Author: Isa Isawade
March 9 polls: Army arrest 24 suspects for snatching ballot boxes
The Nigerian Army said it arrested no fewer than 24 suspects in connection with electoral offences during the Saturday Governorship…
I’ll provide good governance – Gov Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State, says on Monday his administration will continue to provide good governance and ensure security…
Re-elected Nassarawa assembly member promises effective representation
Alhaji Mohammed Alkali, re-elected All Progressives Congress (APC), member representing Lafia North in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has…
Zamfara Governor-elect promises better deal for women, youths
Zamfara Governor-elect, Alhaji Muktar Idris, on Monday promised to carry along, women and youths, in the running of his administration.…
Sterling soars after Brexit deal changes
Sterling rallied on Tuesday on speculation that British Prime Minister Theresa May might be closer to securing approval for her…
ECOWAS awards 790 scholarships – Buhari
No fewer than 790 scholarships are awarded to brilliant needy boys and girls by the 15 ECOWAS countries in the…
APGA’s Hembe declared winner of Konshisha/Vandeikya Fed Constituency seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr Herman Hembe of the Advanced Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of…
Borno Governor-elect promises proactive security
The Borno Governor-elect, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Monday promised to adopt practical measures to enhance security and fast track rebuilding…
Give adequate attention to school sports, Enugu Govt advised
A US based Nigerian, Mr Chuks Akpamgbo has urged the Enugu State Government to give adequate attention to school sports…
UN death toll in Ethiopian Airlines crash rises to 21
The number of UN officials killed in the Ethiopian Airlines that crashed on Sunday has risen to 21 from the…
We won’t tolerate return of brigandage in Oyo State – Ajimobi
Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has warned troublemakers to stay away from the state. He said his administration would…
Reform committees: Int’l observers urge implementation of recommendations
Two election observer groups have called on the Federal Government to fully implement the recommendations of the Mohammed Uwais and…
2019: Onaiyekan condemns violence
The retiring Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has condemned the violence which occurred in the 2019…
Lagos Speaker, Obasa congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat and others
By Isa Isawade The Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures…
Ensure continuity of policies, expert tasks Governors-elect
A property consultant, Mr Kunle Awobodu, on Monday advised newly elected state governors to ensure continuity of polices for enhanced…
Lawyer Adegboruwa sets agenda for new Lagos administration
As the All Progressives Congress members and residents revel in Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s electoral victory, Lagos-based right’s campaigner, Mr Ebun-Olu…
Elections: APC distances self from alleged killing of Navy personnel
The Bayelsa chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations linking it to the killing of a Navy personnel…
19 UN officials perished in ill-fated Ethiopian airplane crash
No fewer than 19 United Nations officials were aboard the Ethiopian airplane that crashed on Sunday, the UN Department of…
Air crash: Canadian university mourns Prof. Pius Adesanmi
The Carleton University, Canada, has expressed shock at the loss of Prof. Pius Adesanmi, Director, Institute of African Studies, who…
3 abducted INEC ad hoc staff in Katsina regain freedom
The Katsina State Police Command says three INEC ad hoc staff kidnapped during Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections in…
Asian shares struggle after U.S. payrolls shock
Asian shares struggled for traction on Monday after U.S. employment data raised doubts about the strength of the global economy,…
Think tank reports say Brexit fallout on UK finance intensifies
More than 275 financial firms are moving a combined 1.2 trillion dollars in assets and funds and thousands of staff…
Breaking: Violent protests stall results announcement in Imo
Collation and announcement of results have been abruptly suspended in Imo following violent protests at the INEC collation centre in…
Oil prices rise on OPEC-led supply cuts
Oil prices rose on Monday, lifted by comments from Saudi oil minister Khalid al-Falih that an end to OPEC-led supply…
Gov. Masari of APC re-elected in Katsina with landslide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Gov. Aminu Masari as winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Katsina State.…
Nasarawa Guber election: APC’s Sule wins
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Engr. Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of Saturday’s…
Lagos PDP, Speaker, congratulate Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday congratulated Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for emerging winner of the…
Ayade re-elected Gov of C’River State
Gov. Benedict Ayade has been re-elected as governor of Cross River for the next four years. Announcing the result on…
My Administration will not loot Kwara treasury – Abdulrazaq
Kwara Governor-elect, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has pledged that his administration will be accountable to the people and will not steal…
Guber Poll: APC leads in 10 Zamfara LGAs
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the governorship election in the 10 local government areas so far announced by…