Author: Adekunle Dada
Lagos Police Command hammers 60 personnel over unprofessional conducts
The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday announced that it punished no fewer than 60 of its personnel for various…
Governments urged to invest in waste-to-wealth in 2018
A waste management expert, Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, has advised all tiers of government to invest in the waste-to-wealth programme in…
Iran Protests: Britain calls for meaningful debate
Britain called on Iran to engage in meaningful debate about issues raised by protesters, Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said…
PDP vows to capture Lagos in 2019
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Tuesday it would capture Lagos in the 2019 governorship election.
France invests N150 billion in Nigeria
The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to France, Dr Modupe Irele, on Tuesday announced that France invested about…
Two die in rival gangs clash in Bayelsa
Residents of Ondewari, a coastal settlement in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa have fled the area following clashes…
Mixed reactions trail curfew review in Maiduguri
Residents of Maiduguri have expressed mixed reactions over the review of the curfew imposed on the state capital to between…
Iran reopens border with Iraqi Kurdistan after referendum
Iran has reopened two border crossings with Iraqi Kurdistan, which were closed after a referendum in 2017 saw Kurds overwhelmingly…
2018 presidential Poll: Russian Election Commission receives 60 notifications
The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) has received 60 notifications from aspirants running in the 2018 presidential election.
German employment reaches highest level since reunification
Employment in Germany rose by 1.5 per cent to 44.3 million people in 2017, the Federal Statistical Office said on…
Turkey expresses concerns over Iran anti-govt protests
Turkey is concerned over reports of violent protests in neighbouring Iran while advising foreign powers not to intervene.
Andy Murray out of Brisbane event with hip injury
Former world number one Andy Murray withdrew from the Brisbane International with a hip problem on Tuesday.
Netanyahu sees Israelis, Iranians friendship after fall of current govt in Tehran
The people of Israel and Iran will once again be “great friends” after the change of the current authorities in…
U.S, Britain warn South Sudan parties over ceasefire violations
The U.S., Britain and Norway have called on parties in the South Sudan conflict and their field commanders to stop…
Poland restates position to reject migrants from North Africa, Middle East
Poland will continue its approach of not accepting migrants from North Africa and the Middle East, the country’s Prime Minister…
Chinese customs busts frozen food smuggling gang
Customs Officials in east China’s Jiangsu Province said on Tuesday they had caught a gang suspected of smuggling frozen food…
China welcomes proposed talks between North and South Korea
China “welcomes and supports” South Korea’s initiative to hold high-level talks with North Korea ahead of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics,…
Lai Mohammed mourns ex Village Headmaster producer, Oloyede
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the death of former “Village Headmaster” Producer, Chief Tunde…
Iran says Saudi, U.S, UK ‘major players’ behind anti-govt protests
A senior Iranian security official on Tuesday accused Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and Britain of being “major players” behind recent…
Iranian protesters attack police stations
Iranian protesters attacked police stations late into the night on Monday, news agency and social media reports said.
2018: World leaders call for unity, promise economic progress
World leaders reflected on their mixed experiences in 2017 and looked to 2018,calling for unity and promising economic progress.
U.S. to withhold $255m military aid to Pakistan
The U.S. authorities decided to withhold 255 million dollars in military aid to Pakistan after President Donald Trump’s critical remarks…
U.S ambassador summoned over Trump’s angry tweet
Pakistan summoned the U.S. ambassador in protest against President Donald Trump’s angry tweet about Pakistan’s “lies and deceit”.
Israel set to cede parts of Jerusalem in peace deal
Israel set a higher threshold on Tuesday for any future vote on ceding parts of Jerusalem to the Palestinians.
Kwara Speaker condemns attacks on church worshippers
The Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly, Dr Ali Ahmad, has condemned the attacks on worshippers on New Year’s eve…
2018 budget: Nigerian Govt urged to work with National Assembly on early passage
A financial expert, Prof. Sheiffdeen Tella, on Monday called on the Federal Government to work closely with the National Assembly…
7.7m people liberated from ISIS in 3 years – Coalition
No fewer than 7.7 million people have been liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS’) terrorist organisation,…
Borno Govt. reviews curfew in Maiduguri
The Borno Government has reviewed the curfew in Maiduguri metropolis from 8:00PM to 6:00AM as against the existing 10:00PM to…
Lagos ports: Nigerian Govt urged to introduce reforms to boost efficiency
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the Federal Government to introduce reforms to bring about efficiency…
NEMA donates relief materials to displaced persons
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday donated relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by the recent…