Author: Isa Isawade
Sanwo-Olu urges Nigerians to live in peace
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians irrespective of their religious beliefs.
7 migrants drown, 12 rescued in Aegean Sea
Six migrants, including a baby drowned in the Aegean Sea on Friday when a dinghy carrying them sank off the…
Proliferation of event centres taking toll on National Theatre — Official
The spokesman for the management of National Art Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, Mr Steve Ogundele, has said that the springing up…
Shooting Stars shine at Dapo Abiodun Pre-season Tournament
The Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan on Friday once again sustained its bragging right over perennial rivals, Crown FC of…
Climate protest: Go green or die, Indian students hit streets
Hundreds of Indian schoolchildren were on the streets on Friday in a fresh wave of rallies and events demanding action…
What has set downstream oil sector back – DPR Director
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has decried the high level of non-compliance with the regulatory framework of the downstream…
China pledges support for Nigeria’s development
Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, has said that the Chinese government would strengthen its support and collaboration with…
Global confab on investigative journalism opens in Germany
The 11th Edition of Global Investigative Journalism Conference, tagged GIJC19, has opened in Hamburg, Germany.
UNICEF gives N8bn support to Adamawa
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided cash support worth N8 billion to Adamawa through Ministries, Department and Agencies…
We are for candidate who will meet our demands – Bayelsa pensioners
The Bayelsa Pensioners Association (BPA), says it will support any candidate in the upcoming governorship election who will show commitment…
We are ready to collaborate with British Govt – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo on Thursday in Ibadan stated the government’s readiness to collaborate with the British government in…
Masari appoints 13 Special Advisers
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the appointment of 13 Special Advisers.
Man lands in Hisbah’s net with 96 bottles of alcohol in Zamfara
Hisba officials of Zamfara Sharia Monitoring Commission have arrested one Joseph Ada over alleged sales of alcoholic drinks in contravention…
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…