FG hails US for removing Nigeria from Religious Freedom Blacklist
The Federal Government has hailed the United States for removing Nigeria from its list of countries with religious freedom concerns, calling the decision fair and […]
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Kidnapped Redeemed Church Pastor, teacher regain freedom
A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Calabar, Sunday Adediran, who was kidnapped on Nov. 13 at Ikot Eneobong area in Calabar […]
Alleged passport seizure: Court to hear El-Zakzaky, wife’s N4bn suit against DSS, AGF Jan. 19
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Jan. 19, 2022, for hearing the suit filed by Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheik […]
62 journalists killed in 2020 – UNESCO
No fewer than 62 journalists were killed just for doing their jobs in 2020, according to UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). The UN […]
Troops foil kidnap of Bishop of Orlu Catholic Diocese
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops conducting Exercise Golden Dawn, Sector 3 have foiled an attempted kidnap and robbery of Most Reverend Augustine Ukwuoma at the Orlu […]
Nigeria vs. WSJ and The Economist, By Reuben Abati
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been in the eye of the storm with the international media recently, and there is a lot that can […]
NHRC urges Police, others to locate ‘missing’ Journalist
Mr Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, has urged the Police and other security agencies in the nation’s capital to […]
The Editor in a time of crisis, By Azu Ishiekwene
This topic reminds me of two recent personal incidents. I was in the office on the morning of Tuesday, July 13 when a colleague rushed […]
30 abductees of FGC Birnin Yauri regain freedom, says Gov Bagudu
A total of 27 abducted students and three teachers of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, in Kebbi, have regained their freedom, after four months […]
October 20: The #EndSARS Memorial, By Reuben Abati
“Credible intelligence at the disposal of the Command has revealed clandestine plans by some youths, individuals or groups to embark on a protest today in […]
Again, over 13,243 terrorists surrender, as troops sustain onslaught -DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja says over 13,243 terrorists surrendered as troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies sustained […]
Commission lauds Yobe varsity for fee waiver for students with disabilities
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has commended the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Yobe University, Damaturu, Prof. Mala Daura, for granting registration fee […]
A. D. Yahaya: Advocate for the Talakawa is Gone, By Jibrin Ibrahim
We lost Professor A. D. Yahaya on Saturday. For me, he was a teacher, mentor, guide and inspiration. He was my Head of Department and […]
How Yakubu’s INEC broke a 25-year jinx at the Commission
..And why it is reason enough to legalize electronic transmission of election results By Dan’asabe Gana In the last three months or so the Independent […]
Yoruba Forum urges agitators, Nigerian youths to embrace peace
A coalition under the aegis of the Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF), on Sunday cautioned Nigerian youths not to allow themselves to be used by some […]
SERAP to Buhari: Withdraw ‘impermissible conditions on Twitter’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “urgently withdraw the impermissible conditions imposed on Twitter pending the final determination of […]
What would Tafawa Balewa say? By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Saturday, October 1, 1960. The Union Jack came down from the flag pole and yielded a permanent place to a new national […]
Over 85 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists killed as 2,783 surrender to troops – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey No fewer than 85 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were killed, while over 2,783 and their families surrendered as troops of the Armed Forces […]
Troops eliminate 391 bandits, arrest scores in N/W, NC
The Defence Headquarters says troops eliminated no fewer than 391 bandits and arrested about 60 including bandits’ informants and collaborators in various operations across North […]
Still on Southern Governors’ agitations
By Yusuf Alhaji LawanDespite the categorisation of democracy into full, flawed, hybrid and authoritarian and the groupings into pluralism, civil liberties and political culture, the […]
El-Rufai condemns attack on worshippers
…Condoles with ECWA Church, Igabi community By Chimezie Godfrey The Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned in the strongest terms an attack against […]
Publish names of suspected looters of N6trn NDDC funds, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Abubakar Malami, […]
Electoral Hub calls for sustained efforts to promote democracy
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub has urged governments around the world to make […]
Police promise prompt rescue of 3 abducted workers of Obasanjo’s Farm
The Nigeria Police, Ogun Command, on Thursday said it would soon rescue the three abducted workers at the former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Farm and arrest […]
I will pay 1,000 times fold of my N5 bride price – Woman seeking divorce tells court
Ms Adoba Odeligbo, a Police Inspector has told a Makurdi Upper Area Court that she was prepared to pay 1,000 times fold of what her […]