Author: Isa Isawade
China to resume visa-free policy for Singaporean citizens
The statement said that the policy will allow Singaporean citizens holding ordinary passports to enter China for business, tourism, family…
Amaechi lands in prison for allegedly inflicting machete cuts on estate agent
Samuel informed the court that the defendant picked up a cutlass and used it to cut the complainant all over…
FCID drags businessman to court over alleged N18million fraud
Police counsel, Morufu Animashaun informed the court in the charged marked R/25/2023 that the defendant committed the offence in May…
Chrisland students shine in Cambridge examinations
The two students were the cynosure of all eyes at the event witnessed by top officials of the British Council,…
President Tinubu mourns exit of literary giant Kole Omotoso
"His fiction ranges widely over the human condition, and the themes include intergenerational and interracial relationships. He particularly became popular…
Abuja “one-chance” syndicate busted
Olumuji explained during the raid that the one chance syndicate used unpainted taxis in unapproved motor parks to lure unsuspecting…
Tributes paid to Ogbulafor, Adagunodo
“The former PDP chairman was passionate and committed to the growth, development and sustenance of democracy in the country,” he…
Building strong institutions: Pathway to making Nigeria safe for democracy
If we take the submissions of these two great men into consideration in our day-to-day life in Nigeria, strong men…
NDLEA busts drug traffickers in Nasarawa, seizes 1,608kg of cannabis
"Our operatives monitored them all through the night until the two suspects returned in the morning to take the vehicle…
Professor Kole Omotoso is dead
The family, in a short message announcing the demise of the highly revered intellectual, said "Our beloved father and husband…
Mmesoma writes JAMB, pleads for leniency
In her words, “I want you to tamper justice with mercy.”
PMS hike threatening our business in SE – IPMAN
“Most marketers are finding it difficult to remain in business because of increasing cost of operation and payment of workers."
Ex-Bank official Owoeye arraigned for allegedly stealing employer’s N2m
Police further alleged that the fraud was uncovered when the management of the bank audited its account and discovered that…
4 die, 11 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident
“According to an eyewitness account, the bus marked AGL 989 YA was coming from Ibadan inbound Lagos when it had…
Establish stronger ties with Ramaphosa, Babarinde tells Tinubu
“The above can only be achieved if the giant countries of Nigeria and South Africa decide today to cooperate and…
NDLEA seizes 151,700 pills of opioids enroute Kaduna
“In Kano, a suspect, Abdulhamid Lawan, 48, was on Friday, July 14 nabbed at Dan Agundi area, Kano with 114…
Somali army descends heavily on al-Shabab militants, kills 18
"Our forces destroyed terrorist networks in Budbud and Galcad towns during a special operation in the region on Saturday afternoon.…
Olubadan suspends Egungun festival
“This is why the suspension clause has to be invoked and how long it lasts would be determined by the…
Police rescue 4 kidnap victims in Kwara
“The CP personally led another special tactical team on a search and rescue operation into the forest within Isin town.…
Businessman who allegedly duped friend of N5.5m arrested, charged in court
Igbinosa informed the court that the defendant collected the sum of N5.5m from the complainant to help him purchase a…
Akpabio, Abass warned against plan to spend N110bn on bulletproof cars, others
“The proposed spending of N110 billion by members of the National Assembly is a fundamental breach of the Nigerian Constitution…
How sit-at-home cost Ebonyi, Anambra, others 144 days in six months
Speaking at an event organised by the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association in Lagos, Kalu said, “We cannot afford to retreat…
Why CBN should eliminate loan sharks – expert
“The MfBs are better positioned to offer such service, and I’ll urge the CBN to empower the MfBs to be…
NCAA issues alerts to airline operators over fuel Contamination
“There have been many flight accidents in history caused by fuel contamination resulting in abnormal operation of aircraft engines. Water…
Retd. Army commander Adebanjo, 4 others in trouble over alleged N5.8m property
Ekundayo told the court that the retired Army officer not minding his age and status led four others to the…
We cannot work under barrel of gun in Sudan – UN
“But we cannot work under the barrel of a gun. We cannot replenish stores of food, water and medicine if…
Death toll from S. Korea’s torrential rains rises to 33, 10 missing
A total of 7,866 people from 13 cities and provinces were evacuated due to the damage from the downpours.
Police nab fleeing driver with employer’s stolen SUV
Police prosecuting counsel, Reuben Solomon told the court that the Defendant betrayed the trust the Complainant reposed in him as…
JTF busts 12 suspected oil thieves in Delta
According to him, the Army is handing over the suspects to the NSCDC to enable the command to commence their…
Professor, RCCG Pastor face trial over alleged N34m fraud
Obiazi said the offences, the defendants committed were punishable under Sections 411 and 314 (3) of the Criminal Law of…