Author: Adekunle Dada
Nigerians spend $8b annually on vehicles importation – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said in Abuja that Nigerians spent about 8 billion dollars, annually, on importation of vehicles.
South Sudan rebel leaders to attend peace day celebrations
South Sudan government on Tuesday said all the opposition leaders that signed the revitalised peace agreement in Ethiopia were expected…
Niger Govt. allocates N290m to Minna water works
The Niger Government has allocated the sum of N290 million for the installation of a 33KVA dedicated line from Minna…
Bikers Tour will promote Brand Nigeria worldwide – Saraki
The Senate President Bukola Saraki says the Rediscover Heritage Bikers tour of 11 states will promote the Nigerian Brand around…
Bayelsa Govt urged to improve budgetary process
Civil society stakeholders on Tuesday urged the Bayelsa government to improve on its budgetary process, describing the state’s performance in…
Asia stocks struggle as global woes persist
Asian stocks edged lower on Wednesday as concerns, ranging from worries about U.S. corporate earnings to Middle East tensions, weighed…
Kenya to launch health coverage pilot programme Dec. 1
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta will launch the Universal Health Coverage pilot programme on Dec. 1 and 3.2 million people were…
Yekini’s USA 94 celebration will live on in World Cup folklore – FIFA
World football governing body FIFA and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday took to Twitter to pay post-humous respect…
Businessman dies in kidnappers’ den
Mr Sanni Aliu, an Ankpa-based businessman kidnapped few days ago has died in the custody of his abductors, police said…
Kaduna Crisis: Civil Defence arrests fake soldier
Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, on Tuesday arrested a fake soldier with…
Gov. Fayemi denies receiving N30b from Nigerian Govt
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state on Tuesday denied receiving N30 billion from the Federal Government after its inauguration.
Saudi king meets slain journalist’s family
Saudi Arabia’s king and crown prince have received members of the family of murdered dissident journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, as Turkey…
Gov. Umahi splashes N500m on CAN, others for campaign
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Tuesday, empowered pastors under his “Divine Mandate” campaign platform and members of the Christian…
Zimbabwe lifts ban on import of basic goods
Zimbabwe lifted a ban on the import of basic goods and foodstuffs on Tuesday after shelves were emptied in recent…
We are committed to job creation, empowering young people – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, says the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration is committed to creating jobs and empowering young people.