Author: Isa Isawade
Gusau attack: Zamfara Govt. donates N60m to families of victims
The Zamfara State Government has donated N60 million to families of victims of the attack on Tudun-Maijatau and Takoka villages…
Zaniolo strikes twice for AS Roma to beat FC Porto
Two goals from teenager Nicolo Zaniolo earned AS Roma a 2-1 win against FC Porto in their UEFA Champions League…
Ogunjobi: Brief history
Taiwo Ogunjobi, an ebullient and respected football administrator, captained the first set of Nigerian Academicals to defeat the Ghanaian Academicals…
We are devastated by Ogunjobi’s death – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says the death of Taiwo Ogunjobi, a former Executive Committee member, is akin to the…
Nigerian soldiers foil insurgents attack in Adamawa
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said its troops successfully repelled attack coordinated by the Boko Haram insurgents at Madagali town…
Kate Henshaw, others star in political thriller, ‘4th Republic’
Nollywood heavyweights Kate Henshaw, Eyinna Nwigwe, Bimbo Manuel, Linda Ejiofor, Yakubu Mohammed and Sani Mu’azu are set to star in…
First edition of Chinua Achebe’s ‘Things Fall Apart’ sold for N1m
A first print, first edition copy of late Chinua Achebe’s premier novel ‘Things Fall Apart’ has been purchased for one…
Nigeria re-elected UN Peacekeeping Committee chair
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Prof. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has been re-elected Chair of the United Nations…
Insecurity in Bayelsa: Dickson, Minister trade blames
Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, and Gov. Seriake Dickson have continued to trade blames…
2019 poll: IPAC sensitises voters in Sokoto
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), on Monday embarked on voters sensitisation exercise towards a free, fair and credible 2019…
Feb. 16 poll: Shun voting by sentiments, vote for progress – Osinbajo
The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians to shun voting based on sentiments in Saturday’s presidential poll. He…
Election credibility: INEC inaugurates committee to monitor campaign spending
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has inaugurated a 10-member Inter-agency Campaign Finance Monitoring Group to help monitor and track…
43rd Annual Murtala Muhammed Memorial Lecture focuses on 2019 elections
Local and foreign electoral monitors as well as other political stakeholders would converge in Abuja on Thursday on how to…
2019: Nigerians in U.S. call for peaceful, credible elections
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Americas, has called for credible and peaceful general elections scheduled for Feb. 16 and…
ICC World Cup Trophy: An acknowledgment of trust for Nigeria – Minister
The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Monday said that having the ICC World Cup Trophy in Nigeria…
NPFL: Sunshine Stars defeat 9-man Katsina United in Akure
Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on Monday defeated 9-man Katsina United 2-0 in a rescheduled match day eight of the…
2019: Monarch endorses Gov Lalong for second term
Chief Nelson Bakfur, the Mishkaham Mwagavul and Chairman, Mangu Traditional Council of Plateau, on Monday gave his blessings to the…
14-year non-payment of benefits: Ex-Nigeria Airways workers recount ordeal
Some pensioners and ex-workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways have given accounts of the trauma and untold hardship they went…
Grammy 2019: Remy Ma, Lil Kim, others celebrate Cardi B’s historic win
Acclaimed female rappers Remy Ma and Lil Kim have joined fans and other celebrities to celebrate Cardi B’s historic Grammy…
Danjuma expresses disappointment over title loss at IBB Ladies Open
Nigeria’s Rachael Danjuma has expressed disappointment over her inability to reclaim her title at the just concluded 21st IBB Ladies…
I will give priority to agriculture and commerce – Atiku
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has promised to give priority attention to agriculture and commerce, if…
Cardi B, Childish Gambino make history at 2019 Grammy awards
American music artists Cardi B and Danny Glover aka Childish Gambino snagged historical wins at the 61st Grammy awards on…
Don’t drag us into politics, Nigeria Army warns
The Nigerian Army on Sunday warned those it described as mischief makers to steer clear of dragging it or its…
Buhari congratulates Emeka Offor at 62
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated businessman and philanthropist, Sir Emeka Offor, on his 62nd birthday. In a statement by his…
FG spends N8.3 bn on rehabilitation of Funtua-Gusau Federal road – Official
The Federal Government, says it has spent N8.3 billion to rehabilitate the 104 kilometre Funtua-Gusau road linking Katsina and Zamfara…
Cattle Breeders launch N30m Education Trust Fund in Nasarawa State
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has launched a N30 million endowment fund for the purchase of…
Alleged killers of Uber driver arrested, car recovered by Police
Operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected robbers who allegedly killed an…
Team Nigeria win 2019 Nigeria Taekwondo Open
Nigeria’s national team to the 2019 Nigeria Taekwondo Open on Sunday emerged champions with a haul of 10 medals. The…
Uganda’s Magala emerges winner of 21st IBB Ladies Championship
Evah Magala of Uganda on Sunday emerged champion of the 2019 IBB Ladies Golf Championship in Abuja. The three-day gross…
EPL: Sarri unmoved as Chelsea capitulation harms top-four hopes
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri again vowed to stick with his style of football in spite of the Londoners suffering their…