Author: Isa Isawade
Ortom’s rice farm set ablaze by Suspected herdsmen
The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has lost his rice farm located in Gbajimba in the Guma Local Government Area…
Join hands with me in freeing our nation from corruption -Brazil’s new President appeals to lawmakers
Brazil’s newly inaugurated President Jair Bolsonaro, who was sworn in before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, called on…
Pregnant woman attacked by neighbour loses pregnancy
A woman, Mrs Nkiru Peter, residing on Odinaka Street, Afromedia, Ajangbadi in Lagos State, has lost her pregnancy after one…
Car rams into pedestrians celebrating New Year in Tokyo
According to one of Japan’s leading English newspapers, at least, eight pedestrians were injured after a man rammed his vehicle…
World Food Programme frowns at diversion of humanitarian food for hungry Yemenis
The World Food Programme (WFP) has shown disapproval of, and demanded an immediate end to, the stealing of food from…
US embassy closes indefinitely as government shuts down in home country
The United States embassy in Abuja and its consulate in Lagos have shut down indefinitely.
Look forward to a better 2019, APC assures Nigerians
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to look forward to the year 2019 with great optimism…
Tinubu to Nigerians: ‘Vote with the best interest of Nigeria at heart’
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the All Progressives Congress national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to…
Iraq to play a bigger role in Syria after U.S. withdrawal
The Iraq’s prime minister said on Sunday that top security officials from Baghdad had met Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in…
2019: Onu drums up support Buhari, meets with APC leaders in the South-East
The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…
killing of Scandinavians: Morocco arrests Swiss national
Morocco has arrested a Swiss national in connection with the killing of two Scandinavian women, the counter-terrorism agency said. Reuters…
World Crises: We must resolve to confront threats and defend human dignity -UN Chief
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has restated the “red alert” he issued on Jan. 1, 2018 over a range…
Nigerian Army holds WASA, charges personnel to promote democratic principles
The Nigerian Army has urged its officers and men to continue to ensure that enabling environment is created to enhance…
Anambra mortuary gutted by mysterious fire, corpses burnt beyond recognition
Scores of corpses were gutted by a mysterious fire at the mortuary section of the General Hospital Enugwu -Ukwu in…
Bangladesh election: PM Hasina confident of victory
Bangladesh went to the polls on Sunday after violence-plagued campaigning, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina confident of a third straight…
Boko Haram: Future of millions of children and women at risk in Nigeria -UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has accused the Boko Haram terrorists’ factions of carrying out grave atrocities against children…
I will not stop fighting corruption, we must secure Nigeria – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Retired General Muhammadu Buhari vowed on Friday to go tougher on corruption if he is re-elected in the…
DRC General elections: U.N Secretary-General sues for peace
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on political actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to work…
Ebola: Death toll in DRC hits 357
Death toll, arising from outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has risen to 357 of which…
We will continue the siege on Melaye’s house until he surrenders himself – Police
The Nigeria Police said its personnel currently at Sen. Dino Melaye’s residence were there to effect the lawmaker’s arrest over…
SDP Crisis: Jerry Gana team defies Falae, set to begin campaign
The Prof. Jerry Gana Presidential Campaign Team, known as G19, says it is going ahead with its planned commencement of…
Ensure free and fair elections to break cycle of instability in your country -U.N tells Guinea-Bissau
The UN Security Council says political actors in Guinea-Bissau must demonstrate renewed good faith to hold “genuinely free and fair…
Chinese university cracks down on student Marxists
A top Chinese university has cracked down on a campus student Marxist society, replacing its leadership after its former head…
Buhari has achieved a lot, he deserves second term -Senator Ashafa
A chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Gbenga Ashafa has urged Nigerians to vote for President Muhammadu…
Scandal involving Brazil president-elect’s son fouls inauguration
A lingering financial scandal involving Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro’s son has soured his inauguration next week and blemished the reputation…
Man gunned down in broad daylight in Ado-Ekiti
There was palpable apprehension in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti capital, on Thursday as unknown gunmen shot and killed a man…
Why I declared emergency in water sector -Gov Fayemi
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State who, on Thursday, declared emergency in the water sector to ensure water supply to…
To implement Sustainable Development Goals, Nigeria needs $337bn -U.N
The United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel has estimated that Nigeria needs not less than $337 billion to implement…
Trump’s visit to U.S. troops in Iraq is a blow to our sovereignty -Iraqi lawmakers
Iraqi political and militia leaders have condemned the United State President Donald Trump’s surprise visit to U.S. troops in Iraq…
FBI combing North Kansas City for 2 suspects after bank robbery
The FBI are attempting to locate two suspects after a bank robbery in North Kansas City Wednesday. Officials say just…