Author: Isa Isawade
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…
Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda is dead
Niki Lauda, the three-time Formula 1 world champion has died at the age of 70. The Austrian, a three-time world…
Foreign companies defy sanctions, attend North Korea trade fair
Hundreds of international companies defied U.S. sanctions pressure and attended an international trade fair in North Korea this week making…
‘Game of Thrones’ breaks record with 19.3 million viewership
The final episode of “Game of Thrones” broke single-night viewing records with 19.3 million tuning in to watch the finale,…
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…