Author: Isa Isawade
Why I am pained by Majek’s death – Sunny Neji
Nigeria’s music star Sunny Neji has expressed sadness over the death of music icon Majekodunmi Fasheke known as Majek Fashek.
Legal battle to secure Orji Kalu’s release starts today
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos south west Nigeria will today commence the hearing of application filed by team…
Bangladesh records highest single-day COVID-19 cases, deaths
Bangladesh on Sunday reported 40 new COVID-19 deaths and 2,545 new patients in just one day - by far the…
New Zealand reports no new COVID-19 case for 9 consecutive days
New Zealand has reported no new case of COVID-19 for nine days in a row, a statement from the New…
Coronavirus: Rwanda reports first death
Rwanda’s Ministry of Health, on Sunday, reported the East African nation’s first death caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Abducted CAN chairman regains freedom
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nasarawa State chapter, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was abducted by gunmen on Thursday…
Many dangers of Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the…
George Floyd: State of emergency declared in Los Angeles
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared state of emergency in Los Angeles County after protests over the killing of George Floyd…
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Lampa, Peru
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted 32 km WNW of Lampa, Peru at 05:09:35 GMT on Sunday, the…
Iranian fuel reaches Venezuelan stations as prices set to rise
Fuel shipped from Iran began arriving at Venezuela’s gasoline stations on Saturday, just hours before President Nicolas Maduro announced higher…
Trump eyes Mars as U.S. launches first human spaceflight in 9 years
U.S. President Donald Trump has said American astronauts would return to the moon by 2024.
Pakistan’s coronavirus cases rise to 69,496
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pakistan has risen to 69,496 with 1,483 deaths, according to data updated by…
Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque reopens
Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque reopened to worshippers on Sunday after a two-and-a-half-month coronavirus closure.
India’s coronavirus cases surpass 180,000
Total number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India have surpassed the 180,000-mark.
50 journalists lose job to robots at Microsoft
About 50 journalists working with Microsoft are set to lose their jobs, as the American multinational tech giant reportedly moves…
U.S Olympic medalist Coughlin expecting another baby
Former Olympic swimming champion and twelve-time medalist Natalie Coughlin of the United States is expecting another baby, local media reported…
10 positive coronavirus tests in English Championship
Ten individuals from eight Championship clubs in England have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the latest round of…
Bayern Munich close in on league title
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski ended a personal jinx when he opened his account against Fortuna Duesseldorf by scoring twice…
Coronavirus: Enugu fumigates main market again
The Enugu State Fire Service has commenced the decontamination and fumigation of Ogbete Main Market, Enugu, against the spread of…
4-month-old COVID-19 patient discharged in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government on Saturday disclosed that the four-month-old child that tested positive to COVID-19 has been discharged.
Lagos Coronavirus deaths rise to 50
The Lagos State Coronavirus deaths have risen to 50 with three more deaths recorded on Saturday.
Buratai inspects combat vehicles construction plant
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has inspected ongoing manufacture and repairs/overhaul of combat vehicles
Northern governors mourn former NNPC boss
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the death of the former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National…
Reconsider your decision on WHO, European leaders tell Trump
European leaders called on U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday to rethink his decision to terminate the U.S.’ relationship with…
Tennis’ world number 11 undergoes surgery on both ankles
World number 11 Fabio Fognini underwent surgery on both ankles on Saturday to cure a long-standing problem.
I am battling a gang-up, says Bauchi governor
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state on Saturday said he was battling a gang-up by people he had worked with…
Mulero lauds Abiodun at 60
A key leader in Ibeseland, Mulero Rotimi, has joined other notable people in Ogun state to felicitate with the state's…
Ogun students hail Abiodun’s first year in office
The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) has commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for what it called his administration's remarkable…
Bayer Leverkusen secure 1-0 win at Freiburg
Bayer Leverkusen secured a scrappy 1-0 Bundesliga victory at Freiburg on Friday, bouncing back from a midweek setback to win…
Makinde releases figure of Ajimobi’s projects he completed in 1 year
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said that his administration had completed 307 projects in the education sector, while 236…