Yahaya Bello urges media to tackle fake news
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has called on media organisations and practitioners to tackle the menace of fake news capable of destabilising the country. Bello […]
Month: October 2021
PDP is back, stronger – Segun Oni
A former Ekiti governor, Chief Segun Oni, says the successful conduct of PDP elective National Convention is an indication that the party is back, stronger […]
Adewopo expresses confidence in Ayu’s PDP national chairmanship
A Governorship Aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun 2018 election, Dr Ayoade Adewopo, has expressed confidence in the newly elected Sen. Iyorchia […]
Buhari departs Abuja for COP26 in Glasgow, UK
President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja for Glasgow, Scotland in the United Kingdom, to attend the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the United Nations […]
Of Wachakal Airport, Wastage and the Bandits In Government, By Hassan Gimba
When the news hit the airwaves that the federal government had budgeted N6.3 billion to build an airport at Wachakal, in Yobe State, 130 kilometres […]
As Anambra State Confronts an Organized Crime Family, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu
On 6 November, 2021, Anambra State, at 4,844 km² the second smallest state by landmass in Nigeria – Lagos State with 3,577 km² is the smallest […]
President Buhari’s visit to Saudi Arabia highlights: Inequalities breed unrest
By Garba Shehu President Muhammadu Buhari had a very successful visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the high which is the symbolization of our […]
SERAP sues Buhari, wants court to order recovery of ‘missing N881bn in 367 MDAs’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over ₦880bn of public […]
The Climate Crisis Will Not be Fixed by Causing an Energy Crisis in Africa, By Muhammadu Buhari
Dire warnings of the end of the world are as old as civilization itself. But each year as the countdown to United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) […]
Kalu condemns invasion of residence of Justice Mary Odili of the Supreme Court
By Haruna Salami Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the invasion of the Abuja residence […]
APC providing platform for youths to unlock potential-Aondoakaa
Chief Michael Aondoakura, former Attorney-General of the Federation says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has provided a political space for youths to unlock their potential. […]
PDP: Ayu’s emergence big challenge to Benue APC – Yaro
Comrade Abba Yaro, the outgoing Chairman, Benue Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee, has said the emergence of Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, as Peoples […]
NNPC Weekly Review: Stakeholders hail PIA as economic game-changer
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) started the week with the commendation of stakeholders in the nation’s political and industrial sectors on the successful […]
Buhari to attend Climate Change conference in Glasgow, Peace Summit in Paris
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Sunday for Glasgow, Scotland to attend the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the UN Framework Convention on […]
Obi Cubana, Mr Ibu , UAE envoy honoured at Nollywood New Yam Festival
Business man, Obinna Iyiegbu, also known as Obi Cubana and John Okafor also known as Mr Ibu, were honoured with traditional titles at the 2021 Nollywood […]
NDLEA seizes London-bound cocaine, heroin others at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized consignments of London-bound cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine and Indian hemp at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, […]
PDP Chieftain congratulates newly-elected NWC
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr Demola Olanrewaju, on Sunday congratulated Sen. Iyorchia Ayu and members of the newly-elected […]
Okei-Odumakin gives birth to twins, 6 months after husband’s death
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin, widow of the late Spokesperson of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, on Sunday announced the birth of baby twins to the family. Odumakin, who […]
SEC vows to intensify monitoring, surveillance of operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pledged to intensify monitoring and surveillance of the capital market in order to curb unethical conducts. The Director-General, […]
Anambra: Yiaga Africa urges INEC to distribute PVCs to new voters
An independent election observer group, Yiaga Africa, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to commence the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to […]
CePSERD warns against constant assault on Nigerian judiciary
By Chimezie Godfrey An NGO, the Center for Peace building and Social Economic Resources Development (CePSERD) has called for an end to assault on Nigerian […]
TETFund proposes N10bn for 2022 Research Grants
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has expressed hope that the annual allocation to the National Research Fund (NRF) will hit N10 […]
Sexual harassment: CSOs commend polytechnic for dismissing two lecturers in Bauchi
Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Bauchi state, on Sunday, commended the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, for dismissing two lecturers who were […]
Anambra Police CP, security chiefs visit wounded personnel in hospital
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Echeng Echeng, has assured officers and men in the command that he will stand by them at all […]
NIN-SIM Verification Exercise: FG extends deadline to December 2021
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has conveyed the approval of the Federal Government to extend of the deadline for […]