Author: Isa Isawade
Gov. El-Rufa’i dismisses Gov. El-Rufa’i
Gov. Nasir El-Rufa’i of Kaduna State on Thursday urged Nigerians to disregard the rumour going around in the social media…
Qatar-based media group threatens AFC over football rights
A Qatar-based media group has accused the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) of breaching a multi-million dollars rights deal by streaming…
Red Cross, others appeal for blood for victims of building collapse
The Nigerian Red Cross (NRC) has appealed for blood donations for victims of the collapsed building on Lagos Island. Mr…
Czech premier lobbies May for second Brexit referendum
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has spoken out in favour of Britain holding a second referendum on whether or not…
UEFA League final may affect England’s chances against Netherlands – Southgate
England’s preparations for their UEFA Nations League semi-final match against the Netherlands on June 6 could be thrown into disarray,…
Nasarawa indigenes charge governor-elect on projects
Some indigenes of Nasarawa State resident in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have charged the state Governor-elect, Mr Abdullahi…
Multinational exercise: Nigeria deploys 15 warships, 500 naval officers
The Nigerian Navy Rear Admiral Obed Ngalabak, says no fewer than 500 naval officers have been deployed to a multinational…
2019 Polls: Army displayed professionalism – IHRC
The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) says Nigerian Army exhibited “acceptable restraint and discipline” in the face of provocation by…
NAF inagurates guest house for officers in Abuja
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inagurated a new guest house for its personnel at the NAF Officers’ Mess (NAFOM),…
Kano Police arrest 3 for PVCs buying, deny transfer of CP
The Kano State Police Command said its personnel have arrested three persons suspected of buying permanent voter cards (PVCs) from…
UEFA: Relentless Messi leads Lyon demolition to take Barca through
Lionel Messi led the way with two goals and two assists as FC Barcelona reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA…
Teenager Andreescu crushes Muguruza at Indian Wells
Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu crushed two-times Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza 6-0 6-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the…
Nigeria’s Osowobi wins Commonwealth Youth Person of the Year 2019
Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi has scooped the overall prize of the 2019 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year, in recognition…
Liverpool back on big stage after trouncing Bayern
Liverpool showed it is back as one of European football’s powerhouses after dispatching Bayern Munich 3-1 in the German champions’…
Buhari’s re-election a proof of Nigerians’ support for his policies – Minister
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Aisha Abubakar, says the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari was a…
Federer, Nadal roll into quarter-finals at Indian Wells
Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal remained on course for a mouth-watering semi-final clash at the BNP Paribas Open with straightforward…
Federer flying high in Indian Wells
Roger Federer used variety and old-fashioned consistency to avoid the upset bug on Tuesday night at the BNP Paribas Open…
Implement peace deal, UN urges Yemen parties
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council on Tuesday, urged Yemen’s warring parties to implement a peace deal…
Group hails Ihedioha’s election
The League of Imo Professionals in Lagos state has hailed the election of Mr Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of…
Ofonagoro congratulates Ihedioha
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Prof. Walter Ofonagoro, has congratulated Chief Emeka Ihedioha on his victory in the Governorship…
Boko Haram’s attempt at attacking military base in Borno foiled
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops successfully foiled a coordinated attack by Boko Haram insurgents at a military…
Inter ministerial presidential inauguration committee constituted
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the Constitution of the 2019 Presidential Inauguration Committee. Mr Olusegun Adekunle, the Permanent Secretary, General…
NAF intensifies aerial surveillance over flashpoints in Kaduna
The Nigerian Air Force says it has intensified aerial surveillance over identified hotspots and flashpoints in Kaduna while sustaining its…
UEFA: We played aggressively against Schalke 04 – Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has attributed his team’s victory over Germany’s Schalke 04 to their attacking style of football,…
PSG bounce back from European exit with win over Dijon
Paris St Germain returned to action for the first time since their traumatic Champions League exit to crush Dijon 4-0…
Ronaldo proud of Champions League hat-trick heroics
Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said he was proud of his Champions League heroics against Atletico Madrid in Turin, adding that…
FG constitutes policies, projects audit c’ttee
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of the Policies, Programmes and Projects Audit Committee. Mr Olusegun Adekunle, the Permanent…
4 lawmakers return as APC wins 15 out of 26 assembly seats in Ogun
Four lawmakers would be returning to the Ogun Assembly as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) won 15 out of…
Liverpool result at Bayern Munich won’t affect Premier League bid – Klopp
Liverpool coach Juergen Klopp has said that the outcome of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich on…
Be careful when taking food supplements – Doctor
An Ilorin-based medical doctor, Darasimi Bello, has warned people to be cautious when taking food supplements as it could cause…