Author: Isa Isawade
INEC to deploy 4,000 personnel for re-run polls in Kaduna
He said, “The commission projects to have about a total of 4,000 staff including about 3,000 ad hoc staff with…
Suspected kingpin of human trafficking syndicate arrested in Lagos
"While awaiting operatives from Kwara State Police Command Anti-Trafficking Unit to come and harmonise the case, efforts are on to…
Countries halt UN agency funding on claims staff joined Hamas attacks
The violence has forced tens of thousands of residents in both countries to leave their homes.
How I become catholic priest, musician – FadaBen
“Having been exposed to the singers and music enthusiasts growing up, it is only natural that I follow that path…
IED mistaken for scrap metal explodes, kills 6 Almajiris in Borno
Tragedy occurred in Gubio local government area of Borno State on Saturday when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which was…
We must be serious about Angola, Peseiro cautions
“We will now focus on our next match against Angola, who are having an excellent tournament,” he said.
Super Eagles’ performance against Cameroon solid – NFF Boss
The three-time champions, who also knocked out Cameroon from the 2019 AFCON in the Round of 16, will now confront…
Pasuma to perform live in Itire after 18 years
"I know Pasuma is an entertainer, his music is loved by all. So, I want people to look forward to…
Thousands more Palestinians displaced as Israeli attacks intensify
The attack brought the total number of Palestinian deaths and injuries to 25,700 and 63,740 respectively, since Oct. 7, 2023,…
Man docked for alleged sodomy in Ibadan
Earlier, the Police prosecutor, Insp Sikiru Opaleye told the court that the defendant on Jan. 14, 2021, at his residence…
Blindman arraigned for alleged N19m land fraud
The prosecutor submitted that the defendant also collected the sum of N5.5 million from the complainant as part of the…
Hijab: Judge’s absence stalls hearing in suit against school
The absence of Justice Moshood Ishola of an Oyo State High Court on Wednesday stalled hearing in a human rights…
INEC ready for by-election in Ondo State – REC
Babalola said that adequate arrangements had been made for the transportation of personnel, non-sensitive as well as sensitive materials to…
UNICEF sends important message to govts of North East
“We must make a sizable and sustainable investment in teachers’ recruitment and training; school and security, including fortification of schools…
You need sorghum for healthy living, Don tells Nigerians
“Sorghum also contains iron, magnesium and copper which help in blood circulation to prevent anaemia’’.
975 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic
Abdullahi said the returnees were brought back under the care of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) from Niamey, Niger's…
Enugu Local Govt elections postponed
“The Enugu State Local Government Election 2024 originally scheduled for Feb. 24 has been shifted to the 5th Oct. 5,…
Kano politician arrested for alleged incitement over govt’s possible revisiting of emirate
The commissioner said having profiled Danbilki, he was found to have repeatedly used the same radio programme to disseminate and…
Ibadan: FG awaits outcome of forensic investigation on explosion
"The Ministry also deployed Mine Inspectorate officers to the scene of the explosion to join other security agencies to unravel…
Rep. pays tribute to families of soldiers killed in Benue attack
Igbinomwanhia said during the operation, the troops lost three officers; two soldiers and one Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
Tinubu commended over FAAN relocation to Lagos
“I want us to reflect on the picture of South Africa’s Pretoria and Johannesburg by making Lagos a commercial capital…
NDLEA arrests 295 drug suspects in Rivers
He listed substances seized from the suspects to include cocaine, heroin, hemp, methamphetamine, tramadol, codeine, Rohypnol, and Pentazocine.
Abuja resident fakes kidnap to defraud family
"One Nnandi Agu 'm' of Games Village only faked his own kidnap in an attempt to defraud his brother who…
3 suspected cultists busted in Lagos
“The police got information that some boys were seen in military uniform disturbing the peace of Oke-Odan community in Ishashi.”
Akpabio, Abbas sued over 2024 Budget padding
“The National Assembly after inserting new line items to the Appropriation Bill 2024 and altering the budgetary allocation to already…
Photos: Ethiopians celebrate Timket in Addis Ababa
Followers marched from churches to Jan Meda, an open field in the capital, while priests carried tents called tabots which…
Matawalle sends passionate appeal to Nigerians
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has appealed to Nigerians to embrace the diverse culture that unites…
Labour fumes, warming up for confrontation with FG
“If there is no agreement on the minimum wage review, there’s nothing anyone can do. I assure you that it…
Navy hands over trawler, 13 crew members to fishery department in Bayelsa
"To this end, I wish to advise all mariners to be law-abiding as they engage the Nigerian maritime domain."
Group visits Betty Akeredolu, victims of Ibadan explosion
Among the houses affected and visited by the group were that of the late Chief Bola Ige; Former Deputy Governor…