Author: Isa Isawade
I”ll abide by your decisions at all times, Buhari assures Judiciary
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-emphasized that he respects the country’s judiciary and is willing to abide by its decisions at…
Aviation Unions, Federal Govt reach agreement, call off strike
The Joint Aviation Unions that embarked on industrial action on Wednesday to press home their demands have reached agreement with…
Aftermath of criticism: Brazil partly reverses gun rules
Brazil is partly reversing looser gun rules introduced by President Jair Bolsonaro earlier this year over concerns that an increase…
Federal Govt to create 4m jobs through oil palm production
The Federal Government says it will create more than four million jobs through oil palm production in the country. Mr…
Biodiversity key to healthy society – HOMEF
Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for concerted efforts toward the preservation of biodiversity. HOMEF, in a statement…
Contraband valued N200m impounded by Customs
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Owerri, Imo, has seized contraband worth over…
Ramadan: JNI admonishes Nigerians on peaceful co-existence
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has admonished Nigerians to live in peace with their neighbours for the progress and development…
Bill to strengthen office of AGF awaits President’s assent
The Senate has passed a bill for the establishment of Federal Audit Service Commission. This is aimed at strengthening the…
Senate tasks Federal Govt, Rivers govt on killings
The Senate of Federal Republic of Nigeria on Wednesday called on the federal and Rivers governments to work together to…
Food shortage: 8 people die in Benue IDPs camp
Eight people died at the Mbawa Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Benue between January and this month. The Chairman…
Shippers’ Council partners Kano Govt on Dala Inland Dry Port
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) on Wednesday urged the Kano State Government to intensify efforts in making the Dala Inland…
UN votes to demand Britain start ‘decolonisation’ of Chagos Islands
The UN’s 193 member states voted overwhelmingly to ask Britain to hand over control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius…
Nigeria’s assets in UK not at risk – AGF
Nigeria’s assets in the UK are not at risk of being seized over judgment fine, Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar…
Ganduje commends state Exco for ‘selfless, transparent service’
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state has commended members of his cabinet for their selfless service, transparent and prudent management…
Al-Makura crowns 16 new traditional rulers in Nasarawa
Gov Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State on Wednesday presented staff of office to 16 upgraded and appointed chiefs and traditional…
Self-driving trucks begin mail delivery test for U.S. Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday started a two-week test transporting mail across three Southwestern states using self-driving trucks, a…
Cross check before publishing to avoid fake news – Media Manager
Mr Akintunde Babatunde, Program Manager Natural Resources at the centre, made the call in Awka on Tuesday at the opening…
Regular medical checkup critical to prevention of depression — Expert
A Nursing Expert, Mrs Victoria Opakunle, says regular medical checkup is critical to the prevention of depression, a mental disorder…
Pupils sit at home as teachers’ strike enters Day 2 in Oyo
Pupils of various primary schools in Oyo State on Tuesday stayed away from their schools as the strike embarked upon…
We will achieve enhanced media salary structure – NUJ President
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chief Chris Isiguzo says the union is determined more than ever…
Tribunal rejects PDP candidate’s plea to recount ballot papers in Edo
The Election Petition Tribunal in Benin has rejected the prayer by the PDP candidate in the March 9 Etsako Federal…
IITA wants reduction of green house gas to mitigate climate change
Dr Saethre May-Guri, the Deputy Director-General, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)’s Research for Development, Ibadan, has emphasised the need…
2019: Hajj Reporters laud state pilgrims boards for low hajj fare
Independent Hajj Reporters have commended States’ Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards for keeping the cost of 2019 hajj within N1.5 million…
Desist from overloading, FRSC warns FCT motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned commercial motorists in Gwagwalada Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to…
Sudan opposition prepares massive strike after transition talks fail
The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA) said in a statement that the parties have been unable to agree on the final…
Lagos Football Association election: I have unfinished business — Akinwunmi
Seyi Akinwunmi, incumbent Chairman, Lagos State Football Association (FA), on Tuesday said that he threw his hat in the ring…
Water restored in besieged Libyan capital
Water supplies to the 2.5 million residents of Tripoli were restored two days after they were cut off by gunmen,…
SWAN mourns Lobi Stars Head Coach, Ogbeide
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Enugu State chapter, on Tuesday expressed shock on the sudden death of Lobi…
New Zealand Mosque shootings: Police file first terrorism charge
New Zealand police have charged the man accused of murder in shootings at two Christchurch mosque in March with engaging…
Malawi goes to polls today
Malawians headed to polling stations on Tuesday for presidential and legislative elections seen as a tough test for President Peter…