Author: Isa Isawade
Election petition: Appeal Court adjourns Ashiru, PDP’s suit to July 3
Justice Muktar Hussein of the Court of Appeal Kaduna, on Thursday adjourned hearing in the appeal of the Peoples Democratic…
Taraba water agency loses N72m annually – General Manager
The General Manager of Taraba State Water Supply Agency, Mr Buba Musa, has disclosed that the agency currently loses N72…
16 ships loaded with petrol, commodities arrive Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) announced on Thursday that sixteen ships conveying petrol and other commodities have arrived at the…
Police report reveals terror threat still high in EU countries
A report from the police agency, Europol said on Thursday that threat from terrorism, especially, from radical Islamists is still…
C/River police command to commence recruitment screening
The Cross River Police Command has fixed July 1 for the commencement of physical screening exercise for recruitment of constables…
I went into adultery to prove my wife wrong, man tells court
A 42-year-old technician, Mr Bello Abudu, told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Thursday that his wife was responsible…
Greek firefighters struggle as brush fire rages in east of Athens
It has been hectic for firefighters in Greek who have continued to struggle to contain a brush fire which broke…
Man, 22, arraigned for alleged theft of N128,300
A 22-year-old man, Maikasuwa Joshua, on Thursday was arraigned in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing N128,300…
Police in Ethiopia arrest 56 members of Amhara political party – Party Spokesman
The Ethiopian police have arrested 56 members of Amhara political party following failed attempt to seize power in the province,…
South Africa’s Central Bank Deputy Governor quits
The Deputy Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Daniel Mminele, will retire at the end of June after 10…
Polish courts’ independence threatened – EU Court Adviser
An adviser to Europe’s top court has been reported to have said on Thursday that the independence of Polish courts,…
Oil prices drop as traders await G20, OPEC meetings
Some of the previous session’s strong oil gains recorded have been erased on Thursday as oil prices fell, owing to…
Dollar moves up to one-week high against yen
The dollar on Thursday edged up to a one-week high against the safe-haven yen as some of the jitters ahead…
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…