Author: Isa Isawade
Fatality rate of Lassa Fever in Nigeria remains high — NCDC
“So far in 2025, a total of 854 confirmed cases and 159 deaths have been recorded across 21 states and…
Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja
The presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at about 12. 57 p.m. (local time).
What subsidy removal has done to Nigeria – Idris
Idris, who was represented by Dr Asabe Sule-Garba, Head of Federal Information Resource Centre, Minna, said the removal of fuel…
Tinubu targets 7m youths for digital literacy in 2 years
“This national learning platform is targeted for seven million young Nigerians with digital and vocational skills and aim to create…
Syria reacts to Israeli attack killing 6 soldiers near Damascus
Israel has repeatedly attacked Syria since the ouster of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in early December.
Nollywood film “Say Who Die?!” set to premiere on Aug. 29
The star-studded film is directed by ace filmmaker Paul Utomi and Co-produced by Chiamaka Ebochue, Joshua Enakarhir and Lani Aisida,…
NECO releases important information on recruitment
The examination body made the disclaimer in a statement released by its spokesperson, Azeez Sani, in Abuja on Wednesday.
New York’s Long Island attorney, Boldi jailed for $6.2m fraud
Boldi pleaded guilty to 13 counts of second-degree felony grand larceny, and one first-degree felony count of scheming to defraud,…
Threat on nephew’s life lands businessman in court
Nwachukwu said that on Aug. 24, the defendant dishonesty sent a Whatsapp voice note massage to the complainant, threatening to…
Hamisu Yusuf jailed over N3.4m job scam
Earlier, the EFCC Prosecution Counsel, Precious Onyeneho, told the court that the defendant dishonestly collected the sum of N1.7 million…
Notorious kidnap kingpin nabbed, detained
“The suspect narrowly escaped arrest in July 2023 when his gang members were apprehended."
Oyo govt reacts to news of plan to close Bola Ige market
“The Bola Ige International Business Complex remains a hub of commercial activities in the state, and at no point did…
Gospel artiste Anne-Inyang returns with “You’re the Sunshine”
The track, rendered in both Ibibio and English, is a fusion of the familiar and the fresh, blending highlife rhythms,…
How a widow used fake pregnancy to traffic cocaine in Lagos
Babafemi said that the widow, is a mother of one and proprietress of popular outlet in Ago palace way, Okota…
Babcock 2025: How winners won medals in 8th NPUGA
The tournament was a ten-day event from 12th of August to 22nd of August 2025, with lots of excitement and…
How friction with Abiola birthed Newswatch -Yakubu Mohammed
“This bad judgment did not sound funny to MKO who literally stormed my office to say that Dele’s cup was…
RULAAC seeks review of cybercrime law
“There is also the misuse of the Cybercrimes Act and other ambiguous laws to stifle online expression which is responsible…
River Park Estate Abuja: IGP Team has right to investigate criminal elements, notify relevant authorities of outcome – Constitutional lawyer
“The Nigerian Police Force, particularly the IGP Monitoring Unit, has the constitutional mandate to investigate, arrest, and prosecute any individual…
Jillian Michaels threatens lawsuit over Netflix doc
“And of course I have the emails and the text messages to back all of this up.”
JAPA syndrome: Pharmacists association cries out to govt
“There is an acute shortage of needed manpower in critical sectors of pharmacy education...
VP Shettima leads condolence delegation to Kogi
Upon arrival in Okene on Wednesday, the vice president was warmly received by the state Deputy Governor, Mr Joel Salifu…
Talks on Ukraine’s security without Moscow a road to nowhere – Russia
"I am sure that in the West and above all in the United States they understand perfectly well that seriously…
NAJA, NADDC, others canvass local content revival in Nigeria’s auto industry
“Buy Nigeria. Drive Nigeria. Trust Nigeria,” he declared, urging consumers, OEMs, regulators, and financiers to embrace a collective shift toward…
NYSC reacts to assault on female corps member
“Management wishes to assure the public that it believes in and supports the ongoing investigation by the Nigeria Police Force…
How 27-yr-old Amadou was killed by bullet from Brooklyn shooting
Amadou was reportedly blasted in the head during the shootout inside Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights about…
Pregnant WWE superstar Naomi surrenders world title
“Even if I come back breastfeeding with my baby in my arms, I’m coming back to pick up where I…
How Rwanda-backed rebels massacred civilians in Congo
One woman, who saw M23 kill her husband with a machete, described being marched all day to a river with…
London residents under serious threat as summer wildfires spread
The London Fire Brigade (LFB) reportedly said they have responded to 64 wildfires this summer compared to just 19 five…
Matchday 1 fixtures of 2025/26 Nigeria Football Premier League
The next matches of the first round will take place on Sunday 24 August with all the matches slated for…
Awujale, Oba S.K. Adetona: A king like no other
At his death at 91, he had been in office as the Awujale of Ijebuland for sixty-five years; long enough…