Author: Isa Isawade
Niger State to reposition civil service
The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reposition the civil service for optimal performance. This was contained in…
How to stem the tide of suicide – Zarma
In order to stem the tide of alarming rate of suicide in the country, particularly among the youth, a poet,…
Nigerians now consume local rice worth N1.2 billion daily – Farmers
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says Nigerians now consume rice worth N1.2 billion daily. The President of the…
Edo Chiefs seek Buhari’s intervention in Obaseki/Oshiohmole Crisis
Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers and Chiefs on Wednesday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. They…
Buhari condoles with Niger Republic over loss of soldiers
The Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Government and people of Niger Republic over the July 1 killing…
Zamfara fertilizer company revived, production resumed
The Zamfara State Government has rekindled hope of employment and economic growth in the state by reviving Zamfara fertilizer company…
Heavy rains cripple Indian capital, kill 27
The second day of bad weather disrupted rail and air traffic in the financial capital Mumbai, prompting officials to shut…
Kidnapped Daura District Head regains freedom
Alhaji Musa Umar-Uba, the District Head of Daura, Katsina State, who was kidnapped from his residence four months ago, has…
3 Islamic State supporters arrested by police in Sydney
Australian police on Tuesday said three men suspected of supporting or being members of Islamic State were arrested in Sydney…
Hong Kong: Violent demonstrations totally intolerable – China
The Chinese government has angrily reacted to the spate of violent protests rocking length and breadth of the Hong Kong…
Police shortlist 2,945 for recruitment screening in Enugu
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has shortlisted no fewer than 2,945 applicants in Enugu State for physical screening for police…
Ohanaeze’s deputy speaker’s home gutted by fire
The Enugu home of the deputy spokesman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chuks Ibegbu, was gutted by fire on Sunday afternoon, the…
Makinde inaugurates committee to probe local govts under Ajimobi
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated a seven-man committee to investigate the accounts and finances of…
Tanker explodes in Benue, many feared dead
Many residents were feared dead on Monday in Ahumbe village on the Alliade/ Makurdi Federal Highway in the Gwer East…
Loss to Madagascar: ‘Bad days do happen’ says Balogun
Brighton defender Leon Balogun has defended his role in the Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat by Madagascar on Sunday in their final…
Defuse tension and restore peace in Nigeria, Onaiyekan urges Buhari
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has called on the Federal Government to defuse the tension that had arisen in the country in…
Buhari appoints Mohammed Sambo as new NHIS boss
As a replacement of the sacked Usman Yusuf, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Sambo as…
OPEC seeks global oil cut, re-elects Barkindo
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC ) on Monday night announced a nine- month extension of the global oil…
Nigerian volleyball: Results of Monday games
Following are the winners and losers on Monday at the National Division One Volleyball League games. Kada Kings kept their…
We can’t afford to delay action on climate change – Mohammed
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ms Amina Mohammed, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, called for “unequivocal’’…
Boxing: Bout between Alex and Egypt’s Ahmed to hold in Benin
The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBB of C) says the international boxing championship bout between Nigeria’s Germany-based Alex Rudd…
European Union, Anambra govt train health data operators
No fewer than 25 health data operators and human resource managers have been trained on health workforce registry in Anambra,…
Ojumole Well 1 fire has been put out – Chevron
Oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of Joint Venture (JV) between the NNPC and CNL (NNPC/CNL JV), says the…
Na’Allah’s choice as UniAbuja VC applauded
The University of Ilorin has described the appointment of Prof. Abdulrasheed Na’Allah as Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja as well…
Amaju Pinnick encourages Eagles, promises continuous support
In spite of their 0-2 loss to Madagascar on Sunday, the Supper Eagles have received solid backing from the most…
Former minister, Onu honoured with chieftaincy title
The Eze Ndi Igbo Kano, Igwe Boniface Igbokwe, has conferred a chieftaincy title of “Guo Ndigbo” on the former minister…
Anniversary: Police, protesters clash in Hong Kong
Police and protesters clashed on Monday in the Hong Kong City during anniversary of its handover from UK to Chinese…
Instill sanity on Lagos roads, hospitals, group urges Sanwo-Olu
The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistic of Nigeria (APFFLON), has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to end…
Bizarre! Smokers celebrate ‘Indian Hemp Day’ in Osun, attack mosque
Two men, a twenty-six-year-old Kola Omisakin and his partner in crime, 21-year-old Kehinde Oladipupo, were on Friday arraigned before an…
Brace up, make up for your mistakes, Yobo tells Eagles
Joseph Yobo, former Super Eagles defender, has urged the Nigerian side to raise their game ahead of their Round of…