Author: Isa Isawade
Court declines extension of restraining order on hotel demolition
Justice D. I. Okungbowa of a Benin High Court has refused to grant the prayer of Mr. Tony Adun (aka…
Service sector contributed N1.2trn to Edo’s GDP in 2017 – NBS
The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said that Edo state's service sector contributed N1.2 trillion to its N2.3 trillion…
African Development Bank Approves $165 Million for Angola
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) on Tuesday approved a $165 million loan to finance…
U.S. oil imports increase, exports down last week
The United States' crude oil imports increased while exports decreased during the week ending Oct. 25, the U.S. Energy Information…
4 things Osinbajo shares with Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam, Vuong Hue
Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Prof. Vuong Hue and Vice President of the Federal Republic of…
Court sets date for MTN’s case against AGF
A Federal High Court Lagos on Tuesday, further adjourned hearing, until Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, 2020, of a suit…
20 soldiers killed by Taliban
No fewer than 20 soldiers were killed in an overnight Taliban attack in Afghanistan’s northern province of Jawzjan, officials said…
Why detained Iranian beauty queen pleads not to be deported
Iranian beauty queen detained for almost two weeks at an airport in the Philippines on Tuesday pleaded for help, saying…
Journalists, entertainers converge to call for good governance
In a bid to push for good governance and encourage civic participation in governance, a record label, Chocolate City on…
MOSOP decries military raids
Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed dismay over what it called incessant military raids on…
Lagos and the prospect of Lekki Deep Seaport
Recently, Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, signed the $629 million financing facility aimed at completion of the Lekki…
What Lawan wants for Nigerian, Egyptian Parliaments
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday called for more engagement between Nigeria’s National Assembly and the Egyptian parliament,…
[Video]: Don Paapi releases single, ‘How My Life’
Budding Afro-Nola musician and rapper, Chibuike Nwachukwu, professionally known as Don Paapi releases both audio and visuals of “How My…
Why bankers must collaborate with govt – Ayeyemi
The Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), Ade Ayeyemi, says it is important for Nigerian bankers to work…
Guber electon: INEC educates women in Bayelsa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa, has organised a sensitisation forum for women in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District…
Jukun/Tiv crisis: Ortom commends Ishaku’s peace initiatives
Benue governor Samuel Ortom on Sunday commended his Taraba counterpart Darius Ishaku over peace initiatives aimed at ending the protracted…
Police recover 36 cows, arrest rustlers
The Police Command in Kebbi has recovered 36 cows from cattle rustlers in Zamfara, according to Mr Garba Danjuma, the…
Osinbajo reveals secrets of success
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that talent, hard work, innovation, integrity and being trustworthy citizens are vital for success.
2019/2020 NPFL: Plateau United engages 19 new players
The Plateau United Football Club, Jos, has engaged 19 new players to strengthen its squad for the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional…
10 Facts to know about ISIS leader Al-Baghdadi
As the world awaits an official statement from U.S. President Donald Trump over the widely reported death of ISIS leader,…
Five Theses on Nigerian Pentecostalism
The theme of our panel discussion this evening is Teetering on the Brink: Religious Extremism in Nigeria.
Mass blackout begins amid California wildfires
As wildfires continue to rage in Calofornia, a state of emergency has been declared in Los Angeles and Sonoma counties,…
Rock opera adaption of “The Red and the Black” tours China
"Le Rouge et le Noir - L'Opera Rock," a French musical adapted from Stendhal's classic novel of the same name,…
Why we will sustain friendly matches for Army – GOC
General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division, Nigerian Army Rukuba, Maj.- Gen. Nuhu Agbazo, has said that the Division will sustain…
Buhari mourns DIG Danmadami
President Muhammadu Buhari has described the death of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Muhammadu Danmadami as a great loss…
Iraq deploys forces to protect Baghdad buildings
The Iraq’s elite Counter-Terrorism Service said on Sunday it had deployed in the streets of Baghdad upon Prime Minister Adel…
China earthquake update: Emergency response activated
The government of Uqturpan County of Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said strong tremors were felt during…
Earthquake hits Northwest China
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake hit Uqturpan County, Aksu Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, at 1:29 p.m. Sunday Beijing Time,…
UniCal take away 2019 HiFL Cup
University of Calabar (UniCal) defeated the 2018 winners, University of Agriculture Makurdi (UAM) 5-4 after a penalty kicks shootout, following…
Our plan to tackle challenges of modern migration – NIS
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it will deploy proactive strategies and sustainable reforms to contain the challenges of modern…