Author: Isa Isawade
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…
Osinbajo inaugurates home grown school feeding programme in Edo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday in Benin inaugurated the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in Eyan Primary School,…
Japan’s Honda Motor third-quarter profit drops
Honda Motor Co Ltd on Friday reported a 40.2 per cent drop in third-quarter operating profit, missing market expectations due…
Asian shares go flat as China data disappoints
Asian shares crept back from four-month highs on Friday as a dismal survey on Chinese factory activity dulled optimism about…
Avoid illicit funds from corrupt politicians, Magu warns banks
The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu, has called on financial institutions to avoid laundering…
Tuface, MI, Chidinma release song against vote-buying
Ace Nigerian singers Tuface Idibia, MI Abaga and Chidinma Ekile have lent their voices against vote-buying during the 2019 general…
2019 Presidential election: Commonwealth deploys observers to Nigeria
The Commonwealth has deployed a 20-member Observer Group, led by former President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, for the February 16…
2019: INEC releases final list of candidates for state elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the forthcoming governorship and State Houses…
Osinbajo presents 2-bedroom apartment to best teacher in Edo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presented keys to a two-bedroom apartment to the best teacher in Edo, Mrs Noragbon Osaru…
South-East APC rally: Group commends party’s leadership
A pro-Buhari group in the South-East, known as the Zikist-Buharist-Movement (ZBM), has lauded the leadership of the All Progressives Congress…
Kaduna electric signs conditions of service agreement with Labour
The Management of Kaduna State Electricty Company on Thursday in Kaduna signed formal Conditions of Service and Procedural Agreement with…
Nigeria’s Chinonye to direct Hollywood adaption of Elaine Brown’s memoir
A Nigerian-born director, Chinonye Chukwu, will direct the film adaptation of American activist, Elaine Brown’s 1992 memoir, ‘A Taste of…
Zimbabwe’s workers shelve strike, citing political volatility
Zimbabwe’s umbrella public sector union has backed down on plans for a national strike, an official said on Thursday. It…
Onnoghen: Full activities return in Osun High Court
Activities at the Osun State High Court on Thursday returned to normal position after a 2-day protest by members of…
Video: Largest diamond found in North America
Below is video clip of the largest diamond found in North America. The diamond is said to be in size…
Asia stocks climb to 4-month high as dollar struggles
Asia stocks rose to a four-month high on Thursday after the Federal Reserve pledged to be patient with further interest…
Enhance security in volatile areas, Interfaith Forum urges FG
The Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP), on Thursday called on the Federal Government to enhance security in crisis areas…
Ogoni clean-up: Stakeholders call for holistic approach
Some stakeholders have called for holistic approach that will hasten the clean-up of Ogoni land and the Niger Delta. They…
Peace commission organises dialogue to avert election violence in Kaduna
Kaduna Peace Commission says it is collaborating with the United Nations to sensitise the electorates to avoid a repeat of…
Don’t be agents of corruption and terrorism, DNFLs told
The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering (SCUML) has advised Designated Non-financial Institutions (DNFLs) against being agents of corruption and…
Buhari commends Obong of Calabar for appreciating development
President Muhammadu Buhari has appreciated the Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu, for his honesty and maturity in identifying…
Son, Llorente score late goals to beat Watford
Tottenham Hotspur forwards Son Heung-min and Fernando Llorente scored late goals to secure a barely deserved 2-1 win over Watford…
Liverpool held 1-1 by Leicester to stay 5 points ahead of EPL rivals
English Premier League leaders Liverpool failed to take full advantage of Manchester City’s Tuesday slip-up at Newcastle United as they…
Chelsea manager says Hazard is free to leave
Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, has said Eden Hazard is free to leave the club if he wants to but the…
Buhari arrives Abakaliki amidst rousing welcome
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Abakaliki in continuation of his presidential campaign tour of the 36 states of the federation.…
Heavy security presence in Abakaliki as Ebonyi awaits Buhari
Abakaliki the Ebonyi State capital on Wednesday witnessed heavy presence of security operatives deployed to strategic positions to maintain law…
162 Nigerians return from Libya, 4 already pregnant
A fresh batch of 162 Nigerians, including four pregnant women, have voluntarily returned from Libya with the assistance of the…
Eschew rancour among yourselves, Buhari tells Imo APC faithful
President Muhammadu Buhari has advised members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo to eschew all forms of intra-party…
Video: South African archaeologists find “lost city”
South African archaeologists have rediscovered what the “lost city” of Kweneng looked like, using LiDAR (Light detection and ranging) technology.…