Author: Paul Dada
Israeli army says it intercepted missile from Yemen
On Wednesday, warning sirens rang out across Tel Aviv for the first time since May as Israel’s air defence intercepted…
Education Minister’s phone line hacked
The statement by the ministry's spokesperson, said the hackers were already used the line.
“She was selfless and honest” : Tinubu mourns Akwa Ibom First Lady
Tinubu joined them in mourning the painful and profound loss of the state's First Lady, who has supported Governor Eno's…
Netanyahu denies report of imminent ceasefire
A report by broadcaster N12 that Netanyahu had instructed the army to reduce attacks in the northern neighbouring country was…
Late Akwa Ibom First Lady supported thousands of people – Sanwo-Olu
The late First Lady of Akwa Ibom State, died on Thursday, September 26 after a brief illness in the hospital,…
Job losses loom for only tech skeptics – Expert
The event was concluded with an after-party, allowing participants to network, relax, and enjoy a night of dining and dancing.
Cholera claims nine lives in five Yobe LGAs
Dr Mohammed Gana, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, sad this in a statement in Damaturu on Friday
Akwa Ibom governor’s wife dies
By Paul Dada Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has lost his wife, Patience Umo Eno. Breaking the news…
1,311 APC members decamp to NNPP in Kano
In any ways, we would not blame anyone claiming to have decamped from NNPP to APC simply to collect his…
Shettima seeks urgent support for flood victims in Borno
Responding, Scotland expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s support which she credited for facilitating her success at the Commonwealth.
Judgement Day: Offa robbers sentenced to death
The reports of their robberies and killings had also generated a national interest.
Plateau State plans mock LG election
“The exercise, scheduled for Saturday, 28th September 2024, between the hours of 9 am and 12 noon, will take place…
Alleged copyright infringement: Court dismisses company’s suit against FG
Justice Ekwo held that the suit was instituted after the period allowed by the Public Officers Protection Act (POPA), 2004…
NAPTIP rescues six street children in Kano
The agency also reunited four rescued victims of child trafficking with their families.
NSCDC arrests five for power cable vandalism
Revealing this was the State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Bashar Hussaini. He said the suspects confessed to the crime.
Court rejects APC’s application to stop conduct of Kano LG polls
The judge also ordered that no party shall do any act that will prejudice the hearing and quick determination of…
Okpebholo’s victory testimony of humility – Igbinedion
She said the two legislators who came from rural backgrounds would best pilot the affairs of Edo
Edo governorship election outcome of what Tinubu wanted – PDP
The Deputy Director-General of the Council, Rev. Olu Martins stated this on Wednesday in Benin while addressing the press on…
Israel tells troops to prepare for possible Lebanon ground offensive
This is both to prepare the ground for your possible entry and to continue degrading Hezbollah,” he said
Jigawa partners with energy firm to boost gas production
"We are ready to partner with you in this initiative and offer you the majority shareholding for the company. Our…
Reps begins consideration of N419.8bn FCT supplementary budget
The Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Aliyu Betara (APC-Borno) said that the committee will lay a report on the bill…
Brazilian president calls for major overhaul of UN
He concluded with a reminder that the world cannot afford to wait for another tragedy to prompt necessary governance changes,…
Coca-Cola’s $1bn ‘audio’ investment a poisoned chalice, CAPPA warns
We, therefore, call on the Nigerian government to prioritise the interests of Nigerians by shunning questionable associations with corporate lawbreakers…
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#EdoDecides: An election marred by Mammon
Two days before the election, a foremost civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa shared its observations at a conference I attended.
Judge withdraws from Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
Awomolo expressed his appreciation to the judge, lamenting that it was a very unfortunate day.
NDLEA nabs ex-convict with cocaine worth N4.6bn at Lagos airport
He said the Agency would continue to work to disrupt the activities of drug cartels operating in the country
Court sentences four men to imprisonment for armoured cable theft
The convicts, Sadiq Iseh, Ibrahim Abubakar, Bashir Abubakar and Idris Usman, all of Airport Road, Abuja, who pleaded guilty to…
Hezbollah mute over Israel’s aggressive campaign
Or, quite possibly, Hezbollah and its Iranian backers have decided to conserve its firepower in the hope of riding out…
Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat is dead
More details are yet to emerge about the circumstances surrounding her demise.
Medical experts caution against self-medication, abuse of antibiotics
Okolie said that a lot of people would hear about antimicrobials resistance through the sensitisation programme.