Author: Isa Isawade
Suspected fake banker arraigned for allegedly duping traders of N37.3m
Police prosecuting counsel, Ishola Samuel told the court in the charge marked M/15/2023 and M/17/2023 that the defendant committed the…
Ekiti flood ‘deaths’: Gov. Oyebanji reacts
The governor regretted the level of havoc wreaked by the flood and assured that his government would map out life-saving…
Why Tinubu should sign bill to remove police from contributory pension scheme
Speaking, one of the police officers said, "We are appealing to President Bola Tinubu to sign into law the bill…
Ex-Minister Agba reveals reason Benin-Auchi-Okene-Obajana Road remains uncompleted
According to him, budgetary provisions had always been spread thin on projects that were usually inserted in the budget by…
Fayemi, Prof Adejumo, Obi, others condole with Awa Bamiji over mother’s death
Condolence messages have continued to pour in for the foremost June 12 and pro-democracy activist, Comrade Awa Bamiji over the…
8.3m people in need of humanitarian interventions in Northeast – Minister
“We have a huge task on our hands, as we speak now, over 16m Nigerians are affected by humanitarian crises…
Army to restore nightlife in Imo
The commander further stated that the Joint Night Patrol Teams would bring the expertise, dedication and unwavering resolve of soldiers,…
6 killed in Osun road accident
Benamesia said two vehicles had a head-on collision on Saturday at about 9: 44 p.m. due to the brake failure…
FG set to rejig N-Power Scheme, pay beneficiaries – Minister Edu
The statement reported the Minister as saying that the challenges faced by N-Power beneficiaries in terms of delay in payment…
Go after perpetrators of Ikara Mosque killing – Kaduna govt
According to the statement, the governor has directed security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident and go after the perpetrators.
Ashafa mourns, describes ex-Lagos commissioner Jeje as dependable ally
"He was a dependable ally, always working toward the progress of Lagos state,” the Senator said.
President Tinubu sued over ban on 25 media organisations
“According to reports, the Federal Government on 18 August 2023 withdrew the accreditation tags of some 25 journalists and media…
Kaduna trains additional 7,000 vigilantes as insecurity worsens
“But we face the challenge of inadequate personnel to successfully wage the battle against bandits and other criminal elements. It…
Police warn Nigerians over hiring of domestic servants
“Do not rush into hiring a helper, there is need to verify if the person is who he or she…
Thousands in Niger rally in support of Junta, want French troops withdrawn
Protesters gathered near a base housing French soldiers following a call by several civil organisations hostile to the French military…
Former Diplomat Bello Al-Adam dies at 70
Al-Adam reportedly died on Saturday in India during a brief illness.
3 die as car plunges into Omo River on Sagamu-Benin expressway
The sector commander said speed limit violation by motorists, especially the commercial vehicle drivers on that route, was the cause…
Tinubu shocked by Gabon coup, begins move to meet AU leaders
President Tinubu who is the ECOWAS Chairman has expressed deep concern about the the Gabon coup and indicated readiness to…
Date fixed for Yoruba National Day celebration
According to the organisers, in a statement signed by Comrade Awa Bamiji, the event will take place inside Mapo Hall…
Foremost June 12 Activist Awa Bamiji loses mum
"With heavy hearts but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the passing away of our…
32nd Anniversary: Gov. Buni sends message to Yobe citizens
“The people of the state have every reason to appreciate Allah (SWT) for the journey in spite of the challenges,…
Gov. Yusuf gives automatic employment to best graduating nurses
" I commend the Provost and members of the staff of the institution for maintaining the standard. I encourage the…
Man arrested with fresh corpse in Ogun
“Although the suspect did not deny the incident, he claims to be a native doctor who was attempting to revive…
How Naira can be strengthened – experts
“Growth was driven by the Non-oil sector. The oil sector ranked considerably on account of the reduction in crude oil…
Stop erecting congratulatory billboards in my honour – Wike
“While the minister deeply appreciates the warm wishes and support of the citizens, he kindly, but strongly requests that such…
Tinubu given 48 hours to reverse ban on Vanguard, Galaxy TV, others
According to reports, the Federal Government recently withdrew the accreditations of some 25 journalists from covering activities at the Presidential…
Governors warned against politicization of FG Palliatives
For, Mr Abdullahi Yelwa, an economist, the federal government's N5 billion palliative to states was to enable them to assist…
Kano commercial sex workers groan
The sex workers in the ancient commercial city, who hitherto smiled home with their pockets full, now resort to lobbying…
Our plan for Yusuf Maitama varsity – Kano Gov.
Yusuf reiterated his administration’s willingness to give a facelift to the university with a view to attaining a standard of…
Workers to FG: Palliatives we need are good roads, refineries, salary increase
In a survey conducted among federal workers in Ondo, Ekiti and Osun states by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),…