Author: Isa Isawade
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…
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…