Author: Isa Isawade
Winner emerges in BBC Hausa short story competition
A winner has emerged in the 2019 BBC Hausa Short Story Writing Competition.
Buhari commended over Nigeria’s new rating by World Bank
A Public Affairs Analyst, Mr Carl Umegboro has commended President Muhammadu Buhari on the recent 15 places rise rating of…
Voting begins in Kebbi LG poll
Voting has begun peacefully at Dr Gulama polling unit 007, and G/Kundi Zouro polling unit in Nassarawa ward of Birnin…
Akeredolu’s recommendation on breast screening
The wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu has advocated adoption of a population based screening of breast…
Reviving cultural values, panacea for societal problems
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said revival of the nation’s cultural values is a panacea…
Maternal mortality a national emergency – COWLSO
The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) on Thursday described the country's high maternal mortality rate as a…
CACOL hails forfeiture order on Aluko’s properties
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has praised the order of the Federal High court in Lagos concerning…
Buhari meets Nigerian professionals, students in Russia
President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Nigerian professionals and students living in Russia and pledged the government’s reach and capacity…
Volleyball: Nigeria Police beat Imo Babes 3-2
The Nigeria Police Force came from two sets down to beat Imo Babes 3-2 (25-22, 17-25, 19-25, 25-20, 15-8) in…
Daily contribution collector dupes 17 customers, lands in prison
The Police at the Ilasan Division, lekki, Lagos have arrested a daily contribution collector and charged her before a Lagos…
Solution to Isheri flooding beyond us – Ogun Gov
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has lamented and expressed frustration over the flooded Isheri North on Ogun's border…
Nigeria for African integration not at her detriment – Labour Minister
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Dr Festus Keyamo, has said that Nigeria was committed to the integration…
Kano wins para-soccer championship for the 5th time
The Kano state para-soccer team have won the seventh edition of National Para-Soccer Championship after defeating their Katsina counterparts 2-1…
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…