Author: Isa Isawade
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…
Atletico Madrid strike late to overpower Juventus
Atletico Madrid took a huge advantage in their heavyweight UEFA Champions League last-16 tie with Juventus on Wednesday. They earned…
Oil ticks over near 2019 highs amid OPEC cuts
Oil prices hovered close to 2019 highs on Thursday, bolstered by OPEC-led supply cuts and U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and…
Propaganda against Buhari absurd, untrue – Osinbajo
The Nigeria’s Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said most propaganda and accusations against President Muhammadu Buhari are absurd and untrue.…
Ariaria market traders promise 65 per cent votes for Buhari, says Kalu
Chief Orji Kalu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Abia North Senatorial District, on Wednesday, said that…
Spanish La Liga unaware of English Premier League interest in Tebas
Spanish La Liga’s organising body says it does not expect its President, Javier Tebas, to jump ship to the English…
Ede Poly Rector asks politicians in Osun to leave his students out of politics
Dr John Adekolawole, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, has appealed to politicians in the state to leave the…
Enlist our candidates in rescheduled elections, Rivers APC urges INEC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to include its governorship, federal and state…
Don’t disenfranchise eligible students – Sokoto BOS tells Tambuwa
The Buhari Support Organisation (BSO), Sokoto State chapter, has urged the Governor of the state, Aminu Tambuwal, to allow eligible…
Court docks sales rep for allegedly stealing employer’s N723, 000
A 39-year-old sales representative, Kolade Timothy, who allegedly stole his employer’s N723, 000 was on Wednesday arraigned in an Ikeja…
Microsoft discovers hacking targeting democratic institutions in Europe
Microsoft Corp on Wednesday said it had discovered hacking targeting democratic institutions, think tanks and non-profit organisations in Europe. It,…
Ukraine asks UN Chief to assist in releasing captured sailors
Ukrainian President, Petro Poroshenko, on Tuesday put his signature under a joint letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, asking him…
Oil slips away as surging U.S. supply undermines OPEC cuts
Oil prices slipped away from 2019 highs on Wednesday, with surging U.S. supply and slowing economic growth tempering upward pressure…
Rivers APC denies alleged move to scuttle elections.
Mr Chris Finebone, Publicity Secretary, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers has denied allegation making round that the party…
North Korea’s leader to travel to Vietnam by train
Vietnam is preparing for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to arrive by train for his summit in Hanoi next…
EFCC vows to appeal court judgement on Maina
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it will appeal Tuesday’s judgement of a Federal High Court, sitting in…
Enugu Electric begins mass disconnection of properties under power lines
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has commenced massive disconnection of all properties erected in violation of power line Right…
50 arrested in police raid on Camorra Mafia outpost near Venice
A “fearsome’’ Camorra Mafia organisation that lorded over the mainland east of Venice was targeted on Tuesday by a major…
Aid agencies running out of money in Yemen – UN Relief Chief
Aid agencies are running out of money to fund humanitarian efforts in Yemen and are expected to use up their…
Smart Bayern Munich hold Liverpool at Anfield
Bayern Munich showed all their UEFA Champions League experience and quality organisation as they held Liverpool to a 0-0 draw…
Wasteful Barca held to goalless draw at defiant Olympique Lyon
FC Barcelona were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Olympique Lyonnais in their UEFA Champions League last 16 first…
Victorial Beckham, other supermodels pay tribute to Karl Lagerfeld
Popular celebrities such as Kris Jenner, Victoria Beckham, as well as supermodels and fashion editors have paid their heartfelt tributes…
Indonesia submits bid to host 2032 Olympics
Indonesia has submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympics, the state news agency said on Tuesday. The bid was…
APC UK says Buhari unbeatable, commends INEC for lifting ban on campaigns
The United Kingdom chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Elections: INEC allays fears of insecurity in Adamawa
Mr Kassim Gaidam, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa, on Tuesday allayed the fears of the people over insecurity,…
Govt will use tariffs, quotas to protect farmers after Brexit – Gove
The British government will use tools including tariffs and quotas to make sure its farmers are not left at a…
Don’t truncate peaceful election, Osun Police warn residents
The Police Command in Osun on Tuesday, called on residents of the state, especially political elite to eschew acts that…
UK manufacturers warn of ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit
Britain faces the “catastrophic prospect” of a no-deal Brexit next month due to the selfishness of some politicians and chaotic…