Author: Isa Isawade
Gender-based violence: Who will speak for men?
“Survivors need to feel safe and comfortable in assisting the prosecution, particularly in rape cases, which are often associated with…
DAME: Ajibade dedicates award to Macebuh, Olaniyan
Once again, I thank Mr Lanre Idowu and the Board of Trustees and judges of DAME for this award. And…
Ajibade, Aigbogun, others honoured at DAME 2024: Full list of winners
Ajibade was presented with the DAME Honorary Fellowship Award while Aigbogun was honoured with the DAME Lifetime Achievement Award.
Why FG worries over Third Mainland Bridge
The controller urged motorists to drive within the approved speed limit to avoid accidents and save lives, private property and…
Tinubu given 7 days to publish names of contractors who disappeared with N167bn
“Failure to take punitive and dissuasive measures would allow corrupt companies and contractors to continue to undermine the rule of…
Story of 10-year-old Krish Arora who has IQ higher than Einstein
“I could be a pianist or I could do something in maths, but I like maths a little bit more…
Tinubu hails outcome of 2024 AMGA, promises to champion Africa’s stability
Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the commendation during the closing of the competition at Moshood…
AMGA 2024: Nigeria emerges overall winner with 234 medals
Team Nigeria secured 114 gold, 65 silver, and 45 bronze across 21 sports, according to the medal table.
UNODC releases alarming report on femicide scourge
“Femicide, or the killing of women and girls, is a pressing social and health issue in Nigeria that deserves attention…
Expert, lawmaker slam state govts for stifling LG autonomy
Akindele-Oscar pointed out that state governments often withhold federal allocations meant for local governments or release them in small tranches,…
Trump announces intention to replace FBI director with Kash Patel
“I am proud to announce that Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel will serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of…
DAME to honour Ajibade Nov. 30
After graduation, he worked as a Copywriter with Grant Advertising in Lagos; Senior Correspondent, The African Concord; Assistant Editor, The…
Okpebholo shocked at state of facilities in Edo schools, says it has never been worse
“This school has just five teachers. My administration will correct the wrongs and make amends because our job is to…
Court orders Yahaya Bello’s detention, sets date for bail application hearing
Justice Anenih consequently adjourned ruling in the bail application until Dec.10 and directed that the three defendants should remain in…
APGA crisis laid to rest as Supreme Court bars Njoku
“So, there is no longer speculation or doubt about the actual leadership of APGA. By the judgments, I, Barrister Sly…
Call for power rotation undemocratic – Idi Farouk
“The NPN, in wanting to win, said they were a national party and they wanted to win more souls, that…
Businessman Unigwe arraigned over alleged N9.1m fraud
He alleged that the defendant obtained a blue Ford car and N1.4 million, totalling N9.1 million, from one Ikpo Nnamdi,…
Rapper Speed Darlington arrested again
Darlington was first arrested on 4 October following the release of a controversial video in which he allegedly defamed a…
FBI’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Wales after 20 yrs of chase
Less than a month later, a bomb strapped with nails exploded at a nutritional products corporation in Pleasanton, east of…
Schools, colleges shut as cyclone Fengal approaches India
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), very heavy rainfall was observed in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal during the…
Bene Madunagu is dead
Jeyifo emphasized that he made the formal announcement "on behalf of the family and the Nigerian Left, I wish to…
Stakeholders lament rice price surge despite tax waiver
“The festive season is just a few days away and to be realistic, we do not know what the price…
Osuoha Iheanacho arrested at airport after ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine
“A swift follow-up operation was organised to trace and arrest the kingpin behind the trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, who turned…
SERAP to Tinubu: Probe missing N57bn in Humanitarian Affairs Ministry, other funds’
“The Auditor-General fears the money ‘may have been diverted’. He wants the money recovered and remitted to the treasury.”
Cricket: Nigeria beat St Helena by 118 runs in WCQ opener
Kareem was the stand-out bowler with four dismissals as captain Sylvester Okpe sent two batters back to the pavilion while…
Okpebholo unveils 14-man panel to probe Obaseki
“Despite repeated calls for a more holistic database of the Assets and Liabilities of the previous administration, the Godwin Obaseki-led…
Parts of London hit by power cuts as heavy rain unleashes strong winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning of wind for London and southeast today (Sunday 24 November) with…
2 killed 1 injured in Colorado plane crash
The nonprofit Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force.
PDP crisis: Governors give Damagum 3 months to organize NEC
“The Forum is strongly advising the NWC to call NEC latest by the first week of February 2025 to allow…
Police recover 8 unexploded devices in Borno
Michael urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious objects or activities through the emergency lines…