Author: Adekunle Dada
Herdsmen attacks: SERAP calls for establishment of trust fund for victims
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to establish a Trust Fund for victims…
Investigations begin into Lagos gas plant fire incident
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has commenced an investigation into the fire incident that claimed two lives…
2017 budget: DMO raises N1.2trn from domestic market for capital projects
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says in line with its statutory mandate of funding federal budgets, it raised N1.2 trillion…
Nigerian Govt approves N3.7bn for Kazaure water project, N656m for flight laboratory
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N3.7 billion for rehabilitation of Kazaure water project, N656 million for upgrading…
22,000 NITEL, MTEL pensioners commence verification nationwide
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has commenced verification of over 22,000 employees of NITEL and MTEL nationwide to clear…
UN appeals for $864m humanitarian aid to reach 3.9m Somalis
UN agencies working in Somalia on Wednesday launched humanitarian appeal, seeking 864 million U.S. dollars to reach 3.9 million people…
800 unemployed youths in Kebbi engaged to maintain roads
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), in Kebbi, has engaged 800 unemployed youths in its Vegetation and Silt Control programme,…
Ogun Speaker declares intention to contest for governor in 2019
The Speaker, Ogun House of Assembly, Mr Suraj Adekunbi, on Wednesday, announced his intention to contest for governor in 2019.
Macron adviser says France would ‘look with kindness’ on UK Brexit change of mind
France would “look with kindness” on a decision by Britain to reverse the course of Brexit and remain in the…
79-year-old remanded over alleged N9m fraud
An Abeokuta Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo on Wednesday remanded a 79-year-old man, Olatunji Komolafe, in prison custody over…
EFCC arraigns ex-governor’s son, Nuraini Adamu over money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned former Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Adamu’s son, Nuriani Adamu before…
Kaduna Govt investigates disappearance of day-old-baby
Kaduna State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hafsat Baba, on Wednesday said investigation has commenced on the…
UN accused of ‘preserving terrorism’ in eastern Congo
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on Wednesday accused the UN of “preserving terrorism” in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo where…
Nigeria’s first storey building records 9,009 visitors in 2017
The first storey building in Nigeria located in Badagry, Lagos State has recorded 9,009 visitors in 2017, Mr Hodonu Daniel,…
175 out-of-school children in Niger benefit from free education
The Niger State Government on Wednesday said it had started sponsoring 175 out-of-school children in various public primary and secondary…
Bayelsa policies are youth-focused, says Commissioner
The Bayelsa Government on Wednesday said most of its policies were tailored toward ensuring a better life for the youths…
U.S. sexual assault hotlines flooded with calls
The phones at U.S. sexual assault hotlines have been ringing in record numbers as the #MeToo social movement spurs victims…
560 fire victims in Sokoto get cash relief
The Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission on Wednesday distributed cash to 560 victims of fire outbreaks in the state.
Herdsmen advised to embrace modern cattle rearing techniques
The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Mr Babafemi Ojudu, has urged herdsmen to embrace the modern,…
63 bags of Indian hemp recovered from gang in Ondo State
The Nigerian Army says it has recovered 63 bags of cannabis sativa (Indian hem) from a notorious gang in a…
Yemen: Saudi pledges $2bn aid to address ‘deteriorating’ economic situation
Saudi King Salman bin Abdelaziz has ordered two billion dollars be transferred to Yemen with the aim of shoring up…
Katsina spends N7 billion to construct 200 km roads, says commissioner
Katsina State Government says it has expended over N7 billion to construct 200km roads across the state.
Bauchi Drugs Agency records N200m profit in 2017
The Bauchi State Drugs and Medical Consumable Management Agency (DMMA) recorded N200 million turnover on its 2017 Drugs Revolving Fund…
Seven Buddhists killed as Myanmar police open fire on protesters
Myanmar police opened fire on a crowd, killing seven ethnic Rakhine Buddhists as they tried to seize a government office,…
Food distribution urgently needed in South Sudan – UN
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) says that South Sudan’s food security situation will worsen in 2018 than 2017 unless…
Mexico has no evidence of Russian meddling in election
The Mexican Government has not got any evidence that Russia or Venezuela attempted to interfere in the election process in…
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa says no capacity to fund diaspora vote
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday said that Zimbabwe does not have the capacity to facilitate its citizens based outside…
Invest more in healthcare, education to boost economic growth, World Bank urges Russia
Russia’s new government after its March presidential election should invest more in education and healthcare to help spur economic growth,…
Benue killings: Senate issues IGP 14-day ultimatum to arrest perpetrators
The Senate has given the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr Ibrahim Idris 14 days ultimatum to arrest and investigate the…
Israeli Prime Minister says U.S embassy will move to Jerusalem within a year
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that the U.S. will move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem…