Author: Isa Isawade
Ex-Gov Jang, Kwande send message to Plateau residents over Mutfwang
"I want to also plead with our religious leaders to pray and support this administration; they should lead the charge…
Permanent exhibition for Uko at National Museum unveiled
The “Seven Wonders of Nigeria” exhibition has a display of the pictorial representation of the identified iconic destinations right from…
EFCC reopens fraud cases against Fayose, Kwankwaso, other ex-govs
“The chairman is reviewing all high profile cases, and he has ordered the investigators not to treat anyone differently, especially…
I can now settle down to rebuild Abia – Gov Otti
“Now that the distractions are over; now that the storm is over, I will settle down and rebuild Abia.”
AFCON kicks off with spectacular opening ceremony
The audience was then treated to enchanting performances by the Ivorian coupé-décalé band from Abidjan, featuring young African artists.
How Olugbenga Lawal bagged 10yrs imprisonment in U.S for money laundering
A 33-year-old Nigerian, Olugbenga Lawal of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States has been sentenced to spend ten years in prison for…
US to Israel: Civilian toll in Gaza too high
Blinken reaffirmed US “support for Israel’s right to prevent” a repetition of the unprecedented Hamas attacks of October 7 that…
Ex-minister Olu Agunloye remanded in Kuje prison
The judge, however, ordered that the embattled former minister be remanded pending when his bail would be granted.
Gov Bello orders prosecution of 6 suspects over lawmakers’ harassment
“The national assembly lawmakers from Kogi, excluding Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, had visited Gov. Bello to congratulate him on the peaceful…
Tinubu celebrates Fola Adeola at 70
“The President extols the brilliance, integrity, courage, and patriotism of the founder of one of Nigeria’s leading banks, describing him…
UNILAG to graduate 379 first class students at 54th convocation
She noted that David Akanmu, from the Faculty of Engineering, had emerged as the overall best-graduating student, with a perfect…
‘Mystery oil spill’ reported in Bayelsa community
A Jan. 8 notification letter signed by Pastor Olabai Olozulu, the traditional ruler of Foropa, Middleton, indicated that the oil…
Businessman begs court to order wife to leave his house
He said that Habeeb had not paid any money to Shuaibu who is heavily pregnant, for maintenance since December 10,…
Baba Adinni of Lagos Shaykh Abu mourned
“He was a quintessential Islamic scholar, humble, warm and unassuming. He loved the young and old and he was so…
Police bust 2 armed robbery suspects in Kaduna
“On receiving information our operatives stormed the scene and arrested two of the suspects who were all from the Rigasa…
Climate change: Kaduna to resume monthly sanitation exercise
“We agree to bring back monthly sanitation across the state immediately after we resume plenary. It is mandatory to save…
Tinubu given 7 days to begin probe of N585.2m grant scandal
“SERAP is seriously concerned that years of allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the spending of public funds meant to…
Ogun pastor John arrested for defiling minor
“The suspect on interrogation has confessed to the crime and admitted that time after time he had unlawful carnal knowledge…
Police recruitment: Arase warns officials against extortion
The Chairman, Police Service Commission, Dr Solomon Arase, has warned the commission’s officials, deployed for the recruitment of new Constables,…
We have no fake professors here – Covenant University
“The attention of the university management was drawn to a purported publication by the National Universities Commission [NUC] titled –…
Why every cleric should read Bible and Quran – Sokefun
“We need more education and enlightenment for our clergymen. Pastors should read the Quran and Islamic clerics should also read…
Farmers now returning to farms in Niger – Gov Bago
“We’ve already signed an agreement with some companies for off-take and just to keep him up to speed with what…
Tinubu urged to investigate palliatives’ distribution
“It has come to my attention that substantial amounts – N100 million worth of palliatives to House of Representatives members…
FIFA, others grieve at Mario Zagallo’s death
Infantino described Zagallo’s impact on the World Cup as “unparalleled”.
Super Eagles meet Guinea’s Syli Nationale in International friendly
“The friendly game is coming only seven days before the three-time champions’ opening game against Equatorial Guinea’s Nzalang National inside…
Couple detained over death of Mark Kalu
“The altercation took place in the market square between the late Mark Kalu and a couple, Mba Moses, aged 50,…
How Pastor Adeboye, others are “direct descendants” of Gen Gowon – Prof. Obadare
"In retrospect, it is this vacuum that the Pentecostal movement, iconic of the anti-intellectual reaction, stepped into and currently occupies,…
Insecurity: Benue people want FG to rehabilitate Otukpo-Obi-Oju Road
The forum, therefore, called on the state government to rehabilitate and equip existing primary health centres across the council wards…
Poultry farmers seek FG’s intervention in 2024
“We need to ensure they get to the right farmers. The government has been doing bailouts for the sector but…
Court gives Kano State Govt 7 days to respond to claims by 44 LGAs
Justice Okorowo consequently gave the defendants seven days to show cause why the ex-parte orders should not be granted.