Author: Adekunle Dada
Apple urged to address youth addiction to iPhones
Two large investors have urged the smartphone maker to take steps to address what they say is a growing problem…
Taiwan calls China’s new aviation routes in Taiwan Strait “irresponsible act”
Taiwan’s government has called China’s recent unilateral expansion of civil aviation routes in the Taiwan Strait an “irresponsible act” that…
Excess fat in heart increases cardiac failure risks in diabetics – Study
People suffering from diabetes run two- to five-fold risks of heart failure if they have excess fat in the heart,…
Cholera Outbreak: Zambia declares curfew in Lusaka slum
The Zambian Government has declared a curfew in a poor Lusaka township badly affected by a cholera outbreak that has…
300 migrants storm heavily fortified border between Morocco, Spain
Authorities said 300 people stormed the heavily fortified border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave Melilla in what they called…
Lagos residents urged to submit to God
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday urged Lagosians to submit themselves to God and enter the New Year…
Osinbajo says Govt’s burden is to defend territorial integrity, rights
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has reiterated the government’s responsibility, through the armed forces, to defend the territorial integrity of the…
Final rites begin for Gani Adams’ installation as Aare Ona Kakanfo
The final rites for the installation of Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland will begin…
Buratai urges Northern youths to shun terrorism, violence
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has urged Northern youths, particularly those in the North East, to shun…
Trump postpones “Fake News Awards” to Jan. 17
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed the announcement of his “Fake News Awards” of the Year 2017 to Wednesday, Jan.…
Senator Wamakko advocates free education for youths
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Soktoo) has called for free and functional education for youths to make self reliant and prepare them…
Messi agreed no-fee Barca exit clause in case of Catalan independence – Media
Lionel Messi could leave FC Barcelona without a transfer fee if Catalonia ceded from Spain and the club did not…
Fire razes 30 hectares of sugarcane field in Kebbi
A sugarcane field of about 30 hectares was destroyed by fire in Mai-Ramu village, Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi.
Kwara Govt promotes over 13,000 teachers
The Kwara Government has promoted to 13,931 teachers across the 16 local governments area of the state.
Bayelsa Govt. moves to clean up civil service payroll fraud
The Bayelsa Government has reiterated its commitment to end the activities of fraudulent characters in the state’s civil service, while…
2018 Elections: Zimbabwe extends mobile voter registration
The Zimbabwe government has extended the mobile voter registration by another month to cater for citizens that failed to register…
Gov. Obaseki meets Ijaw leaders, preaches peace
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Friday, said without the rule of law, peace and order, there would be no…
Poverty Eradication: China cuts poor population by two-thirds
China has reduced poverty by more than two-thirds over the past five years, Liu Yongfu, Director of State Council Leading…
Expert canvasses annual arts fair to boost tourism
Mr Shola Olamakinde, Chief Executive Officer of De Arts Place Gallery, on Friday said that works of arts are capable…
Paris Club refunds: Bayelsa Govt. commits N5.6bn to salary arrears
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has authorised the release of N5.6 billion out of its share of N13.5 billion Paris…
Footballer dies during soccer fracas in Ebonyi
The Police command in Ebonyi on Friday confirmed the death of a footballer during a football match in Ikwo Local…
Kano anti-graft agency recovers N1 billion In 2017
Kano State Public Complaint and Anti Corruption Commission on Friday said it had recovered N1 billion in cash and properties…
Lagos Water Corporation urges residents to use water wisely
The Managing Director of Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Mr Muminu Badmus, on Friday urged Lagosians to imbibe the culture of…
Kidnapping: NMA threatens withdrawal of services in Cross River
Members of the Cross River Branch of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), have threatened indefinite withdraw of their services to…
2019: Gov. Ikpeazu gives condition for re-election
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, says he would only seek re-election in 2019, after successful completion of projects initiated by…
Consultant calls for comprehensive building audit in Lagos
A town planning consultant, Mr Makinde Ogunleye, has called for a comprehensive auditing of all new and old buildings in…
Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile fired by Yemen rebels
Saudi Arabia’s air force intercepted on Friday a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-allied rebels towards the southern region of…
Niger Customs Command generates N2.4bn revenue in 2017
The Niger Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) realised N2.4 billion revenue in 2017.
DPR seals four filling stations in Ondo for hoarding fuel
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it has sealed four filling stations in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo…
Ethiopia govt. arrests 107 in connection with regional conflicts
The Ethiopian government has arrested 107 people in connection with the Nov. 26 regional conflict along the border of Somali…