SkrinAd: Nigerians to now get paid for using smartphone
Users of smartphone across Nigeria can now make extra income with their internet enabled phones by just viewing ads. SkrinAd, a Nigeria-developed mobile application is providing a platform for phone users to rent their mobile phones screen as advertising space for companies and organizations and get paid. The Co-founder of the innovation, Jimmy Babatunde disclosed […]
Three killed, 150 homes set ablaze in Boko Haram raid in Borno
Boko Haram killed three people and set fire to scores of homes in a raid targeting vulnerable rural communities in northeast Nigeria, a local official said on Thursday.
25.5 million unsafe abortions performed annually, mostly in poor regions – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said dangerous methods were used in nearly half of the 55.7 million abortions carried out each year globally.
New fighting in eastern Congo breaks out, UN sends troops
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Congo on Thursday said it had sent troops to the restive east of the country due to outbreak of fresh fighting.
Police clamp down on newspaper vendors in Rivers
The operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have allegedly commenced clamp down on newspaper vendors in the state over an unknown reason.
World rabies day:Global partners announce plan to end human deaths from dog-transmitted rabies by 2030
28 September 2017| Geneva – World Rabies Day marks the announcement of the biggest global anti-rabies initiative, as the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) reveal an ambitious plan to end human deaths […]
LG poll: AKISIEC directs staff to liaise with NOA, security agents
The Akwa Ibom Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has directed the electoral officers in the local government areas to work with security agents during the forthcoming council election in the state.
BREAKING: Osinbajo presides over NEC meeting
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over the National Economic Council meeting holding, in Abuja, capital.
Goalkeeper who fed girlfriend’s body to dogs gets reprieve
The jail sentence of Brazilian goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes for 2010 murder of a former girlfriend has been reduced by 18 months, according to court documents filed in the state of Minas Gerias.
Government orders evacuation of entire island due to volcanic eruption
The Vanuatu government in the South Pacific has ordered the evacuation of the entire population of one of its islands due to an erupting volcano.
Be wary of self-styled nutritionists, group warns Nigerians
The Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) on Thursday in Ibadan warned people against taking advice from self-styled nutrition experts.
Malaysia bans citizens from entering N/Korea
As part of measures to give a bite to UN and U.S. sanctions, Malaysia has banned its citizens from traveling to North Korea as the country faces increasing diplomatic pressure over its weapons programs.
Nigeria @57: Police assure of watertight security, panic-free celebration in Kwara
The Police Command in Kwara says it will provide watertight security to the residents before, during and after the forthcoming celebration of Nigeria’s 57th Independence Day.
Israeli President praises Merkel for `strong stand’ against far-right
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin has commended German Chancellor Angela Merkel for opposing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (far-right party) which has prompted concern within Germany’s Jewish community.
Jailing of suspects won’t stop corruption, ex-Commissioner tells FG
A former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Ekiti State, Mr. Debo Ajayi, has said the arrest and jailing of politicians by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) won’t stop the corruption or corrupt practices among public servants in Nigeria.
Assembly will seal new fuel stations sited at the wrong place –Chairman
Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Petroleum Resources and Environmental Management, will seal new fuel stations sited at the wrong place within Enugu metropolis.
