Author: Isa Isawade
Baba Suwe back to Nigeria from medical trip
Babatunde Omidina, a.k.a Baba Suwe, a popular Yoruba comedy actor, has returned to Nigeria from the United States where he…
Sallah: Be safety-conscious on roads, FRSC urges motorists
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Boboye Oyeyemi has urged motorists to be safety-conscious during the Sallah…
Trump to hold talks with May amid protests on Day 2
The United States President, Donald Trump, is set to meet Prime Minister Theresa May for “substantial” talks on the second…
Man who threw child from 3rd-floor balcony sentenced in U.S.
Emmanuel Aranda, a 24-year old U.S. man who, on 12 April, threw a five-year old boy from a third-floor balcony,…
Gov Masari pays Ramadan visit to Emir of Daura
Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari and his deputy, Alhaji Munnir Yakubu, on Sunday paid the traditional Ramadan homage…
AFCON 2019: Use the best legs, Bamigboye advises Rohr
A member of FCT Football Association (FA), Godwin Bamigboye, on Monday called on Super Eagles’ coach Gernort Rohr to use…
Serena knew she had no chance at French Open – Coach
Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams’ coach had written off her chances of winning this year’s French Open even before she lost…
Buhari dispatches delegation to New York for United Nations election
The Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday dispatched a Federal Government delegation to support Nigeria’s candidate, Prof. Tijjani Ban, at…
Peace will reign in Nigeria – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has expressed optimism that peace will reign in the country. The monarch spoke…
Oyo must not slip back to insecurity, Laosun warns Makinde
The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Oyo State during the 2019 general elections, Mr Akinwale Laosun, has urged…
Kwara Gov. tasks stakeholders on sports
Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara has called on stakeholders in Sports sector to chart a way for his administration’s direction…
My church will be the official church of the state – Gov Makinde
The new Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that his church, the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo in Ibadan,…
Rep. Speaker race: Kalu goes for Gbajabiamila
Former Abia State Governor and Senator-Elect under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, says…
How govt. can check suicide among youths – Group
A non governmental organisation, the Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN), has said the most effective to curb the rising…
Zamfara may declare death penalty on bandits’ informants
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has declared that the state government may soon start implementing death penalty on bandits’ informants…
Insecurity: Zamfara Governor leads operation against bandits
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Sunday led security agencies in the state on an operation against bandits in their…
Govern Lagos with fear of God, cleric tells Sanwo-Olu
A cleric in Lagos, Bishop of the Lagos West Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. James Odedeji, on Sunday advised the Governor…
Review power privatisation contracts, former NIEEE boss urges Buhari
Mr Emmanuel Akinwole, Former National Chairman, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari, to…
Group decries high cost of justice in Nigeria
Justice Initiative for the Disadvantaged and Oppressed Persons (JIDOP), on Sunday, said many Nigerians lacked access to justice, due to…
Neymar denies alleged rape in Paris
Brazil football player Neymar has denied accusations of rape contained in a Sao Paulo police report seen by Reuters, He…
Encourage youths to embrace farming, Osun farmers urge govt.
The Vice President of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Osun, Mr Moses Oladipupo, has called on the state…
We must live in unity, peace, to record progress – Cleric
Rev. Thomas Chechet has admonished Christian faithful to live in unity, love and peace in order to record progress in…
Auto accident: 1 killed on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Sunday said that one person died, while one other person…
I am better for Super Eagles, Norway-based James tells Rohr
A forward with Molde FK in Norway, Leke James, says he can perform better for the Super Eagles if given…
Ex-ANAN president advises Federal Govt. on development
Dr Samuel Nzekwe, a former President of Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) has called on the Federal Government…
Shocking: Woman kills her 1-year old baby in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State has begun investigation into an alleged killing of one-year-and-five-month old baby by her mother…
FRSC advises motorists to drive gently during Eid-el-Fitri
The Sango-Ota Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has advised motorists to exercise patience in trying to…
Proposed Gusau Airport to become reality soon in Zamfara
Zamfara state governor Bello Matawalle says work will begin on the proposed Gusau Airport within his first 100 days in…
Be sincere in Afghan peace talks, Taliban group tells U.S.
The leader of the Taliban militant group, Mawlawi Akhundzada has asked the United States to remain “sincere” in talks to…
‘Enough is enough,’ Saudi Arabia says as Iran tensions rise
A senior Saudi official has rattled off a series of accusations against Iran and said it was not deserving of…