Author: Isa Isawade
‘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…
India’s Coast Gurad helicopter crashes in Gujarat, killing 3
The three crew members were immediately removed from the spot and rushed to a hospital in severely burnt condition after…
Kano Gov’t suspends Kannywood actress over indecent dressing
The board, according to the statement, said the decision was in response to multiple complaints it received from the public…
Does Africa have a January problem?
The year after the assassination in Burundi, it was the turn of Nigeria’s Prime Minister, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa together with…
Nigeria’s Nathaniel Bassey invited to Donald Trump’s inaugural breakfast
The prayer breakfast will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom, featuring a distinguished…
Freshkid Makavele storms Nigerian music scene with new songs
The emerging Nigerian hitmaker is highly regarded as the future of Afrobeat and Afro-pop music in Nigeria; which he does…
Enugu residents react to Tinubu’s visit
“It is not every day that Mr President visits a state, it is special because it cuts across party lines,…
How I became rich in America – Gen Alabi-Isama
"Looking at the appreciation of the situation, at that time there were 5 billion people in the world. They would…
SIRA mourns the passing of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub
"He believed that leaders should be held accountable to the people and that those in public office who misrule the…
The selection of Ọwá Obòkun of Ìjẹ̀ṣàland – Matters arising
I do not envy our new Ọba, because of the patently unfair and rigged process, he has a higher-than-normal burden.…
National Sports Festival Ogun 2024: A postponement foreseen
The ministry should ensure the fulfilment of Governor Abiodun’s pledge that “it’s going to be a festival that people will…
Inside Anthony Joshua’s memorable visit to Tinubu in Lagos (Photos)
"President Bola Tinubu received an autographed glove from former World Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua, when he visited the President at…
10 killed, 35 injured suspected terrorist attack in New Orleans
According to the FBI, police are investigating the deadly attack in New Orleans as an "act of terrorism", adding that…
New year: Otu frees 45 prisoners in Cross River
He noted that the directive was contained in the approval given to the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,…
FG intensifies move to extradite Simon Ekpa
“I don’t want to say much about that, but I’m happy he has been arrested."
Ukraine halts Russian gas transit to Europe
The gas transit agreement between Ukraine's state-run energy company Naftogaz and Russia's gas giant Gazprom, which was signed in December…
Let them go!
ECOWAS is a voluntary association with clearly articulated aims and objectives to which all who consent to be members are…
Exclusive interview: Details of how Isaac Boro was killed – Gen Alabi-Isama
Yes, whether you like it or not you will end up with it. Whether you like it or not. You…
Paris-bound businessman excretes 74 wraps of heroin, cocaine
“In his statement, Orizu claimed he owns a shop at Balogun market, Lagos Island where he sells school and travel…
South Korea declares week-long mourning period over plane crash
The black boxes have been recovered as South Korea’s transport ministry said on Sunday that its investigation unit secured both…
Publish your assets, SERAP tells Tinubu, Shettima
“Transparency and openness would also increase public confidence in the integrity of high-ranking public officials and government generally, and ensure…