Author: Isa Isawade
U.S. claims responsibility for killing of Gen Soleimani
The Pentagon has said U.S. killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in a “defensive action,”.
Iranian General Soleimani killed in US Baghdad airstrike
Iraq’s powerful Shiite Hashd Shaabi militia said on Friday that the group’s deputy leader, Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, and high-ranking Iranian…
16 killed, 5 wounded in prison riots
Sixteen prisoners were killed, five others wounded after riots occurred Tuesday afternoon in a prison in the northern Mexican state…
Army captures more terrorists, rescues over 165 victims
The Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised and captured more Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa’s Province (ISWAP) terrorists…
Rape: Prison readies new gallows to hang 4 convicts
Tihar Jail, the first prison in India and largest complex of prisons in South Asia where four persons convicted in…
Google honours Amaka Igwe on 57th posthumous birthday
Late veteran Nollywood filmmaker, Amaka Igwe, has been honoured with a Google Doodle on her 57th posthumous birthday.
NNPC records N13.23bn trade surplus in October
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recorded a trading surplus of ₦13.23billion in October 2019.
Ajimobi urges support for Buhari, APC
Former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to keep hope alive and…
Why we established vigilante service – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has said his belief in the concept of community policing is the major reason…
2020: Lagos clerics hold prayers for Sanwo-Olu
A large gathering of Muslim and Christian Clerics, Wednesday, came together to pray for the First Family and Lagos State…
War against insecurity in Zamfara earns police officer promotion
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Mr Lawal Muhammad-Lawal to Deputy Commissioner of…
Off-grid panacea for Nigeria’s power challenges – Experts
Experts are of the opinion that off-grid development will address Nigeria’s power challenges.
Civil servants commend FG over payment of new minimum wage arrears
Bank Customers, especially civil servants have continued to throng ATMs and Point of Sale (PoS) areas around the FCT and…
Ikpeazu promises socio-economic dev’t in new year message
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has reiterated the state government’s commitment to sustain socio-economic development through implementation of improved policies…
Somali army kills 20 al-Shabab militants
The Somali Special Forces (Danab Brigade) killed 20 al-Shabab extremists in the country's southern region of Lower Shabelle on Tuesday,…
Iran’s leader condemns U.S strikes in Iraq
The Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday strongly condemned the recent deadly U.S. airstrikes in Iraq, official IRNA…
Bangladesh shuts down mobile network
Citing security concerns, the Bangladeshi government has ordered the country's all four cell phone operators to shut down services along…
Runsewe condemns murder of LASU student
Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, the Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has joined other Nigerians to condemn the alleged…
FRSC boss Oyeyemi’s New Year message to Nigerians
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has sent a new year message to Nigerians.
Viral pneumonia cases reported in central China
The 27 cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province have been identified as viral pneumonia, health…
Leopard kills two-year old boy
A two-year-old boy has been killed by leopard outside his home in a village in central Nepal, a local officer…
Huawei posts record profits in spite of U.S blacklisting
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies flagged record profits for 2019 on Tuesday, despite a tumultuous year that has seen the…
Visa applicant jailed for filing false document with US Embassy
A Nigerian Visa Applicant, Lukman Owolabi Ogunsuada, 38, has been sentenced to jail for presenting forged letter of invitation to…
Man sent to prison for false publication
A former senior member of the Ogo Scion Aladura Ministry International located at 7, Ogo Scion Avenue, Abesan Estate, Ipaja,…
Driver arrested for stealing employer’s car
A driver, Williams Kwaghve, 23, who allegedly absconded with his employer’s Toyota Camry Car with Reg. Number SMK 153 DP…
Edo council chairman removed over unremitted IGR
The suspended chairman of Esan West local government area of Edo state, Patrick Aguinede, was on Monday removed by the…
UNIBEN reads riot act to staff over school runs
Authorities of the University of Benin (UNBEN), has cautioned members of staff against engaging in transporting their children to and…
Union Bank staff face trial for assaulting actress
The trial of members of staff of Union Bank, Plc, Lagos, Vivian Okoro, 36 and Femi Omomeji, 36 for allegedly…
10 Major events that shook Nigeria in 2019
Year 2019 was a very eventful year for Nigeria as a country. It was a year the country experienced unforgettable…
Renowned Librarian Sesan Dipeolu passes on
Death has been announced of a renowned librarian of international repute, Pa Jonathan Olusesan Dipeolu (MFR).