Author: Isa Isawade
2019 Elections: I’ll reward loyalty this time — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday assured his supporters that their handwork and loyalty would be adequately rewarded.
We are set to improve efficiency of service delivery in the health sector -Minister
The Federal Government is seeking ways to improve efficiency in the operations of public hospitals and re-equip them to save…
FG disburses N5 million soft loans to traders in Jigawa
The Federal Government has disbursed N5 million as soft loans to 500 petty traders in Jigawa. The News Agency of…
Mega hydroelectricity project: Tanzania, Egypt sign $3bn deal
Tanzanian authorities on Wednesday signed a three-billion dollar landmark deal with an Egyptian company for the construction of the Stiegler’s…
19th NSF: Rivers, Ondo win gold medals in 100m
Usheoritse Itsekiri of Rivers and Bukola Boluwatife of Ondo State emerged winners of the men’s and women’s 100m races respectively…
We will launch operation against U.S.-backed Kurds in Syria -Turkey President
Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday his country will launch a new military operation in northern Syria within days,…
Abia has remained the least developed state in Nigeria -Alex Otti
Dr Alex Orti, the Abia governorship candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Alex Otti on Wednesday vowed…
TechCrunch Prize: Ugandan company beats 14 other African companies
M-SCAN, Ugandan portable mobile ultrasound devices (Ultrasonic probes) developer, has been crowned ”Sub-Saharan Africa’s Most Promising Startup” at TechCrunch Startup…
Cars crash on icy Durham road
At least 10 and maybe as many as 15 cars slid on ice and crashed on the MLK Parkway near…
Harnett deputy goes on leave after video shows him throw 2 women to the ground during arrest
A Harnett County sheriff’s deputy is on leave after video surfaced showing him wrestling two women to the ground during…
Police commence investigation into alleged homicide in Enugu
The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu Command has commenced investigation into the incident involving one Chibuzor Okonkwo, who allegedly hacked his…
We must unite the APC family and ensure victories in 2019 elections -Shettima Committee
Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno and Chairman, APC South-West Reconciliation Committee says the party will bring on board all members…
We are using 19th NSF to harness talents for teakwondo- Chukwumerije
The Technical Director, Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) says the federation is using the 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) to harness…
19th NSF: FCT edge Gombe in basketball supremacy battle
The FCT men’s basketball team on Tuesday emerged 71-67 points victors over Gombe State in an epic basketball battle at…
Sellers and buyers of fireworks to be prosecuted -Nigeria Police Force
The Nigeria Police Force, Edo Command, on Tuesday reiterated the ban on sales of fireworks, also known as knock out…
Buhari mourns Gen. Salihu Ibrahim, saying his death devastating
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the demise of retired Lt. Gen. Salihu Ibrahim, former Chief of Army Staff…
Good Access Roads will boost agriculture and business opportunities -Minister
Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, says good access roads in the country would further …
Sanction erring peace keepers, Nigeria urges UN
Nigeria has condemned acts of crime by UN officials saying, it would continue to advocate that officials found culpable of…
Afghan intelligence service team attacked, 4 persons killed
An attack targeting members of Afghanistan’s main intelligence agency just outside the capital Kabul on Tuesday killed at least four…
Jailed Senator Dariye still receiving salaries and allowances in prison
Six months after his conviction by a Federal Capital Territory High Court, Senator Joshua Dariye is still receiving the N750,…
Ekiti Citizens Jubilate as Fayemi Defeats Oni in Court
Jubilations broke out in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, on Monday as the Ado Ekiti Division of the Federal…
U.S declares Ex-Gambian President Yahya Jammeh corrupt, bars him and family from entering the Country
The United States has barred former President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia and his immediate family from the country. U.S.…
164 UN member-states unanimously adopt Global Migration Compact
A total of 164 UN member-countries attending the two-day Intergovernmental Conference on Migration on Monday in Marrakech, Morocco, unanimously adopted…
19th NSF: Gombe defeat Lagos in basketball thriller
Gombe State’s male basketball team bruised the ego of their Lagos opponents on Monday by beating them 58-42 points at…
$1trn paid in bribes, $2.6trn stolen annually – UN
The UN says one trillion dollars are paid in bribes annually, while another 2.6 trillion are stolen, all due to…
Unsigned electoral law: Presidential candidates back Buhari
The Forum of Presidential Candidates on Sunday backed President Muhammadu Buhari for declining assent to the Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2…
River Plate beat Boca Juniors to snatch Copa Libertadores glory in Madrid
River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa…
Over 150 World Leaders gather in Morocco to discuss Global Migration Impact
As world leaders meet in Morocco to adopt the Global Migration Compact, a senior UN official says the document is…
19th NSF: Delta draw 28-28 with Lagos in handball
Team Lagos drew 28-28 Delta’s male handball team at the ongoing 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) on Sunday in Abuja.…
19th NSF: Delta dazing other states, win 7 gold medals on Day 2
Team Delta to the 19th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abuja on Sunday won seven gold medals while Balyesa clinched…