Author: Isa Isawade
Aircraft seat: Soyinka’s son, Olaokun blasts youthful social media warriors
In an open letter to Tonye Patrick Cole, the man who started the controversy over an airline seat, Professor Wole…
Sniper still sold in Kafanchan despite ban order
Sellers of sniper insecticide in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, are yet to comply with the Federal Government ban on the product.…
NGF reviews engagements with World Bank
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday met with the World Bank to review the bank engagements in the country…
Umahi commends Super Eagles’ fighting spirit
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has lauded the fighting spirit of the Super Eagles in the ongoing African Cup of…
NDLEA arrests 105 drug dealers in Bayelsa
The National Drug Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command, has arrested 105 persons while 27.35 kg of illicit drugs…
Our programmes for athletes in 2019 African Games – Ministry official
The Federal Government has assured athletes for the 12th All African Games in Morocco of adequate support that will enhance…
Eagles’ display of patriotism gave them victory over Guinea – Owolabi
Dr Felix Owolabi, ex- Eagles midfielder and other football enthusiasts have commended the Super Eagles for winning their match over…
Lagos-Ibadan Railway project costs $1.58bn – Federal Govt
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr Sabiu Zakari, has come out to clear the air on the raging…
Why you should stop stigmatising drug addicts – Shoyombo
A Psychiatrist with National Hospital, Abuja, Dr Segun Shoyombo, has advised Nigerians against stigmatising drug addicts and people with mental…
Hall of Fame: Falcons Coach Madu, Sen. Tinubu make the list
The Assistant Coach of Super Falcons, Maureen Madu, and the Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, have…
Imo’s property worth N50bn allegedly missing under Okorocha – committee
The Committee on the Recovery of Imo Government Property has alleged that about N50 billion worth of property belonging to…
Criticize my boss, but be constructive, Ikpeazu’s CPS tells journalists
The newly appointed Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State, Onyebuchi Ememanka, has appealed to his…
Forgery allegation: JAMB withdraws results of 4 candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has withdrawn the results of four candidates who participated in its…
UI matriculates 6,000 students
The University of Ibadan on Wednesday held a joint matriculation ceremony for more than 6,000 students of the regular and…
Read Prof. Molara Ogundipe’s Last Interview With TheNEWS
Professor Molara Ogundipe, one of the members of the older generation of Nigerian writers, academics and feminists, died on Tuesday…
Emefiele’s commitment to MSMEs lauded
The Chairman of Abuja Chapter of Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has commended the Governor…
Dirty oil crisis over in Russia
Russian officials have opinion that the oil contamination crisis that disrupted flows from the world’s second-largest exporter of crude since…
Oil prices drop amid demand worries
Oil fell on Tuesday amid concerns over the outlook for crude demand, but prices were supported after Washington announced new…
Dollar slips to lowest in 9 months
The dollar hit a multi-month low against the euro and the yen on Tuesday on the prospects of monetary easing…
Formulate policies on the aged, demographer advises Federal Govt
An Abuja based demographer, Mr Adebayo Oluwadare, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to set right policies that…
Why Nigerian pharmaceutical sector needs to be further developed – Osinbajo
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has tasked stakeholders from various sectors of the economy, to proffer ways of accelerating…
Guber race: Kogi APC says no endorsement for Bello yet
Contrary to reports making the rounds that the ruling All Progressives Party (APC) in Kogi State had endorsed Governor Yahaya…
Population rise, food insecurity major challenges facing Africa – Osinbajo
The Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Monday in New York identified Africa’s rising population, inadequate food production and…
55-year old man raped daughters for 9 years in Lagos
It was a horrible revelation on Monday at the Lagos State Special Offences Court when a 55-year old father, Eze…
Video: Syrian refugees return home to find ruins
After spending years of agony in Lebanon as refugees who fled their homes as a result of a devastating war…
2019 FIFA WWC: Sweden sink Canada to set up Germany clash
Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius struck in the second half on Monday in Paris as they won 1-0 against Canada at the…
Mali prove seniority to AFCON debutants Mauritania
Newcomers Mauritania were given an unpleasant welcome to their debut AFCON appearance as they lost to West African neighbours Mali…
Russian energy minister wants OPEC to forge cooperation
Russian Energy Minister, Alexander Novak, said on Monday that international cooperation on crude production has helped stabilize oil markets and…
Boko Haram: Troops rescue 42 women, 51 children
Troops have rescued 42 women, 51 children and two men used by Boko Haram terrorists as labourers on farm in…
Heavy rain leads to tent collapse in India, 14 killed
At least 14 people have been reportedly killed and more than 50 injured when heavy rain and strong winds caused…