Author: Isa Isawade
Fashola’s advice to youths
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Thursday called on the youth to rise up to the…
Hamas endorses initiative to hold Palestinian elections by 2020
Hamas Chief, Ismail Haniyeh announced on Thursday that his Islamic movement has accepted the initiative of eight Palestinian factions to…
How to achieve gender balance — Hotonu
Rear Adm. Itunu Hotonu (rtd) said on Thursday there was need to do away with discriminatory laws and practices which…
China willing to buy more U.S. products – official
China’s top diplomat said on Thursday that his country was willing to buy more U.S. products, adding that trade talks…
Iran gives US conditions for negotiation
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, says on Thursday that his country can discuss other issues with the U.S. providing its 2015…
Buhari mourns Aid Worker, pledges to free all hostages
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the killing of another aid worker as revealed in a video…
PDP condemns protest against Ambode at Lagos Assembly
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has condemned the recent protest at the state House of Assembly, calling…
Reps direct NHIS to pay debts to healthcare providers
The House of Representatives has urged the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to direct all Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) to…
Federal Govt, EU to partner on effective policing in Nigeria
The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi, said Nigeria would partner with the European Union to ensure effective policing…
Buhari mourns classmate, Dr Tukur Abdullahi
President Muhammadu Buhari said he was “devastated’’ by the passing of his classmate, Dr. Tukur Abdullahi, a Kaduna based medical…
Kogi flood: Residents relocate to hills, call for help
The Administrator of Ibaji Local Government Area, of Kogi, Mr William Iko-Ojo, said thousands of households have been displaced and…
Govt should fix Oshodi-Apapa road – ANLCA
The chairman of Association of Nigeria License Customs Agents ANLCA Kirikiri Lighter Terminal branch, Mr Goddy Sewa Soleji, has said…
NAF trains personnel on Human Rights
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced a 5-day training on Human Rights and the Legal Aspects of Air Targeting…
I was framed up – Prince Ewenla
Prince Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, Chairman CEO of Adedas and company global services limited, has said his recent arrest and incarceration…
Greek Police release Lebanese mistakenly arrested over 1985 hijack
The Greek Police said early Tuesday in a statement that the arrest of a Lebanese over an aeroplane hijacking in…
Obstacle for U.S-Japan trade deal
A U.S-Japan trade deal hit a last-minute snag as Japanese officials sought assurances that the Trump administration will not impose…
See full list of FIFA Best 2019 Award winners
The FIFA Best Awards event at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy on Monday was a very colourful and…
Ganduje’s determination on universal health coverage
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has declared his unflinching support for the implementation of all health sector reforms towards…
Accounting graduate wins Miss Ambassador for Peace 2019
A 25-year-old Accounting graduate, Miss Blessing Ikponmwosa , has emerged winner of the 2019 edition of the Miss Ambassador for…
APC calls for free and fair LG poll in Adamawa
The Adamawa All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the State Independent Electoral Commission to ensure that the November local government…
Stop marrying many wives, Emir warns peasants
The Emir of Anka in Zamfara, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmed, has cautioned low income earners against marrying more than one wife.
70,000 Borno farmers to benefit from CBN’s ABP
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has targeted about 70, 000 farmers and business under its Anchor Borrower…
Why CBN should sensitise Nigerians on cashless policy – don
Dr Aminu Usman, Head, Economics Department, Kaduna State University, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to carry out…
Maintain speed limit in construction zones, FRSC advises motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to maintain speed limit of 50km per hour in construction zones…
Watch Video of female barber Abibat beating men to their game
Her name is Mrs. Agbabiaka Ifeoluwa Abibat of number 15, Olakunle Domingo Street, Ikola-Lagos. She is usually seen at a…
50 runners sign up for Onitsha City Marathon
No fewer than 50 runners have so far signified interest in the maiden Onitsha City Marathon (OCM) event slated for…
SERAP to Malami: Charges against Sowore a mockery, end it now
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to Mr Abukabar Malami (SAN), Attorney General of…
WHO accuses Tanzania of hoarding information on Ebola
Tanzania has declined to provide detailed information on suspected Ebola cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
My discussion with Trump was not on Iran – Australian PM
According to the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison after holding talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, the country was not…
Climate summit: Big companies pledge emissions slash
No fewer than 90 big companies in sectors from food to cement to telecommunications have pledged to slash their greenhouse…