Author: Isa Isawade
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…
Juventus likely to clinch Serie A title with seven games left
Juventus will have a first shot at clinching an eighth successive Serie A title at the weekend although they will…
Court orders INEC to declare collated constituency results
Justice Bello Kawu of an FCT High Court in Kubwa, on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
Uganda: Gunmen demand $500,000 ransom on kidnapped American
The American woman and her driver who were on Tuesday kidnapped at Uganda’s most popular wildlife park by gunmen were…
Kano Election Tribunal receives 33 petitions
The Governorship, National Assembly and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Kano has received 33 petitions from the…
Sales rep docked over alleged theft of employer’s N350, 000
A 40-year-old sales representative, Saheed Ayodele, was on Thursday brought before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over alleged stealing…
Umahi felicitates with Wike on re-election
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has congratulated Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on his re-election and urged politicians to emulate…
Court orders retiree to pay back N933,013 to ex -employer
The National Industrial Court, Abuja, has ordered a retiree, Mercy Evborokhai to pay back N933013 to her former employer, the…
Group urges ICPC to probe MDAs on TSA compliance
A nonprofit initiative has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to extend its ongoing probe…
Constant assault ends 13-year-old marriage of a trader in Ekiti
An Ikole-Ekiti Customary Court, on Thursday, dissolved a 13-year-old “marriage” between Mrs Omojola Funmilayo and her husband, Kolade, over constant…
India central bank cuts rates to spur growth
India’s central bank cut its policy interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday in a widely expected move to…
Ethiopia releases report of fatal Boeing MAX 737 crash
Ethiopia on Thursday released a preliminary report into cause of the March deadly Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash, which will…
Paediatrician cautions against excessive covering of babies
As the temperature continue to rise in some states, a Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Emmanuel Jeffrey, has cautioned parents and caregivers…
Gombe Fire Service saves 426 lives
Malam Salihu Mahmoud, Deputy Operation Officer, Gombe State Fire Service, says 426 lives were saved while properties worth N388 million…
World stocks stall on trade jitters
European and Asian shares stepped back from eight-month highs on Thursday as investors took money off the table amid fresh…
Ibadan Polytechnic suspends Students’ Union activities
The management of The Polytechnic Ibadan says it has suspended Students’ Union activities following the breakdown of peace at the…
kidnapped American tourist did not take armed guard -Uganda
An American woman, who was kidnapped with her driver at Uganda’s most popular wildlife park by gunmen, failed to take…
How I was slapped by a Naval officer in America – Tinubu
National Leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and former Senator of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed…
La Liga title chase: Late strikes keep Atletico on board
Atletico Madrid left it late to see off Girona 2-0 at home on Tuesday as strikes from Diego Godin and…