Author: Isa Isawade
Benue suspends health scheme boss over missing N900m
Benue Executive Council has approved the suspension of Dr Stanley Ugah, the State Programme Manager, Saving One Milion Lives, over…
Minimum wage: Osinbajo, Ngige, TUC meet
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, on Thursday held a closed door…
APC Govt focused on governance not 2023 – Oshiomhole
The National Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, says the governing party is focused on delivering good governance to…
Okorocha wants number of lawmakers reduced to save cost
Sen. Rochas Okorocha, (APC-Imo West) has called for a reduction in the number of legislators.
Wase congratulates Gov. Lalong over tribunal victory
Mr Ahmed Wase, Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, has congratulated Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on his victory at the…
Why Gov Wike should declare emergency in Agriculture – Labour Party
The Rivers State Chapter of Labour Party has advised Gov. Nyesom Wike to focus more on mechanised farming to boost…
NSCDC inaugurates agro-ranger unit in Yobe
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Thursday inaugurated an Agro-ranger unit to check farmers/herders clash in Yobe.
Xenophobia: Buhari, Ramaphosa forge new strategy
President Muhamadu Buhari and his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday in Pretoria, South Africa endorsed the establishment of…
Kwara Assembly asks Gov Abdulrazaq to remove KWTV GM
The Kwara House of Assembly on Thursday called for the immediate sacking of the General Manager of Kwara State Television…
What UNGA President recommends on illicit financial flows
The President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has called for concerted global action against illicit financial flows…
Why we must shun fake news, hate speech – Niger govt
Alhaji Ibrahim Matane, the Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG) has urged Nigerians to shun fake news and hate…
FRSC recovers driver’s corpse from Ososa River
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recovered the corpse of a driver who plunged into Ososa…
How Bakassi Seaport will help Nigerian economy
Cross River Governor Ben Ayade has said that the Bakassi Agro Deep Seaport would help Nigeria’s quest to diversify the…
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…