The Shi’ite uprising and now we must be guided, By Majeed Dahiru
First published in 1990, ‘’Then I was Guided’’ was a scholarly treatise by the Tunisian theologian, Mohammed al-Tijani al-Samawi, clearly outlining his transition from a […]
Month: October 2018
Mrs Buhari hosts president’s artistes to dinner
Wife of the President Aisha Buhari on Wednesday hosted some artistes of President Muhammadu Buhari at the launching of a music album called “Sakamakon Chanji” […]
FEC deliberates on Shi’ite uprising, directs FCT Minister to summon security
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Bello Muhammad, to summon meeting of the territory’s security […]
Niger revenue: We only received N263bn, not N500bn – Finance Commissioner
By Tina George, Minna Niger state Commissioner of Finance, Alhaji Zakari Abubakar has said that the state government only received N263.3 billion from revenue sources […]
World Food Day: How we’re addressing food security in Africa – IITA Boss
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor The Director general of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture IITA, Dr Nteranya Sanginga has said that research outputs by IITA, […]
TSA: New tariff regime takes effect Nov. 1
The Federal government has said that from November 1 2018, the service charge on all payment to its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) would be […]
Buhari orders NHIS boss to proceed on administrative leave, appoints Omogo to oversee scheme
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja ordered Prof. Usman Yusuf, the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), to immediately proceed on […]
Buhari inaugurates 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, Appeal Fund with N10m
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the 2019 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration Emblem with an appeal to Nigerian politicians to be decorous in their […]
Stay faithful to your country, hold fast on integrity – Buhari tells APC aspirants
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor President Muhammadu Buhari has called on defeated aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party primaries to remain faithful […]
Anenih: PDP commends Obaseki on declaration of three days mourning
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor The Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the state government for declaring three days mourning in […]
It’s fiscally irresponsible to sell public assets to fund 2019 budget – Atiku
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation has posited that it is irresponsible for the Nigerian government to sell off its national assets in […]
NLC condemns governors’ N22,500 minimum wage proposition
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the minimum wage proposition of N22,500 by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). The condemnation […]
APC: Internal democracy and Oshiomhole’s original sin, By Femi Ayelabowo
Ever since the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its primary elections, a number of highly-placed individuals, including three governors, have been openly attacking the national chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole. […]
Minimum wage: TUC rejects governors’ proposal
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Wednesday said it rejected the N22,500 minimum wage announced by the Governors’ Forum. Mr Boboi Kaigama, TUC […]
KDSG relaxes night-time curfew in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has relaxed the night-time curfew in Kaduna metropolis and environs with immediate effect. Residents are henceforth free to move and pursue legitimate activities […]
Army recovers body of missing General
The Nigeria Army has recovered the body of Maj.- Gen. Idris Alkali (rtd), the immediate past Chief of Administration, Army Headquarters Abuja. The body was […]
2019: Imo traders endorse Araraume, say state needs leader with business ideas
The Imo chapter of the Organized Market Traders Association (OMATA), has endorsed Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), as its preferred […]
Group teaches 550 Gombe women use of modern contraceptives
Action Group on Child Spacing, a Non-Governmental Organisation based in Gombe, on Wednesday, opened training for 550 women on how to use modern contraceptives to […]
Atiku vs Buhari: North undecided yet – Arewa youths insist
As permutations continue for the coming major contest for the presidency between incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the North, a major swing […]
MaxAir expands operations to Port Harcourt, Yola Nov. 5
MaxAir Limited, the latest airline to join Nigeria’s domestic air market, has announced its decision to expand operations to Port Harcourt and Yola routes as […]
FG’s new education policy named, `Every Child Counts’ – Osinbajo
`Every Child Counts’ is the name of new Federal Government’s education policy, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to […]
INEC fixes Kankia/Kusada/Ingawa Federal Constituency bye-election for Nov. 17
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada Federal Constituency seat on Nov. 17, an official has […]
Court orders Police to pay N1m to magistrate over human rights violation
A Kano State High Court, on Wednesday ordered the Nigerian Police Force to pay N1 million as compensation to a magistrate, Hajara Hamza, for violating […]
Human Trafficking: Netherlands pledges more collaboration with NAPTIP
The Government of Netherlands has pledged more collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) to end illegal migration from […]
11 pregnant women, 130 other Nigerians return from Libya
One hundred and forty-one Nigerians including 11 pregnant women have voluntarily returned from Libya to Nigeria with the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration […]