Author: Isa Isawade
Rivers to host 2020 AFRIMA
Rivers has been chosen as the state to host the 2020 AFRIMA ceremony, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Tammy…
Late Chima’s family sues police for N10bn
Family of late Chima Ikwunado, an auto-mechanic allegedly tortured to death by officers of E-crack Squad in Mile One Police…
Lawan seeks UN’s assistance to repatriate looted funds
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has sought the assistance of the United Nations on the repatriation of looted funds…
What the falling oil price means for Nigeria – Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday said the global falling price of crude oil should be a challenge for Nigeria…
Ogun govt advises citizens on how to avoid coronavirus
The Ogun government, in its bid to tame the novel coronavirus disease which was recently reported in the state when…
Litigants protest toilet fees at Igbosere court
Litigants who daily throng the Igbosere Chief Magistrate’s Court, Lagos, to attend to their matters at the court
Fleeing cultist arrested by Federal SARS in Lagos
Operatives of the Federal Special Anti-robbery squad, FSARS, on Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos Island, arrested a fleeing suspected member of…
21-year old sent to prison for attempted rape
A 21-year old Lagos Island youth, Oluwaseun Adejohn, has been arraigned before a Lagos Magistrate Court over attempt to forcefully…
Lagos students triumph at National Jets Competition
Lagos State has emerged as one of the best states in Nigeria at the year 2020 National Junior Engineers, Technicians,…
University of Benin partners to curb neonatal deaths
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has established a partnership with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) to reduce neonatal mortality…
Imperatives of proper road maintenance culture
At the moment, a drive through the streets and highways of Lagos will reveal that roads have either been repaired…
Drama as accused pleads to be remanded in EFCC custody
It was a big drama on Wednesday when the blogger who published fake pictures alleging “EFCC Torture Cell” ,Chukwuebuka Washington…
Odia Ofeimun at 70: Let’s Toast to Health of the Master Poet
There is no better way of introducing Odia Ofeimun than pointedly stressing that “Odia Ofeimun is Odia Ofeimun!” Enough said.
Nigeria consulate in New York suspends emergency passport services
The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York has suspended emergency passport services due to shortage of old booklets.
Europe imposes new travel bans amidst Italy’s national lockdown
In a desperate attempt to prevent further spread of the spiraling COVID-19 in Italy to their domains, European countries on…
Bolivia confirms first two coronavirus cases
Bolivia on Tuesday confirmed the country's first two cases of the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Coronavirus: Australia bans travellers from Italy
As outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 continues to expand in Italy, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced a…
Libya condemns assassination attempt on Sudan’s PM
The UN-backed government in Libya on Tuesday condemned the assassination attempt on the convoy of Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok…
Coronavirus: 22 new deaths recorded on Chinese mainland
Twenty-four new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection and 22 deaths were on Tuesday recorded on the Chinese mainland in…
FG shuts Alaka Bridge, set to begin repairs
The Federal Government on Tuesday night shut the Alaka Bridge linking Eko Bridge in Lagos for repairs to prevent its…
Nasarawa CJ frees 15 from detention
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Nasarawa State, Justice Suleiman Dikko, has discharged 15 inmates awaiting trial in Lafia medium security…
NiMet predicts more heat across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted increase in temperatures across the entire country from Wednesday till Friday. NiMet’s weather…
Minister appeals to judiciary on women, girls
Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has appealed to the Court of Appeal to ensure injustices against women and girls…
UNIBEN extends application date for programmes
The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced extension of application deadline
Coronavirus: CBN advises Nigerians on alternative payment methods
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday advised Nigerians to adopt alternative payment methods like electronic transfers to avoid…
Tunisia confirms 6th case of coronavirus
Tunisia has recorded sixth confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus disease, the country's health ministry announced on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Jordan imposes multiple travel bans
Health Minister Saad Jaber of Jordan said his country has imposed travel bans to and from some countries having significant…
Palm oil industry in Nigeria non-functional
The Chairman Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu, said that the palm oil industry in most…
Photos: Former ICNL Manager Salau gives out daughter in marriage
Mariam Titilope Salaudeen, first daughter of former Administrative Manager of the Independent Communications Network Limited (ICNL), publishers of PM NEWS…
Coronavirus latest: 400 put under surveillance
At least 400 people were put under surveillance Monday in Indian-controlled Kashmir after a suspected case of COVID-19 was detected,…