Author: Isa Isawade
Samsung launches Galaxy S10 line smartphone
Samsung Electronics West Africa says it is leveraging a decade of industry leadership to usher in a new era of…
Kajuru killings: Police assure communities of protection
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police Ahmad Abdurrahman on Thursday assured all communities in Kajuru Local Government of equal treatment…
Police investigate “mysterious fire“ in Enugu
The Police Command in Enugu State says that it has commenced investigation into a mysterious fire that burnt one person…
Ganduje calls for investigation of attack on APC supporters in Bebeji
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has described as unfortunate the attack on APC supporters in Bebeji Local Government, allegedly…
2019 Hajj: NAHCON to begin biometric data capturing for pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have finalised arrangements to…
Oil prices fall as U.S. crude output hits record 12m bpd
Oil prices fell on Friday after the United States reported its crude output hit a record 12 million barrels per…
164 Nigerians return from Libya, 2 suspected traffickers nabbed
Two suspected human traffickers were on Friday apprehended for trafficking some Nigerians to Libya with the promise of taking them…
Hollywood exhibition: 3 Nollywood films selected
Three Nigerian films, Lionheart, King of Boys and Up North, are selected for showcase at the 2019 edition of ‘Nollywood…
Buhari felicitates with veteran Journalist, Kabir Dangogo at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with veteran journalism practitioner and trainer, Malam Kabir Dangogo on the occasion of his 70th…
Saturday polls: Full text of Nigerian President’s broadcast
NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2019 Dear Nigerians, Finally, we have reached the eve of…
National Broadcast: Go out and vote, Buhari urges Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged the electorate on the need to honour their civic duty as voters by going to…
Polls: 25 Yoruba groups rally votes for Buhari, Osinbajo
Twenty five Yoruba socio-cultural and political groups have called out their 20 million voters across South West states, Kogi, Kwara…
Election: Sen. Abe to approach Supreme Court on political logjam in Rivers
Sen. Magnus Abe, representing Rivers South East District, said he will approach the Supreme Court for a final resolution of…
PDP condoles with Kaduna Govt over Kajuru killings
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State on Thursday condoled with the Kaduna State Government and families of 130…
IAS appoints 5 to co-chair HIV Prevention Research 2020 conference
The International AIDS Society (IAS) has appointed five leaders in HIV prevention research, implementation and advocacy as Co-Chairs for the…
Saturday Polls: INEC distributes sensitive materials to Lagos LGAs
Ahead of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Thursday distributed…
Polls: We will not allow thuggery and ballot box snatching – Oshiomhole
National Chairman of the All Progressives Party (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, says the party will not allow thuggery and ballot box…
Cyber crime: Court sentences 18-yr-old student to 1 month imprisonment
Justice Modupe Osho-Adebiyi of FCT High Court Gudu, on Thursday sentenced an 18-year-old student, to one month in prison for…
Cold drinks decrease heart rate – Medical expert
Dr Peters Irobo, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Triumphant Hospital Benin, Edo, has advised Nigerians against drinking cold water. Peters…
UK Govt revokes citizenship of Shamima Begum
The UK government has written the family of Shamima Begum, the teenager who fled London four years ago to join the…
CBN agric programme: Cotton farmers target 300,000 tonnes production
The National Cotton Association of Nigeria (NACOTAN) says it is targeting the production of between 240,000 and 300,000 tonnes of…
Man United not the same team Liverpool beat in December, says Wijnaldum
Manchester United are a much more confident outfit under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer compared to the team that lost…
Lagos APC Woman Leader tells Lagosians to protect their votes
The Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, Mrs Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, has advised party supporters, especially women,…
10 People killed, 28 new cases of Lassa fever break in Plateau
Dr Kunden Deyin, the Plateau Commissioner for Health says the state has recorded 28 new cases of Lassa fever with…
January helps harvesting of cassava tubers – AFAN Chairman
The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Lagos Chapter, Mr Femi Oke, on Thursday said the rain that came…
Eastern China knife attack: 11 injured
Eleven people on Thursday were injured in a knife attack in eastern China, police in Jiangxi province said. “The suspect,…
Koeman replaces Verbeek as Oman head coach
Erwin Koeman has taken over from fellow Dutchman Pim Verbeek as head coach of Oman, the country’s football association said.…
Polls: ADC senatorial candidate promises Kogi oil producing status if elected
Dr Victor Adoji, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), senatorial candidate for Kogi East has promised to make Kogi assume oil…
NPFL: Afeez, Binuyo’s free kicks give Kwara edge over Niger
Two second half goals helped Kwara United defeat visiting Niger Tornadoes of Minna 2-0 in Ilorin on Wednesday. The News…
Shamima Begum, the teenager who fled the UK to join IS, gives birth
The family of the 19-year-old Shamima Begum who fled the United Kingdom for Syria to join the militant organisation, ISIS…