Author: Isa Isawade
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…
How Chinese technology helps Cubans shift to solar energy
A Chinese solar technology has significantly pushed Cuba's efforts to revolutionise its energy sector through renewable resources by generating megawatt-hours…
Ex-Senate President Nnamani’s advice to alumni associations
Former Senate President Ken Nnamani has urged old students associations to support their alma maters in the area of infrastructure…
Escaped lion update: Kano Zoo hires capture experts
The Management of Kano Zoological Garden has deployed a team of experts to capture the escaped lion which is said…
Police bust cross-border drug trafficking ring
Public security department of north China's Shanxi Province on Sunday said police have recently arrested 10 suspects and seized 21…
6th World Internet Conference opens in China
The sixth World Internet Conference opened Sunday in the river town of Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province.
U.S-China trade talks a positive sign – scholar
"The latest round of trade talks between China and the United States has sent a positive sign and shown that…
Panic grips Kano residents as lion escapes from Zoo
There was panic on Saturday night around Zoo road in Kano metropolis when a lion escaped from its cage at…
Afghan forces kill 7 militants
At least seven militants have been killed as security forces launched operation against Taliban hideouts outside Aybak city, the capital…
Napoli return to form with win over Hellas Verona
Two goals from Arkadiusz Milik helped Napoli return to winning ways in Serie A with a 2-0 home victory over…
Unilorin win 3rd JAMB tertiary institutions football tourney
University of Ilorin on Saturday beat Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic of Zaria 1-0 to win the third edition of the Joint…
Miyetti Allah constitutes committee to sanction erring members
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Nasarawara chapter, has constituted a 15-man committee to fish out criminal…
Federal Govt committed to free education – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government towards free and compulsory education…
Bauchi flags off door-to-door polio campaign
The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Agency (BASPHCDA) has flagged-off a massive door-to-door vaccination campaign against polio virus in…
My party has not endorsed Gov Bello – PRP guber candidate
Mr Ayodele Ajibola, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi, has dissociated himself from…
Encroach farmlands and be punished, Miyetti Allah warns herders
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has warned its members in Nasarawa State against deliberate encroachment on farmlands.
Onikan fire outbreak: LWC assures of water supply
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has appealed to water consumers in Lagos Island, particularly residents of Onikan and its environs…
Gowon a firm believer in united Nigeria — Gov Oyetola
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun has congratulated former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd.), on his 85th birthday,…