Author: Isa Isawade
Withdraw your divisive comments and apologise, Federal Govt tells Obasanjo
The federal government has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to withdraw his recent divisive comments, imputing ethno-religious motive to Boko…
Embrace peace and unity, Cameroonian envoy enjoins compatriots
The Consul- General of the Cameroon in Nigeria, Mrs Bessem Manga, has called on her compatriots at home and abroad…
Nigerian writers make 2019 Caine Prize shortlist
Two Nigerian writers, Lesley Arimah and Tochukwu Okafor have been shortlisted for the 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing for…
Unity Bank refutes SPIPRPP’s N7bn allegation
Unity Bank Plc on Tuesday faulted the allegation against it by the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public…
Gbajabiamila remain our choice – Kaduna Rep members-elect
Kaduna State members-elect of the House of Representatives on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday reaffirmed their…
Renowned author, Prof Anezi Okoro celebrated at 90
The Albino Foundation and the Coal City Literary Foundation on Thursday celebrated a renowned author and medical guru, Prof Anezionwu…
Imo Deputy Speaker resigns
The Deputy Speaker, Imo House of Assembly, Mr Ugonna Ozurigbo, representing Nwangele Constituency on the platform of the Action Alliance…
Election petition: PDP candidate reduces number of witnesses
Rep. Aminu Shagari (PDP-Sokoto) on Thursday said he has reduced the number of witnesses he intends to call from 95…
Man in court for impersonating UN staff, stealing
A 29-year-old man, Oluwaseyi Igboroodowo, who allegedly impersonated a staff of United Nations and stole a parcel worth N175,000, on…
NAF commences operation to rid Badagry-Seme road of miscreants
Men of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Forward Operations Base at Ahanve, Badagry, has embarked on ‘xercise Route Sweep’ to…
Herdsmen’s presence unsettles Abia community
The presence of herdsmen in Ohuru Isi-Miri community in the Aba North Local Government Area of Abia has put farmers…
Social media addicts susceptible to mental, physical health challenges — Psychologist
Mr Adedotun Ajiboye, a Clinical Psychologist, has warned that addiction to social media can cause both mental and physical health…
Two applicants remanded in court for alleged fraud
A Federal High Court in Osun on Thursday remanded two applicants, Omojua Olusola, 28 and Ogundele Ademola, 41, in Ilesa…
African Games: Nigeria departs for volleyball qualifiers
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) says the nation’s contingent to the Africa Games (AG) Zonal qualifiers in Abidijan is a…
Woman, 42, docked over alleged handset theft
A 42-year-old woman, Esther Olajide, who allegedly stole handsets worth N202, 000, on Thursday appeared in a Badagry Chief Magistrates’…
APGA NEC releases guidelines for elective congresses
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Tuesday released guidelines for elective congresses. That was…
Bill to establish Federal University of Technology passes 3rd reading
A bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of Federal University of Technology Auchi, Edo, on Wednesday passed…
Lagos Island Rotary Club distributes sanitary pads to teenagers
The Rotary Club of Lagos Island (RCLI), SAKHI arm, on Wednesday distributed 400 sanitary pads to female students of two…
Libya conflict: 700,000 displaced — UN
The United Nations on Wednesday said nearly 700,000 people had been displaced as a result of clashes in and around…
Fear of arrest: Okorocha approaches court for enforcement of rights
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo has approached the Federal High Court Abuja, seeking the protection of his fundamental rights. Okorocha,…
Bandits abduct 3-month old baby, 7 others, kill 2 in Zamfara
Security forces are now trailing yet to be identified gunmen who invaded Kanoma village in Maru Local Government Area of…
Another Nigerian becomes Mayor in UK
Mrs Victoria Obaze, a Nigerian from Imo State made history on Wednesday after she was sworn into office as the…
Buhari’s victory has demystified Obasanjo – Oba of Lagos
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu on Wednesday said the election of President Muhammadu Buhari for a second -term…
Rangers consolidate leadership position in group A
Felix Ogbuke’s 85th minute goal against visiting Bendel Insurance FC of Benin, was enough for Rangers International FC of Enugu…
Lagos Assembly moves to end building collapse
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa on Wednesday said that most cases of collapsed buildings in…
Official cautions motorists on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Adedamola Kuti on Wednesday appealed to motorists to drive with caution around…
Federal Govt. approves $1bn loan from China Exim Bank
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the financing of the Gurara Hydro Power Project II by the Forum on…
Presidential aide urges INEC to redeploy Enugu REC
The Special Assistant to the President on Justice Reform, Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, has urged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Arik aircraft returns from C-Check maintenance
Arik Air, on Wednesday announced the arrival of one of its aircraft, which just returned from C-Check maintenance overseas. The…
Speed up trial of inmates to decongest prisons, Legal Aid advices
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LAC) has called for speedy dispensation of cases involving inmates on awaiting trial to…