Author: Isa Isawade
Italian police seize 1,665 cars from Romanian crime gang
Italian Carabinieri police on Thursday said they seized more 1,665 cars used by a Romanian criminal network to rob people…
Inability to serve defendant stalls Obasanjo’s divorce suit
The inability of Mr Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to serve his estranged wife a copy of…
Court remands painter for raping 17-year-old girl
A Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Thursday ordered that a painter, Zubairu Apaila, be remanded in prison, for allegedly raping…
V.P. Osinbajo presides over valedictory NEC meeting
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
‘Bullying’ of Huawei: China lodges protest with U.S.
China has lodged “solemn” protests with the U.S. over the “bullying’’ of technology giant Huawei, the Commerce Ministry said on…
19-year old in court over alleged stealing of copper wire
The police on Thursday arraigned one Habeeb Azeez in an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for alleged stealing a…
Anticipation grows ahead of Federer’s return to Paris
All Roger Federer had to do was strike a few silky forehands in his first practice session at Roland Garros…
Petrol attendant docked for allegedly stealing 1,000 litres of diesel
A 43-year-old petrol attendant, Musbau Hamisu, on Thursday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Badagry, Lagos State for allegedly stealing…
9th Assembly: CLO urges Nigeria’s restructuring
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has told the incoming National Assembly to make laws that would engender Nigeria’s restructuring. The…
Nigeria needs additional 2m toilets annually for 7 years — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Thursday that Nigeria needed additional two million toilets annually from 2019 to…
U.S. sanctions on Huawei: Japanese companies succumb to pressure
Japanese companies have responded to pressure from U.S. sanctions on Huawei, with electronics company Panasonic planning to suspend the…
Court remands man for allegedly murdering mistress’s husband
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered that a man, Abdullahi Ali, accused of allegedly murdering his mistress’s husband, be…
Korean agency urges maximum use of its vocational institute in Kogi
Mr Wiochan Chang, the Country Director, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has called for maximum use of its vocational and…
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…