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Monthly Archives: May, 2020

Financial autonomy: Presidential committee tasks governors on strict compliance

The Presidential Implementation Committee on Financial Autonomy for Judiciary and Legislature,  has urged governors to comply with the Executive Order 10. This it said would...

Police arrest 11 for alleged rape of 12-year old in Jigawa

The Police Command in Jigawa has arrested 11 suspects for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl (name withheld). The Spokesman of the command, SP Abdu Jinjiri,...

ICT contribution of 14.07% to Nigeria’s GDP unprecedented – Pantami

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, said the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has contributed unprecedented 14.07 per cent to...

Abducted Nasarawa CAN chairman regains freedom

The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nasarawa state chapter, Bishop Joseph Masin, who was abducted by gunmen on Thursday in Lafia has regained...

Is Female Genital Mutilation a panacea for promiscuity or violation of women’s right?

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical...

Zamfara governor warns on recurrent criminality

Governor Bello Mohammed, has assured that his administration will continue to respond to recurrent criminality. He also warned that, more than any other time,...

NCDC confirms 553 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria

The NCDC has confirmed 553 new COVID-19 cases in Nigeria. Announcing the figure Saturday night on its Twitter handle, NCDC said Lagos...

The Difference With Professor Babagana Zulum in Borno

By Inuwa Bwala A colleague called me recently to seek my view of leadership in Nigeria under the present administration. He specifically asked me to...

Why We’re Concerned About Effects Of COVID-19 On Nigeria – Gbajabiamila

...says SIP legislation underwayThe Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the possible effects of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

Counter-Insurgency: Top ISWAP/Boko Haram fighter, family surrender – MNJTF

The artillery and air interdictions on ISWAP / Boko Haram enclave in the recesses of the Lake Chad Basin by the Multi National Joint...

AFREXIMBank To Establish 500 Bed World Class Medical Center In Abuja

... Minister Presents C Of O To Bank The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s efforts at encouraging direct foreign investment in the Territory received a major...

I am suffering from gang-up, Bauchi governor reveals

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state on Saturday said  he was battling a gang-up by people he had worked with before clinching the governorship...

Buhari felicitates with UNILAG VC, Prof. Ogundipe at 60

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof.  Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, on his 60th birthday. Ogindipe will be clocking...

Northern governors mourn former NNPC boss

The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the death of the former Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr...

Plateau NANNM calls off ‘sit-at-home’ protest for members in JUTH Isolation center

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) chapter, has called off its sit-at-home protest for its members...

Resident Doctors issue 14-day strike notice to FG

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday said its members would proceed on total and indefinite strike if the Federal Government failed...

Buratai inspects local construction of combat vehicles in Maiduguri

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has inspected ongoing manufacture and repairs/ overhaul of combat vehicles. The vehicles include Armoured Personnel Carriers...

Buhari’s nephew, Ibrahim Dauda, dies in Daura

President Muhammadu Buhari's nephew Alhaji Ibrahim Dauda is dead. According to a statement signed by Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the President (media and...

Former CDS Alex Badeh’s death: General Court Martial sentences six aides

The General Court Martial (GCM) sitting at the NAF Base, Abuja, has sentenced six Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel, who were aides to...

NIPOST allays fears over FIRS circular, assures on steps to resolve legal issues

The Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST has allayed fears of Nigerians on a recent circular from the Federal Inland Revenue Service. A statement...

Nigeria records 387 new cases of COVID-19, active cases now 6344

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has recorded 387 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, which increased the number...

La Liga clubs free to start full training from Monday

Clubs in Spain’s top two soccer divisions can hold full training sessions from Monday for the first time since returning to activity after action...

Police arrest 16 kidnap, robbery suspects in Plateau

The Police Command in Plateau has arrested 16 suspects over kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide and unlawful possession of firearms. CP Edward Egbuka, the Commissioner...

Police confirm kidnap of 4 persons in Delta Community

The Police in Delta on Saturday confirmed the kidnapping of four persons in Boji-Boji Owa community, Ika North East Local Government Area of the...

OPEC mourns ex-GMD of NNPC Baru

The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), says the death of Dr Maikanti Baru, former Group Managing Director of NNPC,  is a huge loss...
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