Author: Adekunle Dada
Customs seizes N105m contraband in Benin
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it seized contraband comprising rice and other items valued at N105.3 million in Benin,…
Business activities resume in Kaduna metropolis
Business activities resumed on Thursday in Kaduna metropolis after the relaxation of a 24-hour curfew imposed since Sunday.
Saudi expects to attract $427bn in investments by 2030
Saudi Arabia expects to attract investments of more than 1.6 trillion riyals ($427 billion) by 2030 in its push to…
Man sentenced for attempted escape from police custody
A Karmo Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Thursday sentenced one John Asahaga, to three months imprisonment for attempting to…
African swine fever outbreaks under control – China
China has reported African swine fever outbreaks in many provinces, but the situation is generally under control, the Ministry of…
El Clasico without Messi, Ronaldo could still define season
The biggest game will not feature either Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo yet Sunday’s Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid…
Britain fines Facebook $645,000 over data protection breaches
Britain’s data protection watchdog says it has fined Facebook 500,000 pounds (645,000 dollars) for “serious breaches of data protection law’’…
Prince Charles hosts Nigerian fashion designers
Ahead of his West African tour, Prince Charles hosted a reception for British-West African creatives including two Nigerian fashion designers.
Reps investigate indicted looters in N60bn Nigeria Airways fraud
The House of Representatives says it will investigate, reveal and make public, the identities of those indicted in the looting…
Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome tenders resignation
Ethiopia’s President Mulatu Teshome on Wednesday filed resignation request to the Ethiopian Parliament, State news agency ENA reported.
2019 budget size will reduce inflation threat – Expert
A financial expert, Prof Uche Uwaleke, on Thursday said that the Federal Government’s decision to reduce the size of the…
Kaduna Crisis: Agency to intensify peace campaign
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Thursday said it would redouble efforts at sensitising people on the importance of peace…
Gov. Obiano approves special allowances for fire fighters
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has approved special allowances for the fire fighters in the state workforce.
“August Meeting” begins tour of Nigerian cities
To promote women’s empowerment and the advocacy for their rights on the grounds of equity, the Drama, “August Meeting’’ will…
Buhari will never tamper with activities of organised labour – Ngige
The Federal Government says it will not restrain the activities of organised labour in the country but will continue to…