Author: Isa Isawade
PDP’s Kabiru wins Jigawa Assembly seat in Birnin Kudu
He said Kabiru polled 36,050 votes to beat his closest rival and the incumbent of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
Guarantor lands in prison over banker’s escape with employer’s N2m
Kehinde informed the Court that the defendant stood as a guarantor for the fleeing banker to secure a job with…
How gender inequalities in agriculture costs world $1trn – FAO
The report shows that women’s access to land, services, credit and digital technology lags behind men’s, while a higher burden…
Nigerian stock market capitalisation drops N5bn
The All Share Index (ASI) decreased by 8.83 points, representing a decline of 0.02 per cent to close at 51,944.58…
Families of deceased policemen receive compensation
Mohammed said that the money was from the Police Family Welfare Insurance Scheme instituted by the Inspector General of Police…
EFCC warns non-profit organisations against terrorism financing
It appealed to them to work with the commission to tackle terrorism financing and money laundering in the region.
CBN disowns recruitment portal
“The fraudulent website lists requirements for eligibility to include, among other qualifications, the possession of a Bank Verification Number (BVN)."
Nigerian troops intercept 2,000 rounds of ammunition in Kaduna
He said that the troops intercepted the ammunition being conveyed to bandits by a courier around Polewire village in Birnin…
IFAD says it has committed $604.6m to Nigerian Agric sector
It said that 5,144,805 persons across 28 states of the country benefitted from viable interventions initiated by the programme.
Gbajabiamila angry, gives Julius Berger 30 days to complete project
“I am very disappointed that we are still at this stage and there is nobody working here,” he said.
Police nab suspected robber during ‘stop-and-search’ in Delta
He said that the policemen made the arrest during a stop-and-search operation on Jeremi-Iwhrekan Road in Ughelli South Local Government…
Dozens raped as migrant workers expelled from Angola to Congo
However, a spokesperson for Angola’s migration authority, Simão Milagres, said there had been an increase in expulsions in the past…
Court dissolves marriage of man who claims wife’s infidelity led to his ill health
Yahaya said that it was discovered according to his native law and custom that the root of his ailment was…
Buhari makes case for untainted global education on Islam
“It is necessary,” said the President, “to have a better understanding of the religion, away from its misconstrued teachings and…
Police foil robbery operation, nab suspect in FCT
“The driver was later identified as one Dahiru Muazu ‘M’. The suspect and exhibits recovered are in custody while investigations…
Somalia hosts over 35,000 refugees, asylum-seekers – UNHCR
Somalia is hosting 35,381 refugees and asylum-seekers, 69 percent of them women and children, the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR,…
Bayelsa Gov. Diri picks PDP ticket
Diri, in his remark, promised to lead the party to victory, pointing out that Bayelsa was a PDP state judging…
Olu of Warri mourns Ohworode of Olomu
“The departure of the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom is a celebration because he lived a fulfilled life. We are happy…
Anyanwu emerges PDP governorship candidate in Imo
Anyawu, who described his candidacy as “divine and a mission to rescue Imo”, said his experience as former chairman of…
How you can honour Tinubu, Oyo APC tells voters in rerun polls
“We also urge the electorate to be mindful of the fact that voting APC candidates would further cement the confidence…
Kogi Assembly Majority Leader Bajeh resigns in protest
“I hereby wish to inform this House that I am no more interested in being your leader, but have resigned…
Oyo gov’t reads riot act to teachers over illegal fees collection
“We have pardoned the erring officers with different categories of offences and asked them not to try such misdeeds, henceforth,"…
Interim Government? What Nigeria needs – LP chieftain Onyeizu
“I am a democrat. I believe so much in democracy. We don’t have business departing from democracy to any form…
Oyo government reviews 2023 Hajj fare
The board, therefore, advised intending pilgrims who have made the initial N2.6 million to pay the balance on or before…
Human Rights Watch slams Vietnam for jailing activist
“I am Vietnamese, so I live and fight for everything for my country, for my people, as a citizen of…
Cross River APC crisis: State exco passes vote of confidence on Eba
“The call for the chairman to resign by a notable member of the party was ill-timed and without recourse to…
Victor Timothy jailed over N9m internet fraud
Justice Dairus Khobo handed down the verdict after Timothy pleaded guilty to an amended one-count charge of fraud brought against…
Ondo youths leader writes Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa
“Your Excellency, it will not be wrong to conclude that okada riders in Ondo State are potent security threats to…
Borno Assembly member-elect from Chibok Nuhu dies
Babakura Abbajatau, The state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, confirmed the development in an interview with NAN in…
Orji Kalu mourns ex-Anambra governor Mbadinuju
He said, “I received with sadness the news of the demise of former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju."