Author: Isa Isawade
Bill for compensation of EndSARS victims passes 2nd reading
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan thereafter referred the bill to the Committee on Special Duties for further legislative input…
You, not our gov’t destroyed the economy, Ondo APC fires back at PDP
“The APC wishes to remind the good people of Ondo State that the ruling party inherited a dilapidated economy, six…
Why universities need total autonomy – Afanla
According to him, when an institution or community is granted autonomy, it is at liberty to take far-reaching decisions on…
Iran denies building nuclear facility
On Monday, The Associated Press claimed that Iran is building a nuclear facility "likely beyond the range of a last-ditch…
How driver, painter stabbed, robbed Emmanuel – Police
He said that the defendants robbed the complainant of his bag containing N20,000 cash, a Techno and Samsung mobile phones…
4 Killed in Philippine troops’ clash with rebels
NPA rebels have been fighting the government since 1969. They concentrate their attacks on rural areas and have skirmishes with…
3 killed, 2 Wounded in Kansas City Bar shooting in U.S.
One of the victims who was killed at the scene was inside the bar, while the second was outside the…
10th Assembly leadership: Reason LP senators-elect support APC’s choice – Osuntokun
He said the senators would have taken a lot of things into consideration before they decided to support the leadership…
Professionals Forum welcomes U.S’ commitment to Tinubu Administration
Tinubu in a telephone conversation with Blinken on May 16, urged the U.S. to factor in Nigeria’s important place in…
Afghan air force chopper crashes, kills 2 pilots
"An MD-530 model chopper of the Air Force was on patrol mission when it struck a power transmission line in…
Hajj 2023: Jigawa picks date to airlift 395 pilgrims
Labbo said the transportation was expected to begin with 395 prospective pilgrims from Dutse International Airport, by Azman Air.
China launches new space science satellites
It was the 474th flight mission of the Long March carrier rocket series. A scientific experiment satellite named Luojia-2 was…
Court orders Buhari’s gov’t to account for $460m Chinese loan
AN ORDER OF MANDAMUS is hereby made directing and compelling the government [through the Minister of Finance] to provide and…
Buhari condoles with UN, family over death of Morah
Buhari noted that the deceased shared his knowledge and skills in Nigeria, Africa and other continents, heading many missions of…
2023 Hajj: Kwara sets date to airlift 1st batch of pilgrims
Dr Abdulkadir Sambaki also advised intending pilgrims to be law-abiding and conscious of Allah in all their undertakings while in…
10th House of Reps: G7, “Greater Majority” to present consensus candidate
The G7 reiterated their commitment to work with the minority caucus to present a common front for the 10th National…
Afro Pop Singer Detailmadeit set to release ‘Shashe’ hit
“The single would be available online, on all streaming platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Audio Mark, Youtube and many others.…
Richard Montgomery is new British High Commissioner to Nigeria
Prior to becoming the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard was the UK Executive Director at the World Bank Group…
One killed, 15 injured as commuter bus crashes into train
Mbuta said one of the injured passengers broke an arm while others suffered bruises, adding that they were all sent…
Indonesia’s Merapi volcano erupts, releasing lava 24 times
Authorities have recommended people not to stay within a radius of five km in the southwest and three km in…
The challenges asthma patients face in Nigeria – Foundation
He said: “Unfortunately, these oral formulations are on the Nigerian Essential Medical List (EML) which is clearly out of tune…
25-Year-old Emmanuel jailed for stealing EKEDC property
Magistrate Idowu sentenced the convict to two months imprisonment without an option of fine and directed that the sentence would…
Troops destroy 38 refineries, apprehend 29 oil thieves
Danmadami said the troops, in the conduct of Operation Octopus Grip and other operations discovered and destroyed illegal refining sites…
Mbang told truth to power, dared consequences – Akande
“We celebrate the life of one of the most forthright and courageous faith leaders of our time who meant well…
Residents cry to Sanwo-Olu as fake drugs dealers invade Obalende
"I am now appealing to Gov. Sanwo-Olu to stop the fake or substandard drugs being sold at Obalende and its…
Tribunal: INEC, Tinubu oppose Atiku Abubakar’s application
The INEC counsel prayed the court to refuse the application as it was unnecessary, uncalled for and would defeat the…
Lagos Island hoodlum Adeyemi sentenced for threatening Oredola
The convict was jailed by Magistrate T. A Idowu after pleading guilty to the two-count charge bordering on conduct likely…
POS operator allegedly cheats customer of N17,000, lands in court
The Prosecution Counsel, Stanley Nwafoaku, told the court that the matter was reported at the Life Camp Police Station by…
Lagos car burglar Olusegun Oladimeji jailed
A 44-year-old Lagos car burglar Olusegun Oladimeji has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Tinubu Magistrates' Court, Lagos…
Borno introduces new dress code for secondary school students
"This dress code is compulsory for all Muslim female students all over our secondary schools in the state."