Author: Isa Isawade
3 kidnappers arrested, victim rescued
The Kaduna State Police Command says it has arrested three notorious kidnappers and rescued a victim in the state.
Police, robbers in shoot-out in Abuja, 2 killed
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday killed two suspects during exchange of fire with armed…
NNPC donates kidney treatment equipment to AKTH
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has donated Tissue Typing and Cross Match Laboratory equipment worth N230 million to the Aminu…
10,000 join climate protest
About 10,000 people, according to police estimate, on Friday joined Swedish climate activist, Greta Thunberg, at a protest in the…
Gowon seeks gov’s support for prayer rally in Bauchi
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (rtd), on Friday solicited the support of Gov. Bala Mohammad of Bauchi State,…
France shuts down its oldest nuclear power plant
France was due to start the shutdown of its oldest nuclear power plant, at Fessenheim across the Rhine from Germany,…
South Korea, Japan set date for talks over trade row
South Korea on Friday said it would hold talks with Japan in March in its latest attempt to resolve the…
Anambra’s solution to youth restiveness
The Commissioner for Youth Empowerment and Creative Economy in Anambra, Mr. Afam Mbanefo, has informed that measures were being put…
Why I will effect sweeping changes in NDDC – New boss
The newly appointed Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei, has promised sweeping changes in…
Makinde, Ajimobi pay homage as Lekan Are goes home
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday extolled the virtues of the late Dr Olalekan Are during a burial…
35-year old housewife sentenced to death by hanging
A Kano High Court presided by Justice A. T. Badamasi, on Friday sentenced a 35-year-old housewife, Rashida Sa’idu, to death…
NBC planning to checkmate monopoly – DG
Acting Director-General (DG) of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, says the organisation is committed to effective reforms…
PDP Congresses: Deadline for sale of forms extended
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended deadline for sale of forms for its various congresses by one week.
Kwara govt, workers reach accord on new minimum wage
Organised labour in Kwara and the state government have reached an agreement on the N30, 000 minimum wage to be…
Miyetti Allah bans night, underage grazing
The Nasarawa State chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says it has banned night grazing, to…
Israel, Palestine lift trade bans
Israeli Defence Minister, Naftali Bennett, on Thursday said that a ban on Palestinian agricultural exports has been lifted, meaning the…
Car dealer faces N2.3m fraud
A 49-year-old car dealer, Sobur Adeyanju, who allegedly obtained N2.3 million under false pretence, was on Thursday brought before an…
S. Korea reports first death from coronavirus
South Korea has reported its first death from the new coronavirus.
3 teenagers remanded for gang rape of 12-year-old girl
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ikorodu, Lagos on Thursday ordered that three teenagers, who allegedly defiled a 12-year-old girl, be…
Why I want law that will force the rich to marry the poor – Minister
An Indonesian minister on Thursday called for a fatwa (religious edict), requiring the rich to marry the poor to reduce…
2 Diamond Princess passengers die of coronavirus in Japan
Two passengers from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have died after contracting the new coronavirus.
Herdsmen: Kogi West group raises alarm
Okun Development Association (ODA), the umbrella socio-cultural Union of Yoruba speaking people of Kogi State, has raised an alarm
How to solve electricity challenges
A Howard University Professor of Mechanical/Energy Engineering, Prof. Sylvester Egwu, has highlighted how the Federal Government can resolve challenges impeding…
Senate President’s message to surveyors
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has assured surveyors in the country of the readiness of the upper chamber to…
Police arrest man for possessing fake currency
The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 33-year-old man over alleged possession of fake currency in Kazaure Local Government Area…
Police should not be allowed to prosecute criminal cases
The Assistant Chief State Counsel, Edo State Ministry of Justice, (Department of Public Prosecutions), Mrs. Justina Odihirin, has called for…
Australia announces inquiry into bushfires
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a national inquiry into the "Black Summer" bushfires.
Edo plans new city layout
The Edo State Government says it will expand the Benin City-Iyekogba axis in ward 2, of Orede Local Government Area…
84 killed in road crashes
Eighty four people died in road traffic crashes in Edo, Delta and Anambra from October to December 2019.
Yoruba group hails Akande, Ajimobi’s elections
The Leadership of Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba (Grand Council of Yoruba Youths) has applauded what it called "timely recognition of…