Author: Isa Isawade
Consult before forming cabinet, Lawmaker advises Sanwo-Olu
A Lagos lawmaker, Prince Bisi Yusuff on Saturday advised the state Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu to consult adequately before forming…
Read President Buhari’s remarks at World Economic Forum
REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM ON THE…
Group tasks Imo governor-elect on payment of salaries, pensions
International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Inter-society), an NGO, has tasked Imo Governor-elect, Chief Emeka Ihedioha,…
EEDC commences upgrade of injection sub-stations in Enugu, Awka
Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has commenced upgrade of its Agu-Awka Injection Sub-station from 7.5MVA to 15MVA capacity, having taken…
Dialogue can resolve all conflicts – Cardinal Onaiyekan
Cardinal John Onaiyekan has said that effective dialogue has the potential of resolving all kinds of conflicts. He also called…
UNODC to engage youths on crime prevention through sports
As the World celebrates the International Day of Sports, the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC), has said…
He disrespects my parents, wife tells court, wants divorce
A 37-year-old housewife, Oluwatosin Olalere, prayed an Idi-Ogungun Customary Court, to dissolve her 17-year-old marriage to Kamorudee, over his lack…
Security guard remanded for allegedly defiling 12-year-old girl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 32-year-old security guard, Dennis Nba, in prison for allegedly defiling a…
Young farmers appeal to Yobe Governor-elect for support
Some young farmers in Damaturu have appealed to the Governor-elect, MaiMala Buni to map out strategies for mass youth participation…
Enugu set to build zonal secretariat in Nsukka
The Enugu State Government has approved the construction of a zonal secretariat in Nsukka. The phase one of the zonal…
3 farmers remanded over alleged culpable homicide
A Magistrates’ Court in Minna on Friday ordered that three farmers be remand in prison custody over alleged culpable homicide,…
Woman loses N540, 000 to conman
The police on Friday arraigned a conman, Nna Peter, who allegedly hynotised a business woman and stole N540, 000, in…
11-year old agric workers’ union dispute resolved
The 11-year trade dispute between the Agricultural and Allied Employees Union of Nigeria (AAEUN) and Agric and Allied Workers Union…
Ebonyi Deputy Gov. warns political appointees over communal clashes
Ebonyi government has said it will take stiffer measures to deal with the protracted inter-communal and boundary clashes in Ohaukwu…
Herbalists remanded for allegedly being in possession of coffin
An Ilorin magistrates’ court on Friday ordered that two herbalists be remanded in prison for allegedly being in possession of…
Mainstream Energy says 150MW ”stranded” in Kainji
The Mainstream Energy Solution Limited (MESL), operator of Kainji and Jeba Hydro Power Plants says 150 Mega Watts (MW) are…
Government Technical College, Epe yearns for facility
Mr Isiah Olayiwola, Principal, Government Technical College, Epe, has urged the Lagos state government to provide boarding facilities and modern…
Grammy-winning producer, Diplo hints on collaboration with Simi
Grammy award-winning producer, songwriter and DJ, Diplo has hinted on a possible music collaboration with Nigerian alternative superstar, Simi. Diplo…
Group recommends stakeholder outreach for credible polls
An NGO, The Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel (WGWYPS-WAS) says early…
Kaduna trade fair: NCC rolls out agenda for consumer education
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says its has set an agenda to educate consumers on the choice of ICT services.…
How I fooled the conmen
By Isa Isawade On Tuesday 5 March 2019, I was in my office around 11.30am when a younger sister of…
Comic actor ‘Mr Ibu’ debunks stroke rumour
The popular Nollywood comic actor, John Okafor, otherwise known as Mr Ibu, has debunked trending social media reports that he…
Tiwa Savage acquires ‘customised’ exotic car
Award-winning music sensation, Tiwa Savage, has entered the second quarter of the year in grand style, as she got for…
Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband petitions IGP, accuses her of forgery
Mr Olakunle Churchill, the estranged husband of Tonto Dikeh, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammad Adamu, against…
Oshiomhole, a man of conviction and courageous leader – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in felicitating with the party’s National Chairman,…
Kwara Certificate forgery allegation: It’s laughable – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says allegation that Kwara governor-elect, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq forged his Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC)…
ABC Transport, 2 others emerge best performing stocks in Q1
For the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), the stars of the first quarter of 2019 are ABC Transport, Mcnichols and Dangote…
Police dock man over alleged arson in Osun
The police in Osun on Thursday arraigned a 23-year-old man, Akinola Akinlabayo, before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged…
25,100 people died on EU roads in 2018 — EU
The European Commission (EU) on Thursday, said about 25,100 people died on EU roads in 2018, 1 per cent down…
My husband is violent, irresponsible, housewife tells court
A housewife, Martha Matthew, on Thursday, begged a Mararaba Upper Area Court in Nasarawa State to dissolve her 18-year-old marriage…