Author: Isa Isawade
Kidnapping scare: Woman faints, others sustain injuries in Kogi
"The whole of Okunland, Kogi West is at the mercy of Fulani bandits. From Yagba to Kabba-Bunu-Ijumu, Okun land is…
I am dazed, thoroughly shocked by Chukwu’s death – Onyedika
“Chairman, as Chukwu was fondly called, was a total head on and off the pitch and would be irreplaceable."
NDLEA laments high intake of cannabis, loud in Oyo
“You may think the drug is giving you inspiration now, but it will eventually kill slowly and painfully.”
Abure’s election as LP National Chairman illegitimate – NEC
He also faulted Abure for insisting on staying as the LP national chairman, even when his tenure had expired and…
Zamfara lawmaker, Daji is dead
Madaro said that the lawmaker died in his Gusau residence on Tuesday, following a brief, undisclosed illness.
U.S. revokes 40 international students visas
“ISS is writing to inform you that your SEVIS record was terminated,” the email said. SEVIS stands for the Student…
Niger dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language
Most of the country’s population of about 26 million people understand and speak Hausa. In comparison, only around three million…
I thought I failed in life – LASU best student Isioma
Nwosu, who graduated with a cumulative grade point average of 4.93 from the department of biochemistry, made this known in…
Trade war escalates as EU slams first round of tariffs on U.S goods
Further counter-tariffs are due to be imposed in mid-May and at the end of the year, affecting products including beef,…
112 Drug traffickers busted in Ebonyi
“In total, we arrested 112 suspects, comprising 85 males and 27 females, aged between 16 and 76,” Ogar said.
Court awards N5m damages against company over employee’s harassment
“Both the defendants are to jointly pay N5 million as general damages and N200,000 as cost incurred in instituting the…
NCDC reveals Lassa fever epicentres in Nigeria
“As the cases surge in these epicentre states, our response is focused on early detection, case management, risk communication, and…
Police detain man seen assaulting woman in viral video
“He was immediately transferred to Falomo Police Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment under close supervision, ” he said.
Indonesia to build 1,000 houses for journalists
“Therefore, we aim to ensure the selection process is objective and well-targeted. This marks the first time the government has…
Flashback: A lunch with former Governor Olunloyo
By the way, lunch has since ended. Let me quickly confess that the 88- year old former governor who was…
Images of ‘Hands Off’ protests sweeping across U.S.
The medium reports that thousands of people turned out in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Portland and Washington DC.
Olunloyo: Nigeria has lost an icon – Makinde
“On behalf of the government and the good people of Oyo State, I express my heartfelt condolences to the family…
Southern Governors Forum mourns Olunloyo
"Although a scientist, Baba loved reciting poetry, particularly those by William Shakespeare, and remarkably, did not read with glasses, even…
How former governor Olunloyo ‘died’ many times
Olunloyo gained a Ph.D. from St. Andrews University in 1961. His thesis was on the Numerical Determination of the Solutions…
Tinubu issued ultimatum to reject World Bank loan, probe missing N233bn
According to SERAP, “the Federal Government should not collect any loan from the World Bank or any other institutions and…
15 Quick facts about Late Omololu Olunloyo
Olunloyo, a renowned mathematician, engineer and technocrat was a prominent figure in the politics of the Second and Third Republics.
Anambra 2025: Ukachukwu wins APC governorship ticket
“I have a longstanding influence in Anambra politics. I have been instrumental to the emergence of successive governors in Anambra…
Senator Imasuen reacts to Tinubu’s tax reforms
"We're holding strongly to our views and because of that the northerners said they will never support him for a…
JUST IN: Former Oyo governor Olunloyo is dead
“His long record of service to the nation and humanity is a source of pride to his family and associates…
Why we need to shut down Department of State Services – DG
"We do expect the security agencies to do their work. That is what the constitution provides, affirming that the security…
Why I will retire after my tenure as governor – Alex Otti
“When I finish my eight years here, I will retire. I am not going to Abuja,” Otti said, urging critics…
Nasarawa United fans cleared to return
This approval was confirmed in a statement issued by Eche Amos, Nasarawa United’s Director of Media, and shared with journalists…
Wike makes massive recruitment of resident doctors in FCT
Olayinka explained that the 34 doctors would be the first batch of 60 medical doctors approved for residency training in…
Tragedy hits Bayelsa community as boats collide
It was learnt that the speedboat, plying Anyama-Ijaw Lobia-Foropa route in Southern Ijaw, collided with a fishing boat.
15-yr-old Kanyeyachukwu clinches Guinness World Record
The record-breaking artwork, titled “Impossibility is a Myth,” was revealed in Abuja to mark the 2025 World Autism Awareness Day…