Sale of national assets: Another self-destructive jamboree
By Zainab Suleiman Okino The Nigerian leadership has once again embarked on a national past time of walking in the dark in ignominy. The minister […]
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‘2020 Operation Eagle Eye’ claimed 12 lives, 88 injuries, says NEMA DG
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says its 2020 ‘Operation Eagle Eye’ claimed 22 lives and caused injury to 88 others in crashes recorded across […]
COVID 19: Group calls for immediate release of Zakzaky’s wife
By Chimezie Godfrey The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has urged the Nigerian government to release Sheikh Ibraheem Elzakzaky’s wife, Malama Zeenah Ibrahim six days after […]
FG inaugurates N900m e-ticketing platform for Abuja-Kaduna train Service
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the N900 million e-ticketing platform for the online purchase of tickets at the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor. The Minister of […]
Manchester United maintain leadership after goalless draw at Liverpool
Manchester United held on to top spot in the ongoing 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) after a 0-0 draw at champions Liverpool on Sunday. Alisson […]
Trump impeached for historic second time after Capitol siege
The U.S. House of Representatives votes to impeach Donald Trump for inciting last week’s deadly Capitol siege, making him the first president to be impeached […]
Organised Labour suspends picketing after truce with Ayade
The Organised Labour in Cross River on Tuesday, resolved to suspend the picketing of the state’s Accountant-General’s Office after a meeting with Gov. Ben Ayade. […]
Farouq seeks global best standards for PWDs in Nigeria
By Chimezie Godfrey The Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Umar Farouq has appealed to the federal government to make public buildings and other infrastructures accessible to […]
Trump in damage control after supporters breach Capitol Hill
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken to Twitter, his megaphone, to execute damage control after his supporters invaded the Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Congress was […]
UPDATE: Tambuwal swears-in new HoS, re-engages predecessor
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State Wednesday swore-in the new Head of Civil Service (HoS) in the state. On the same occasion, […]
The truth about Cross River North Senatorial rerun and allied matters
By Timothy Mgbeje Reading Sam Omatseye’s commentaries has always been an excursion into knowledge, except in the few instances in which he himself has been […]
2 Championship games put off after COVID-19 outbreaks
Two Championship matches scheduled for Saturday have been postponed after Bristol City and Luton Town reported COVID-19 outbreaks in their squads on Friday. Bristol City […]
Makinde suspends curfew, approves crossover night service
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, approved the suspension of the 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. curfew earlier imposed on states by the […]
Oyo NIS reunites trafficking victim to her family after 14 years
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS),Oyo State Command, on Tuesday, reunited a trafficking victim, Khadijat Barugu, to her family in Benin Republic after 14 years. The […]
NSE reopens trading after Christmas holidays with N167bn gain
The Nigerian Stock Exchange reopened trading on Tuesday after the holidays to mark Christmas and Boxing Day celebrations with the All-Share Index crossing 39,000 mark. […]
Post-Brexit deal to be signed Wednesday after go-ahead by EU members
The 27 states of the European Union (EU) on Tuesday paved the way for the provisional application of the new post-Brexit trade agreement as of […]
NPFL Match Day 1: Plateau Utd. management places players on half salary after a poor start
The management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos has placed the entire team on half salary following their 0-2 loss to Kwara United of […]
Story of my life: Marrying my own sister & turning sixty, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I cannot believe that I am the jolly good fellow of the birthday song. Not many blokes gave me any chance at all that […]
Makinde inaugurates Oyo State Anti-corruption Agency
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday inaugurated the state’s anti-corruption commission, declaring that his administration’s zero tolerance for corruption remains unshakable. The governor, […]
Enugu Government resumes 2020 Christmas carnival after 6 years
Enugu State Government on Sunday, began the 2020 Christmas carnival with a praise and worship amidst observation of the Coronavirus protocol. The News Agency of […]
COVID-19: Tambuwal goes into self-isolation
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, says he has gone into self isolation after having contact with people who have tested positive for COVID-19. Tambuwal […]
Seme border remains closed, 24 hours after FG order
Nigeria’s land border with Benin Republic at Seme, near Badagry, Lagos State, remained closed, more than 24 hours after the Federal Government announced its reopening […]
5 years after, ICC shouldn’t forget Zaria massacre – IMN
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) not to forget the how Nigeria’s military committed large-scale unlawful killings and […]
EFCC invites ex Bauchi HoS after release on bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Mr Abdon Gin, former Head of Service in Bauchi state to its headquarters in Abuja. The […]
After jumping bail, EFCC produces fugitive ex-pension boss Maina in court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, produced the former Chairman, the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), Abulrasheed Maina, at the Federal […]