Author: Isa Isawade
Sexagenarian Olajide Dauda docked for alleged N1.4m fraud
The magistrate also held that the sureties should show evidence of tax payment with three recent passport photographs and their…
Photos: YABATECH Mass Comm. students explore legacy of PMNEWS, TheNEWS
For their impressive display of willingness to learn during the meeting, each of them was presented with a copy of…
Photos: Markaz holds Shahadah ceremony, churns out over 1,300 graduates
The institute's Mudeer (Spiritual and Administrative leader), Sheikh Habeebullahi Adam Al-Ilory, whose entry to the event on the first day…
Photos: Eyitayo Adebowale installed Aare Mayegun of Ika-Orangun
The Orangun of Ika-Orangun, Ejigbo, Osun State, HRM. Oba Sakariyau Owolabi Oladimeji (Ilufemiloye I) has conferred the prestigious title of…
Suspected property speculator Sulaimon remanded in prison
Owunmi adjourned the case on 12 February 2025 for mention and ordered that the defendant be detained at the Ikoyi…
Tinubu mourns victims of tanker explosion, condoles with Niger govt
"President Tinubu strongly advises all citizens to exercise caution and avoid approaching accident sites, especially those involving fuel-laden vehicles, due…
JAMB NASU defends welfare packages amid national assembly scrutiny
He also explained that the reported N1.1 billion spent on meals and N850 million for fumigation covered various services, including…
Alison-Madueke’s loot: SERAP writes Trump, seeks return of stolen assets
“A whole chapter of the Convention is devoted to international cooperation in the recovery and return of stolen assets including…
U.S. launches new airstrikes on Yemen’s capital
In response, the U.S.-British naval coalition stationed in the waters has since January 2024 conducted regular air raids and missile…
My ordeal in kidnappers’ den – Corps member
“When they started shooting, our driver quickly came down from the vehicle, opened the door and asked us to run…
Police bust child trafficking ring, recover 14 children
Afolabi said that four babies between one week and two months old, and 10 children between two and seven years,…
Police recover two stolen cars through e-CMR platform in Kano
The Commissioner of Police commended the detectives for their exemplary work in both cases and appreciated the public's continued support.
Tinubu didn’t drag eminent Nigerians to Paris – Presidency
“All the eminent Nigerians involved in Nigeria’s defence are doing so willingly and out of sheer patriotism and conviction."
New Lagos Speaker asked to adopt public hearing of budget
“Lagos State used to pride itself that all laws have to go through a public hearing. But the principal law,…
Prince Ewenla becomes Akinjagunla of Yorubaland
"I urged you to continue to uphold the culture and values of Yoruba."
Displaced Palestinians upbeat, prepare to return home
The displaced in Gaza are packing what’s left of their belongings in the hope of returning to their neighbourhoods when…
JUST IN: TikTok suspends app within U.S.
President Biden signed the bill into law in April 2024.
What fuels criminal activities in Anambra – Soludo
“We all need to rise up and speak against what can be described as a conspiracy of silence by the…
Ogun Deputy Governor escapes attack
"The irate protesting MAPOLY students were armed with sticks and other dangerous projectiles, all efforts to allow the convoy pass…
Bird flu hits Kano, chickens die in dozens
To prevent further spread, he said, the state Ministry of Agriculture had sealed the affected area, depopulated the remaining chickens…
Military bans drone operation in North East
“The drone was confiscated, and an investigation is ongoing. These incidents among others revealed trends by individuals to operate drones…
Lagos on alert as govt set to begin mass demolition
“This is a full-fledged market like you just saw, illegally being operated around here, and they dump their waste in…
Suspended South Korea’s President Yoon detained
On Dec. 3, Yoon briefly declared martial law during a budget dispute with the opposition.
Aiyedatiwa dissolves cabinet, retains 2 commissioners
Aiyedatiwa, who was formerly deputy governor, became governor after the demise of the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in Germany on Dec.…
Alleged N1.96bn fraud: Court admits Ag ex-AGF to N500m bail
NAN had, on July 10, 2024, reported that the ex-AGF and his co-defendants begged the court to give them more…
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…