Author: Isa Isawade
Buhari’s children not authorised to use presidential jets
The so called "normal practice" of using the aircraft in the presidential fleet by members of the first family to…
Nigeria’s local languages as endangered species
Twenty nine Nigerian minor languages have become extinct, while another 29 are in danger of extinction. Three Nigeria’s major languages…
Border closure best for Nigeria – Fr Fogos
Rev. Fr. Kizito Fogos, the Parish Priest of Church of Assumption Chongo’ Pyeng, Jos, says the decision by the Federal…
Plateau attack: Reps member visits victims’ mass grave
A member representing Mangu/Bokkos Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rep. Bulus Maren, has visited the mass grave of the…
Iranians protest downing of Ukrainian plane
Protests were reported late Saturday in several parts of the Iranian capital Tehran over the shooting down of the Ukrainian…
Group asks Muslims to protect Nigerian constitution
A group, Al Ikhwaan Fillahi Muslim Society of Nigeria South-East and South-South, has urged Muslims to protect the rights of…
31 injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident
No fewer than 31 persons including children sustained various degrees of injuries in an accident involving a luxury bus opposite…
Incessant attacks: Gov Lalong builds watchtower
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has completed construction of a watchtower in the state which, he said, would strengthen its…
Osinbajo, Obasanjo, Tinubu come together at Okoya’s celebration
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on…
Death toll in southern U.S. storms rises to 11
Death toll in strong storms that swept across southern parts of the United States, with winds, tornadoes and floods on…
Police confirm NYSC member’s suicide
The Enugu State Police Command, says it has commenced investigations on the alleged suicide of a serving National Youth Service…
Army’s performance in 2019 – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Kaduna, Maj.-Gen Faruq Yahaya, has appraised performance of his division in the year…
Security agents accused of impregnating teenagers
An agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, has reportedly accused officials of…
Firefighter dies in Australian bush fire
A firefighter has lost his life while battling a bush fire in Australia's south-eastern state of Victoria, authorities have said,…
Trump goes after Democrats over impeachment
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats on Saturday over his impeachment by the House and a delayed trial…
Abela to take over as Malta’s new prime minister
After being elected leader of the ruling Labour Party early on Sunday, Robert Abela will be Malta’s next prime minister.
Hospital cures patient with 3D-printed implants
Chinese doctors in Beijing have successfully carried out a surgical operation to replace three tumor-eroded thoracic vertebrae with customized 3D-printed…
Buhari mourns renowned novelist Chukwuemeka Ike
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with government and people of Anambra over the passing of Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, renowned author,…
U.S job growth to worsen in 2020
United States job gains, along with wage growth, slowed down in 2019, with job growth expected to further decelerate in…
Rivers Commissioner’s instruction to parastatals
As part of his facility tour of parastatals and agencies under his ministry, Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communication, Paulinus…
First person dies from mysterious virus in China
A patient died on Saturday from a mysterious illness after an outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, according…
Photos: Beko’s wife Abosede Ransome-Kuti laid to rest
Late Mrs. Abosede Folasade Ransome-Kuti, wife of the legendary human rights and pro-democracy activist Dr. Bekololari Ransome-Kuti, who died on…
Malta’s ruling party elects new leader
Malta’s ruling Labour Party was due Saturday to elect a new leader, with the winner set to take over as…
UNHCR fires staff over refugee resettlement corruption
Five UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) officers in Kenya were dismissed in recent years because they were involved in corruption, a…
EU’s Michel travels to Turkey, Egypt for talks on Libya
European Council President Charles Michel heads on Saturday to Turkey and Egypt for talks on the conflict in Libya.
Harry and Meghan’s decision sad – Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said the decision by Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan to step back…
Kogi PDP: Court dismisses application for joinder
Justice Richard Olorunfemi of the Kogi State High Court 4 Thursday dismissed the motion for joinder in the case of…
Bello vows to fish out Tawari attackers as death toll rises to 29
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has reiterated his determination to fish out those responsible for the attack on Tawari…
Monarch leads protest over ruins in Rivers community
Paramount ruler of Uju community in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chief Christopher Amanah, has led chiefs and…
Wike meets traders, residents over proposed bridges
Rivers governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on traders and residents to cooperate with the Rivers State Government to deliver…