Author: Isa Isawade
Man, 32 remanded in prison over alleged robbery
An Ilorin Chief Magistrates’ Court on Thursday ordered the remand of Babatunde Omotosho, 32, in Oke-kura Prison. Chief Magistrate Ibiwoye…
Mixed reactions trail FG’s reduction of JAMB, NECO fees
Mixed reactions have trailed the Federal Government’s review of fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Senior Secondary Certificate Examination(SSCE)…
‘Vote credible leaders in 2019’ – NYMSA
The Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA), a pressure group has urged Nigerians to vote credible leaders in the 2019…
360,000 adolescents expected to die of AIDS by 2030, says UNICEF
Some 360,000 adolescents are expected to die of AIDS by 2030 if investment in HIV prevention is not ramped up,…
Dollar weakens as cautious Fed leads to rate-hike rethink
The dollar weakened against other major currencies on Thursday as markets took Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comment that U.S.…
‘Kwara gets N3.9b for November’, Says FAAC
The Kwara State Government will receive N3.9 billion from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the month of November,…
Housewife in court for allegedly beating rival
A 40-year-old housewife, Maryam Ogedengbe, who allegedly beat her co-wife and inflicted injuries on her, on Monday appeared before an…
FG To construct two additional labs for water testing
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources has planned to construct two additional laboratories for water quality to ensure that Nigerians have access…
Police arraign men for stealing N77m from employer
The police on Friday arraigned eight men in a Magistrates’ Court I sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, for allegedly stealing N77 million belonging to their…
”Buhari Deserves Second Term” – Bello Dantani
Alhaji Bello Dantani, a lawmaker representing Argungu/Augie in Kebbi state at the House of Representatives, says President Muhammadu Buhari deserves…
Bill to make June 12 Democracy Day passes 2nd reading
A Bill for an Act amend the Public Holidays Act to declare June 12 as Democracy Day in Nigeria has…
Jigawa Council to sponsor wedding of 10 orphaned girls
The Ringim Local Government Council of Jigawa says it will sponsor the wedding of 10 orphaned girls in the area.…
Senate adjourns in honour of 44 soldiers killed by Boko Haram
The Senate on Thursday suspended legislative duties and adjourned sitting until Tuesday in honour of 44 soldiers killed by Boko…
Tough times for Christians in Nigeria
Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder waiting to explode someday.