Author: Adekunle Dada
100 migrants missing in shipwreck off Libya – Navy
The Libyan Navy on Wednesday said as many as 100 migrants have gone missing after their boat sank off the…
Donald Trump credited for sparking South, North Korea talks
President Moon Jae-in of South Korea credited U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday for helping to spark the first inter-Korean…
Pakistan suspends military, intelligence cooperation with U.S
Pakistan has suspended military and intelligence cooperation with the U.S. amid the diplomatic tensions between Islamabad and Washington, Pakistani Defence…
Troops avert suicide bomb attack in Gamboru
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole foiled an attempt by three female suicide bombers to attack Gamboru town in Ngala Local…
Navy seeks legislation to prosecute arrested criminals
The Nigerian Navy has appealed to the National Assembly to initiate Laws that would enable the Navy to prosecute arrested…
Lawmaker says PIB will address fuel crises in Nigeria
Rep. Joseph Akinlaja, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), said on Tuesday the passage of the…
Cholera Outbreak: Zambia suspends passport issuance in capital
The Zambian Government on Tuesday placed a temporary suspension on issuance of passports and national identity cards in Lusaka, the…
Senator wants perpetrators of Benue violence arrested
Sen. Joseph Waku, Pro-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure has called on security agencies to fish out and prosecute those…
1m jobs to be created through eggs production, processing, sale – Minister
The Federal Government said on Tuesday that 1egg production, processing and marketing could create no fewer than one million jobs…
Nigerians must embrace integrity to succeed – Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says there is the need for Nigerians to embrace the virtue of integrity and hard work for…
NLC set to protest workers sack by Kaduna Govt
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Ayuba Wabba says the congress is set to protest against the sack of about 36,000…
Internet users hit 94.8 million in November – NCC
The internet users increased marginally to 94 .8 million in November, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has said.
Barcelona’s Ardan Turan close to joining Turkey’s Basaksehir
FC Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan is close to signing for Turkey’s Basaksehir, the Istanbul club said in a statement on…
NIPOST commended for e-stamp initiative
Mr Reuben Odiri, a telecom expert says the initiative by the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to introduce e-stamp is commendable…
Buhari mourns Madaki, condoles with family, govt. of Niger
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Niger State on the passing of former Governor of…
Bayelsa Govt. condemns beheading of soldier
The Bayelsa government on Tuesday condemned the beheading of a soldier who was negotiating the surrender of arms with militants…
Nigerian Govt targets repair of more roads in Lagos in 2018
The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos promised massive road repairs nationwide, after completing some ongoing projects in…
Nasarawa to engage physically-challenged persons as teachers
Nasarawa State Government says it has concluded arrangement to engage the qualified physically-challenged people as teachers in the state’s comprehensive…
Benue killings: Nigerian Govt urged to unmask groups fomenting trouble
A don, Prof. Lai Olurode, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to unmask the groups instigating the recurring crises between…
Enugu approves N36 million for World Bank Project against malaria
The Enugu State Executive Council has approved N36 million as commitment fee to participate in a World Bank-sponsored programme aimed…
Gov. Tambuwal restates commitment to training, retraining of teachers
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Tuesday restated the commitment of his administration to improve the capacity of teachers…
NNPC says days of fuel scarcity are over
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Tuesday assured Nigerians that there would no longer be fuel scarcity which had…
NPFL Officiating: NFF urges referees not to compromise
Sani Zubairu, Head of Referees Unit, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday urged referees to be focused and uncompromising while…
Eko Disco secures conviction of 2 vandals
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Tuesday said it secured the conviction of two vandals in 2017.
EU needs coordinated stance on Chinese trade – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday during an official visit to Beijing called for a more coordinated European Union (EU)…
Enugu reinforces security on entry points, border communities
Enugu State Government says it has reinforced security at approach points into the state as well as border communities to…
Police record 210 rape cases in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command says it has recorded 210 cases of rape and unnatural acts in the state in…
Israel urged to stop forced relocation of African refugees
The UN refugee agency on Tuesday urged Israel to stop forcibly relocating African refugees because of the different kinds of…
Egyptian lawmakers endorse al-Sissi for second term
Authorities say 200 Egyptian lawmakers on Tuesday endorsed President AbdelFattah al-Sissi to run for a second term in office, state-run…
Aare Ona Kakanfo: Gov. Ambode pledges to support Gani Adams
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State says the choice of Chief Gani Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo is divine, pledging…