Author: Isa Isawade
72-hour shopping festival begins in Lagos Monday
The official said that the festival would play a pivotal role in promoting the fashion and retail sectors, showcasing not…
Buhari condoles with Tinubu over widespread stampedes
He appealed to the leaders to pass on his words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of…
I have never criticised Tinubu – Okupe
“I follow my conscience and my mind, and I am not induced by money. I’m not induced by sentiments."
Fuel to sell at N935 per litre from Monday – IPMAN
“By the time Warri and Kaduna resume production, one can buy products at cheaper rates and it is good for…
Nollywood box-office heats up as movie giants release blockbuster films
The release of these films is a testament to the growth and development of the Nollywood film industry, which continues…
NDLEA busts drug suspects with over 1 million opioids pills
"The seizure, which is the single largest interception of cocaine at the Kano airport since the creation of MAKIA Command…
Over 57,000 arrested in anti-drug operations in Philippines
PNP Chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil said in a statement that 46,821 anti-drug operations were conducted by various PNP units…
Akpabio, Abbas to cut N353.4bn travels, meals, NASS budget or face court action
“Should the National Assembly and its leadership fail to reduce the unnecessary spending and tackle the systemic corruption in MDAs,…
‘My son was murdered, nothing will bring back my loving boy’ – London father bemoans
“The emotions were unbelievable. I was drinking a lot,” he said. “It doesn’t just affect the victim but also the…
U.S. egg prices soar to yearly high amid bird flu
The industry has seen devastating losses in laying hens, with 36.8 million table egg layers lost across 12 states in…
Russia’s missing AN-2 plane found, all aboard alive
The plane, which was en route from Milkovo to Ossora, failed to arrive at its destination on Thursday, prompting an…
Death toll in Anambra stampede hits 22
The tragedy occurred on Saturday at the scene of a palliative distribution organised by a philanthropist in Okija.
2024 declared year of zero violent conflict in Kaduna
Momale added that there was no record of violent confrontation bordering chieftaincy disputes or violence over boundary matters.
5 injured, 1 killed after fleeing driver crashes into Texas mall
"A trooper shot and killed the suspect after the chase led them into the mall."
Abuja stampede: Wike steps in, directs free treatment for victims
Describing the incident as “painful”, Wike prayed for the repose of the souls of the lives that were lost and…
Siatech Africa breaks ground with Liberia’s model Solar City project
We’re not just deploying solar panels; we’re integrating intelligent systems that optimize power usage, monitor grid performance in real time,…
Zik Mausoleum at Onitsha needs attention
My final prayer at the Zik Mausoleum in Onitsha is that Nigeria shall someday get a leader who thinks of…
6 family members killed in house fire
"Early today at around 2:30 a.m. (local time), locals noticed the house on fire and raised the alarm to rescue…
Drama as c’ttee storms tribunal to recover vehicle conveying PDP counsels
Drama, however, ensued when the committee members reneged after the sitting and sought to forcefully recover the bus.
Govt confirms loss of many children in Ibadan tragic carnival
“The medical centres are Patnas Hospital, Basorun; Western Hospital, Basorun; Ring Road State Hospital; Molly Specialist Hospital; and University College…
Ogun Assembly to probe MAPOLY business ventures
“We give you till 2:00 p.m. on Thursday to submit the documents."
NAN appoints new Editor-in-Chief
In his new role, Ojo would be leading an editorial team of more than 500 editors and reporters spread across…
Speaker Abbas backs Tinubu’s tax reform bill
“We will work to ensure its timely passage, provide legislative support for critical reforms, and conduct robust oversight to guarantee…
Mozambique’s cyclone Chido death toll hits 45
The latest update said 48 health units were affected, 35,689 families were impacted, and 23,931 houses were destroyed, in addition…
Buhari cared about Nigerians – Femi Adesina
“But who ensured that subsidies remained as long as they did? Buhari. And why? The people, the ordinary people. His…
Tight security in NASS as Tinubu set to present 2025 budget
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is expected to preside over the joint session alongside Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas…
Power supply restored after major outage hits Kenya, affects internet access
Wednesday’s outage was the latest in a series of recurring power outages the country has faced over the past year.
FG to establish youth bank
On the issue of corps members posting, he appealed to employers to accept corps members posted to their organisations for…
Nigeria’s Amanda Amaeshi named UK Changemaker 2024
“Amanda was named on the Young Women’s Movement’s 30 Under 30 list in 2020, featured in the WOW Foundation’s Young…
Kalu retains Senate’s award as Best Constituency Development Lawmaker
In 2022 Kalu emerged Best Senator of the Year in Constituency Projects Award by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ)…