Author: Isa Isawade
Flood disaster in Jigawa: Roads damaged, houses submerged
Flood triggered by days of incessant rainfall has damaged the Guri-Adyani and Guri-Dolanzugo roads in Guri Local Government Area of…
No electricity tariff increase yet — NERC
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says no tariff increase has been approved by the commission yet.
14-year-old girl was with boyfriend, not kidnapped – Police
The Police Command in Enugu State has described as false the kidnap alarm raised by a father, Mr Frank Anioma,…
Mr Nigeria among 5 best talents at Mr World final
The 24-year-old Mr Nigeria, Nelson Enwerem, late on Friday in Manila in the Philippines emerged one of the top five…
What slows work on Lagos-Ibadan rail line – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaech, says the need for new approvals is responsible for the slow pace of…
My fear about Nigeria and oil – Moghalu
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, a presidential candidate for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the 2019 presidential election, has expressed concern…
What Osinbajo says about Nigeria, US partnership
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday said that the partnership between Nigeria and the US was one that would continue…
CBN injects $297.92 into secondary market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected 297.92 million dollars into the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS).
Special flight for hajj returnees
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), a body responsible for the coordination of hajj operations in Nigeria and Saudi,…
Malaysia ‘vastly undercounting poverty’ – UN expert
A United Nations human rights expert on Friday accused Malaysia of having “vastly undercounted poverty” by using an “unduly low…
Police investigate death of woman in a farm
The Enugu State Police Command has directed for a full scale investigation into the alleged murder of a woman in…
12,000 to attend 59th NBA-AGC on Aug. 26 – Official
The Chairman, Media and Publicity of Conference Planning Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Kunle Edun, has said…
10 Reasons you must not live near poultry farm
It is observed that a lot of people are unaware of the health risks inherent in living close to poultry…
Man crushed by falling elevator in New York building
A 30-year-old man was crushed to death by a falling elevator in his luxury apartment building Thursday as passengers watched…
Hong Kong: German business group urges dialogue
The head of a group of leading German companies doing business in Asia has called for peaceful dialogue to end…
Escaped prisoner re-arrested in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command says it has re-arrested Gideon Balogun, a prisoner that escaped from the Nigerian Correctional Service…
FRSC returns N443,180 to accident victims’ families in Kebbi
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kebbi, says it has returned N443,180 to relatives of victims of two road…
U.S. cruise missile tested to deter China – Official
By its recent cruise missile test, the U.S. intended to make sure it had capabilities to deter China’s “bad behavior”,…
Special agric zones to attract $4b investments – NGF
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that the establishment of Special Agro-processing Zones (SAPZs) in Nigeria has the potential…
Sydney couple sentenced to 18-month community service
A Sydney couple, who fed their toddler a strict vegan diet resulting in severe malnourishment have avoided a jail term…
Boris Johnson meets Macron for Brexit talks Thursday
The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is due in Paris on Thursday to meet President Emmanuel Macron as he campaigns…
93 Million Nigerians do not have access to electricity – NGO
A Non Governmental Organization which focuses on research, policy development and consumer awareness on climate resilience, Clean Tech Hub, says…
My ambition for Christians – Bwari Council Chairman
Bwari Area Council Chairman, Mr John Gabaya, has promised to offer Christian pilgrimage slots to some residents yet to travel…
Ministerial job: What Plateau Gov told Tallen
Following her appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Pauline Tallen has been advised by…
Coach Giresse quits Tunisian job
Alain Giresse has left his job as coach of Tunisia, after nine months and having guided them to the semi-finals…
Naira exchanges at N359 to dollar at parallel market
The Naira on Monday traded at N358.6 to the Dollar at the parallel market in Lagos.
Devastation in Northeast, ECOWAS to the rescue
The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Jean-Claude Kassi Brou, says the commission in collaboration with Nigerian Government will provide boreholes,…
Extortion: 37 FRSC officials arrested
A Joint Inter-Agency Team, led by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has arrested 37 officials…
NIN: Only 79 Nigerians enrolled in US – Official
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says only 79 Nigerians had been enrolled for the National Identity Number (NIN) in…
Humanitarian community loses 35 aid workers in Nigeria – Shehu
Group Chairman of the Network of Civil Society Organisation in Borno, Mr. Ahmed Shehu, has revealed that lives of over…