Author: Isa Isawade
Pakistani opposition raises alarm over health of detained ex-PM
Pakistan’s main opposition party said on Thursday the health of its leader, jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, is deteriorating…
5 Filling stations sealed in Anambra
The Department of Petroleum Resource (DPR) has shutdown five filling stations and put 11 pumps out of use for violating…
Nigerian women should emulate Queen Idia – Otunba Runsewe
The Director-General of National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, on Wednesday urged Nigerian women to emulate…
NAHCON presents N1.07bn budget for year 2020
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has presented a proposed expenditure of N1.07 billion for its 2020 fiscal year…
Sokoto killings: NAF condoles with government, victims’ families
The Nigeria Air Force delegation has visited Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto and the family of the victims allegedly killed…
Katsina team go to final in Para-soccer championship
Tony Bayas penalty shot on Wednesday in a semi-final match secured a place for the Katsina team in the final…
Winners emerge in Gov. AbdulRasaq Sports Championship
Isiaka Salaudeen and Adewumi Sanjo have emerged champions of the first edition of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s Ludo and Ayo Olopon…
President’s Cup: Islanders maintain winning streak
Hilary Aigbokhaode scored 14 points and scooped three rebounds to help Islanders of Lagos to a 74-55 win against Benue…
RRS trained on rescue of cardiac arrest victims
Honorable Oladipo Afolabi has honoured RRS Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Tunji Disu, with a 3-day workshop on basic…
Police declare 4 cultists wanted in Lagos
The police in Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria have declared four cultists wanted.
Ministry Of Communications changes name
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) on Wednesday approved the renaming of the Federal Ministry of Communications as Federal Ministry of Communications…
Nasarawa Gov mourns father-in-law’s death
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has described the death of his father-in-law, Alhaji Salisu Ali, as a big loss…
Zamfara Assembly set to make banditry, kidnapping capital offence
Zamfara State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced deliberation on a bill to make banditry and kidnapping a capital offence…
Abductors of Kano children must be punished – Islamic group
The National Council of Islamic Scholars under the aegis of Majlis Atta’awun, Kano State branch, has called for immediate prosecution…
Senate will amend NDIC Act 2006, Lawan assures Ooni
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday gave an assurance that the National Assembly will accord top priority to…
Photos: 2019 NAFEST showcases Nigeria’s cultural beauty
The opening ceremony of the 2019 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) on Monday has, once again, brought out…
Nigerians have no reason not to live together – Otunba Runsewe
The Director-General of National Council of Arts and Culture, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe on Monday said Nigerians have no reason not…
Oyo, Osun and LAUTECH: Counting the Cost
For quite some time, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has been in the news for negative reasons. At…
NAF investigating alleged killing of two persons in Sokoto
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is investigating an online report alleging the killing of two persons at Mabera…
Genevieve’s ‘Lion Heart’ submitted to Oscar Academy Awards
The Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee on Monday announced that the movie, 'Lion Heart', directed by Genevieve Nnaji was submitted as…
T20 World Cricket Cup: Nigeria lose to Canada
Nigeria has lost its second Group B game to Canada- by 50 runs at the ongoing T20 World Cup qualifiers…
President’s Cup: Islanders, Dodan Warriors victorious
Lagos Islanders started their campaign in the 2019 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) men championship tagged “President’s Cup” on a winning…
You are eligible for NIN free of charge, says NIMC Ag DG
Mrs Hadiza Dagabana, Acting Director-General, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says every Nigerian is eligible for the issuance of the…
FG sets aside $1.61bn for 24-hour power supply – TCN
The Managing Director, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Alhaji Usman Gur says the Federal Government in collaboration with international donor…
7 terrorists killed, 8 others crippled by own IEDs in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said that seven terrorists died when their vehicle stepped on Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) they planted…
Our plans for the mining sector – Minister
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, says Nigeria is determined to play prominent role in the world…
Tragedy as hot porridge kills 3 children in Bauchi
An extremely hot porridge being transported in a tricycle in Bauchi has claimed the lives of three children, aged between…
Pelosi leads bipartisan delegation to Jordan
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has led a bipartisan delegation of the House to Jordan…
NIMC Ag DG explains new ID requirement for JAMB candidates
Rationale behind the newly introduced identification requirement for writing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by the Joint Admission and Matriculation…
FCT Minister lauds Onoja’s emergence as Kogi deputy governor
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has commended the emergence of Chief Edward Onoja, as Deputy Governor of…