Author: Isa Isawade
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…
Thunderstorms expected over most parts of Nigeria today – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms over most parts of the country on Monday. This would occur, according…
Film institute trains practitioners on digital cinematography
The Nigeria Film Institute, Jos has organised a professional training on digital cinematography and non-linear editing for 240 film practitioners,…
Ex-NMA President in race for Kogi governorship seat
A former president of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and ex-commissioner in Kogi State, Dr Idris Omede, is seeking the…
55 widows get N30,000 each in Abuja
In commemoration of the International Widow’s Day, an Abuja-based NGO, Anneozeng Ogozi Aid Foundation (AOAF), on Sunday, empowered 55 widows…
How Super Eagles can do well in AFCON 2019 – Analyst
A sports enthusiast and analyst, Mr. Deji Okeowo, has advised the technical crew of the Super Eagles on how the…
Why Badagry residents are thrown into darkness – Eko Electric
The management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) on Sunday, appealed to the residents of Badagry town over epileptic power…
NNPC will continue to support local companies – Baru
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr Maikanti Baru, has assured that the corporation would…
Reduction in Hajj fare commended
Efforts of the Hajj stakeholders that culminated in reduction of the 2019 Hajj fare by over N50,000 across states have…
Wives of Local Govt chairmen in Kaduna to fight malnutrition
The wives of chairmen of 23 local government areas ( LGAs) of Kaduna state have made commitment to support the…
Plateau United FC fans create website
Fans of Plateau United FC of Jos have created a website to promote and ensure better support for their beloved…
Reminiscences: For Olisa Agbakoba and the Human Rights Campaigners
By Babafemi Ojudu I am writing this a bit late as my June 12 tribute to Olisa Agbakoba. I read…
You can’t afford to fail, Ajimobi tells Makinde
The immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Chief Abiola Ajimobi, has admonished his successor, Gov. Seyi Makinde, to ensure that…
Osinbajo lands in New York
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has arrived in New York on a four-day visit to the United States.
Nigeria on self-redemption, self-recovery missions – DG, MCO
Mr Obadiah Nkom, the Director-General Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), says the country is in historic times as it is…
Government has abandoned hockey – Ningi
The President of Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Abdul Ningi, has urged private organisations to invest in the federation’s activities as…
Sunday weather expected to be cloudy and rainy – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy and rainy weather conditions with prospects of thunderstorms over most parts of…