APC ward congress: Consensus ‘ll fail in Lagos— Oki
Factional Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Fouad Oki, says any attempt to endorse consensus arrangement for the congress in the state […]
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Insurgency: Zulum inaugurates 1,000 hunters in Borno
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has inaugurated 1,000 volunteer hunters to compliment efforts of security agencies on counter insurgency. Addressing the hunters in Khaddamari village, […]
Boko Haram: Breaking the conflict trap in the Lake Chad basin,By Jibrin Ibrahim
Following a Special Report General Saleh Bala and I had written for the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) entitled “Civilian-led Governance and Security in […]
Buhari expresses sadness over death of 5 corps members
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of five prospective corps members in a motor accident on Abaji/Kwali expressway, Abuja on Wednesday. Buhari […]
Enugu State govt. mobilises youths for voter registration
Enugu State government has embarked on mobilisation of youths to register at the on-going INEC’s physical Continuous Voters Registration (CVR). Mr Johnpaul Anih, Special Assistant […]
Nigerian Navy hands over convicted pirates to Correctional Services
The Nigerian Navy has handed over the 10 pirates convicted by Federal High Court Ikoyi for the hijack of FV HAILUFENG II to the Nigeria […]
Ondo Guber Election: Supreme Court in split judgment upholds Akeredolu’s victory
The Supreme Court on Wednesday in a split judgment of four-to-three upheld the victory of Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progrssives Congress (APC) in the Oct. 10, 2020 governorship […]
Chinese Embassy in Brunei celebrates 94th anniversary of PLA founding
The Chinese Embassy in Brunei held a reception, on Tuesday night, to celebrate the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army […]
China’s sharing of COVID-19 vaccines wins hearts of people globally
China’s sharing of its COVID-19 vaccines filled the gaps in the world supply, a deed that has won the hearts and minds of people globally. […]
Irabor emerges Grand Patron of OSMA
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has been conferred as the Grand Patron of the Organization of Military Sports in Africa (OSMA), […]
Centres inoculate 1,000 persons against cholera in Bauchi
No fewer than 1,000 persons have been inoculated against cholera in Bauchi metropolis in the ongoing mass immunisation exercise in the state. The News Agency […]
CSOs laud AMAC’s open government partnership
No fewer than 10 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have commended the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) for operating an Open Government Partnership (OGP) with members […]
Air Peace plane didn’t crash in Ilorin – AIB
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has denounced the rumour making the rounds that Air Peace plane crashed in Ilorin. Mr Tunji Oketunbi, AIB General Manager, […]
Court restrains union from strike sction, picketing FIRS offices
The National Industrial Court, Abuja Judicial Division has stopped the National Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) from either picketing the offices of the Federal Inland […]
Plateau: APC mobilises members ahead of ward congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau on Thursday said it had started mobilising members that would participate in its forthcoming ward congresses slated for […]
Insecurity: CDS interacts with retired officers from North West
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has solicited for inputs from all stakeholders to contain the security challenges across the country. Irabor […]
Nigerian Universities; beyond quantity, By Dakuku Peterside
The hallmark of productivity is improvement in quantity and quality. If one of these standards is sacrificed for the other, needed development is compromised. This […]
Alleged contempt: Absence of Counsel stalls suit by 147 ex-militants against Amnesty Coordinator
Absence of Counsel on Monday, stalled an alleged contempt suit filed against rtd Col. Milland Dikio, Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme over non compliance of […]
Banditry: A tale of worms and reptiles,By Majeed Dahiru
With the recent abduction of the Emir of Kajuru, Alhaji Alhassan Adamu from his palace in Kaduna state along with 12 members […]
Kalu’s bill on hunger reduction,others scales first reading
A Bill seeking to establish of a specialised Bank to ensure food security in Nigeria, avail youths the opportunity to secure loan(s) through the bank […]
1,187 farmers to cultivate rice in Delta – RIFAN
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it has profiled 1,187 farmers to participate in this year’s wet season in Delta state. Chief Sylvanus […]
Only 50% of polling units have 3G network to transmit election result – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says only about 50 per cent of polling units in the country has 3G network that can transmit elections results […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Police assure Osun residents of adequate security
The Police Command in Osun on Friday says it has put in place adequate security arrangements to enable residents celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festivities peacefully. Police […]
Reps fight over electronic transmission of results
By Haruna Salami The House of Representatives abruptly adjourned plenary Thursday to contain the fight that broke out over Clause 52 of Electoral Act Amendment […]
LG poll: IPAC hails LASIEC’s readiness, wants votes to count
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), on Thursday commended the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for its readiness for the July 24 Local Government election, […]