Echoes of K.O. Mbadiwe, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Senate President Ahmad Lawan, has raised an issue that appears to have escaped us as we labour to explain to ourselves why […]
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A thank you note to JAMB’s Oloyede
By Tunde Akanni, PhD This is not a regular appreciation note. It is a combination of a personal expression of gratitude as well as it […]
Kano protection council confiscates 1,500 cartons of expired hand sanitisers
The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) said on Friday that it had confiscated 1,500 cartons of expired hand sanitisers. Alhaji Baffa Dan-Agundi, the KSCPC […]
NGO to entertain, feed 1,000 inmates in Kuje Prison
Shamies Unusual Hearts Foundation, an NGO says it is partnering with some Nigerian celebrities to entertain and feed about 1,000 inmates at the Kuje Prison […]
COVID-19: Africa CDC justifies the choice of J&J vaccine for the continent
The Africa Center for Disease Control (AfricaCDC) has explained that the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine was chosen for the continent because ‘it is a […]
Court grants man divorce whose wife elopes with another
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos, has granted a 40-year-old transporter, Mr Muri Olashiyan, divorce on grounds that his wife absconded with another man to […]
Doctors’ Strike: Keyamo urges govt to honour agreements with workers
By Chimezie Godfrey Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour and Productivity has urged the Nigerian Government to honour agreements with workers. The Minister gave […]
Osinbajo expresses delight over Transcorp’s digital hospitality platform, “Aura’’
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed delight over the quality and variety of service provided at Transcorp’s digital hospitality platform, “Aura.’’ Osinbajo said the digital […]
APC expels Ajasin’s daughter, another party stalwart over anti-party activities
Ondo State chapter of the APC has expelled Mrs Jumoke Anifowoshe-Ajasin, daughter of the first Executive Governor of the State, Chief Adekunle Ajasin, over anti-party […]
LASG seals Chinese firm, declares zero tolerance for safety violations
The Lagos State government has sealed a Chinese firm, Mingy Trading Company Ltd., for violating safety precautionary measures, that led to death of a 17-Year-old […]
MINILS set to partner AU to implement 2063 agenda
By Chimezie Godfrey The Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS) is set to partner with African Union (AU) to implement the 2063 Agenda […]
Katsina Emirate sacks District Head for aiding banditry
Katsina Emirate Council on Saturday announced the sacking of “Sarkin-Pauwan Katsina” and District Head of Kankara, Alhaji Yusuf Lawal, over alleged involvement in aiding and […]
Speedy vaccination will stall emerging COVID-19 variants – AIDS Foundation
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has emphasised the need for fast global vaccination to avert spread of the new variants of COVID-19 that might not […]
Post-COVID-19 Pandemic, Nigeria and France Must Seize the Chance to Strengthen Military and Economic Ties
By Muhammadu Buhari, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria. Today, leaders from across Africa meet in Paris to discuss plans to recover from the impact of […]
Insecurity: Lawyers back creation of state police
Some Lagos-based lawyers have appealed to the National Assembly to amend the constitution and include creation of state police to eradicate rising insecurity in the […]
RAK foundation to provide free JAMB forms for 300 candidates
Real Acts of Kindness (RAK) Development Foundation, an NGO, says it is organizing computer training for school leavers to select 300 candidates for its free […]
NDLEA intercepts container load of Tramadol in Apapa port
…. … Arrests Indian, 89 Nigerians in Lagos raids The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a container load of Tramadal at the […]
El-Rufai to launch Social Policy framework on Tuesday
Governor Nasir El-Rufai will launch the Kaduna State Social Protection Policy which will provide a framework for Social Protection initiatives being presently implemented […]
Reps to investigate Alter Semper over unlawful waiver to co-own ‘Health Plus’ Pharmacy
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives is set to commence an investigation into allegations of unlawful waiver, obtained by a private equity firm, Alta […]
SOSF supports Rivers State Cassava, Plantain farmers
Skills Outside School Foundation in partnership with and support from ACT Foundation, Access Bank, Bank of Agriculture and International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) […]
Accidental explosion injures seven children in Kaduna
Security agencies have reported the accidental detonation of a substance at a residence in Ungwan Mangworo, Igabi local government area of Kaduna state. […]
Nigeria records 29 cases of COVID-19 variant found in UK– NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it has confirmed 29 cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 UK variant in the country. Its Director-General, Dr […]
Cries for Justice: Sasha and the Burden of Political Leadership, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
The reported clash between Hausas and Yoruba traders in Sasha, Ibadan on Thursday, February 12, 2021 should be alarming for every Nigerian. Given that […]
Furore as National Assembly sacks ‘non- performing’ ICT firms
By Haruna Salami The National Assembly has sacked two Information and Communication Technology (ICT) firms due to alleged breach of trust. The firms were engaged […]
Kalu mourns former governor of Lagos, Jakande
Former Governor of Abia state and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu has commiserated with the government and people of Lagos state […]