Author: Isa Isawade
Severe weather kills 4 in Auckland
Since Friday, Auckland recorded a historical rainfall volume with 249 mm of rain in 24 hours until 1:00 am Saturday.…
INEC extends deadline for PVCs collection
“Arising from reports from the various States and discussions with RECs, the commission has decided to further extend PVC collection…
Okada rider sent to prison for allegedly stealing employer’s motorcycle
Police alleged that trouble started for the defendant when the complainant entrusted the motorcycle in his care for hire purchase…
Why I’ll revive ‘Nigerian Standard Newspapers’ if elected Plateau gov. – Mutfwang
"The younger generation may not appreciate the role of information dissemination played by the Nigerian Standard Newspapers of yore.
Police bust 2 suspected Ibeju-Lekki Viking Cult members
The Viking members, according to the police, have been terrorising residents of the Sangotedo area of Ibeju-Lekki for a long…
New notes scarcity: Anambra residents adopt cashless method
As a result of these challenges faced by the people in accessing the new naira notes, the residents have tried…
CBN issues N120m new notes to agents in Katsina
“And the agents are supposed to collect from the banks N500,000 per week to disburse in their Communities. We know…
Man allegedly rapes 2 minors in Osogbo, arrested by Amotekun
“Upon interrogation, he confessed to committing the crime and he has been transferred to the police for investigation and prosecution."
Calabar residents keep vigil at ATMs for new naira notes
“The worst of it is that many people are refusing to accept the old notes. I am at crossroads on…
Cash swap: CBN deploys 200 agents in Jigawa
“Within Jigawa state, we have about 200 agents engaged because we’ve noticed that in rural areas, we have unbanked communities…
2023: Yobe APC inaugurates fund-raising committee
The committee has Alhaji Tijjani Tumsa as Chairman, and Alhaji Waziri Alamai, Dr Mairo Amshi and Dr Ali Abbas as…
Djokovic battles Tsitsipas in high stakes Australian Open final
They will rival the army of Serbian supporters who have gorged on Djokovic’s success since his first title at Melbourne…
FG advises farmers on early warning signals against rainfall, flood
Mustapha enjoined farmers to listen to and respect weather forecasts from the meteorological unit to prevent disasters and avoid losses.
NLC appeals to Buhari over varsity workers’ salaries
“We urged President Muhammadu Buhari as a mark of goodwill to direct the payment of all withheld salaries of university…
Another governorship candidate dies in Adamawa 1 month to election
“We are also calling on all his family members, business and political associates to show late Maina’s family love and…
Troops neutralise 84 terrorists, rescue 122 victims
He said that troops also rescued six abducted civilians while a total of 267 terrorists and family members, comprising 22…
No plans to strip NCC of its powers – Pantami
Pantami said there was no iota of truth in insinuations that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), was designed…
Iraqi court sentences 14 to death for mass killings of soldiers
Reports said that some 1,700 soldiers who walked out of an air base, known as Camp Speicher north of Tikrit,…
Canada to send 4 tanks to Ukraine
The Canadian Armed Forces currently have 82 German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks, but they are in various states of serviceability,…
Revisit policy on new Naira notes, NLC tells CBN
“It is obvious that even in the city centres, banks are still dispensing old notes and this is correct. I…
Why Nigeria-Niger Republic rail project is crucial – FG
According to Sambo, the rail line will facilitate the realisation of the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement…
Military destroys 39 illegal refineries, apprehends oil thieves
“Equally, the air component of Operation Delta Safe conducted air interdiction to several illegal refining sites and creeks at Gogokiri…
Court refuses to compel INEC to recognise Udofia as APC guber candidate
The judge said that his court can neither assume jurisdiction on a matter which had been decided by a court…
Kwara Assembly approves extension of Acting Auditor-General’s tenure
Gov. Abdulrazaq informed the House that the initial six months tenure for Acting Auditor General of the state would lapse…
Abia lawmaker suspends campaign over Prof. Ikonne’s death
“On behalf of my family and the good people of Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency, I deeply commiserate with the…
Owo FMC Director cries for help over rising cases of Lassa Fever in Ondo
“The way they dig their grave and other things, and even the way you handle their waste, is very different.…
Buhari committed to free, fair election – Malami
“This is evident in President Buhari’s recent assent to the Electoral Act, 2022 which has been applauded by many patriotic…
No going back on free, fair 2023 election – INEC
“So, INEC doesn’t and will not waiver in conducting the 2023 general election and in this aspect we are very…
N7.3B debt: Dana Motors, AMCON settle out of court
The term of the settlement includes that all out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the arrangement, administration and recovery of the facility…
Omobolale Raheem: Court sets new date for killer cop’s trial
The trial adjourned, till Thursday 26, Jan. 2023, will hear the testimonies of two other witnesses- the husband of the…