Rep. seeks special forex intervention for local airlines
Rep. Nnolim Nnaji has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to approve a Special Forex Intervention Retail Sales for airlines in the country. Nnaji, […]
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English Premier League footballer arrested in child sex inquiry
An English Premier League (EPL) footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences. The player was arrested on Friday and interviewed by police […]
Diri backs press freedom in Nigeria
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has stressed the need for press freedom in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued to the News Agency […]
Manchester City made to wait for title after losing at home to Chelsea
Manchester City will have to wait a little longer to be crowned Premier League champions after they were beaten 2-1 at home by Chelsea on […]
Kaduna State Volleyball Association screens players ahead of National Division 1 League
The Kaduna State Volleyball Association has began the screening of new players ahead of the upcoming National Division One Volleyball League, an official said on […]
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Juventus defend Super League after UEFA threats
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Juventus defended the European Super League (ESL) in a joint statement on Saturday after European ruling body UEFA threatened them […]
Banditry In Nigeria: Inside the Illegal Arms Supply Network (Part 1) – The WHISTLER INVESTIGATION
By Tajudeen Suleiman On Mar 3, 2021 Shehu Rekep, deputy of an armed group of “bandits” in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, contends they have taken up crime […]
NBA names Leon Newsome as new security chief
NBA on Wednesday named former Secret Service deputy director Leon Newsome its new senior vice president and chief security officer. Newsome, who has spent […]
Finally, Bawa clears Senate hurdle, states vision for EFCC
The Senate on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 confirmed the appointment of Abdurasheed Bawa as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. […]
African Trade Unions hail Okonjo-Iweala, insist on respect for workers rights, decent jobs
African trade unionists have tasked the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to ensure that global trade agreements promote workers’ […]
NIPSS: Para- Mallam assumes duty as Director of Studies
The newly appointed Director of Studies of the National Institute, Prof Oluwafunmilayo Josephine Para-Mallam, mni, assumed duty on Monday 15 February 2021, according to […]
Where I’m headed after NOUN – Ex-VC Adamu
A former Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Abdalla Uba Adamu, has revealed where he is going to be […]
Fresh scandal as Senate frowns at N6.2bn NDDC palliative fraud
By Haruna Salami The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC is again in the news as alleged fresh fraud bordering on N6.25 billion palliative has been […]
Manchester City outclass Manchester United to reach League Cup final
Manchester City reached their fourth straight League Cup final after a 2-0 win over Manchester United in Wednesday’s semi-final at Old Trafford. Two second half […]
Bishop Matthew Kukah: Can a partisan tell truth to power? By Jibrin Ibrahim
This week, the major controversy in the country has been Bishop Kukah’s Christmas message for 2020 which has divided the country right down the middle. […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah: And Our Paths Crossed, By Hassan Gimba
I first met Sam face to face in March 2013. He had the idea for in-depth coverage of states beyond “The governor said…” with which […]
Babalakin’s Bi-Courtney announces death of acting Head of Business
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos,Terminal 2 (MMA2) has announced the death of its Acting Head of Business, […]
More misery for Arsenal in 4-1 League Cup exit to Man City
Arsenal’s miserable season continued as they slumped to a 4-1 home defeat by holders Manchester City in the League Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. City, who […]
Buhari at 78: If only we knew this President, By Femi Adesina
Ask for a President beleaguered from all sides, and I’ll show you Muhammadu Buhari, the ramrod straight man from Daura, in Katsina State, […]
FC Barcelona to face PSG in Champions League last 16
Barcelona will face Paris St. Germain (PSG) and former striker Neymar while title holders Bayern Munich are up against Italy’s Lazio in the last 16 […]
How do I write a tribute for Sam Nda-Isaiah? By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
It was a short post from Isiaq Ajibola, former COO of Media Trust, on the WhatsApp platform of the Northern Media Forum, that drew attention […]
Handball League: Ex- FCT Senator, Khairat commends Kwara Adorable Angels for lifting title
Khairat Gwadabe, a former senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday commended the 29-26 goals win posted by Adorable Angels Handball club of […]
Handball League: Edo Dynamos extend winning streak to 7
Edo Dynamos female handball team on Tuesday extended its winning streak to seven by beating Desert Queens of Katsina 30-19 at the ongoing 2020 Prudent Energy […]
Manchester City’s Jesus warns of injury danger, Klopp blasts Premier League
Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus has warned that there could be an increase in injuries this season due to the extra demands placed on […]
Arsenal cruise to 3-0 Europa League win over Dundalk
A flurry of goals either side of halftime from Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock and Nicolas Pepe gave Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 Europa League win over […]