Author: Isa Isawade
161 Nigerians arrive from Libya on Independence Day
As the nation celebrates her 59th independence anniversary, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) received another batch of 161 stranded…
Typhoon destroys bridge in Taiwan, 6 missing
A bridge in eastern Taiwan collapsed on Tuesday, colliding with boats below and causing casualties, fire safety officials said.
Let us be hopeful of better Nigeria – Delta Speaker
The Speaker of Delta House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast for a…
Independence: What Plateau Speaker wants Nigerians to do
The Speaker of Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, has urged Nigerians to use the 2019 Independence Day…
Buhari directs release of N600bn for capital projects
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to release N600 billion for Capital Expenditure…
I will sanction revenue agencies for not meeting targets – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that severe consequences await any of the nation revenue-generating agencies that failed to achieve agreed…
Nigerians in Diaspora’s message on Independence
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation, Americas (NIDOA) says Nigeria’s resilience in the face of enormous challenges is a reason to…
36 dangerous Yellow Fever cases detected in Katsina
Thirty-six new cases of Yellow Fever disease have been discovered in Danmusa and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
Law students praise Buhari for signing NOUN Bill
The Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), National Open University (NOUN), Abuja chapter, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing…
Osinbajo:The Making of Nigeria’s 5th Vice President
Nigeria’s history from independence in 1960 and its democratic experience since the Second Republic cannot be a complete discourse without…
2019 Felabration artwork competition: Kalejaye wins
A winner has emerged from the third edition of Felabration artwork competition, which is a part of the 2019 Felabration…
Why Nigeria’s Northwest States are in darkness
Electricity supply in most states in the North west has remained unstable, affecting businesses and economic activities, and leading to…
Film ‘Father of Nations’ for release in Alberta
Alberta is playing host to a world class epic film on post-apocalyptic journey which, according to the producers, was conceived…
We must tell Nigerian story with patriotism – Nigerians in diaspora
Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Singapore Chapter has underscored the need to be patriotic in telling the Nigerian story,…
Why I established PLASMEDA – Plateau Gov
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau says his administration established the Plateau Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (PLASMEDA) and the…
What Wamakko wants wealthy Nigerians to do on education
Sen. Aliyu Wamakko, the Chairman Senate Committee on Defence, on Saturday said provision of qualitative education was not a project…
1st October Golf Championship: Ghana’s Torgah takes lead
Ghanaian Vincent Torgah on Saturday carded a record-setting score of 63 in the opening round to take a three-shot lead…
Artillery movement: Army urges public not to panic
The Nigerian Army Guards Brigade has urged the public not to panic over movement for firing of field artillery guns…
NIS intercepts 2 Nigerien with pistols, electronics
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has intercepted two Nigerien with pistols, computers and phones at Kongolam border, Katsina.
Kogi guber election: Miyetti Allah endorses Bello
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has adopted Gov. Yahaya Bello as its candidate for the forthcoming…
Nigeria@59: How the Capital Market has fared
Ahead of the country’s independence anniversary on Oct. 1, Nigerian capital market operators have identified some highs and lows of…
Zamfara Gov shuts down school over desecration of Qur’an
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has sent all staff of Shattima Model Primary School, Gusau on an indefinite suspension following…
Senate President wants budget reform
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has underscored the need to have a budget reform that will include a law…
South East SWAN unhappy with Anambra FA
State chapters of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in the South East zone on Saturday condemned a piece…
Federal Govt hails Emeka Offor’s interventions in health, education
The Federal Government has commended Sir Emeka Offor for his humanitarian intervention in the country, especially in the areas of…
Why PSN must control drugs distribution – Ogun Speaker
Concerned by the need to address the prevalent drug abuse in the society, particularly among youth, the Ogun State House…
Dangote Refinery will reduce unemployment in Lagos – Akande
Lagos State Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande has said that the ongoing construction of Dangote…
Anchor University appoints pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Anchor University, Lagos, has appointed the former Dean, Faculty of Science and Science Education, Prof Fatokun, Johnson Oladele, as its…
Rivers Police keep mum 24 hours after pirates hijack boats
More than 24 hours after daredevil gunmen suspected to be Sea pirates at about noon on Thursday hijacked two boats…
Woman arraigned over marriage certificate forgery
The police at the Zone 2 Command, Onikan, Lagos Island, Lagos have dragged a 41 year old business woman, Lilian…