Author: Isa Isawade
Gombe gov inaugurates 21 Commissioners, 7 Special Advisers
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has inaugurated 21 commissioners and 7 special advisers as members of the State Executive…
I married as an illiterate – Bauchi first lady
Mrs Aishatu Mohammed, wife of Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, said on Saturday that she had no formal education when she…
The N58bn road contract FG will soon award – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has announced that the Federal Government would soon award a N58…
Eid- el-Maulud: Senate President urges love, tolerance
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Saturday felicitated with Muslim faithful on the commemoration of the Eid-el-Maulud, a statement…
Sowore: Commission asks DSS to respect rule of law
Mr Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, has urged law enforcement agencies to abide by the rule of…
Kogi UPC guber candidate goes against party, denies Bello
Dr Sunday Abuh, candidate of the United Peoples’ Congress (UPC) in the forthcoming Nov 16 Kogi governorship election, has distanced…
Balogun fire disaster: Minister commiserates with victims
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has commiserated with victims of Balogun…
How Nigerians will benefit from border closure — Minister
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Alhaji Mustapha Baba-Shehuri, says Nigerians would benefit from the border closure…
Data subscription: NCC set to reduce price
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is working to resolve and implement the Federal Government’s directive on the challenges…
Appeal Court upholds Sanwo-olu’s election
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Saturday, upheld the election of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State.
Why we are reviving Inter school sports – Gov Obaseki
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo says his administration is reviving inter school sports with a view to producing sportsmen who…
Kogi seeks Federal Govt’s help on flood
The Kogi Government has appealed for help from the Federal Government over current flooding in the state.
Kano woos Chinese investors
Kano State Government has restated its commitment to partner with Shandong Province of People’s Republic of China in boosting commercial…
Maulud: Emir of Daura greets Muslims, urges godliness
The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, has greeted and enjoined Muslim faithful in the country to imbibe the qualities…
Hong Kong lawmakers arrested
Three members of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region were arrested for allegedly breaching legislative council…
3,000 LASU students to benefit from 2019 ‘Ready-Set-Work’
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Education, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab has disclosed that 3,000 final year students…
Physically challenged students invent power bank, inverter.
Two members of the Young Friends of the Earth Nigeria, Daniel Wada and Japheth Okagbare, have successfully invented DanJaph power…
NDE empowers 416 youths
No fewer that 416 graduates of Environmental Beautification Training Scheme of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) have been empowered…
Billionaires’ wealth falls for the first time in decade
The world’s richest people became a little less wealthy last year, according to a report by UBS and PwC, as…
Timi Dakolo, Emeli Sandé collaborate on new song
Nigerian music star, Timi Dakolo, has collaborated with award-winning British singer, Emeli Sandé on new song ‘Merry Christmas Darling’.
Acquisition of OML 11: I will protect my people – Gov Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has assured the Ejamah Community and other host communities of Oil Mining Lease (OML)…
N100bn yearly constituency projects yet to make impact: ICPC boss
It was to a bewildered audience that Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission…
Nasarawa govt partners cooperatives to train youths in Agriculture
The Nigeria Farmers Group and Cooperative Society (NFGCS) says plans were being concluded to partner with the Nasarawa State Government…
Court quashes criminal charge against Lafarge
A French appeal court has dropped the charge of complicity in crimes against humanity against Lafarge, the country’s largest cement…
Police shut down pirated movies website
Thai authorities on Thursday announced arrest of the administrator of a website that streamed 3,000 pirated movies online and earned…
Elephant kills tourist
An Australian tourist has been killed by an elephant in Namibia, according to the country’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism…
Zungeru Dam: Host communities protest bad roads
Host communities of the Zungeru Hydro dam in Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger on Thursday blocked the Zungeru-Tegina-Kontagora highway…
How we plan to grow Rivers’ economy – Gov Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has revealed the vision of his government to grow the state's economy through continuous…
Family of kidnapped policeman receives call from abductors
A month after abduction, Rachael, wife of Sergeant Gift Ojimini, who is one the two Policemen abducted with their boat…
Why FG should probe states, local councils in Nigeria – CACOL
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) in a release by its Executive Chairman, Mr. Debo Adeniran, and signed…