Author: Adekunle Dada
Nigerians spend $8b annually on vehicles importation – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said in Abuja that Nigerians spent about 8 billion dollars, annually, on importation of vehicles.
South Sudan rebel leaders to attend peace day celebrations
South Sudan government on Tuesday said all the opposition leaders that signed the revitalised peace agreement in Ethiopia were expected…
Niger Govt. allocates N290m to Minna water works
The Niger Government has allocated the sum of N290 million for the installation of a 33KVA dedicated line from Minna…
Bikers Tour will promote Brand Nigeria worldwide – Saraki
The Senate President Bukola Saraki says the Rediscover Heritage Bikers tour of 11 states will promote the Nigerian Brand around…
Bayelsa Govt urged to improve budgetary process
Civil society stakeholders on Tuesday urged the Bayelsa government to improve on its budgetary process, describing the state’s performance in…
Asia stocks struggle as global woes persist
Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as concerns, ranging from worries about U.S. corporate earnings to Middle East tensions, weighed…
Kenya to launch health coverage pilot programme Dec. 1
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will launch the Universal Health Coverage pilot programme on Dec. 1 and 3.2 million people were…
Yekini’s USA 94 celebration will live on in World Cup folklore – FIFA
World football governing body FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday took to Twitter to pay post-humous respect…
Businessman dies in kidnappers’ den
Mr Sanni Aliu, an Ankpa-based businessman kidnapped few days ago has died in the custody of his abductors, police said…
Kaduna Crisis: Civil Defence arrests fake soldier
Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, on Tuesday arrested a fake soldier with…
Gov. Fayemi denies receiving N30b from Nigerian Govt
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state on Tuesday denied receiving N30 billion from the Federal Government after its inauguration.
Saudi king meets slain journalist’s family
Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have received members of the family of murdered dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, as Turkey…
Gov. Umahi splashes N500m on CAN, others for campaign
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday, empowered pastors under his “Divine Mandate” campaign platform and members of the Christian…
Zimbabwe lifts ban on import of basic goods
Zimbabwe lifted a ban on the import of basic goods and foodstuffs on Tuesday after shelves were emptied in recent…
We are committed to job creation, empowering young people – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is committed to creating jobs and empowering young people.
Farmers/Herders clash: 6 persons injured in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency ( ADSEMA) has confirmed that six persons sustained injuries in Farmers/Herders conflict in Chambaji…
Qatar 2022 to be best FIFA World Cup yet – Infantino
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed Qatar’s progress on infrastructure ahead of its 2022 World Cup and said the tournament is…
Kogi Govt. donates relief materials to Ajaokuta flood victims
The Kogi Government on Tuesday donated foodstuffs and other relief materials to flood victims in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of…
3 gunmen arrested in bank premises
Security operatives on Tuesday nabbed three gunmen at the premises of a new generation bank in Amarata, a suburb of…
Turkey demands Saudi punish all Khashoggi’s ‘savage’ killers
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday dismissed attempts by Riyadh to blame Jamal Khashoggi’s “savage” killing on rogue operatives.
Pensioners demand increase in national minimum pension
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) on Tuesday in Abuja demanded an increase in the national minimum pension in line…
Ogun Govt. pays N6.3bn to pensioners in 9 months
Mr Femi Ogundimu, Director of Contributory Pension Scheme, Bureau of State Pension in Ogun, says the government has paid N6.3…
Kaduna residents groan as curfew bites hard
Some residents of Rigasa community in Kaduna, said on Tuesday that life has become extremely difficult for them since the…
Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the fourth version of the Electoral Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2018.
South Sudan closes nightclubs after deadly attack
South Sudan’s Government has shut down the country’s nightclubs after armed men stormed a venue in the Capital Juba, killing…
Nigerian Govt will not lose focus on economic diversification – Minister
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Ahmed says the Federal Government will not lose focus on diversifying the economy from…
Army begins ‘Crocodile Smile III’ exercise in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army says it has commenced Operation Crocodile Smile III exercise across the states of the Niger Delta to…
Kebbi Govt. to build 40 new Nomadic schools
The Kebbi Government says it will build 40 Nomadic schools in the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
Pipeline fire victims died of severe burns, not incompetence – ABSUTH
The Abia State University Teaching Hospital (ABSUTH), Aba, has said that four out of five victims of Osisioma pipeline fire…
Man remanded for allegedly raping daughter to death
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded a 57-year-old man, Daramola Kehinde, in prison for allegedly raping his 16-year-old…