Author: Isa Isawade
Festac Market demolition: Traders lament
Some traders affected by the ongoing demolition of Agboju Market in Festac Town, Lagos, have blamed market leaders for “insincerity”…
Our goal is to push Nigerian golf players internationally – PGA boss
Samson Lawal, Executive Director, Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of Nigeria, says the goal of the association is to push golf…
Zamfara workers bid Gov. Yari farewell
Zamfara civil servants on Saturday bade the outgoing state Governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, farewell at the last Ramadan breakfast of…
Russia launches nuclear-powered icebreaker
Russia launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker called ‘The Ural’ in St. Petersburg on Saturday. According to CGTN reports, the Ural is…
JUTH undertakes first brain surgery using drilling machine
The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), at the weekend undertook its first surgery to remove brain tumor using a machine…
VVF: JUTH operates 82-year-old woman to end 50 years of urine leakage
An 82-year-old woman was among 43 victims of Vesico Vagina Fistula (VVF) operated upon by medics of Jos University Teaching…
Federal Govt to diversify economy through technology
Federal Government will deploy technology to diversify the economy, Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonanaya Onu, said. He said…
Kwara group recommends Lai Mohammed for re-appointment
The socio-cultural body of ‘‘Omo Ibile Igbomina’’ in Kwara has recommended Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture,…
Policy implementation hindering Nigeria’s growth – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said policy implementation and not formulation is the major problem hindering Nigeria’s growth and development.…
Adamawa Governor-elect threatens to step on toes
Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri, Adamawa Governor-elect, says he is ready to step on toes to address injustice against the people of…
Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition on APC victory in Langtang-North LG
The Plateau Local Government Elections Tribunal on Saturday, dismissed the petition filed by the PDP, challenging the victory of the…
Save Nigeria with literary works, Ofeimun urges writers
Renowned Nigerian poet, Odia Ofeimun, on Saturday in Abuja urged writers to keep on writing for the betterment of Nigeria.…
Ebonyi Sports Ministry sets up committee to probe Sen.Ogba
The Ebonyi State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, has set-up a 5-man committee to probe the emergence of Sen.…
144 Unilag students visit Ile-Ife tourist sites
No fewer than 144 students from the Department of Sociology and Social Work from the University of Lagos ( Unilag)…
I will champion women, youths participation in governance – Aisha
The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has re-assured Nigerian women and youths of her determination to champion their…
Live above religious, ethnic sentiments, clergy urges Nigerians
A cleric, Ven. Louis Ogarabe, the Cathedral Administrator, Anglican Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Umuokanne, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of…
Kaduna Poll: Tribunal to rule on PDP’s petition May 27
The Kaduna Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned to Tuesday, May 27, to rule on the motion seeking for recount…
Buhari inaugurates projects in Ogun, commends Amosun
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Abeokuta inaugurated some projects executed by the outgoing governor of Ogun, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun.…
How to end farmers/herdsmen clashes – Tor Tiv
The Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, has called for the integration of crop and livestock farming to checkmate the clashes…
Olusola-Eleka accepts defeat, congratulates Fayemi
Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, former Deputy Governor of Ekiti and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the last governorship election,…
Sign bill to establish psychological council, group urges Buhari
The Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the bill for an act to establish…
Petrol tanker, truck collide on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said loss of lives was averted on Saturday after a tanker…
Role Of Legislature In Enhancing Financial Autonomy For State Parliament, State Judiciary
By Mudashiru Obasa INTRODUCTION Democracy is all about ensuring popular participation and control of the process of government. Since…
NIMC takes diaspora enrolment to US
In continuation of enrolment of Nigerians in Diaspora into the National Identity Database, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has…
“No Meter, No Billing”, Delta electricity consumers say
Electricity consumers in Delta have charged the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to enforce the “No Meter, No Billing” rule…
China denounces U.S. ‘rumours’ about Huawei’s ties to Beijing
China on Friday denounced U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for fabricating rumours after he said that the chief executive…
Plateau Utd condole Lobi Stars FC over coach’s demise
The management of Plateau United FC of Jos on Thursday condoled with the management of Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi,…
Buhari’s support led to achievements in transport sector – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the support and commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the development of…
Court stops Lalong from tampering with Jos monarch’s stool
A Plateau State High Court on Thursday issued an interim injunction stopping Gov Simon Lalong from tampering with the composition…
Non-payment of gratuities: Southwest pensioners to sue governors
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), South West Zone, has vowed to sue state governors in the in the country…