Author: Isa Isawade
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…
Financial training: 2,000 UniAbuja students participate
No fewer than 2,000 students of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), on Thursday, participated in a financial literacy and employability…
9th Senate: Secret balloting likely for leadership election – Sen. Gaya
Sen. Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) says the provisions of the Senate Standing Rule, which stipulate secret balloting, is most likely to…
Nigeria, Angola to strengthen sub-regional security
Nigeria and Republic of Angola have agreed to work together to enhance peace, stability and security in Africa particularly in…
Chelsea go to Europa League final
Eden Hazard hit the winning penalty kick for Chelsea to beat Eintracht Frankfurt 4-3 in a shootout on Thursday to…
NPFL: We could have beaten Nasarawa United – Kano Pillars’ coach
Ibrahim Musa, Head Coach, Kano Pillars Football Club, on Thursday said his team could have picked all three points against…
Edo preparing for NSF 2020, builds more facilities ahead
The Edo Government is building and revamping more sports facilities ahead of the 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) the state…
Ramadan: Pray for peace to reign in Nigeria, Lagos Speaker urges Muslims
By Isa Isawade The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has enjoined Nigerians,…
Fraud case: Absence of counsel stalls Dokpesi’s trial
The trial of Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications Plc, was on Thursday, stalled at the Federal High Court, Abuja…
Man in court for alleged assault on IKEDC official
A 35-year man, Opeyemi Akapo, on Thursday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for alleged assault on an official…
Again, Buhari meets with Service Chiefs, others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja received briefing from service chiefs and heads of other security agencies including the…
Man City on brink of winning title as epic race reaches climax
Having absorbed everything Liverpool could throw at them in a titanic title battle, Manchester City will retain their crown with…
Pope announces rule holding bishops accountable for sex abuse
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, on Thursday, announced that henceforth, bishops would be accountable for sexual abuses or cover ups in…
Woman arraigned for sending fake bank alert of N463,350
A 27-year-old applicant, Irene Ayuba, who allegedly sent fake bank alerts of N463, 350 to a businesswoman, on Thursday appeared…
Breaking: Speaker of Jigawa House of Assembly impeached
Jigawa House of Assembly on Thursday impeached the Speaker, Alhaji Isa Idris. According to NAN, Idris was impeached by 20…
Man, 49, faces N2.88m fraud charge
A 49-year-old man, Jide Akintade, accused of obtaining a Coaster bus worth N2.88 million under false pretences, was on Thursday…
46 million Australian $50 notes circulated with spelling error
A batch of 46 million new Australian 50-dollar notes currently circulating has the same word misspelled three times, local media…
Hot weather: Fasting Muslim faithful in Bauchi resort to ORT
Some Muslim faithful in Bauchi have resorted to breaking their Ramadan fast with Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) because of the…
Surety arraigned over failure to produce wife for trial
A 50-year-old man, Hyceinth Johnson, who stood as surety for his wife accused of obtaining money under false pretenses, on…
President’s aide partners ECOWAS Youth Council to tackle unemployment
Mrs Juliet Ibekau-Nwagwu, Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Justice Reform Sector has pledged to cooperate with the Economic…
Labour laments non-payment of April salary in Bauchi
The Bauchi state chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday decried the delay in payment of April salary of…