Author: Isa Isawade
PDP, APC trade words over Gov. Uzodimma
“When they talk about the January 14th, 2020, landmark judgment of the Supreme Court, Imo PDP validates our position that…
Former Union minister Sharad Yadav dies at 75
The hospital said Yadav could not be revived despite the health officials' best efforts and he was declared dead at…
New Covid variant ‘Kraken’ spreading in UK
The most common variant in the UK is called BQ.1, but CH.1.1 AND XBB.1.5 (or Kraken) are likely to take…
Gun battle in Edo forest: Judge rescued, policeman shot dead
"It was gathered that in the process of rescuing the victim, there was an exchange of heavy gunfire between the…
Türkiye summons Swedish envoy over protests against president
The ambassador was informed that Ankara condemned and protested "this heinous act" and demanded such acts not be allowed, said…
Kaduna deputy speaker Auta Zankai dumps APC
“I am particularly impressed by the calibres of personalities that grace this inauguration. In the entire northern states, we don’t…
Special counsel appointed to probe documents found in Biden’s home
“The regulations could not be more clear that based on the facts that made the US attorney launch his initial…
Nigerian actors angry over release of Njamah’s nude videos
“We call on the law enforcement agents to apprehend the culprit and ensure he faces the full wrath of the…
Palestinian killed, two injured by Israeli soldiers in West Bank
According to the Palestinian Health Ministry, four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers in the past 24 hours in…
Death toll from South Africa’s gas explosion rises to 40
"Since the last update we gave on Jan. 4, we have lost three more people; this brings the number of…
Indian gov’t bans YouTube channels peddling fake news
The YouTube channels, which were found to be operating as part of a coordinated disinformation network, had nearly 2 million…
Syrian president Assad urges Türkiye to halt support for rebels
The meeting last month was the first publicly announced encounter between officials of Syria and Türkiye since the Syrian civil…
7,500 passports awaiting collection in Oyo – Immigration Service
“We have about 7,500 uncollected passports in Oyo State and we do not want them to expire in our hands…
Nigerians have no business seeking greener pastures overseas – Tinubu
“Those who are running overseas are suffering. We have been there. Anybody who tells you that you cannot do something,…
Democracy best form of government – President Buhari
The President said he wondered why some African countries were still descending into the abyss of unconstitutional change of government,…
Anambra gov’t gives update on woman allegedly killed by husband over bread
“When the children wanted to eat, he became furious as to why they would ask him about the bread and…
Electricity consumers to get metres in 48hrs under mobile MAP programme
“But with this arrangement, the era of estimated and post-paid is gone, apart from the smart prepaid meters being recharged…
Supreme Court fixes date to deliver judgment on Jigawa APC tussle
A five-member panel of Justices led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun fixed the date for judgment after taking arguments from parties…
20 ships discharging petrol, others at Lagos ports – NPA
It listed the items being discharged as bulk wheat, general cargo, container, bulk urea, bulk salt, bulk sugar, frozen fish,…
Lagos seals abandoned filling station
He said the building, which had been abandoned for long, was sealed and served relevant notices in order to prevent…
Police give update on abducted Edo train station passengers
Longe said this in a statement on Wednesday, stressing that the police and other security agencies were working closely to…
I’ll grant divorce if you give me money to marry another wife, man tells wife
“According to Islamic law, a woman can redeem herself from marriage by paying back the dowry she received, less or…
Turkish doctor Fincancı convicted of ‘terrorist propaganda’
The Turkish army which often targeted alleged PKK posts in Iraq and Syria’s north denied it used or kept in…
APC will win in Benue – Adamu
“From the turnout, capped with the landmark achievements recorded by President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, the party’s mandate that was stolen…
Sri Lanka opposes sanctions imposed by Canada on 2 ex-presidents
State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tharaka Balasuriya also said Canada’s decision to impose sanctions came at a time when Sri…
S/Korea gov’t launches task force on workplace safety law
The task force comprised eight experts in law, economy and industrial safety, and aimed at improving the Serious Accidents Punishment…
Loko-oweto Bridge, 2nd Niger Bridge demonstrate Buhari’s commitment to infrastructure – Fashola
He said there was a lot of emotion and excitement about the second Niger bridge, but people forgot that it…
Floods affect 24,713 people in Abuja
He said those affected in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) numbered 20,376; those in Bwari Area Council numbered 2,058 while…
Stop being negative about 2023, Rev. Moltok warns Nigerians
“Life is by faith and not by sight. Until you prophesy faith, you will never have it come to pass,’’…
With BVAS era of intimidation, violence over – Omo-Agege
“The politics of intimidation is over. With the introduction of the BVAS machine by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…