Author: Isa Isawade
Medvedev shocks Djokovic at Cincinnati Masters
A resilient Daniil Medvedev stunned world number one and holder Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals on Saturday.
How Buhari can create political stability – CD Chair
Chairman of the Campaign for Democracy (CD) in Niger State, Alhaji Abdullahi Jabi, on Saturday urged the Federal Government to…
Ortom closes case at election tribunal
Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue on Saturday, closed his case at the ongoing Benue Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Makurdi…
I weep over women marginalisation, Sanwo-Olu
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, says she weeps over women plights and marginalisation not only…
‘IBB, legend of our time’ – Gov. Bello of Niger
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger has congratulated former Military President, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida on his 78th birthday.
Nigeria still needs IBB around – Babangida Aliyu
Former Governor of Niger State, Dr Babangida Aliyu, on Saturday extolled the virtues of former military leader, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi…
Landslide claims 7 in Kashmir
A landslide triggered by monsoon rains hit four houses in Rawalakot city of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir on Saturday, killing at least…
2 drug traffickers arrested in Afghanistan
Security forces in Afghanistan’s northern Takhar province arrested two drug traffickers on Saturday, local authorities confirmed.
Army begins 2019 Annual Shooting Exercise
The Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna State says it will begin its 2019 Annual Range Classification on August 20 and…
Mexico City boils over alleged police rapes
Hundreds of women took to the streets on Friday in the Mexico City’s centre to protest violence against women.
National Youth Games: Delta defeat Edo 1-0
Team Delta on Saturday defeated 9-man Team Edo 1-0 at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) Zonal Elimination.
Odigie-Oyegun a complete gentleman – Aisha Buhari
Nigeria's First Lady and wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has described former national chairman of All Progressive Congress…
7 militants killed in Afghanistan
At least seven Taliban militants were killed in guided missile strikes in Afghanistan’s Uruzgan province overnight in a latest raid…
5 U.S. states in lawsuit against Trump
Five attorneys general of U.S. states and city have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump administration's new immigration policy…
2020 budget majorly for uncompleted projects – Kaduna Govt
The Kaduna State Government says its major priority in its 2020 budget is completion of uncompleted projects carried over from…
Ethiopian PM arrives to sign Sudan’s political declarations
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday arrived in Khartoum to attend the signing ceremony of Sudan’s transitional period documents.
Yemeni rebels claim fresh attacks on Saudi oil refinery
The Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they launched multiple bomb-laden drone attacks on Saturday on an oil refinery of Saudi Aramco,…
Zamfara appoints new HOS
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe as the new Head of Service for…
Army urges calm in South-East over troops movement
The Nigerian Army has urged South-East and Cross River state residents not to panic over massive movement of troops, military…
Drought: Thailand launches cloud-seeding operations
The Thai government on Friday launched additional rain-making operations in the Northern, North-Eastern and Central regions to tackle serious droughts.
Buhari mourns Dan Madami Daura
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Daura, Katsina State, joined thousands of people in mourning Alhaji Abdulrahman Danmalam, who was…
We have not received compensation from Ikpeazu – Abia community
The Akwete community in Ukwa East Local Government Area of Abia has denied receiving any compensation from the government of…
Delta to ban mothers from bringing babies to office
An official memo to all departments of government in Delta State banning nursing mothers among the civil servants from bringing…
Yam Festival: Why the culture should be sustained – Ihedioha
The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, says cultural heritage of any nation is a key factor that unites the…
Igbo voted for PDP in 2019 election because of Obi – Igbokwe
The Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr Joe Igbokwe, has attributed the overwhelming…
Teenager arrested for raping a sick 4-year-old girl
A Nineteen-year-old Damilola Akintilo has been arrested by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl in…
Okowa has only 2 women in 25-member cabinet
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday swore in the last commissioner, in person of Mr Mofe Pirah, to…
NPFL: Rangers’ target is winning trophies – Ibenegbu
New signing Ikechukwu Ibenegbu says Rangers International Football Club of Enugu must fight for honours in all competitions in the…
Women League: Bayelsa Queens expect tougher 2nd round
In spite of topping the first round of the 2018/2019 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) abridged season, Bayelsa Queens Football…
Emergency landing: 23 injured in Russian passenger plane
Russians hailed a miracle on Thursday after a passenger plane carrying 233 people made an emergency landing in a corn…