Author: Adekunle Dada
Boko Haram: Army kills 14 terrorists, rescues 30 civilians in Borno
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it’s troops had killed 14 Boko Haram insurgents in clearance operations in Bama Local…
FRC urges communities to monitor, own federal projects
Mr Victor Muruako, the acting Chairman of Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), has urged Nigerians to assist the Federal Government in…
Saudi Arabia’s advisory council studying proposals to protect whistleblowers
Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council, a top advisory council to the government, is studying proposals for protection of people, who report…
Pope meets Myanmar religious leaders, preaches unity in diversity
Pope Francis met leaders of several faiths in majority-Buddhist Myanmar on Tuesday, stressing the importance of “unity in diversity”.
Nigerian Govt’ll take advantage of emerging technology to strengthen economy – Minister
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, says the ministry will step up efforts to ensure that Nigeria…
PDP: Allow return of defected members with values to add – State Chairman
The Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger, Mr Tanko Beji, has advised party leaders to allow the return…
Women need greater role in industries to cut poverty – UN
United Nations says Women need to be given a greater role in industries in poorer nations to meet the global…
Osinbajo attends President Kenyatta’s inauguration
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is attending the second term inauguration of Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi, Kenya.
S/East, S/South governors forum want increase allocation to zones
The South-East and South-South Governors’ Forum on Monday called on the Federal Government to increase allocation to the states from…
2017 Revenue Target: FIRS hits 79.35% in 10 months – Fowler
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), on Monday in Abuja, said it generated N3.233 trillion in 10 months, an amount…
900 candidates to contest Saturday’s council poll in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) on Monday said 900 candidates would vie for positions in Saturday local…
Fiscal commission inspects 2015/2016 federal projects in South-East
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) is currently inspecting ongoing federal projects for 2015/2016 fiscal years in some states in the…
Prince Harry, Meghan ‘over the moon’ after engagement
Prince Harry declared he was “thrilled” as he and bride-to-be Meghan Markle made their first appearance in public since the…
Lagos PDP: Salvador emerges Chairman, Adewale protests
The Lagos Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected as its Chairman, Mr Moshood Salvador, a factional Chairman…
Female lawyer bags 7 years imprisonment for manslaughter
The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Muntar Abimbola has sentenced Yewande Oyediran, who stabbed her husband, Lowo Oyediran to…