Author: Isa Isawade
Niger govt urges support for private sector investments
The Niger State government has called for continued support to genuine private sector investment in Nigeria to drive the national…
4 terrorists seize Pakistan’s 5-star hotel
Gunmen have stormed a five-star hotel in the south-western Pakistani port city of Gwadar, triggering a shoot-out with security forces,…
Police nab 9 suspected kidnappers, rescue 16 victims in Niger
Niger State Police Command has arrested nine suspected kidnappers and rescued sixteen victims from across the state. The command’s Public…
2019 UTME results: 15-year old boy is best candidate
A 15-year-old boy, Ekele Franklin from Imo, has emerged the overall best candidate in the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination…
How bird migration helps balance the ecosystem – Goni
Alhaji Ibrahim Goni, the Conservator-General, National Park Service (PKS) says bird migration helps to balance the ecosystem. Goni said this…
Lingering crisis affecting monthly allocation – Local Govt. boss
Mr Danjuma Averik, the Chairman of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mr Danjuma Averik, said the lingering crisis…
Ramadan: Aisha Buhari urges Muslims to pray for Nigeria
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday urged Muslim faithful to use the period of Ramadan to intensify…
Enugu assembly to blacklist contractors
The Enugu State House of Assembly Committee on Works has vowed to blacklist contractors sabotaging the efforts and good intentions…
Minimum Wage: Association cautions traders against hiking prices of commodities
Mr Ken Ukaoha, the president of National Association of Nigeria Traders (NANTS), has cautioned traders against commodities price increase due…
Open Defecation: Environmentalist tasks Federal Govt.
Taiwo Adewole, an environmentalist has urged the Federal Government to collaborate with Local Governments on its ‘“Clean Nigeria Campaign’’. Adewole…
Dala Local Govt. renovates school hostels for N68m
The Dala local government council in Kano State has spent over N68 million on rehabilitation of seven students’ hostels in…
Prices of tomatoes, pepper skyrocket in Enugu
The prices of tomatoes and pepper have increased considerably in major markets in Enugu metropolis, the News Agency of Nigeria…
Contributory pension: NLC tasks Nasarawa Govt.
The Nasarawa state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the State Government to adopt contributory pension system…
Nollywood: Scholar calls for creation of Film Villages
A university lecturer, Dr Rasheedah Liman, has called for the establishment of Film Villages in different zones of the country…
Buhari congratulates Namibian former president, Sam Nujoma at 90
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former President of Namibia, Dr Sam Nujoma, who turns 90 on Sunday, May 12. Malam…
Malpractice: JAMB arrests 123 suspects, parades worker for fraud
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has disclosed that the 123 candidates arrested for malpractices during the computer-based test…
Kuwait condemns suicide bombing in eastern Baghdad
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah condemned a suicide bomb attack in Iraq, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said…
U.S. recommends ‘faster progress’ in negotiations with Taliban
The U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, on Friday said “faster progress’’ is needed in negotiations with the…
U.S. tariff hike will have limited impact on Taiwan, says Tsai
The U.S. move to raise tariffs on Chinese imports will have a limited effect on Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said…
Court holds woman in contempt for disobeying order
Chief Ademola Odunade, the President of a Mapo Customary Court in Ibadan, on Friday held a woman, Shakirat Akande, in…
Sweet Sensation manager, 3 others arraigned for theft
A Sweet Sensation restaurant manager and three others appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N29,000 from their…
Ondo Assembly summons Chevron to appear May 14
The Ondo State House of Assembly has directed the Chevron Nigeria Limited to come and address the house on its…
Don’t shield criminals, Ortom warns
Gov Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday warned government officials and traditional ruler against shielding criminals, and vowed to deal…
Continue to preach peace in Nigeria, Pope urges bishops
Pope Francis, on Thursday, tasked the Catholic bishops in Nigeria to continue to preach peace in order to keep the…
Child spacing: Coalition seeks media support in Nasarawa
A coalition of non Governmental, Community Links for Health and Family Planning Advocacy (CULHPA), has called on media organisations in…
Videos: Beckham bags 6 months driving ban
David Beckham receives a six-month ban for using his phone while driving. The former England star was also given six…
Troops arrest bandits’ logistics supplier, weapon manufacturer
Troops on operation `Exercise Harbin Kunama III’’, have arrested a suspect the army described as “notorious’’ bandit logistics supplier, Marwana…
Ex-CBN director lauds Buhari over Emefiele’s re-appointment
A former Director of the Budgetary Department of the CBN, Dr Titus Okunronmu, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for re-appointing…
We will collaborate with NSE to enhance service delivery – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government will welcome collaboration with the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in key aspects…
Filmmakers, regulators should collaborate to showcase Nollywood – Don
A university lecturer, Prof. Saint Gbilekaa, has called for dialogue between filmmakers, regulators and other stakeholders, to promote best practices…