Author: Isa Isawade
Kenya turns to UAE for railway funding after China cut financing
Trade between Kenya and the UAE has more than doubled over the last decade, Ruto’s office said. The UAE is…
Germany to send 60 IRIS-T guided missiles to Ukraine
Negotiations on aid are ongoing as Germany is currently without a fixed budget for 2025 after the collapse of the…
Why Delta will blacklist some contractors
“Our terrain requires us to maximise the dry season for construction. Over the next four months, we aim to complete…
Bene Madunagu: A revolutionary departs
With the death of Comrade Bene a genuine revolutionary has indeed departed from our midst. May her tribe increase.
Prof Bene Madunagu to be buried Friday
Comrade Bene is survived by her comrade and spouse for over 50 years, Comrade Edwin Madunagu, and children – Mrs…
How social media increases rate of depression, suicide – Neuropsychiatrist
“Unfortunately, not everything posted on social media is realistic; people exaggerate issues to suit their desire.”
Ifa chose new Alaafin because kingmakers were bribed – Prof. Abimbola
"The kingmakers may collect money from a hundred candidates, it's the highest bidder that they will give the stool to.…
Navy apprehends 2 Indian boats, 8 fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy has seized 03 Indian fishing boats and 18 Indian fishermen so far this year for illegally…
Presidential runoff begins in Croatia
According to the results of the latest poll released ahead of the runoff, Milanovic's support rate was 62.5 per cent,…
Lakurawa terrorists gun down telecommunication officials in Kebbi
But the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Nafiu Abubakar, said four persons lost their lives, one indigene and three…
Why WHO recommends routine HPV vaccination for girls
“HPV types 6 and 11 cause about 90 per cent of anogenital warts, 528,000 cases of cervical cancer and 266,000…
Jigawa JSC sacks 3 judicial officers over misconduct
“After careful deliberations, the commission found the officer liable for official misconduct in accordance with the provision of Section 5.4…
For Comrade Bene Madunagu, for Humanity
Prof. Bene Madunagu, known to different people as Comrade Bene, Mumsy B, Auntie Bene, among other endearing names, was the…
Ooni reacts to appointment of new Alaafin
“Please be ready to toe the path of peace with all the kingmakers without favouritism and partiality so that you…
CBAAC celebrates D-G’s contribution to cultural promotion
According to him, Adamu-Augie’s efforts in repositioning the centre had yielded significant results, with CBAAC becoming a hub for cultural…
I’ll continue to support UniNiger- Peter Obi
“It renewed the confidence of both the Catholic and Anglican communities, inspiring them to lift education to great heights, eventually…
Suspected female self-kidnapper, accomplice arrested in Delta
“The CP immediately directed the command’s special Anti-kidnapping and cyber-crime squad to ensure that the victim is rescued unhurt and…
Telecom tariffs increase will not be by 100%, says minister
“We want to strike the balance as a government, to protect our people, but also protect and ensure that these…
5 Ogboni worshippers sentenced to imprisonment
“They also stole two crossed bars that were fixed on the two doors of the Ogboni Igbore house by the…
Accident: Trapped driver recovered lifeless from wreckage
“Regrettably, despite their commendable efforts, the driver was recovered lifeless."
‘You have shamed critics’, Okupe sings Mele Kyari’s praises
“The revival of our refineries and revitalisation of critical infrastructure of the industries, leading to a significant downward trend of…
Foreign Minister Schallenberg to head interim gov’t in Austria
Nehammer said he would step down as chancellor and head of the Austrian People’s Party (OVP) after talks on building…
UK expands visa-waiver entry scheme to US, Canada, Australia
London’s Heathrow Airport has opposed the scheme, saying its rollout has reduced the number of passengers transiting through the UK,…
5,600 people killed in Haiti gang violence in 2024 – UN
“Weapons flowing into Haiti often end up in the hands of the criminal gangs, with tragic results: thousands killed, hundreds…
10 suspected vandals, rapists busted in Bauchi
“The rape suspect was arrested on December 27 for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in an uncompleted building in Misau…
Alleged fraud: Court admits oil magnate, Akintoye, to N500m bail
The said sum of $16, 006, 000 is alleged to constitute proceed of unlawful activity.
Ex-KASCO boss, Kano anti-graft agency disagree over property seizure
He said it was issued under the names and style of Limestone Processing Links as Applicants and the Nigeria Police…
What Plateau Gov Mutfwang said about Mele Kyari
“Kyari’s pragmatic leadership style has ushered in remarkable milestones, including the resuscitation of two refineries, increased domestic natural gas consumption…
SERAP to Kyari: ‘Account for missing N825bn, $2.5bn on refinery repairs’
SERAP, therefore, threatened that if Kyari failed to comply within 7 days of the receipt and/or publication of its recommendation,…
Why onion’s price went up – farmers
“That even when we harvest enough during the season because we lack improved technology of onion storage, we are being…