Author: Isa Isawade
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…
‘Discover Nigeria’ Movement: 40 American millennials set on journey to Nigeria
A group of 40 American millennials has embarked on a trip to Nigeria to experience first-hand, the limitless opportunities of…
UN, U.S. condemn attack on Libya’s foreign ministry
The United Nations and the United States have strongly condemned a terrorist attack on the Libya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
Christmas decoration causes fire in New York City
An inferno in the Milton building in New York City has been traced to Christmas decoration being carried out on…
We rob to get money to celebrate Christmas -Suspected robbers
Men of the Lagos State Police Command attached to Ilasamaja division have arrested two suspected members of a robbery syndicate…
‘Nigeria’ll remain in darkness until South-East leads’, Ohanaeze replies Osinbajo
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, on Sunday said Nigeria would continue to wallow in “abject socio-political, economic and…
What cause the inferno that burned palace shops -Eye witness
An eye witness to the fire that gutted about 25 shops attached to the palace of the Elekunpa of Ekunpa,…
Rising Boko Haram Attacks: Saboteurs among troops are frustrating our efforts -Buratai
The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff {COAS), Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai said the army was contending with forces that…
Yuletide: AIG tasks commissioners of police on robust crime prevention
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, AIG Alkali Usman, has tasked the commissioners of police in the zone to…