Author: Isa Isawade
Nigerian farmers soon to have GM potatoes as research enters final stages
He said, “But the biotech potato performed well, with 100 per cent of the modified plants showing no late blight…
Before We Rethink Western Liberal Democracy in Africa
I apologize that I cannot put more here. I can only hope that this piece inspires us all to follow…
Expert reveal causes of premature labour, births
She noted that due to this, such babies are usually prone to infections and sicknesses, adding that in most cases,…
The travails of asexual singer Liberty Mattisse
Liberty said: "In my early 20s I noticed I just didn't have the drive any of my friends did. It…
Tinubu sued for allegedly appointing APC loyalists as top INEC officials
“The alleged APC members or loyalists also include individuals who reportedly campaigned on social media for the election of President…
Prof. Olajide bags Lifetime Achievement Award
Ajayi, Patron of the Bloom Cancer& Support Centre, was the Chief Medical Director, University College Hospital, Ibadan (1990-98) and the…
London mayor to host Nigerians in UK over out-of-school children
In 2022, the UN agency, UNESCO reported that Africa’s most populous nation is having an army of out-of-school children, estimated…
Medical doctor who allegedly duped businesswoman of N3.3m sent to prison
Adoga told the court that the defendant tricked the complainant and collected the N3,337,000 from her to help her open…
Akinkuotus did it for me
Long-Term Ventures was a company I worked for in Nigeria at a point in time. Working there brought real positive…
Navy embarks on exercise to curb illegal fishing
“The Western Naval Command is therefore launching this exercise to work up her ships and personnel in keeping up with…
Human capital critical in Africa’s industrialisation drive – Researchers
Seydou said that in spite of this critique, the paper provided valuable insights into the intricate dynamics of technological innovation,…
Resident doctors issue 14-day ultimatum to Enugu Govt
“First, the management should declare state of emergency on the employment of doctors in the hospital. There should be an…
AfDB inaugurates macroeconomic model for Africa
“The study that informed the report we are inaugurating today was commissioned to understand better the existing macro-economic modelling capabilities…
Nobody kills policeman and go scot-free, new Rivers CP Disu spits fire
"I know how difficult it is for you people to enter those difficult areas. I want you to know that…
Gabon faces COVID-19 resurgence – minister
"A total of 5,964 cases of seasonal flu were reported during the period from Oct. 6 to Nov. 9. During…
Court of Appeal affirms Sanwo-Olu’s re-election
“Though they were all pre-election matters, the appellants, PDP and its candidate, Adeniran, still failed to prove them."
Call off strike, Senate tells Labour
He said it was worrisome that most of the demands of the labour on the strike were not targeted at…
I’m not quarrelling with Gov Nwifuru – Umahi
“The most beautiful thing is that Nwifuru knows everything we did as there was nothing such as projects that did…
Navy apprehends 4 stowaways onboard TEMA EXPRESS
Oguntuga identified the stowaways as Ebi Agrive, 22, Lucky Amusu, 23, Goodness Edu, 28, and Micheal Daniel, 18 years old.
Chinese scientists to boost cassava yields in Africa
Starch-rich cassava provides food for more than 200 million people in Africa and is an important food security crop for…
Borno IDP camp engulfed by fire, 2 killed, 1000 houses burnt
The fire began at about 6 am and lasted for over an hour before it was brought under control by…
Gaza to lose all communications, internet services soon
Palestinian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Ishaq Sadr said that all the network services would be terminated by Thursday…
Why governors need to provide land for irrigated farming – Minister
The minister told the governor that as part of its target, UNRBDA would supervise the rehabilitation of Bedeggi irrigation scheme,…
Motorists hail Ikoyi–Obalende NURTW
He added that Ikoyi-Obalende NURTW members were responsive, responsible and disciplined with the way they were managing traffic at Obalende.
Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo: INEC Chairman threatened with legal actions
SERAP urged him to “identify, arrest, name and shame suspected perpetrators and their sponsors of these grave human rights crimes,…
Fulfil your promise to Maroko Evictees, Illasan residents Beg Sanwo-Olu
“I am now appealing to Governor Sanwo-Olu to come to our rescue and fulfil the promise he made to rebuild…
Ondo Union UK felicitates Oba Kiladejo at 70
"Oba Kiladejo's reign has ushered in peace, tranquillity and monumental developments in Ondo Kingdom. He has helped bring economic and…
Revealed! 129 inmates on death row in Plateau prisons
According to Longdiem, the figure consists of 128 males and one female, adding that 700 inmates are awaiting trial in…
Lagos drivers praise Sanwo-Olu for supporting LASTMA G.M. Oreagba
According to some of the drivers who spoke with P.M.NEWS, Bolaji Oreagba is the best LASTMA General Manager Lagos has…
Dauda should leave me alone – Matawalle
“Over the years, none of them has looked back and tried to rubbish their predecessor, but this one, instead of…