Author: Isa Isawade
Buhari appoints Prof Agochi Okodudu as UNIPORT Vice Chancellor
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved appointment of Prof. Stephen Agochi Okodudu as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt…
Ajimobi’s aide announces date, place of burial
Mr Bolaji Tunji, Media Aide of the immediate past governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, on Friday in Ibadan…
How security agents sabotaged Wike’s efforts to contain COVID-19 in Rivers
Security operatives in Rivers have continued to sabotage the movement restriction measures put in place by Governor Nyesom Wike to…
NDLEA seizes 2,767kg of hard drugs in Yobe
The Yobe Command of National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it seized 2,767 kilogrammes of hard drugs in its…
Ajimobi a thoroughbred progressive politician – Ngige
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, has described late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi as a thoroughbred and progressive…
Eko Electric (EKEDC) announces date to commence new tariff
Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has announced that it would commence implementation of the upward review of electricity tariff from…
FG inaugurates isolation centres for IDPs in Borno
The Federal Government has inaugurated two health facilities to serve as COVID-19 isolation centres for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
Police arraign Alldavies MD Ajiseghede for stealing fishing vessel
Police in Lagos have arraigned the Managing Director of ALLDAVIES Engineering Shipping Limited, Ayo Ajiseghede, 67, before a Lagos Magistrate's…
“This is a big loss” – Ambode speaks on Ajimobi
Former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday broke silence and expressed sadness over the demise of former governor of…
Porn star Ron Jeremy charged with raping 3 women
Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth in incidents in West…
Qatar, FIFA to stage pan-Arab tournament in 2021
Qatar Football Association (QFA) and the world football governing body FIFA have announced plans to deliver a pan-Arab tournament that…
Jofra Archer to join England training after COVID-19 test
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday said Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been cleared to join England’s…
Ajimobi’s death hurts me, says Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the demise of former governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola…
‘I have lost a dedicated friend, brother and ally’ – Tinubu speaks on Ajimobi
National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said he has lost "a dedicated friend, brother…
Arsenal back to winning ways with 2-0 victory at Saints
Arsenal claimed their first points since the Premier League restart with a 2-0 victory at Southampton on Thursday as a…
Dissolved NWC served personal interests – Sokoto APC
Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejoiced over dissolution of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC)
Ajimobi’s death painful – Northern governors
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the death of former Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, describing…
Buhari mourns former Oyo Gov, Abiola Ajimobi
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with government and people of Oyo State over the passing of former governor, Isiaka Abiola…
74% businesses stop operations due to COVID-19
Research reveals that 74.2 per cent of businesses in Nigeria stopped operating due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Rivers APC reacts to dissolution of party’s NWC
A faction of Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a statement in Port Harcourt over…
Police arraign driver Onyekachi Ayogu for stealing employer’s property
Police in Lagos have arraigned a 39 years old driver, Onyekachi Ayogu, before a Lagos Magistrate's Court for allegedly stealing
Lekki estate agent Olusola Taofeek arraigned over N1.3m fraud
A 35 year- old Lekki based Estate agent, Olusola Taofeek, has been arraigned before the Igbosere Chief Magistrate's Court, Lagos…
Kaduna church orders members to maintain online fellowship
The Lighthouse Church, Kaduna has directed its members to maintain virtual fellowship via the social media platforms.
Passenger from Lagos dies on board Air India flight to Mumbai
A 42-year old passenger on board an Air India flight from Lagos to Mumbai died under unclear circumstances.
2 Filipino policemen killed in terrorist attack
Two Filipino policemen have been killed and two others wounded after suspected Abu Sayyaf extremists attacked a police station in…
Alibaba launches shopping festival
E-commerce giant Alibaba launched its first shopping festival designed to promote intangible cultural heritage (ICH) on China's Cultural and Natural…
Azeezat Shomuyiwa’s alleged killer arrested
A suspect has been arrested in the killing of Azeezat Shomuyiwa, a 29-year old pregnant student of the University of…
Another student Grace Oshiagwu raped, murdered in Ibadan
Rapists struck again in Sasa area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, killing another female student, Grace Oshiagwu, after molesting.
6 pirates killed in raid off Cameroon
The Cameroon army said Saturday evening that its rapid intervention battalion and navy have shot dead six armed pirates off…
Tambuwal seeks death sentence for unlawful possession of arms
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged the National Assembly (NASS) to produce a legislation that would prescribe death…