumed partial broadcasting on…
Gov. Okorocha establishes 6 new tertiary institutions
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has announced the establishment of six new tertiary institutions in the state.
FCT Minister promises new NYSC camp in 2018
The FCT Minister, Malam Mohammed Bello, says a new permanent Orientation Camp for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in…
Boko Haram: More than 300,000 displaced Nigerians taking refuge in neighbouring countries
Mrs Zainab Ahmad, the Minster of State, Budget and National Planning, on Monday, says no fewer than 300, 000 Nigerians…
70,000 Nigerians visit Guangdong Province in 2016
Mr Wale Oloko, the Consul-General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Ghuangzhuo, China on Monday announced that no fewer…