Author: Adekunle Dada
Turkish teachers end hunger strike after 324 days
Two Turkish teachers who were fired from their jobs by decrees issued under the state of emergency have ended their…
Abia Chief Judge suspended for alleged tyranny, gross misconduct
The Abia House of Assembly on Friday suspended the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Theresa Uzokwe, for alleged acts…
Cattle colonies will check herdsmen, farmers clashes, Kogi govt says
Kogi Government says the establishment of cattle colonies in the state will check activities of criminals and mayhem arising from…
APC Scandinavia says Obasanjo`s letter good for Nigeria’s democracy
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Scandinavia chapter says the letter written by former President Olusegun Obasanjo to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Russia 2018: Four million tickets sold out in 2nd sales phase – FIFA
FIFA on Friday said four million tickets to the 2018 World Cup in Russia have been sold since the begining…
Kaduna Govt. allocates N3.8 billion for new master plans
Kaduna State Government has allocated N3.8 billion to the state’s Geographic Information Service (KADGIS) for capital projects in 2018.
Sick people no longer rely on doctors’ advice alone – German study
Sick people are no longer prepared to rely on what the doctor tells them, while almost half of them going…
German embassy re-echoes EU’s call for release of detained bookseller in China
The German embassy in Beijing on Friday called on China to free detained Hong Kong-based bookseller Gui Minhai, echoing earlier…
Air Force personnel trained on newly acquired High-Tech medical equipment
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says it has trained some selected medical personnel on “hands-on application” and upgrading of its…
Nasarawa governor warns against encroachment on govt’s land
The Nasarawa State Government on Friday warned individuals and groups against encroaching on lands that belong to the state government…
30 Africans drown off Yemen coast after boat capzised – UN
UN says 30 African refugees and migrants drowned off the coast of Yemen this week in a boat heading toward…
Chinese firm set to partner with Edo Inland Container Depot
A Chinese firm, China Harbour Engineering Company (Nig.) Ltd, has indicated its readiness to go into partnership with Atlantique Marine…
Federal University Dutsinma recalls 250 sacked staff
The Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina State, has recalled 250 staff sacked by the former management of the institution.
German Chancellor Merkel ‘optimistic’ coalition talks will achieve result
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she was “optimistic” that the planned alliance between her conservative political bloc and…
Trump ready to apologise for UK right-wing group videos retweets
U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with the UK ITV broadcaster, partially released on Friday, that he was…
Tunisia set to pass law allowing women pass family names on to their children
Women in Tunisia may be able to pass their family name on to their children and have equal inheritance with…
Lassa Fever: No confirmed case in FCT – Director
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has not yet recorded any case of Lassa fever in the territory.
University of Zimbabwe releases Grace Mugabe’s PhD thesis
The University of Zimbabwe has released former First Lady Grace Mugabe’s PhD thesis after an anti-corruption watchdog said it was…
Low carbohydrate intake increase risk of birth defects – Study
A new study shows women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant have bigger risk of having babies with…
Indians urged to avoid taking selfies, showing stunts near railway tracks
The Indian railway ministry has urged people in the country to avoid taking selfies and making stunts near railway tracks,…
26 killed in Mali mine explosion
The landmine that exploded in a civilian passenger vehicle in central Mali on Thursday in Mali, killed 26 people and…
Tiger Woods makes quiet start in PGA Tour comeback
Tiger Woods made a quiet start on his return to the PGA Tour as a large but mainly subdued gallery…
‘Finalise details’ of Trump’s visit to Britain, May tells officials
British Prime Minister Theresa May and U.S. President Donald Trump have asked officials to “work together on finalising the details…
Nigeria good investment destination – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has asked Nigerians in the diaspora and other investors to make Nigeria their destination for investment.
Saraki dismisses perception of overfunded National Assembly
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and its partners on Thursday launched a 313 million dollars…
Oprah Winfrey not interested in 2020 presidential run
Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey knocked down speculation that she could be a US presidential candidate in 2020, saying in a…
1,200 bags of rice donated to Benue IDPs
Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday donated 1,200 bags of rice to the Benue Government for…
Lagos ports to receive 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items
A total of 40 ships laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive Apapa and…
UN expects Africa’s economy to pickup in 2018
Africa’s economy is expected to grow 3.5 per cent in 2018, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from 2017, a…
Lassa fever: Asokoro Hospital dismisses speculations of reported case
The management of Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, has dismissed speculations of a reported case of Lassa fever in the facility.