Author: Adekunle Dada
U.S. treasury chief welcomes weak dollar amid fears of trade war
United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin welcomed a weaker dollar, sending the greenback reeling and underlining concerns that U.S. President…
Yemeni ex-Guantanamo detainees cannot be deported, Ghana says
Authorities said the two ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees transferred to Ghana by the U.S. have been granted refugee status and cannot…
I remain committed to amnesty programme, says Boroh
The Coordinator Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Brig.-Gen.Paul Boroh (rtd), said on Thursday that he remains committed to his official assignment…
Trump backs citizenship for ‘Dreamers’ in 10-12 years
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to back a deal that would provide a pathway to citizenship to…
Documentary on Boko Haram’s torture, executions debuts in U.S
A Voice of America (VOA) new documentary, “Boko Harm: Journey from Evil,” which revealed the terrorists’ world of torture and…
Fuel scarcity: 28 petrol stations sealed in Delta
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Warri Zonal Office has sealed 28 additional petrol stations in the last nine days…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa promises to conduct transparent elections in July
President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday the country will hold transparent elections by July and he would respect…
Lassa fever: Imo health workers advised to increase surveillance
The Imo Government has advised healthcare workers in the state to increase their surveillance on symptoms of Lassa fever.
China-Nigeria bilateral trade hits $12.3bn in 2017
China says its bilateral trade with Nigeria in 2017 stood at 12.3 billion dollars.
Plateau police sue for peace over Farmers, herdsmen clashes
The Police Command in Plateau has pledged to do its best to address the lingering clashes between farmers and herdsmen…
Lassa fever: 3 die, 7 quarantined in Imo
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo said on Wednesday three persons had died of Lassa fever while seven others were hospitalised.
Plateau generates N10.8 billion revenue in 2017
The Plateau State Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS), on Wednesday, said it generated N10.8 billion as Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) from…
Edo Police kill robbery suspect in gun battle
The Police in Edo have confirmed shooting to dead a member of an armed robbery gang and the escape of…
Libyan returnees: Ondo Govt. distributes items, cash to indigenes
Ondo State Government on Wednesday distributed some undisclosed amount of money and cloths to 23 Libyan returnees as part of…
DPR seals 10 fuel stations for various offences
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) on Wednesday said it sealed 10 erring filling stations in Borno for various offences.
Vote credible candidates in 2019, IPAC urges Nigerians
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged Nigerians to vote for only credible candidates in the 2019 elections.
Fuel scarcity: LCCI seeks liberalisation of downstream sector
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has urged the Federal Government to urgently liberalise the downstream petroleum sector…
Witches not responsible for road crashes – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has attributed most road crashes on Nigerian roads to human factors and not witchcraft…
El-Rufa’i calls for involvement of Governors Forum to address illegal migration
Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Wednesday cautioned the youths against migrating illegally out of the country, saying rather,…
Six online game companies named for illegal operations in China
Chinese Authorities on Wednesday published details of six typical cases of online game Companies punished for illegal operations.
Nigerian Govt urged to review security strategies
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to review its security strategies and prioritise…
NMA calls for yearly enlightenment to stem scourge of lassa fever
The South East caucus of the Nigeria Medical Association ( NMA) has called on State Governments in the zone to…
Roger Federer overcomes Berdych to reach semi-final of Australian Open
Defending champion Roger Federer argued with an umpire, but mostly let his racket do the talking, beating Tomas Berdych for…
APC chieftain seeks support for Buhari’s 2019 re-election
Chief Austine Edeeze, member of the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has maintained that President Muhammadu…
Illegal Migration: NYSC, institute sensitise corps members
The Pan-African Institute for Global Affairs and Strategy (PAIGAS), has sensitized corps members in Katsina and Borno States on the…
Islamic State claims responsibility for Afghanistan attack
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack that hit Afghanistan’s eastern city of Jalalabad on Wednesday, according to the…
Italian PM supports Trump’s America first policies not protectionism
U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire to put “America first” is legitimate, but protectionism does not work, Italian Prime Minister Paolo…
Pope Francis condemns ‘evil’ of fake news for political gain
Pope Francis on Wednesday condemned the “evil” of fake news, saying journalists and social media users should shun and unmask…
Egypt’s president al-Sissi submits re-election bid
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi on Wednesday submitted to the high election commission his bid for a second term in office,…
AU summit: Over 40 African leaders, UN chief expected to attend
Heads of states of more than 40 African nations and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the 30th AU summit,…