Author: Isa Isawade
Why Buhari reappointed Danbatta NCC boss: Pantami
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved reappointment of Prof. Umar…
Ogun works out conditions for reopening worship centres
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun said churches, mosques and other worship centres are to remain shut while the government reviews…
Petrol subsidy removal, price control excite Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the stoppage of subsidy and price-fixing for petrol as a right move by…
Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji fined for getting haircut without face masks
Borussia Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji was fined an unspecified amount by the German Football League (DFL) on Friday for failing to…
Gov Oyetola appeals to Osun residents: Don’t destroy the environment
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has called on the people of the state to refrain from acts capable of undermining…
Africa’s COVID-19 cases over 168,000 – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Africa's COVID-19 cases in Africa are now above 168, 464.
Why Lagos must restore biodiversity – Tunji Bello
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tunji Bello, on Friday called for stimulation of action to…
Zamfara flushes out APC council chairmen
The Zamfara Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the dissolution of the 14 Local Government administrations by…
Dangote, BUA drag down Nigerian Stock Exchange by N155bn
Profit taking was persistent on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday with investors net worth dropping further by N155…
Kogi attacks NCDC again, rejects new COVID-19 case
Kogi State Government has rejected the new COVID-19 case credited to the state by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Lagos Taskforce recovers stolen goats from abandoned vehicle
Task Force men of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit, have recovered from an abandoned vehicle four goats…
Floyd family ‘relieved’ by new charges against suspects
The lead attorney for George Floyd’s family, Benjamin Crump, has said that the family is relieved to see new charges…
AU chairperson Ramaphosa speaks on racism, George Floyd
Chairperson of the African Union (AU) and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on countries of the world to…
Nigerian doctor Aniagboso wants abortion legalised
A Nigerian doctor Obinna Aniagboso, has said legalising abortion would help reduce unwanted pregnancies and risks associated with unsafe abortions.
Kwara records 16 fresh Coronavirus cases
The Kwara government said 16 more people have tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19), while seven patients have twice tested negative…
San Francisco lifts curfew today
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced on Wednesday that the city would lift the curfew at 5 a.m. local time…
Enugu announces 9 new COVID-19 cases
The Enugu State Government has announced nine positive COVID-19 new cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 27.
Oil prices fall on doubts over output cuts
Oil prices dropped on Thursday, reversing Wednesday gains , on concern over whether major crude producers will be able to…
Lagos, Kano , FCT account for 64.2% of coronavirus cases in Nigeria
The states of Lagos and Kano and the Abuja Federal capital Territory account for 64.2 percent of the Coronavirus caseload…
South Korea seeks arrest of Samsung heir in succession probe
South Korean prosecutors have requested an arrest warrant against Samsung Group heir, Jay Y. Lee.
German sex offender named as murder suspect in Madeleine McCann case
German Police have said that a 43-year-old man, who has been convicted of multiple sexual offences, is a murder suspect…
UK car sales almost 90% below normal in May
British car sales edged up in May after falling to their lowest since 1946 in April but still remained almost…
China eases ban on foreign flights after U.S targets its carriers
China said it will ease coronavirus restrictions to allow more foreign carriers to fly to the mainland, shortly after Washington…
Buhari commiserates with victims of Ogbogonogo fire disaster
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commiserated with victims of Ogbogonogo fire disaster, assuring that they would not bear the burden…
British parliament resumes physical voting amid COVID-19
Britain’s elected main house of parliament, the Commons, on Tuesday approved the government’s plan to end temporary electronic voting, introduced…
My personal encounter with Majek – Adewale Ayuba
Legendary Fuji Musician, Adewale Ayuba, on Tuesday paid tribute to the late reggae musical icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke, popularly known as…
I will bring killers of Omozuwa to book – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the murder of an undergraduate of the University of Benin, Miss Uwaila Vera Omozuwa, by…
When construction of 4th Mainland Bridge will commence – Lagos govt
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, says the construction of Fourth Mainland Bridge will start in the first…
Why we will not reopen worship centres – Oyo govt
The Oyo State COVID-19 Taskforce has said it would not relax the ban on religious activities and the curfew imposed…
Fraud allegation rocks APC, party Chairman explains
There have been allegations of misappropriation of funds by some members of the Niger State Chapter Executive of the All…