Author: Isa Isawade
Stop destroying Cannabis farms, Iyama urges Federal Govt
An Agro-Economist, Dr Victor Iyama, has urged the federal government to desist from further destruction of Indian hemp farms as,…
Afghan president’s main challenger ready to quit
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s main challenger in September’s election has said he is ready to abandon his bid for power…
Thunberg reaches land after 15-day yacht journey to U.S.
Teenage climate activist, Greta Thunberg, has reached the coast of New York after undertaking a 15-day, zero-carbon yacht journey across…
1 million sign petition against parliament suspension in UK
More than one million people have signed a petition calling for the British parliament not to be suspended from mid-September…
Rising rape cases in Kebbi worry NAWOJ
The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Kebbi, says it will commence a state-wide campaign to sensitise women on…
How Nigeria can attain China’s feat – Pingjian
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Zhou Pingjian, says the African country can achieve the same feat as China if…
Traders, revenue agents clash in Abakaliki., many injured
Several people on Wednesday in Abakaliki sustained various degrees of injuries when traders at the Abakpa Main Market, Abakaliki clashed…
How we can develop agriculture – Benue Speaker
The Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly, Mr Titus Uba, says until stakeholders in the agricultural sector summon the political…
Woman connives with former in-laws to kill husband – Police
The Police in Kebbi have arrested a nursing mother, Auta Dogo, for allegedly conspiring with two others to kill her…
Tribunal nullifies election of Benue APGA Reps member
The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Wednesday nullified the election of Mr David Ogewu…
Army moves to stifle Boko Haram economy
Brig-Gen. Abdul Ibrahim, the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, says the army has initiated new operational measures to…
Kogi APC primary: Disqualification of Irueka reversed
National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally approved Mr Babatunde Irukera, a Kogi governorship…
Makinde’s promise to Oyo civil servants
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has promised to find solution to poor remuneration in the state civil service.
Abia CP confirms death of police officer
The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Mr Ene Okon, has confirmed Wednesday’s killing of a Police Officer, Anyanime Udobat, during…
Abia killer soldier arraigned in court
The police command in Abia on Wednesday arraigned former Lance Cpl in the Nigerian Army, Johnson Ajayi, at an Umuahia…
Security: Osun Gov seeks Air Force’s support
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has solicited for the support of the Nigerian Air Force in keeping the state and…
Framed by the Nigerian Police: 57 gay suspects relive ordeal
Some of the 57 men arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly conducting a ‘gay initiation rites’ at…
AIICO Insurance appoints Fajemirokun as Managing Director
One of the leading insurance companies in Nigeria, AIICO Insurance Plc, has announced appointment of a new Managing Director and…
My ministry will establish National Sports Award – Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has said that the ministry would collaborate with the stakeholders…
12th African Games: Nigeria win 6 gold medals in weightlifting
Team Nigeria has won six gold medals in weightlifting and three silver at the ongoing African Games in Morocco, the…
Ihedioha says FBI-wanted suspect didn’t sponsor his election
Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State has denied allegation that the March 2019 governorship election, which brought him to office,…
Forest fires in Indonesia: 8,000 fire fighting workers deployed
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency says it has deployed at least 8,072 workers and 34 helicopters to extinguish forest and…
China detains Australian writer on espionage charge
An Australian writer Yang Hengjun has been charged with suspected espionage in China after spending eight months in detention, the…
Former Volkswagen patriarch, Ferdinand Piech dies at 82
The former Volkswagen chairman and legendary one-time patriarch of the billionaire clan behind the carmaker's success, Ferdinand Piech, has died…
I will collaborate more with UN agencies – Tambuwal
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Monday pledged to increase governmental collaborations with United Nations (UN) agencies on enhancing…
Djokovic finds comfort zone early at U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic was feeling right at home on the Arthur Ashe Stadium hardcourt on Monday as he dispatched Roberto Caraballes…
2019 U. S. Open: Federer beats Nagal to reach second round
Roger Federer gave India’s Sumit Nagal a harsh introduction to Grand Slam tennis at the U. S. Open in New…
Murray enjoys first singles win since having hip surgery
It was a match in name only and the setting was a world away from the U.S. Open which started…
Insurgency: Army deploys new strategy
The Nigerian Army on Sunday said it had deployed new strategies to counter resurgence of Boko Haram insurgents’ attacks in…
How we resolved herders/farmers crises – Bwari community
Mr Mark Green, Chief Administrator, USAID, has applauded the strategy put in place by Igu Community of Bwari Area Council…