Author: Isa Isawade
Ogun’s new partnership with FG, World Bank
As part of efforts aimed at addressing the challenges of erosion in Ogun State, the World Bank in collaboration with…
How Nigeria laid foundation for insecurity – Prof Aderinto
The former Vice Chancellor, Academic, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Abideen Adeyinka Aderinto has identified pure negligence of social roles…
Coronavirus scare: Italian cruise ship with 7,000 on board quarantined
A cruise ship carrying thousands of people has been put in quarantine at the port of Civitavecchia, near Rome, over…
Vietnam confirms new cases of coronavirus
Vietnam's Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that three Vietnamese citizens have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), bringing…
Earthquake shakes Dodecanese islands
A strong earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale shook Greece's Dodecanese islands group on Thursday, according to the Athens…
5 killed, 12 injured in road accident
About five persons have reportedly died while 12 others sustained serious injuries in a road accident that occurred in central…
Stop misleading the public, Yoruba group attacks Odumakin
A Yoruba youths group, the Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba (Grand Council of Yoruba Youths) has issued warning to the spokesman…
Why local rice is stone ridden – farmers group
The Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society (NFGCS), on Tuesday said the reason rice produced by Nigerian farmers is full…
Lagos task force dislodges land grabbers in Agege, releases helplines
The Lagos State Task Force on Land Grabbers (LSTFLG) has dislodged some unnamed persons suspected to be land grabbers from…
Why Buhari must probe Ogoni Cleanup – MOSOP
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the Federal Government to probe the ongoing…
Message to Ogun govt on Stella Obasanjo
An international based Association, Aviary's Association Worldwide, Gateway Chapter has called on Ogun State and individuals to stand up and…
Rivers APC crisis: Judge steps down
Restoration of peace in the crisis ridden Rivers State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) may not be in sight…
What Nsirim told workers about Wike
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, has informed staff in his ministry that the State Governor, Nyesom…
National Hospital records high knee, hip replacement surgeries
The National Hospital says it has been recording high patronage on knee and hip replacement surgeries since 2015.
Tinubu and the pangs of leadership
Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown – A line from the play, King Henry the Fourth (Part Two),…
APC wins Sanga rerun election
Mr Nuhu Goro of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the rerun election for Sanga Constituency…
APC wins reps seat in Ogun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Kolapo Osunsanya, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the…
China coronavirus still spreading – President
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned that spread of the deadly coronavirus disease is intensifying.
Airstrikes kill 16 militants
At least 16 militants have been confirmed killed as fighting planes struck Taliban hideouts in Balkh district of the northern…
Multiple earthquakes hit Island in Alaska
The U.S. Geological Survey has reported that multiple earthquakes hit Amatignak Island, Alaska early Sunday morning.
Army troops thwart Boko Haram attacks in Borno
Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have thwarted efforts by the Boko Haram insurgents to attack some soft targets in Borno.
APC wins Reps seat in Cross River
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Alex Egbonna of the All Progressives Congress (APC), winner of the…
What Lagos govt is set to do on correctional homes – official
The Lagos State Government has revealed that it has an integrated plan that will promote the correctional system in the…
Abiodun goes after foreign investors
In keeping with his promise on assumption of office in May 2019, the Ogun governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has continued…
Sanwo-Olu set to transform education with EKOEXCEL
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday reaffirmed his administration's plan to transform the education sector of the State,…
Ogoni: Scars of bondage, pains of a struggle for freedom
Ken Saro-Wiwa in one of his favorite Poems wrote:
Lagos Theatre Festival sets date for 7th edition
The organizers of the Lagos Theatre Festival (LTF) have announced the dates and venues for the 7th edition of the…
Aquaculture a lucrative business – Iloghalu
Managing Director, Anambra State Fisheries and Aquaculture Business Development Agency (FABDA), Mr. Emeka Iloghalu, says aquaculture is a very lucrative…
India-Nigeria bilateral trade volume reaches $13. 9b
Mr Abhay Thakur, the High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, said the trade volume between India and Nigeria increased to…
How NIS prevented trafficking of 9 girls
The Operatives of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Command in Lagos, has rescued another 9 girls…