Author: Adekunle Dada
Tuberculosis: Kaduna State to embark on sensitisation of rural dwellers
Kaduna State Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme, is to embark on community outreach campaigns in rural areas, the Director, Dr…
Cattle colony: Katsina Govt allocates 5,300 hectares of land
The Katsina State Government said on Thursday that it had allocated 5,300 hectares of land for the establishment of a…
No immunity for ex-First Lady Grace Mugabe, Mnangagwa declares
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe says he has not granted former First Lady Grace Mugabe immunity from prosecution.
Ex-U.S. Gymnastics doctor sentenced up to 175 years in prison for sex abuse
As his victims wept in a Michigan courtroom on Wednesday, disgraced long-time U.S. Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced…
CJN Onnoghen receives remains of ex-CJN Musdapher in Abuja
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, on Thursday received the remains of former CJN, Justice Dahiru Musdapher at…
Tambuwal describes Sokoto’s finance, debt profile healthy
The Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, says his government’s finances and debt profile are healthy as they have…
N400m fraud: Metuh ordered to appear in court Feb. 5 or risk jail
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has asked former Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) spokesman, Mr Olisah Metuh, to be present at his…
Nigerian prophet arrested in Zambia for drug trafficking
Zambian authorities have arrested a Nigerian pastor for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilogram of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug, a…
Nigerian Govt to provide free surgeries to 10,150 indigent citizens in 2018
The Federal Government says it will provide free healthcare services to eight million indigent citizens from April to December.
Senate urges NNPC to end petrol scarcity queues in 7 days
The Senate on Thursday urged the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to, within seven days, end lingering scarcity of petrol…
Congo conflict displaces 800,000 children – UN
UN says no fewer 800,000 children fled violence in the eastern Congo, where many face being sexually abused or recruited…
Kaduna Govt earmarks N351 million to upgrade media outfit
Kaduna State Government has earmarked over N351 million for the upgrade of facilities at its media outfit in 2018.
Nasarawa assembly passes N125.4 billion 2018 budget
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed the state’s 2018 appropriation bill of N125.4 billion.
Lassa fever: FCT residents advised to keep surroundings clean
Women Friendly Initiative (WFI), an NGO, has advised residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to keep their surroundings clean…
Dry season farming: Oyo farmers seek governments support
Some farmers in Oyo State on Thursday appealed to the government to give them adequate support to enable them to…
Disu warns Rohr to be wary of injuries from friendly games
Tunde Disu, former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has warned Super Eagles Coach Genort Rohr to watch his back…
Lassa fever: Enugu Govt embarks on sensitisation of residents
The Enugu State Ministry of Health says it has begun intensive sensitisation of residents on the dangers of Lassa fever…
NIPOST set to maximise ICT to promote postal services
Mr Abdulkareem Baba, the Director Strategy and Business Development, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) says the agency is set to maximize…
AU Chairperson says Africa still in shock at Trump’s vulgar comments
AU Chairperson Moussa Mahamat said on Thursday African leaders and citizens are still in shock at vulgar comments about the…
CHAN 2018: Salisu tipped to surpass Nigeria’s previous achievement
Tunde Disu, former Technical Director, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has tipped the CHAN Eagles gaffer, Salisu Yusuf, to surpass the…
Trump arrives in Switzerland, “America First” tops agenda
President Donald Trump arrived in Switzerland on Thursday to attend the World Economic Forum where he will push his “America…
MFM FC not ready for CAF Champions League – Coach
MFM FC of Lagos Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, on Thursday played down the readiness of his team for the CAF Champions…
Israel to only deport asylum seekers to Rwanda according to international law
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Thursday that his country will only deport African asylum seekers to Rwanda in…
Nigerian women in politics get UK support
The British government will support Nigerian women who want to be actively involved in politics.
Van Marwijk appointed new Australia coach for Russia 2018 World Cup
Bert van Marwijk, who led his native Netherlands to the 2010 World Cup final, will coach Australia at this year’s…
Australian Open: Caroline Wozniacki pulls through late scare to reach maiden final
Caroline Wozniacki came through a late bout of nerves to reach the Australian Open final for a first time with…
Army launches operation `Karamin Goro’ to tackle kidnapping
The 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna has launched a special operation in parts of Kaduna and Niger States to tackle…
Bulgarian govt survives no-confidence vote over corruption
The Bulgarian government on Thursday survived a parliamentary vote of no-confidence brought by the opposition Socialists over what they said…
Philippine volcano forces 74,000 people to flee homes
More than 74,000 people have been forced to flee their homes after two weeks of eruption from Philippines most active…
Only PDP can salvage Nigeria – Wike
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers said that Nigeria was in a coma and that only the PDP could salvage the…