Author: Isa Isawade
Tight race expected in Portugal’s presidential election Sunday
Of the 11 candidates standing, right-wing populist André Ventura, Social Democrat António José Seguro, and conservative Joao Cotrim de Figueiredo…
We’ve killed militant linked to attack on our forces in Syria – US
The U.S. military on Saturday said it had killed “an experienced terrorist leader” in Syria who was linked to the…
Rampaging elephant which killed 22 people forces villagers to sleep on rooftops
rampaging young male elephant, thought to be in a mating phase known as musth, a period of increased sexual libido…
Teen abducted, raped by Pak grooming gang in London
According to a report by the Sikh Press Association, the accused, believed to be in his late 30s and known…
Dangote Refinery plans capacity expansion to 1.4m bpd
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched an expansion programme to more than double capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to…
Kogi Gov. Ododo mourns co-founder of Newswatch, Yakubu Mohammed
“His love for Kogi State was evident in his commitment to its growth and his willingness to serve in different…
Tinubu mourns Yakubu Mohammed
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family of Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, veteran journalist and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine,…
Masquerade detained over alleged attack in Anambra
The Anambra Police Command says it has detained a masquerade, allegedly involved in unprovoked violent attacks on residents of Awgbu…
‘Onabanjo, a woman of impact’, says Sanwo-Olu
“Mama Onabanjo lived a fulfilled and impactful life. She was a devoted teacher for over two decades and touched many…
Sanwo-Olu mourns Newswatch co-founder Yakubu Mohammed
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Wednesday, described the death of renowned journalist and Newswatch Magazine co-founder, Alhaji Yakubu…
US-based mother of 2 Kenyan, Victoria Njoroge, dies in road accident
News of the accident has left her friends, family, and fellow Kenyans in the diaspora devastated as they come to…
26-year-old Iran protester Erfan to be executed today
A 26-year-old Iranian, Erfan Soltani, is to be publicly executed today in Iran's first death sentence linked to the anti-Khamenei…
Mother of James murdered by girlfriend in London hotel expresses anguish
The mother of a 47-year-old man, James Self, who was violently attacked by his abusive partner, Polly Murphy, in a…
Kiefer Sutherland arrested for alleged assault in Los Angeles
“24” star Kiefer Sutherland was arrested this week for assault following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver in Los…
Lucia Onabanjo’s death end of a glorious era – Gov Abiodun
The Governor of Ogun, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has described the death on Monday of Chief (Mrs) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife…
Former Ogun State First Lady, Lucia Onabanjo, dies
The family of Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo has announced the passing of their matriarch and wife of the former governor,…
Why Buhari chose me as minister in 2015 – Lai Mohammed
“Hello”, the voice on the line said, “Is this Alhaji Lai Mohammed?” I answered in the affirmative. “Hold on for…
How a minister undermined me at FEC – Lai Mohammed
On January 23, 2018, former President Olusegun Obasanjo wrote a widely publicised open letter, strongly criticising the Buhari administration and…
AFCON 2025: Indegenious coaches take centre stage as Africa’s finest battle for glory
For the first time in AFCON history, all four semi-finalists are led by African coaches, guaranteeing a fourth consecutive tournament…
Housing society chief Rachna shot dead
Police informed that a PCR call was received at around 10.59 am at Shalimar Bagh Police Station, reporting that a…
Delhi in harsh weather as mercury dips below 4 degrees
Delhi, the capital city of India, is experiencing a severe cold wave with temperatures plunging below 4 degrees Celsius in…
NBA seeks justice in alleged forced conversion of Muslim girl
“The victim was reportedly held against her will for over two years and gave birth to a child as a…
AFCON 2025: Algeria’s coach admits Super Eagles’ superiority
Petković said Nigeria deserved the win, admitting his team struggled to settle into the match from the opening minutes.
Residents urged on APC-e-registration
"I want to urge APC members and those who want to register with our party to do so in their…
Salah shines as Egypt edge holders Cote d’Ivoire to reach AFCON semi-finals
Mohamed Salah scored and assisted as Egypt absorbed holders Cote d’Ivoire’s pressure to secure a thrilling 3-2 quarter-final victory at…
BREAKING: X admits mistake, deletes 600 accounts, bars obscene images
As part of corrective action, X has reportedly blocked around 3,500 pieces of content and deleted more than 600 accounts,…
AFCON 2025: Football enthusiasts laud Chelle as Super Eagles soars in Marrakech
Football enthusiasts in Morocco have praised Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle after Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over Algeria at the ongoing…
DisCos abandon metering – NERC
The pace slowed sharply in 2025, with DisCos funding just 1,178 meters in the first quarter, 234 in the second…
FG orders April completion of 7th Axial Road sand filling
Umahi noted that the Federal Government had made 30 per cent counterpart funding for Lots One and Two of the…
Edo governor mourns death of Arewa adviser
The governor said the deceased was a dedicated public servant and a vital link between the Edo government and the…