Author: Isa Isawade
Mother, 6-year-old child die in house fire
Firefighters said it took an hour and a half to completely extinguish the fire, “the home has been completely destroyed.’’
Court grants last adjournment as Cecil Osakwe fails to appear for arraignment
Justice Samira Bature of a Federal Capital Territory(FCT) high court, on Monday granted the last adjournment to a property developer,…
Official reveals children account for 7.2% of cancer cases in Nigeria
“Adults also have leukemias, but the most common childhood cancers are the leukemias. it is about the fourth commonest cancer…
Lagos reopens market after 3 weeks closure
“If you stand on that road now, you can see the alignment yourself. This has not been done for over…
NAFDAC evacuates 140 tonnes of expired drugs in Aba
He noted that recent discoveries of expired products being re-labelled and sent to markets has renewed the urgent call for…
CBN given 48 hours to withdraw ATM transaction fees’ hike
"If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall take all appropriate legal actions to compel you and…
Doctor reacts to belief on sex and prostate cancer risk
The doctor further stated that the primary causes of prostate cancer in men were ageing and an unhealthy diet.
Police detain murder suspects, foil robbery in Lagos
“The injured was rushed to Gbagada General Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Oba of Benin issues guidelines for mother’s funeral
The secretary recalled that Oba Ewuare II, posthumously conferred the title of Iyoba on his mother on Nov. 21, 2021,…
NECA offers panacea to unemployment crisis
According to him, Nigeria must move beyond the traditional focus on university degrees and invest more in technical skill development.
Why I can never leave PDP – Bode George
Lauding Ekwueme’s steadfast commitment to democratic principles and party unity, George said, “He never, at any time, raised his hands…
Why I went to Indonesia – Peter Obi
"By 2024, Indonesia's per capita income has risen to approximately $5,000, while Nigeria's remains around $1,000. Indonesia's HDI has improved…
NAFDAC recommends stiffer penalties for fake drug peddlers
Adeyeye also said that the agency was struggling with limited number of staffers and resources, stressing that “the agency only…
Nigerian Army neutralizes 4 bandits in Ruwan Kunku
According to sources, the slain bandits were part of a criminal network operating from Mai Rai Rai village in Bini…
Tinubu commended for sacking 3 RECs
“The President has promised to fight corruption and this will serve as a lesson to other public servants that the…
Nationwide outage throws Sri Lanka in blackout
Sri Lanka has experienced several nationwide power outages in recent years due to issues at substations.
Ekweremadu: Court dismisses motion seeking to vacate orders
“If the applicant was interested in enforcing his fundamental rights, counsel ought to have instituted a fresh action under the…
Pentagon drafting plans for U.S. troop withdrawal from Syria
During his first term in office, President Donald Trump had plans to end the U.S. presence in Syria, but then…
Fintiri installs Ribadu first Emir of Fufore
“I accept my appointment as the first Emir of Fufore Emirate with gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility."
Swedish police find school shooting suspect dead in building
Six people who were injured are still in hospital, Jonas Claesson, director of health services in the region, said at…
France denounces Trump’s plans to take over Gaza Strip
"Gaza's future must lie not in the prospect of control by a third State but in the framework of a…
Tragedy as 17 Almajiri perish in Zamfara school fire
“Yes, the fire outbreak lasted for hours and claimed the lives of 17 Almajiri children while other 17 victims were…
Absence of witnesses stall proceedings at Edo governorship tribunal
INEC is listed as the 1st respondent in the suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship…
Hideout of suspected attackers of Ebonyi community raided, arrest made
"We encourage anyone with useful information that might lead to the arrest of the suspects to come forward."
Israel strikes car in Gaza, 4 injured
The military said it "remains prepared for any scenario and will continue to take all necessary actions to remove immediate…
NESREA urges prompt report of noise pollution cases
“The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that the citizenry has access to a quiet environment; these regulations have…
Man dies inside well in Ibadan
Akinyinka said personnel of the service received a distress call about the incident on Friday at 2:11 p.m. through a…
Experts warn of consequences of skin bleaching
“Governments should regulate skincare products, strengthen laws and regulations to ban harmful bleaching products."
Tinubu challenged over missing N26bn
“The PTDF reportedly failed to account for over N107 million [N107,691,733.93] being money for ‘the supply, installation, and commissioning of…
Itsekiri to SEPLAT: Abigborodo, Obotie, Ugbekoko are host communities
"It is also unbelievable that Ugbukurusu which is over 15 kilometers away is laying claim of ownership in Areas of…