Author: Adekunle Dada
Court remands bursar in prison over sexual assault
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday ordered that Pius Edu, a bursar at Christ Redeemer School Oworo be remanded in…
13 dead after bus plunge into river
A Woman’s fight with a bus driver caused the bus to plunge into China’s Yangtze River, killing 13 people, state…
Army begins ‘Crocodile Smile III’ in Bayelsa
The 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Friday commenced `Operation Crocodile Smile III’ exercise across some states of the…
Pakistan shuts phone networks as Islamists protest acquittal of Christian woman
Pakistan suspended mobile phone networks in major cities on Friday and many schools were closed as Islamist groups protested for…
Wizkid acquires Lamborghini Urus worth N101m
Nigerian pop star, Wizkid has reportedly acquired a new Lamborghini Urus which is said to be worth almost $280,000 (N101…
45-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping minor
The Gombe Police Command has arrested three suspected criminals for allegedly raping an eight- year-old girl, house breaking, trespass and…
EFCC files fresh charges against ex-NIMASA DG , 6 others
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday filed fresh charges against Patrick Akpobolokemi, former Director-General (DG), Nigerian Maritime…
INEC to display voters’ register in Anambra Nov. 6
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will display voters’ register in Anambra between Nov.6 and Nov. 12, 2018.
Japanese journalist recounts days as hostage in Syria
Jumpei Yasuda, a Japanese journalist held by militants in Syria for more than three years, said on Friday he told…
NAIIS completes HIV/AIDS survey in 16 states
The Nigeria HIV and AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) says it has completed the ongoing HIV and AIDS survey…
UN slams U.S., demands end to embargo on Cuba
The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of condemning the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against…
UN welcomes reconciliation of South Sudan’s president, rebel leader
UN has welcomed the reconciliation of South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and his estranged Deputy and opposition leader, Riek Machar…
Human rights in Morocco deteriorate in 2017, 2018 – Group
Morocco’s most influential rights group Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has deplored what it said was a surge in political…
North, South Korea agree to bid for 2032 Olympics
The two Koreas agreed at a meeting on Friday to send a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirming…
Iran sanctions: Turkey has not received notification waiver – Minister
Turkey has not received written notification regarding any waiver on buying Iranian oil after the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Tehran…