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Russia, China urged to unite against protectionism

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that Russia and China should work together to oppose protectionism and what he called…

More Afghans displaced by drought than conflict – UN

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

No fewer than 275,000 people have been displaced by drought in Afghanistan – 52,000 more than the number uprooted by…

Kaduna Govt. warns residents against flooding

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Kaduna State Government, has called on the communities along the flood- prone areas of the state to be wary…

Store keeper burns boss’s credentials for refusing to increase his salary‎

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A 25-year-old store keeper, Abubakar Hussaini, who was on Tuesday sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by a Kubwa Grade 1…

175 Mexican politicians assassinated in 1 year – Risk analysts

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A total of 175 politicians have been assassinated in Mexico in the past one year, according to risk analysis company…

Alleged tricycle robbery syndicate arrested in Enugu

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested an alleged tricycle robbery syndicate and cultists within the outskirt of Enugu…

49 killed as overcrowded bus veers into gorge

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Officials said 49 people were killed and another 40 were injured when a bus fell into a gorge in a…

New Year: Ethiopia releases 8,875 prisoners

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Ethiopian government on Tuesday released an unprecedented 8,875 prisoners as part of a goodwill Ethiopian New Year gesture.

UN says 821m people hungry globally in 2017

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The UN says 821 million people globally were undernourished in 2017.

South Africa: 20,336 murders recorded from 2017 to 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

South African Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, said 20,336 murders were recorded in the country from 2017 to 2018 period,…

Polio: Katsina State council immunises 60,989 children

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

No fewer than 60,989 children under five years were immunised against polio in Maiadua Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Iranian airspace: U.S. issues fresh warning to airlines

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The U.S. on Tuesday again issued a fresh warning to airlines to exercise caution when operating in Iran’s airspace, citing…

42 countries endorse UN peacekeeping declaration

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A total of 42 countries have endorsed a UN peacekeeping declaration as part of the UN chief’s effort to renew…

72-year-old man killed over alleged palm fruits dispute

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Police Command in Enugu State has begun investigation into the alleged killing of a 72-year-old man following a dispute…

U.S., North Korea urged to take courageous steps on nuclear talks

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President, Moon Jae-In of South Korea has called on the U.S. and North Korea to make “courageous decisions’’ in their…

Zimbabwe declares cholera emergency after death toll rises to 20

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Zimbabwe has declared a cholera outbreak in the capital Harare after the death toll rose to 20 and more than…

2019: APC gives conditions for consensus candidature

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says that consensus will apply only when no other aspirant signifies interest through purchase of…

Migrants treatment: Italy protests ‘unjust’ UN criticism

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Italy on Tuesday protested against what it called “unjust” criticism by the UN over the treatment of migrants, saying the…

China deploys 165 peacekeepers to South Sudan

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

China on Tuesday deployed 165 peacekeepers to South Sudan Tuesday on a one-year mission.

Kaduna Assembly applauds market company over N177.8m revenue

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Kaduna State House of Assembly has applauded the State Market Development and Management Company Limited for generating over N177.8 million…

Ethiopia, Eritrea leaders celebrate peace, new year at border

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea visited their shared border to celebrate Ethiopian new year together on Tuesday, marking the…

105 inmates escape from prison

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

At least 105 inmates escaped from a prison in eastern Brazil on Monday, local media reported.

Police urge Imo residents to disregard IPOB’s sit-at-home order

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Police Command in Imo has warned that it will arrest anybody breaking the law in compliance with the sit-at-home…

Ex-Osun Assembly speaker dumps PDP

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A former Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Mr Adejare Bello, has resigned his membership of the Peoples’ Democratic Party…

New Islamic year: Osun declares Tuesday public holiday

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Osun Government has announced Tuesday as public holiday to commemorate the new Islamic year, 1440 after the Hijrah.

UK working with Nigeria to fight corruption – Envoy

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The United Kingdom says it is working with Nigeria to fight corruption through the provision of technical assistance and equipment…

Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill: Presidency denies inclusion of card reader

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Presidency on Monday said the Card Reader was not included in the latest Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018, which…

Gas explosion: 2 killed, 37 injured in Nasarawa

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Nasarawa State Government on Monday expressed shock and sadness over a gas explosion in Lafia in which two persons…

Enugu Govt to constitute committee on Airport expansion

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Enugu State Government on Monday announced plans to constitute a stakeholders’ committee that will look into expansion of the…

Trump orders closure of Palestinian office

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the closure of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) office in Washington, DC.

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