Author: Isa Isawade
After over one year, FG reopens Apapa/Leventis Bridge
After closure for over one year, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing on Wednesday reopened the Apapa/Leventis Bridge…
Dollar steady, unfazed by Trump address
The dollar held steady against its peers on Wednesday, showing little reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s State of the…
Boko Haram: 59,200 Nigerians displaced in 3 months – U.N
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), says an upsurge in violent attacks in crisis-raven north-east Nigeria has displaced 59,200 people…
Newport beat Championship side Middlesbrough 2-0
Fourth-tier Newport County pulled off another FA Cup shock by beating Championship side Middlesbrough 2-0 in a fourth-round replay on…
We repatriated 65,000 nationals in 6 months – Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday said it had repatriated 65,000 of its nationals stranded in foreign countries…
FCTA orders investigation into alleged child abuse at School for Deaf
The Education Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration ((FCTA) has ordered an internal investigation into the alleged child abuse…
We have achieved reduction in Female genital mutilation in Eonyi – Rachael Umahi
The Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Rachael Umahi, has said that the prevalence rate of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)…
Take advantage of FG’s investment in infrastructure, Fashola urges institute
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has called on participants at the Nigerian Institute of Transportation…
Obasanjo campaigns for Buhari’s re-election in U.S.
Mr Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has taken his campaign for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari…
Buhari hosts APC Reps members, candidates to dinner at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday hosted All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the House of Representatives and candidates to a…
All looters irrespective of status will be brought to justice – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the determination of his administration to rid the country of injustice and corruption. “Any person…
2019: Ensure proper accreditation to avoid embarrassment, Enugu police task media
The Police in Enugu State has urged the media to ensure proper accreditation for election coverage to avoid embarrassment from…
Sen Waku was a mentor – Gov Ortom
Gov Samuel Ortom on Monday described Sen. Joseph Waku as a “mentor”, saying that his death had robbed Benue of…
Kebbi SDP exco, 4,000 members defect to APC
The entire Executive Council members of Social Democratic Party (SDP) and 4,000 members of the party in Shanga Local Government…
Ekiti introduces e-receipt to eliminate tax fraud
Ekiti State Government has introduced electronic receipt (e-receipt) as part of reforms in the collection of taxes and revenue generation.…
I praise your tenacious spirit, Buhari commends Osinbajo after crash
President Muhammadu Buhari has praised “the tenacious spirit of Vice President Osinbajo,” who survived a helicopter crash in Kogi State.…
2019: Why Nigerians should vote for Buhari – Sen. Adeola
Senator Solomon Adeola (APC-Lagos West) has called on Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 16 election.…
PSG suffer their first Ligue 1 defeat of season
Paris St Germain (PSG) lost 1-2 at Olympique Lyonnais to suffer their first Ligue 1 defeat of the season ahead…
Chopper crash: CAN felicitates with Osinbajo
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), on Sunday, facilitated with the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, for…
Don’t be concerned about winning elections alone, Raheem urges politicians
Mr Toyin Raheem, Social Democratic Party (SDP) House of Assembly candidate in Agege area of Lagos, has urged politicians not…
Photos: 500-year-old ancient wooden bridge in China burnt down
It was a sad moment in China when the Buyue Bridge, a 500-year-old ancient wooden bridge which was built in Ming…
Organisations urged to improve workers’ condition of service
Mrs Peace Obiajulu, former President of Senior Staff Association of Statutory Corporations and Government Owned Companies (SSASCGOC), has urged managements…
I will create job opportunities – Nasarawa Senatorial candidate
Mr Godiya Akwashiki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Nasarawa North Senatorial district, has promised to initiate different…
World Cancer Day: Group calls on Nigerians to get screened
The Abuja Breast Cancer Support Group says cancer is not a death sentence and encouraged Nigerians to get screened. President…
Fabregas scores in Monaco’s first win in seven league games
Cesc Fabregas netted his first goal with Monaco to give the struggling principality side their first Ligue 1 win in…
Abia Police honour serving and retired officers
The police command in Abia on Saturday night organised an appreciation/farewell party in honour of serving and four retired officers…
Bus Conductors Association now RTEAN affiliate
The Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria (BCAN) are now affiliated to the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN). The…
Securing Nigeria’s future my desired legacy — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that securing Nigeria’s future was the legacy he desired to leave behind. Buhari made this…
35,000 Nigerians seeking refuge in Cameroon
The UN refugee agency said the estimated 35,000 Nigerians had fled across the north-eastern border into Cameroon in the last…
How I was abducted – Abia APC chairman
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia, Chief Donatus Nwankpa, who has just regained his freedom, four…