Author: Isa Isawade
Enugu APC says its guber candidate not barred from race
Mr Okey Ezirigwe, the spokesman to the governorship candidate the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu state, Sen. Ayogu Eze,…
Buhari concludes re-election campaign in Daura, thanks Nigerians for show of support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday night rounded off his re-election election campaign in Daura, Katsina State, thanking Nigerians for the…
Umahi orders arrest of criminals for inserting hot iron into vice chairman’s private part
The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Mr Awosola Awotunde, has been directed to fish out the criminal suspects, who allegedly…
2019 polls: More PDP, SDP faithful defect to APC in Sokoto
With barely 24 hours to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Sokoto state has…
Rosicrucian Order urges Nigerians to be peaceful at Saturday polls
The Grand Administrator, Rosicrucian Order (AMORC), Nigeria, Dr Kenneth Idiodi, has advised Nigerians to ensure peace and harmony as they…
Tennis: Spain get tough draw in new Davis Cup Finals
Hosts Spain were handed a difficult draw as they were placed in what looks like by far the toughest group…
2019: SFG assures of peaceful elections
Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has urged Nigerians not to entertain fear or…
FG, Dangote begin reconstruction of road, bridges in Abia State
The Federal Government and Dangote Industries Ltd., have commenced the reconstruction of a 16-kilometre concrete road and bridges in Ofeme…
2019: We are concerned about rights of Internally Displaced Persons – Bayelsa Govt
The Bayelsa Government on Tuesday said it remained committed to protecting the residents’ right to vote in a safe atmosphere…
2019: U.S. envoy tasks Nigerian religious leaders on nonviolence
The United States’ Ambassador at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Samuel Brownback, has called on religious leaders in Nigeria to send…
2019 Election: I will surprise you, Enugu APC senatorial candidate tells opponents
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Enugu East Senatorial Zone, Chief Lawrence Eze says the outcome of…
2019 poll: Kano police tasks politicians on peaceful conduct
Ahead of 2019 general election, the Nigeria Police Force has urged all political parties in Kano and their supporters to…
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…