Author: Isa Isawade
AfDB confident of Nigeria signing ACFTA soon
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed optimism that Nigeria, the largest country on the continent will soon ratify the…
Nigeria can be agricultural power house in Africa — Adesina
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the President African Development Bank (AfDB) says Nigeria has all it takes to be “a power house…
Forensic expertise unavailable to fight graft in Nigeria – stakeholders
Stakeholders such as accountants, auditors and financial crime investigators have disclosed that there is shortage of forensic facilities and expertise…
Bauchi police arrest 26-year-old fake drug maker
The police in Bauchi on Saturday arrested a 26-year-old man, Victor Oguwa, suspected to be a fake drug maker. Police…
UNICEF commends Nigerian youths for petitioning governors over education
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended Nigerians youths for taking up the challenge of tasking their governors to…
Woodland holds nerve to stay top at U.S. Open
An ice-cool Gary Woodland held his nerve under mounting pressure to secure a one-shot lead heading into the final round…
Lagos will become technology talent hub — Deputy Gov.
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday said the state government was positioning the state as…
Large number of political parties major challenge in 2019 elections – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the large number of political parties that participated in the 2019…
Buhari tasks universities on inventions
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian universities to intensify efforts at making discoveries and inventions that can assist the development…
Group sensitises against sex-for-marks syndrome at University of Abuja
A Civil Society Group, Sofadondo, on Saturday organised an awareness campaign to guide against sex-for-marks syndrome at the University of…
Guber contest: Kaduna election tribunal adjourns till June 17
The Kaduna State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday adjourned hearing in the main petition of the People’s Democratic Party…
Catholic organisation empowers vulnerable women in Nasarawa
An organisation established by the Catholic Church, Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), has spent N3. 9 million to empower…
Rainy season: Ekiti commences clearing of drains, waterways
The Ekiti State Government has commenced dredging of its waterways and clearing of drains across Ado-Ekiti metropolis to avert flooding…
Censors Board trains LASU students on film making
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has conducted a training on films classification and creative capacity development for…
76 schools to participate in Opeifa Cup
An official of Lagos State Handball Association (LSHA), Bukola Duru, on Saturday said that 76 schools would feature in the…
Nigerian students decry poor state of education
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has decried what it called the poor state of education…
Senator Gamawa’s remains interred
The remains of Sen. Babayo Gamawa, former Deputy National Chairman of People’s, Democratic Party (PDP), were buried on Saturday at…
Curator laments demolition of monuments in Nasarawa
The National Museums and Monuments , Lafia, Nasarawa State, say it is ready to partner with traditional rulers in its…
Sex for Marks: Ekiti varsity investigates, queries don
The Management of Ekiti State University,(EKSU), Ado Ekti says it has begun investigations into allegation of sexual misconduct involving one…
Unlike the past, APC takes total control of the 9th National Assembly
JETHRO IBILEKE The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), recorded a huge victory last Tuesday, when lawmakers of its…
ICT essential to improve education — School Proprietor
The Proprietor of Legacy Nursery and Primary School ,Ilorin, Mr David Olusegun has suggested Information Communication Technology (ICT) as important…
AFCON 2019: Why Super Eagles will do well — Sport analyst
Mr Deji Okeowo, a sport analyst, has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles of Nigeria would perform well in the…
2019 Hajj: Jigawa closes sale of seat June 18
Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board (JSPWB), Alhaji Ibrahim Hashim, has disclose that the board would…
Saraki’s Bloodless ‘Coup’: How He Became Senate President in 2015
Compared to what happened in 2015, the election into the leadership of the current Senate went smoothly. As this platform…
Notorious armed robbery suspect arrested in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command said it has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect (name withheld) who had been terrorising…
MKO Abiola and his three strange friends
By Dare Babarinsa It is a matter of irony that President Muhammadu Buhari, who was decidedly hostile to Chief Moshood…
Customs intercepts goods worth N47m
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Strike Force Zone ‘A’ has intercepted 2,494 bags of 50Kg parboiled rice, 1288 jerrycans of…
Emir of Gwandu drums support for sickle cell campaign in Kebbi
The Emir of Gwandu and Chairman, Kebbi State Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Muhammadu Bashar, has launched a sickle cell awareness…
Oyo Gov. alarmed at state of sanitation in Ibadan
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has raised alarm at the poor approach to environmental sanitation in Ibadan metropolis, and…
Church calls for peaceful LG, Guber polls in Bayelsa
A church, the Northern Izon Anglican Diocese, Kolokumo-Opokuma Council Area of Bayelsa has called for a peaceful council and governorship…