Author: Adekunle Dada
Court orders extradition of Fatumbi to U.S. to face trial
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, issued an order for the extradition of Ayodeji Fatumbi, (a.k.a Paul Olawale) to…
14 Imo APGA guber aspirants opt for consensus candidate
Mr Frank Nneji, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ABC transport and 13 other governorship aspirants in Imo on the platform…
U.S governor declares October 6 “Wizkid day”
Award winning Artist, Wizkid, has been honoured in the United States by the governor of Minnesota, Mark Dayton.
Edo Assembly resumes plenary, adopts 55 sitting days
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday, resumed plenary after nine weeks recess.
Nigeria Air suspension: Sirika to address stakeholders, public
The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Federal Government will engage aviation stakeholders and general public to…
Nigerian Govt begins rehabilitation of Ondo electrical facilities
The Federal Goverent has begun rehabilitation of electrical facilities neglected for over 10 years in Ondo South Senatorial District.
Nigerian Govt urged to equip communities for flood management
An environmentalist, Mr John Ekoko, on Monday urged the Federal Government to equip communities in the management of flood in…
AU “satisfied’’ with Cameroon’s presidential election
The African Union (AU) said on Monday it was “satisfied’’with the manner in which Cameroon’s presidential election unfolded.
Buhari shares N500m among Adamawa needy people
President Muhammadu Buhari has shared N500 million free cash to needy people in Adamawa.
Ronaldo among first nominees for Ballon d’Or award
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo was among the first 10 nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or trophy announced on Monday, awarded…
Lagos, Delta ports expect 27 ships with petrol, other commodities
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 27 ships will bring into the country petroleum products, food and other goods from…
Nigerian Govt to announce new minimum wage – Labour
The Federal Government is set to announce the new minimum wage as the Tripartite Committee completes its assignment for onward…
LASAMBUS lauds “None Should Die” free medicare
The Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) has lauded the “None Should Die” programme, launched by Health Emergency Initiative (HEI) to…
Zimbabwe releases $41m to ease fuel shortages
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has started drawing down from the 500 million dollars lines of credit it recently secured…
Alleged Army colonel impersonator faces trial
A 33-year-old, Harryperry Obiajulu, on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly impersonating an army colonel and stealing…
Amaechi advocates more youths participation in politics
Mrs Judith Amaechi, Founder of Empowerment Support Initiative (ESI) on Monday advocated for more youths participation in politics and decision…
India truck-school bus collision injures 20 children
India police said on Monday that no fewer than 20 children were injured after a truck rammed into their school…
Adverse weather kills 8 in Sri Lanka
Eight people were killed and over 30,000 affected as strong winds and heavy rains lashed out across Sri Lanka over…
Agency arrests 103 suspected drug traffickers
The Edo Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested 103 suspects for trafficking illicit drugs.
Indonesia Earthquake: Children return to school
Children in the Indonesian city of Palu are beginning to return to school on Monday, 10 days after a major…
7 suspected cultists arraigned in Ota
Seven suspected secret cult members were on Monday arraigned in an Ota Chief Magistrates’ Court.
Woman allegedly kidnaps, sells minor for N650,000
The Police on Monday arraigned 48-years-old Akwaja Adaeze, in Wuse Zone 6 Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, for allegedly kidnapping a…
Brexit deal: Pound sterling drops as dollar gains
The British pound fell on Monday as the dollar rallied and traders re-assessed the chances of a breakthrough in Brexit…
Taliban urges Afghans to boycott parliamentary elections
The Taliban on Monday directed Afghans to boycott upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for Oct. 20, as they ramp up attacks…
PDM picks pastor to battle Buhari, Atiku
The Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) has picked Pastor Habu Aminchi as its candidate for the 2019 presidential election.
Oil prices drop to around $83
Oil dropped to around $83 a barrel on Monday, pressured by expectations that some Iranian oil exports will keep flowing…
Ex-Interpol chief back home on bribery probe – China
China said on Monday it was investigating former Interpol Chief Meng Hongwei for bribery and other violations, days after French…
Atiku’s emergence has made Buhari’s re-election easier – UK APC
UK chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate of the Peoples…
Police arrest 20 suspected cultists
The Cross River Police Command on Monday said it has arrested 20 suspected cultists across the state between August and…
Labourer remanded over alleged homosexuality
An 18-year-old labourer, Badamasi Garba, on Monday appeared before a Sokoto Magistrates’ Court over alleged homosexuality.