People mill around Tinubu because of poverty – Sen. Fadahunsi
by Haruna Salami The senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi has said people have been clinging to Bola Tinubu since he indicated his intention to […]
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Meat is expensive in Benue because Gov. Ortom removed ‘subsidy’ – Makurdi meat sellers
Contrary to the belief that beef costs high in Benue at the approach of Yuletide, butchers and meat sellers blame the situation on the removal […]
TRCN boss seeks teachers’ curriculum review to meet 21st century demands
The Registrar, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, has called for further review of teachers’ curriculum to meet 21st century demands. Ajiboye […]
NAPTIP rescues 96 victims of human trafficking in Benin Zonal Command
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Benin Zonal Command, says it has rescued about 96 victims of human trafficking in the […]
Impunity and the assault on our freedom, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Ghosts are everywhere in the land. Every state has them on its payroll. They take the blame for all cases of corruption […]
2023 Presidency: Arewa Youths Drum Support For Orji Uzor Kalu
Arewa Youths for Orji Uzor Kalu (AYOUK), a Northern Group has expressed support for Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, to […]
Silence over Child Rights Act domestication in Gombe disturbing — Children’s Parliament Speaker
Umar Farouk, Speaker of the Gombe State Children’s Parliament, on Tuesday, sayssilence over domestication of Child Rights Act is disturbing to children in the state. […]
UNICEF, Airtel Africa accelerate digital learning in Nigeria, 12 African countries
Airtel Africa and UNICEF have announced a five-year pan-African partnership to help accelerate the roll-out of digital learning through connecting schools to the internet and […]
Rising Gas Prices, Crisis in the making, By Dakuku Peterside
Nigerians are facing hydra-headed challenges on all fronts: debilitating insecurity, extreme poverty, hyperinflation, high cost of food and essential consumables, diminishing trust in government and […]
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) […]
NGO partners with FG to rescue 1,156 pairs of eyes
At least 1,156 persons in Ovbiogie community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo have benefitted from a free medical eyes services intervention […]
COP26: Osinbajo rallies developed countries to favour Africa
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria expects more developed countries to change the direction of the conversation around energy transition in favour of Africa at […]
The Economist and its unrelenting doom, gloom about Nigeria, by Fredrick Nwabufo
The Economist, the international weekly newspaper, has been steadfast and dutiful on its pursuit of a solitary narrative about Nigeria. Going by this newspaper’s disposition […]
Why I created Metropolitan Authorities, regulate preaching — El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El Rufai has clarified that the concept of Metropolitan Authorities to administer cities and the Interfaith Preaching Regulatory Council are not new in […]
UN Women, WIFTI want an end to violence against women, girls
UN Women and Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI), Nigeria Chapter on Wednesday advocated for the ending of violence against women. The groups, in […]
NCDMB tasks Project 100 Companies on job creation
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has tasked the beneficiaries of its Project 100 Companies on job creation and increasing the contribution of […]
Energy sector prone to cyber threats – NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has called on stakeholders in the power, oil and gas sector to key into the fight […]
Kaduna Grand Khadi, Justice Ibrahim buried
Justice Shehu Ibrahim, Grand Khadi of Kaduna State Sharia Court of Appeal, who died on Oct. 26 has been buried in Kaduna. The News Agency […]
FG begins emergency repair work on Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway- Official
The Federal Government has commenced emergency repair ofcritical portions hindering smooth movement of motorists on Ibadan-Ife-Ilesa Expressway.Mr Kayode Ibrahim, the Oyo State Controller of Works, […]
Niger govt. partners NRC on rail transport
The Niger government is to partner with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to improve rail transport and reduce pressure on roads in the state. Alhaji […]
Kano State Govt. advocates increased federal revenue allocation to States, LGs
The Kano State Government has said that States and Local Governments in the country should benefit more from the Revenue Allocation Formula of the Federal […]
Gbajabiamila calls for constant training of journalists to curb fake news
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for constant training of media practitioners to curb fake news and misinformation in society. […]
200 Ijaw communities in Edo lament absence of basic amenities.
No fewer than 200 Ijaw communities in three Local Government Areas of Edo, have alleged that successive State governments have flagrantly refused to provide them […]
Reps express concern over underfunding of ministry of information
The House of Representatives Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Values has expressed concern over underfunding of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. […]
Be careful, don’t die because of politicians – Makinde
..as gov attends Fayose’s son’s wedding Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, reiterated his belief in politics without bitterness, warning that no one should […]