Author: Isa Isawade
Hezbollah congratulates new Hamas leader Yehya al-Sinwar
“With al-Sinwar’s appointment, Hamas is also sending strong message to Israel and its allies, as Hamas remains steadfast and united…
How Oborududu put Nigerian wrestling on global map
“She has etched her name in the annals of Nigerian sports history, becoming the country’s most decorated wrestler."
Wrestling: Ogunsanya loses in opening bout
Ogunsanya lost 1-3 to Khulan Batkhuyag of Mongolia in her round of 16 bout at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, making her…
Protest claims lives of 4 teenagers, bride-to-be in Kano, Zaria
The protest, which started on Thursday, August 1, has resulted in the killing of many protesters allegedly by security operatives.
Driver dies, three injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident
“After being rescued from where he was trapped, he was taken to Idera Hospital in Sagamu. The doctor later confirmed…
Why protest should start from local govt level – Ayoola
He said it was wrong for EndBadGovernance protesters to leave their councils and state governments and besiege another state in…
Nasarawa traditional ruler sends message to protesters
“As a traditional ruler, my appeal to parents is for them to caution their children against violence and destruction of…
How my former students played prank on me – Soyinka
“Soyinka is larger than life, a global icon. There is no gainsaying the fact. And people like that don’t come…
10 suspected drug traffickers busted
He said that the suspects nabbed in connection with the seizure of 42kg of the same psychoactive substance include: Jimoh…
NDLEA intercepts U.S, UK bound drug consignments in baby food tins
"No less than 36 parcels of a strong strain of cannabis concealed in six cartons of tins of branded Nestle…
The hunger march as universal mandate
The nation’s security agencies cannot pretend unawareness of alternative models for emulation, civilized advances in security intervention.
How Tinubu should handle agricultural grants, subsidies distribution – Farmers
“Our members, who are primarily subsistence and small-scale farmers, have experienced significant challenges in accessing grants, subsidies and other forms…
Civil society ready for dialogue, Okunniyi tells Tinubu
“The organised civil society is open to dialogue and we will respond to dialogue if we are invited by the…
Photos: Fashola, Anyaoku, others grace 26th Wole Soyinka Lecture Series
By Isa Isawade On the 2nd of August 2024, the National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity), NAS, held the 26th…
Protest: Police detain 90 more suspects in Yobe
The command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, said in a statement on Saturday in Damaturu that the total number of suspects…
Kano government relaxes curfew
He also said that the governor urged the residents in the state to return to their various homes by 2…
Commonwealth asked to sanction Nigeria over attacks on journalists, protesters
“In Borno State, nine Radio Ndarason Internationale staff members were reportedly arrested by security officials in Maiduguri as they were…
How a couple save £10,000 a year on London rent by living on a narrowboat
They say their friends living in London pay £1k in rent a month for a house share and say it…
Indonesia braces up for alarming forest fires
In 2019, fires raged through a total of 3.1 million hectares of rainforests and peatlands, an area larger than Belgium.…
Fresh case of H5N1 bird flu raises confirmed cases in Cambodia
From 2003 to date, there were 71 cases of human infection with H5N1 influenza, including 42 deaths in the Southeast…
Ledecky makes more history with record ninth women’s swimming gold
Already athletes, experts and coaches have been debating why it has been so hard to see world records in France.
Alfred makes Olympic history for St Lucia with 100m gold
Alfred stormed down the wet Stade de France track for the gold medal in 10.72 seconds.
Suspected Lagos property speculator Danmegoro lands in prison
Sonuga adjourned the case till 4 September 2024 for mention and ordered that the defendant be detained at the Ikoyi…
Sanwo-Olu, wife host 4th Lagos Praise event
Mrs Sanwo-Olu also reminisced about the milestones of past editions of Lagos Praise, saying that this year's edition, themed "Sing…
How TETFund officials embezzled my N10m scholarship grant
Most of my colleagues have started having their PhD convocation ceremonies since 2023. But here I am with TETFund financial…
Iran accuses U.S, Israel of being behind Haniyeh’s killing
According to the Hamas Islamist organisation, Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli attack on a residence in Tehran on Wednesday…
UAE, WHO seek evacuation of 148 Palestinians to Abu Dhabi
“We hope this paves way for the establishment of evacuation corridors via all possible routes, including the Kerem Shalom and…
Amaewhule, 24 others’ suit: Court rules against PDP National Legal Adviser
In today's ruling, Justice Obile said that Ajibade, SAN has no legal powers to challenge the appointment of Musa, SAN…
Protest: UNILAG postpones ongoing 2nd semester examinations
“All members of the university are, therefore, enjoined to go about their legitimate business and not hesitate to report anything…
Protest: Security operatives embark on show of force in Osun
“The officers are also to arrest anyone or groups that are not part of the protest but are out to…