Author: Isa Isawade
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,…
S.Korean banks’ bad loan ratio falls to 0.77%
South Korean banks' bad loan ratio fell last year amid the record-low borrowing cost, financial watchdog data showed Monday.
Expert advises women on perimenopause
A Gynecologist, Dr Isaac Shamaki, has advised women to be psychologically prepared for a condition in their adult life called…
5 Nigerian states where 23 suspected cases of coronavirus have been identified
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 23 suspected cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been identified in Edo, Lagos,…
Beijing International Film Festival postponed
Organizing committee of the 10th Beijing International Film Festival on Sunday announced postponement of the annual festival till further notice.
Third case of coronavirus confirmed in South Africa
The South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize on Sunday confirmed the third case of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
6 suspected members of a robbery syndicate arrested in Enugu
The Police have smashed a six-man robbery syndicate that specialised on snatching motorcycles at gunpoint in Enugu metropolis.
5 drug traffickers arrested
The Afghan Interior Ministry on Sunday said five drug traffickers have been arrested.
AKK Gas Pipeline: Buhari’s big infrastructure push
By Garba Shehu One of the big promises made by President Muhammadu in his campaign for Nigeria’s presidency is the…
Christians greet Osinbajo as he clocks 63
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has congratulated Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on his 63rd birthday.
3 killed in another Kabul shooting
The Police in the Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday said three persons, including a member of provincial council from the…