Author: Isa Isawade
Hiking: 180 stranded university students rescued
Hanthana, located in the central highlands of Sri Lanka, is a popular hiking destination for university students.
Sierra Leone foiled coup: Lessons to be learnt
President Bio, first as military head of state in 1996, and now, as civilian president, since 2018, remains the most…
What Army promises Nigerians during Yuletide
“As it stands today, troops have maintained an offensive posture, conducting several kinetic and non-kinetic operations in the forms of…
Houses without toilets will be forfeited – Ogun commissioner
“After all, the environmental laws of the state allowed the government to take over such homes in the public interest,”…
Xinhua news agency seeks deeper collaboration with NAN
Responding, the managing director of NAN assured Yang of the agency’s readiness to work closely with Xinhua to deepen the…
Tinubu lauded over appointment of Akinyelure
"Akinyelure's appointment and those of other professionals in this government have adequately testified to the fact that the annulled M.K.O…
Adeleke approves N15,000 wage award for civil servants, N10,000 for pensioners
“Sequel to the negotiation meetings and interactions with labour movements and representatives of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Gov. Adeleke…
6-Year-old girl defiled, 2 suspects remanded
Earlier, the Prosecutor, DSP Gbemileke Agoi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on Oct. 20 at about…
Naira Marley, Sam Larry make first public appearance since Mohbad’s death
This comes after a Magistrate Court in Yaba, Lagos State, granted Naira Marley and Sam Larry bail in the sum…
Police arrest 15 suspects over arms manufacturing in Benue
“During investigation, followers of the ritualist stated that they were involved in some ritual activities in Delta that did not…
Photos: Moment Olufi honoured Dele Momodu, Babalakin, others at 25th Anniversary
An elated Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi, who ascended the throne of his forefathers in November 1998, expressed gratitude to the God…
Israel vows to restart fighting in Gaza after hostages return
The weeks of Israeli bombardment in Gaza have led to the deaths of over 14,000 people, 40 per cent of…
3,000 barrels of crude oil lost to Nov. 15 offshore oil spill – NOSDRA
Musa explained that NOSDRA deployed high-level personnel and activated the National Oil Spills Contingency Plan to contain the spill.
Cement price slash scammer in police net
Hundeyin explained that Ezeukwe created a bogus but convincing online advert in September purportedly by Dangote Cement, claiming a massive…
SERAP threatens to sue World Bank if it fails to suspend loans to Nigeria’s 36 states
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) urged the Bank to “suspend further applications for loans and any other funding…
Experts laud CBN over planned recapitalisation of banks
“In addition, they need to recapitalise a little bit so that they can be in strong fittings in case of…
Photos: Displaced Palestinian people head to southern Gaza
Thousands of Palestinian people, most of whom were defenceless females and children have been killed in the Israeli air bombardments…
Nigeria’s Elegbe, Musa, others bag 2023 CIO Awards
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Dare Okoudjou, Founder, Onafriq, also bagged Lifetime Achievement award, while Nkemdilim…
How Ogun female teacher slumped, died
“Yes, I can confirm that the unfortunate incident happened on Thursday morning. I know her very well. I heard that…
More pro-Palestine protesters arrested in London
"We will not tolerate anyone who celebrates or promotes acts of terrorism – such as the killing or kidnap of…
Water Festival returns after COVID-19 pandemic
The festival is also to mark the end of the annual rainy season and the unique reversal flow of the…
COAS Lagbaja visits Late Alli’s family
“The Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria will surely miss your wise counsel,” the COAS wrote in the…
Nigerians groan as gas price skyrockets
Nigerians are dissatisfied with the situation in the country and are pleading with the government to help find immediate and…
EFCC arraigns Uchenna Minnis, coy for alleged N822.4m fraud
The prosecutor also alleged that the accused fraudulently obtained the said money from Krystal Lube Ltd. under the guise that…
ECOWAS: Tinubu calls for regional integration
The session will also focus on the 2024 Consolidated Community Budget and progress of the ECOWAS Integration and Development Programme.
NSCDC intercepts 9 truckloads of mining contents in Benue
Apav who was arrested on Nov. 9 at Kwande Local Government Area, was charged with criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, cattle…
Security agencies asked to put Atiku, others on watchlist
"Therefore, they should be put under strict monitoring by the Security operatives because having tried their best without getting their…
Rivers crisis: Court stops Assembly factions from sitting
After entering the order, the court fixed for hearing the motion on notice November 27, 2023.
Kenya floods: govt, aid agencies ramp up aid as death toll hits 71
The El Nino weather phenomenon, which has brought unusually heavy rains, thunderstorms and extreme floods, comes after the worst drought…