Author: Isa Isawade
24 inmates to write UTME at the Ikoyi prisons school
The Controller of Prisons, Lagos Command, Tunde Ladipo, says that 24 inmates of the Ikoyi Prisons will participate in the…
Building Collapse: Red Cross begins ‘Back to School’ campaign for survivors
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) says it has commenced ‘Back to School’ campaign for the survivors of the collapsed…
We help to take girls off the streets – Okundaye
Nike Davis-Okundaye, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nike Centre for Art and Culture, says that her centres located in Osogbo,…
France to invest in French language promotion in Nigeria
The French Embassy in Nigeria has pledged investment in sports and educational programmes to promote French language speaking in Nigeria.…
Insurance defaulters: NIA canvasses enforcement of penalties
The Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA) has canvassed for a complete enforcement of penalties for insurance defaulters, especially, those who violate…
Live exemplary lives, Cleric urges Christians
Rev. Maxwell Onyia of the Anglican Church of Ascension, Enugu has called on Christians to live exemplary lives for others…
Why FG must revive cotton farming in Nigeria – KADCCIMA
The Kaduna State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KADCCIMA) says increasing cotton farming is the first step towards…
Adamawa governorship supplementary election to hold in 14 LGAs – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the governorship supplementary election scheduled on March 23, would be conducted in 14…
Only stiff penalties will curb electoral offenders – Chima
Chief Kingsley Chima, a House of Representatives-elect under the Action Alliance (AA) in Imo, says only very stiff penalty for…
FUOYE now offers 60 Post Graduate programmes – Dean
Prof. Rasaki Bakare, Dean, Post Graduate School, Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has said that the institution runs 60 post…
Sanga attack: Police vow to fish out perpetrators
The Police Command in Kaduna State on Sunday vowed to fish out the attackers of Nandu village of Sanga Local…
I took advantage of ‘Not Too Young To Run’ act – Akiolu
House of Representative member-elect, Kayode Akiolu (APC-Lagos), said that he took advantage of the “Not Too Young to Run” act…
Stick to Lagos master plan, Don advises Sanwo-Olu
Mr Aaron Akinloye, lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, has advised Lagos state Governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu to stick to…
Senior officers’ redeployment: 8 Division gets new GOC
The Nigerian Army has redeployed some senior officers with Maj.-Gen. H.O. Otiki being moved to 8 Division in Sokoto as…
Bauchi APC accuses INEC of unfairness
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Bauchi State Chapter alleged that the fact-finding Committee sent to Bauchi state by the Independent…
Onnoghen: EFCC raids farm, seizes documents
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been reported to have stormed on Saturday a farm in Nasarawa State,…
Cloudy, hazy weather to prevail on Sunday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy to partly cloudy, sunny and hazy weather conditions with chances of thunderstorm…
Don’t blame army for involvement in elections – Bayelsa Dep. Gov
The Bayelsa Deputy Governor, retired Rear Admiral John Jonah has urged Nigerians not to blame the army for its involvement…
Great start for Zidane’s second coming as Real Madrid coach
Zinedine Zidane’s second spell as Real Madrid coach got off to a promising start with a 2-0 win at home…
Indian Wells: Nadal pulls out with injury
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Indian Wells tournament on Saturday with a knee injury, shortly before his eagerly-awaited semi-final clash…
West Ham United’s late score saw off spirited Huddersfield Town
Substitute Javier Hernandez scored a late brace including a stoppage-time winner to help West Ham United beat Huddersfield Town 4-3…
10-man Leicester City win 2-1 against Burnley
Nigeria’s Wildred Ndidi anchored his team’s midfield as Wes Morgan’s 90th-minute header earned 10-man Leicester City a 2-1 victory over…
Burnley in peril, as Newcastle United salvage late draw
Burnley suffered a hammer blow to their English Premier League (EPL) survival hopes on Sunday as Wes Morgan scored a…
I am committed to women advancement – Aisha Buhari
Mrs Aisha Buhari, Wife of Nigeria’s President in Lagos on Saturday reaffirmed her commitment towards advancing the socio-economic development of…
Police vow to apprehend killers of Sergeant in Bayelsa
The Police Command in Bayelsa, said on Saturday that it was on the trail of those who killed a police…
Niger Gov lauds military support for internal security
Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger on Saturday applauded the military for complementing the efforts of the police and the civil…
We are committed to greater security – Army
The Commander, Command Army Records, Brig. Gen. Elvis Njoku, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to attaining greater…
Ajayi scores again for Rotherham, as Mikel features for Middlesbrough
Nigeria defender Semi Ajayi continued his impressive goalscoring form for Rotherham United who fell to a 2-1 home defeat to…
Jimenez, Jota slay Manchester United as Wolves reach FA Cup semi-finals
Wolverhampton Wanderers reached the English FA Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1998 by beating last year’s runners-up Manchester…
Nwaekeme scores winning goal for Trabzonspor
Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwaekeme scored the winning goal for Trabzonspor to pip hosts BB Erzurumspor 1-0 in their Turkish…