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13 dead after bus plunge into river

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

A Woman’s fight with a bus driver caused the bus to plunge into China’s Yangtze River, killing 13 people, state…

Army begins ‘Crocodile Smile III’ in Bayelsa

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Friday commenced `Operation Crocodile Smile III’ exercise across some states of the…

Pakistan shuts phone networks as Islamists protest acquittal of Christian woman

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Pakistan suspended mobile phone networks in major cities on Friday and many schools were closed as Islamist groups protested for…

45-year-old man arrested for allegedly raping minor

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The Gombe Police Command has arrested three suspected criminals for allegedly raping an eight- year-old girl, house breaking, trespass and…

EFCC files fresh charges against ex-NIMASA DG , 6 others

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday filed fresh charges against Patrick Akpobolokemi, former Director-General (DG), Nigerian Maritime…

INEC to display voters’ register in Anambra Nov. 6

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will display voters’ register in Anambra between Nov.6 and Nov. 12, 2018.

Japanese journalist recounts days as hostage in Syria

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Jumpei Yasuda, a Japanese journalist held by militants in Syria for more than three years, said on Friday he told…

NAIIS completes HIV/AIDS survey in 16 states

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The Nigeria HIV and AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey (NAIIS) says it has completed the ongoing HIV and AIDS survey…

UN slams U.S., demands end to embargo on Cuba

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of condemning the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against…

UN welcomes reconciliation of South Sudan’s president, rebel leader

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

UN has welcomed the reconciliation of South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and his estranged Deputy and opposition leader, Riek Machar…

Human rights in Morocco deteriorate in 2017, 2018 – Group

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Morocco’s most influential rights group Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has deplored what it said was a surge in political…

North, South Korea agree to bid for 2032 Olympics

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The two Koreas agreed at a meeting on Friday to send a letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirming…

Iran sanctions: Turkey has not received notification waiver – Minister

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Turkey has not received written notification regarding any waiver on buying Iranian oil after the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Tehran…

Court sacks Benue APC lawmaker

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

After three years of legal battle over a legislative seat in the Benue House of Assembly, the Appeal Court in…

Minister harps on religious tolerance

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

Lanre Babalola The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has stressed the need for peaceful co-existence between Christian…

Truck driver knocks down pedestrian

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

A 42-year-old truck driver, Lukman Jimoh, was on Friday brought before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly knocking…

Sri Lanka’s President delays reconvening parliament

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Sri Lanka’s President, Maithripala Sirisena, has delayed recalling parliament by two more days, amid growing political uncertainty after the sacking…

Delta Govt. launches emergency ambulance service

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The Delta Government on Thursday launched reactivated State Emergency Ambulance Service to provide quick and effective services in emergency health…

Nigerian Army establishes human rights desk

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu State says it has established human rights desks in all its…

Buhari’s visit to Kaduna, display of exemplary leadership – Group

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Kaduna State in the midst of sectarian crisis that claimed tens of lives was a…

1,100 journalists murdered over a decade – UN

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

No fewer than 1,100 journalists were murdered over a decade in the , the UN has said.

Osinbajo, Ooni of Ife, others for African Value Awards

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice-President and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi have been nominated for the 2018 edition…

Hit and run driver kills NDLEA officer in Jigawa

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

A hit-and-run driver has killed one Mr Ogbennewo Oluwanifemi, an officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of…

Stanbic IBTC Bank ranked best in Nigeria

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc, a member of Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, has received a four-star rating in the maiden Lafferty…

Nigerian Govt reassures safe release of Leah Sharibu

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

The Federal Government on Thursday reassured Nigerians that it was doing its best to ensure safe release of Leah Sharibu,…

Khan to Xi: Pakistan is going through ‘very difficult’ economy

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

New Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday of his country’s “very difficult” economic situation,…

PDP North West Publicity Secretary dumps party

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Alhaji Yusuf Babura, North West Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned his position.

2019: National Assembly calls for spiritual renewal

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, National Assembly lawmakers under the umbrella of Christian Legislators Prayer Breakfast Fellowship have called…

Khashoggi death “despicable”, but Iran greater challenge – Israeli Minister

Adekunle Dada

7 years ago

An Israeli official broke on Friday with his government’s reticence on the October killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, calling…

Trump threatens to shoot ‘migrant invaders’

Lanre Babalola

7 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned that soldiers deployed to the Mexican border could shoot Central American migrants who…

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