Police warn against extortion of passengers in Adamawa
Police in Adamawa on Monday in Yola warned personnel against mounting illegal checkpoints and extortion of travellers on major roads. Police spokesman in the state, […]
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Court fixes Nov. 29 to hear suit filed by Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife
A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Nov. 29 to hear a suit filed by Precious Chikwendu against her ex-husband, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode. The court […]
Anambra: Poll projects Andy Uba to win
With days to Anambra 2021 Governorship Election, Hallmark International Consulting Company (HICC), an Abuja based independent research and political risk consultancy firm, has projected that […]
Budget: Don urges NASS to re-prioritise allocation to education sector
A university lecturer, Prof. Job Nmadu, has urged the National Assembly to re-prioritise 2022 budgetary allocation to the education sector as it commences budget defence.Nmadu, […]
GOCOP 2021: Great content, key to survival, says Premium Times Chief
Great content has been described as key to survival and making of online news outlets sustainable in this era. The Editor-in-Chief, Premium Times, Mr. Musikilu […]
Avoidable Labour disputes, threat to 2022 Appropriation Act, Sustainable Economic Plan- MINILS DG
Serial disregards for collective agreements by some employers, relevant government agencies with the attendant incessant strikes, lockouts and loss of man-hours threaten the realization of […]
Nigeria at 61 and the bane of identity politics
By Majeed Dahiru On October 1st 2021, Nigeria marked its 61st independent anniversary as a notoriously corrupt country that is the most terrorized poverty […]
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 […]
APC governorship aspirant joins AAC to realise dream
A Governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Chidozie Nwankwo has defected to the African Action Congress (AAC) to contest the Nov. 6 […]
[SPECIAL REPORT] The state of eHealth in Nigeria: Growth and Challenges
By Tom Chiahemen · Challenges stunt growth of e-Health practice in Nigeria despite immense benefits “When we first introduced electronic medical records (EMR) in the hospital, […]
Leaders supporting criminal activities are security risk- PGF DG
Dr Salihu Lukman, Director-General, Progressive Governors Forum(PGF) says leaders supporting criminal activities in Nigeria are security risk. Lukman said this in a statement in Abuja […]
Gbong Gwom urges unity among Plateau youths to end killings
The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Gyang Buba, has urged youths in Plateau to unite across ethnic and religious divides in order to end the circle […]
Annual lecture to proffer solutions to Enugu economic challenges – Publisher
The Publisher of The Starlite newspapers, Nsukka, Chief Harrison Ogara, says the 2nd edition of the Starlite Annual Lecture Series will proffer solutions to the […]
Only PDP NEC can suspend me -Secondus
Mr Uche Secondus, National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says only National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party has powers to discipline him or any […]
Edo set to contain flooding
Edo State Emergency Management Agency says it has made adequate arrangements to prevent and address flooding in the event that it occurs. Its Director, Mrs […]
Zenith Bank’s profit before tax rises by 3% to N117bn in 2021 half year
In a clear demonstration of its resilience, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021, recording positive growth […]
Edo govt makes forest regeneration mandatory for timber contractors, saw millers
The Edo Government has said that only timber contractors and timber licensees whose alloted reserve had been regenerated would have their licences renewed. Mr Lucky […]
Court’s inability to get translator stalls arraignment of alleged smugglers
The inability of the Federal High Court in Lagos to get a translator on Wednesday stalled the scheduled arraignment of some men alleged to be […]
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 […]
Niger Govt. partners with NGO to promote nutrition among women, children
Niger state government says it is partnering with Plan International, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO} to give nutritional support to women and children in the state. […]
NGO wants Plateau communities to own its malaria and tuberculosis programmes
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), The Breakthrough Action Nigeria, has urged communities in Plateau to take ownership of its malaria and tuberculosis programmes in the state. […]
Forum Chair urges parents to support proper education of their children
The Chairman, The Bells University Parents’ Forum (BUPF), Ota, Ogun, Mr Rotimi Dosunmu, has advised parents to support the institution’s vision of giving sound education […]
Success comes packaged in a string of failures
By Osmund Agbo “Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” – C.S. Lewis A good number of kids have dreams about what they […]
Strike: ATBU Teaching Hospital suspends treatment of non emergency cases – Official
The management of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, says it has stopped all non emergency surgeries pending the suspension of the strike embarked […]
IMF board of govs approve $650bn SDR allocation
The Board of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has approved a general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) equivalent to 650 billion dollars […]