Author: Adekunle Dada
Katsina Governor mourns death of former military state governor, Yahaya Madaki
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State on Monday described the death of a former military governor of the state, Col.…
Kaduna Govt says ongoing teachers’ strike will not stop education reform
Kaduna State Government on Tuesday said the ongoing strike by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) in the state would…
Nigerian Govt commended for reviewing weather minima in 18 airports
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has commended the Federal Government for reviewing the Operating Weather Minima in 18 airports in the…
Another batch of 487 Nigerian returnees arrive Port Harcourt from Libya
The second batch of 487 Nigerian returnees from Libya arrived Port Harcourt International Airport at about 10.43 p.m. on Monday…
NAFDAC warns women to stay away from drug abuse
The National Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned women against drug abuse.
Tunisian PM promises to end economic hardship
Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed sought to calm anti-austerity protesters on Tuesday with promises of an end to economic hardship,…
Ebonyi plans to ban hawking to curb child abuse
The Ebonyi Government says it will stop street hawking to eradicate the abuse of school-aged children in the state.
Senator Mustafah Bukar secures freedom for 60 prisoners
Sen. Mustafah Bukar (APC), representing Katsina North Senatorial District, said he had so far secured the release of 60 prisoners…
Japan rejects South Korea’s call for extra steps to help ‘comfort women’
Japan said on Tuesday it can “by no means” accept South Korea’s call for more steps to help “comfort women”,…
Tunisian PM says difficult economic situation will improve in 2018
Tunisia’s economic is experiencing difficulties but 2018 will be the last year of hardship, Prime Minister Youssef Chahed said on…
Accidents claimed 416 lives in Kaduna in 2017- FRSC
No fewer than 416 people lost their lives in 593 accidents involving 882 vehicles and 4,688 people in Kaduna State…
Iranian oil tanker burns for third day after collision off China coast
A tanker carrying Iranian oil that collided with a Chinese freight ship in the East China Sea was still on…
Senator Abe condemns recent killings in Rivers
Sen. Magnus Abe, representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, on Tuesday condemned the killing of 20 persons in some communities in…
Gov. Wike proposes death sentence for cultists, others
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has declared that Government will amend the State Anti-kidnapping Law to prescribe death sentence for…
French President urges China, EU to avoid pitfalls of protectionism
President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday offered to open up France to Chinese investment in exchange for greater access to Chinese…
Motorists advised to avoid traveling during blurred visibility
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to be cautious and avoid traveling when visibility is blurred.
Israel passes law to limit commercial business on Jewish Sabbath
Isreali parliament passed on Tuesday a controversial law limiting trade on the Jewish Sabbath, following a marathon debate.
One person killed during protests in Tunisia over price hikes, unemployment
A Tunisian man was killed on Monday during clashes between security forces and protesters in a Tunisian town, the government…
Iran: Leaders of anti-government protests identified, to face severe punishment
Leaders of the Iranian anti-government protests have already been identified and will face severe punishment, Deputy Head of Iran’s Judiciary…
Police confirm 3 dead, 6 injured in fresh Taraba attack
The police in Taraba on Monday confirmed the death of three persons while no fewer than six others sustained injuries…
Apple shrugs off concerns over kids’ addiction to iPhones
Apple Inc investors on Tuesday shrugged off concerns raised by two shareholders about kids getting hooked on iPhones, saying that…
Jordan to replace bread subsidy with cash grants
Jordan has decided to replace the current bread subsidy to Jordanians who are in need of financial support with cash,…
Sudanese students stone police on third day of bread price protests
Hundreds of Sudanese students on Monday threw rocks at riot police and were met with tear gas salvoes on the…
China’s new ‘Silk Road’ cannot be one-way – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that China and Europe should work together on Beijing’s “Belt and Road” initiative,…
Trump wins ‘Press Oppressor’ award
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a Journalists’ and press freedom campaign organisation based in the U.S., has named President…
Expert calls for huge investment in solar energy to tackle climate change
An ecologist, Mr Habib Omotosho, has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to invest in solar energy to assist…
Andy Murray undergoes hip surgery, eyes Wimbledon return
Three-times Grand Slam champion Andy Murray underwent hip surgery on Monday and is determined to return to action in time…
South Sudan declares ex-army chief, Malong a rebel
The South Sudanese government on Monday declared former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Paul Malong, a rebel and also accused…
There are 120 French businesses in Nigeria – Ambassador
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to France, Dr Modupe Irele, on Monday disclosed that there were currently…
Egypt announces presidential election date
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) of Egypt says presidential election will take place between March 26 and March 28.