Author: Isa Isawade
U.S. withdrawal makes the world less safe – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regrets over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the organization, saying the…
South London ‘paedo tourist’ who planned to rape children jailed for life
A 68-year-old South London 'paedo tourist' who planned to rape children in 'stuff of nightmares' online chat, Edward Gratwick, has…
Igbinedion varsity insists on mandatory campus residency
Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo, on Saturday reaffirmed its strict on-campus residency and disciplinary policies while matriculating about 1,300 students for…
NPFL Match Day 22 brings nationwide showdowns
The 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) enters Match Day 22 on Sunday, with fixtures scheduled nationwide following an early…
Opposition politicians move en masse to APC in Edo
Scores of opposition politicians on Saturday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Iguobazuwa, Ovia South-West, Edo, boosting…
Kano Speaker, 21 other lawmakers resign from NNPP
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Ismail Falgore, his Deputy, Muhammad Butu- Butu, the Majority Leader,…
London Mayor issues immigration warning
“The resurgence of far-right populism and nativism means that the idea that we can be diverse, united and prosperous is…
‘I killed him,’ murder suspect makes confession on Instagram
The incident reportedly triggered panic in the locality and a swift police probe into what officials suspect was a case…
Nigerian Daniel Odubanjo sentenced to jail for sexual attacks in London
A 27-year-old UK-based Nigerian, Daniel Odubanjo, has been convicted of false imprisonment and two counts of sexual attacks on a…
Yusuf resigned from Kwankwasiya Movement not NNPP – Founder
“The NNPP lifted the governor’s suspension from its membership and directed that he took responsibility of its leadership, being the…
Self-medication, lack of food regulation lead to rising diabetes – Physician
A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within…
How Obasanjo asked ex-minister to add N11bn to Mambilla project – witness
A prosecution witness told an Abuja court that former President Olusegun Obasanjo asked former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr…
How I joined Ansaru terror group – Saleh
Saleh, in a video recording played before Justice Emeka Nwite, said he joined the terrorist organisation in Bauchi shortly before…
How Jeffrey Epstein used birthday to traffic girls – Congressman
"It's clear from the evidence that Epstein used his birthday as an excuse to traffic and take advantage of girls."
UNILAG graduates 89 first class engineering students
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, gave the figure at the institution’s ongoing 2025 convocation ceremonies.
EU lawmakers vote to block Mercosur trade agreement
European Union lawmakers on Wednesday voted to block a major free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American…
Afeez Jimoh bags 2 years imprisonment for trafficking cannabis
Jimoh was charged by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on a two-count charge of peddling 202g of Cannabis…
Cannabis dealer Sikiru Ogunrinde jailed
Delivering judgment, Justice Nkeonye Maha said that Ogunrinde was convicted and sentenced following his guilty plea and the evidence tendered…
Fire engulfs Lambeth house, 4 children hospitalised
Four children have been hospitalised after a fire broke out at a block of flats in Lambeth, London on Wednesday.
DSS summons Awujale nominees
The Awujale Kingmakers Council has directed nominees to report to the Department of State Services (DSS)'s office in Ijebu-Ode on…
Will there be an early end to Trump’s madness?
The biggest check on the unbridled power that Trump now has could come from the US mid-term elections, which will…
NGX gives ultimatum to Global Assets over forgery allegation
NGX Regulation Limited has given a ten-working-day ultimatum to a securities company, Global Assets Management Limited to resolve the allegations…
17 suspected trafficked children rescued in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has rescued 17 children from suspected human traffickers in Karu Local Government…
Delay in wage award payment no longer acceptable, workers warn
“The government should realise that the present minimum wage of N70 ,000 is unrealistic. The wage award will give the…
Nigerian Air Force hit Borno with strikes, over 40 terrorists killed
“Earlier on Jan. 15, NAF air assets carried out a successful air interdiction at Musarram in the Tumbuns general area…
Nigerian group mourns Venezuelan, Cuban losses, demands Maduro’s release
The Venezuela Solidarity Campaign in Nigeria (VSCN) has condemned the recent United States military attack on Venezuela, describing it as…
Kano gov orders manhunt for killers of woman, six children
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered manhunt for the killers of a woman and her six children in Dorayi…
Uganda’s 81-year-old President Museveni wins re-election to extend 40-yr rule
Veteran President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda’s presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a…
Ogun residents hail AIG Fayoade for smashing deadly criminal gangs
Residents of Itokin, Agbowa, Iyana Mortuary, and Ogbere in Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria, have expressed gratitude to Assistant Inspector General…
Israel objects to U.S. announcement on Gaza executive committee
In an unusually pointed statement, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the announced composition of the “Gaza…