Author: Adekunle Dada
Jigawa immunises 1.5m children against polio
The Jigawa Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) says over 1.5 million children were immunised against polio in the recently concluded…
Price of kerosene increased to N297 in September – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said the average price per litre paid by consumers for National Household Kerosene increased…
Nigerian Govt set to meet trade union leaders
The Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), is set to host the 2018 meeting of…
France ready to help North Korea’s denuclearisation efforts
France is ready to help in North Korea’s denuclearisation efforts, but Pyongyang must first show some detailed commitments and real…
Sudan’s al-Bashir promises to achieve nationwide health coverage
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday reiterated the country’s commitment to nationwide health coverage as part of its sustainable development…
Alleged missing funds: Court resumes hearing of ex-gov. Shema’s case
The Katsina State High Court, on Monday resumed the trial of ex-governor Ibrahim Shema of Katsina State, over alleged financial…
President Buhari salutes Alaafin of Oyo at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, on his 80th birthday.
Okorocha, Masari keep mum after meeting with Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Aminu Masari of Katsina…
Court of Appeal to be established in Uyo – Enang
Presidential Aide, Ita Enang says plans have been concluded for the establishment of a Court of Appeal in Uyo, Akwa…
Nigerian Govt urged to release Basic Health Care Provision Fund
Dr Beta Edu, the Director-General, Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency, has appealed to the Federal Government to release…
Petrol price increased to N147 in September – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) increased to N147.30…
Ebonyi signs $4m solar-system production agreement with Chinese coy
The Ebonyi government on Monday signed a four million dollars solar system production agreement with the Foshan Sunchees Energy Company…
EO6: PDP calls on Justice Onnoghen to protect Judiciary
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen to protect the institution…
Tunisia will not impose new taxes in 2019
Tunisia will not impose new taxes on citizens in 2019 and will cut the tax burden for some sectors to…
Governments urged to digitalise ministries operations
The Managing Director, Savvy Cove Nig. Ltd, Mr Chuck Igbah on Monday urged the government at all levels to digitalise…
Egypt remains Africa’s largest recipient of FDI – UNCTAD
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says Egypt remains the top destination of foreign direct investment (FDI) in…
2019: We’ll field candidates for Zamfara – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will field candidates for all elective positions in Zamfara in the 2019 general…
Congo: Ebola death rate has risen to 135 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 135 people have been killed by the Ebola virus outbreak in…
Falana advises presidential candidates to listen to Fela’s music for solutions
Activist lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), on Monday advised Nigerian presidential candidates seeking office in 2019 to listen to the…
WHO to hold emergency meeting on Congo’s Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organisation (WHO) will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to decide whether Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola…
Khashoggi case: Bahrain minister calls for boycott of Uber
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, has called for boycott of the ride-hailing company — Uber Technologies [UBER.UL]…
Lagos Speaker to APC candidates: It’s not yet time to jubilate
The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday said it was not yet time for…
Missing General: Nigerian Army advised to respect human rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advised the Nigerian Army to respect human rights while searching for missing Maj.-Gen.…
Police ordered to pay N10m for violation of human rights
The Federal High Court, Maitama Abuja, on Monday ordered the Nigeria Police Force, to pay N10million as compensation to one…
2019: Tonye Cole promises to deepen unity in Rivers APC
Mr Tonye Cole, Rivers Governorship candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured the people of…
Ganduje’s bribe video: Kano Assembly sets up investigative committee
The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday constituted a seven-man committee to investigate the authenticity of the video recording…
Fayemi’s inauguration: FRSC promises traffic free flow
The Ekiti Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday said that measures had been put in place…
PDP stakeholders endorse Atiku/Obi presidential ticket
Stakeholders of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Orumba Federal Constituency, Anambra, have endorsed the presidential ticket of the party…
Oil prices rise towards $85 as Asian shares slip
Asian shares slipped on Monday as worries over Sino-U.S. trade disputes, a possible slowdown in the Chinese economy and higher…
IDPs raise alarm over snake bite
Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) residing at Gongola camp in the FCT, have appealed to relevant authorities to provide potable water…