Kano govt drags cleric to court for blasphemy and incitement
Kano state government has dragged an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, to court for blasphemy and incitement. The state Commissioner for Informatiom, Mr Muhammed Garba, stated […]
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Insecurity in Oyo: Reps want assailants of Igangan town prosecuted
The House of Representatives has urged the Inspector General of Police to arrest and prosecute assailants who invaded lgangan town in Ibarapa North Local Government […]
CISLAC, TI, back EFCC’s directive to bankers on asset declaration
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International – Nigeria have welcomed the decision by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for […]
Reps task ministries on elimination of open defection
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Ministries of Health and Water Resources to prioritise rural water and sanitation projects to ensure that […]
Dangote Group pays N500,000 to each family of students killed in crash
Dangote Group of Companies has paid N500,000 to each family of the eight students killed on Jan. 23 when one of its trucks lost control […]
Ekiti Govt. restates commitment to teachers, students’ welfare
The Ekiti State government, on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, restated its commitment towards improving the welfare of teachers and students in the the state. Mrs Olabimpe […]
NOA urges religious leaders to love and tolerate one another
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Wednesday urged religious leaders to love and tolerate one another in order to ensure peaceful coexistence among religious groups […]
Nigeria must address drug abuse to solve insecurity problem –Wike
. Assures Marwa of support as NDLEA boss Rivers state governor, Nyesome Wike has said Nigeria must address the menace of drug abuse […]
Runsewe urges Envoy designates to promote Nigeria’s cultural economy abroad
Chief Segun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), has called on Ambassador designates to promote Nigerian cultural economy in their new places […]
Niger abduction: Victims recount ordeal, say bandits beat, starve
The freed passengers of the Niger State Transport Authority, who were abducted by armed bandits, say the abductors humiliated them while in captivity. The victims […]
ACF condoles with victims of Air Force plane crash
The Arewa Consultative Forum has condoled with the Chief of Air Staff, the officers and men of the Air Force and the families of […]
U.S-based newspaper, NIDO to host conference on patriotism among Nigerians
A U.S.-based media organisation, Global Patriot Newspapers (GPNews), is set to host an international conference aimed at reviving the spirit of patriotism among Nigerians. GPNews […]
Cryptocurrency ban: SEC, CBN to provide level field for investments
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to collaborate and conduct research with a view to finding […]
FG, States, LGAs share N640.3bn for January
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N640.310 billion to the three tiers of government for January. Mr Hassan Dodo, the Director of Information, […]
Oshiomhole mourns ex-Edo SSG, Imuekemhe
A former Governor of Edo, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, on Thursday, expressed shock over the death of a former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr […]
One life lost is one too many, By Majeed Dahiru
By Majeed Dahiru On Sunday morning, the 14th day of February 2021, a day that is annually celebrated as the day of love, I […]
ACF advises INEC on Polling Units, Yakubu disagrees
The pan northern socio-cultural organization, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly advised the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to convert existing Voting Points and Voting […]
My Tribute To Lateef Jakande, By Atiku Abubakar
It is with a mixed feeling of soberness and joy that I join relatives and admirers to mourn the demise of the late first civilian […]
IPI mourns death of Jakande, its former president
The International Press Institute( IPI) has expressed grief over the death of its former leader and former Governor of Lagos State, Alh. Lateef Jakande. […]
Humane handshakes for the poor, By Danliti Goga
The steady progress in the implementation of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) since it was moved from being one of several miscellaneous projects under […]
China spits fire at BBC as dispute with Britain intensifies
The BBC came under fire from Chinese official, social media on Friday in an escalating diplomatic dispute, a day after Britain’s media regulator revoked […]
From TRADOC to Service Chief: The amazing story of Irabor, Attahiru, By Yushau A. Shuaib
https://yashuaib.com/2021/02/tradoc-story-irabor-attahiru/ The story of Major Generals Lucky Irabor and Ibrahim Attahiru, the new Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff, respectively, is like […]
Oyeweso, distinguished historian ascends to the sixth floor
By Tunde Akanni Incontrovertibly one of the most intellectually engaging historians of our time, Professor Abdul Gafar Siyan Oyeweso, manifests by the day in […]
Mark condoles Okowa over father’s death
……. Mourns State Assembly leader Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has sent a message of condolence to the Governor of Delta State, […]
Report on New Electoral Bill ready for consideration February 9 – NASS
The National Assembly has assured that it would consider and pass the new Electoral Law upon resumption for plenary by February 9, 2021. To this […]