Author: Isa Isawade
Nigeria can boost tourism through sports – stakeholders
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ooni of Ife Global Outreach, Dr Ayobami Oyedare, has advised Nigeria to promote tourism…
Engage us in efforts to curb building collapse – BACSAAN
Alhaji Fasasi Muhammed-Jamiu, the National President, Builders and Construction Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN) has urged governments to engage…
Minister apologises to Nigerians over suspension of free train ride
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Friday apologised to Nigerians over the suspension of the Iju-Abeokuta free train ride…
Group appeals to President Buhari to sign digital rights Bill
The African Civil Society for the Information Society (ACSIS), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give…
Erosion: NEWMAP installs hydro stations for flood data forecast
Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) has installed 61 hydro met stations in Anambra, Imo and Cross River sub-basins…
Discovery of oil, Nigeria’s greatest misfortune – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has said that the greatest misfortune that has ever befallen Nigeria as a…
Armed robbers in military camouflage robbed motorists in Benue, 1 killed
Troops of the 72 Special Forces Battalion killed one of the suspected armed robbers dressed in military camouflage, robbing motorists…
Optometrists offer free eye test in Enugu State
The Nigeria Optometrists Association in Enugu State has urged its members in public and private hospitals to offer free eye…
Where FG’s diversification effort is yielding most – Perm Sec
Mr Sunday Edet-Akpan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, says Federal Government’s efforts at diversifying the economy…
Cleric tasks producers on quality of goods
Alhaji Muhammad Aderinto, Chief Imam of Workers Mosque at Old People’s Home, Yaba, Lagos, on Friday urged importers and manufacturers…
Federer books potential semifinal clash against Nadal
Federer on Friday defeated Hurkacz 6-4, 6-4 to reach his 12th semi-final in Indian Wells, setting up a potential showdown…
Collapsed building in Ibadan: Rescue efforts on-going
No fewer than 23 persons were trapped in a three-storey building under construction which collapsed in Ibadan on Friday, witnesses…
Spend less time on social media, don advises students
Prof. Kenneth Ofokansi, Chairman, Senate Ceremonial Committee of the university of Nigeria, Nsukka, has advised candidates who were seeking admission…
Shun anti-social behaviour, VC advises UNN-JUPEB candidates
Prof. Benjamin Ozumba, the Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has advised the new candidates of Joint Universities Preliminary…
CAF: Why we lost to Sundown – Lobi Stars coach
Coach of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Solomon Ogbeide, has blamed his team’s 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa…
Gender-based violence: NGO urges continuous national discourse
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), known as “Protect the Precious,” has called on relevant government agencies, corporate bodies and civil society…
Onitsha tanker accident: Anambra govt. constitutes panel of inquiry
Anambra government on Thursday set up a six-member panel to investigate the cause of the accident involving a tanker and…
Europa League Round-up: Arsenal join Chelsea in quarter-finals, Inter Milan out
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck twice as his side beat Stade Rennes 3-0 to reach the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals…
Emery hails Arsenal’s resilience
Arsenal manager Unai Emery hailed his side’s ability to cope under pressure after they came back from a 3-1 loss…
Election rerun: We can’t afford to slack up — Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged All Progressives Congress (APC) members not to relax or take anything for granted ahead…
Army promises enhanced security in Nasarawa
The Nigerian Army on Thursday promised adequate security in Nasarawa and neighbouring states. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur…
FG, UN sign MoU on HIV/AIDS
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on how to decisively…
Oral health screening: 1,000 residents to benefit in Edo
The Edo Chairman of the Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) Mr Anthony Osaguona, says 1,000 persons are expected to benefit from…
Schalke sack coach Tedesco after Manchester City mauling
Schalke 04 fired coach Domenico Tedesco two days after they lost 7-0 to Manchester City in the Champions League last…
NGO holds simulation exercise to tackle flood in Plateau
To minimise the huge casualties recorded during flooding in Plateau, Christian Aid, an international NGO, has conducted a simulation exercise…
Don’t steal, shun corruption, Obasanjo warns Oyo governor-elect, Makinde
Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has warned the Oyo governor-elect, Seyi Makinde not to steal and to shun all forms…
Bayelsa APC faults Edwin Clark group on elections
The Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday criticised the Edwin Clark led Southern and Middle Belt…
Supplementary polls: PDP optimistic of victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it is optimistic of victory in states where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
EU Chief advocates integrated approach to ECOWAS/EU partnership
The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECWAS), Ambassador…
Conduct regular HIV/AIDS tests, Aisha Buhari urges women
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, has urged women in Nigeria to conduct regular HIV and AIDS tests to…