Evans: Selection of judgment date stalled
Selection of a judgement date in the case of kidnapping brought against Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike alias Evans and five others was on Friday stalled at the […]
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What Happens in Anambra On Saturday? It Depends
By Azu Ishiekwene Just hours before voters in Anambra State decide the next governor, a party not on the ballot is getting serious attention. The […]
APC not against commissioning of Anambra airport- Uba
Mr Victor Ogene, Director, Media and Publicity for Sen. Andy Uba Governorship Campaign Organisation, on Saturday described as fake, reports associated with Ubah alleging moves […]
Greenlight for Taxation of The Digital Economy in West Africa
By Kelechi Okoronkwo In 1995, when Don Tapscott first spoke about Digital Economy from his book, The Digital Economy: Promise and Peril in the Age […]
Drug abuse: Residents seek more sensitization for Oyo youths
Some residents of Iseyin in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday called on the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to increase […]
FG vows to support address crises at Lake Chad Region
Federal Government of Nigeria has vowed to partner in the collaborative efforts to see to an end the multidimensional crises facing the Lake Chad Basin […]
Gombe United FC targets continental action, recruits 12 players
Gombe United FC plans to finish among the top four in the 2021/2022 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), its Chairman, Dr Larry […]
I have no governorship ambition — Anambra Dep. Governor Nkem Okeke
. . . Says defection to APC informed by patriotic considerations Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Nkem Okeke, has dismissed claims and reports in […]
Woman, 38, in court for alleged N1.2m fraud
The police on Friday arraigned a 38-year old woman, Shakirat Durojaiye, before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly obtaining N1, 261, 000 under false […]
Uganda: Support distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to grassroots, WHO urges donors
As Uganda continues to receive Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine donations, the World Health Organisation (WHO) representative on Tuesday said donors needed to support the distribution of […]
Why cannabis cannot be legalised in Nigeria now –Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has explained why proponents of the legalisation of cannabis […]
Gains of joint efforts against insurgency
By Barnabas Joshua The tide has definitely turned in the protracted war of attrition against Boko Haram insurgents and their bandit offshoots. The insurgents have […]
WHO appoints Nigerian Prof. Tomori into COVID-19 Technical Advisory Group
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed a professor of virology, Oyewale Tomori, to serve as a member of its Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 […]
Okowa mourns aide, Mary Iyasere
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has expressed sadness at the death of his Special Adviser on Entrepreneurship Development, Mrs Mary Iyasere. In a statement issued […]
NCDC set to partner with UNILAG to check spread of COVID-19
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has pledged to assist the University of Lagos (UNILAG) with equipment to contain the spread of Coronavirus. NCDC’s Director-General, Dr […]
Group tasks govt on youth farming
The Youth Wing of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has called on government at all levels to encourage […]
Retrogressive Politics of Value Added Tax in Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
The controversy around whether Value Added Tax (VAT) should be centrally collected by the federal government or decentralised so that state governments are the ones […]
Capacity building: NSITF rolls out new plans, strategies for staff
The management of Nigeria Social Insurance Trustfund (NSITF) has revealed plans to review its training structure for more effective and inclusive results. Executive Director Administration […]
NDIC Boss lauds ICPC for reducing Corruption in Public Sector
…New ACTU inaugurated in the Corporation The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), Mr. Bello Hassan, has commended the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Units […]
Niger SSG mourns Kontagora emir
The Secretary to Niger Government, Ahmed Matane has described the late Emir of Kontagora, Sarkin Sudan Sai’du Namaska, as a bridge builder who contributed to […]
NLC begins review of labour laws in Nigeria
Dr Onoho’Omhen Ebhohinhen, Head, Research Department of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the congress is working on the review of labour laws in Nigeria. […]
FG to establish national technology innovation centres
Dr Ogbonna Onu, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, says the Federal Government will establish national research and technology innovation centres for global competitiveness. […]
Ondo Govt. offers scholarship to children of late driver
The Ondo State Government has awarded scholarships to the children of late Mr Adeleke Ajiboye, a driver in Government House, Akure. Ajiboye succumbed in a […]
Zambia’s historic youth-driven vote – Indicators for Nigeria
By Matthew Ayibakuro Last week, Zambians elected a new President in a historic vote. Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema won by a landslide against the incumbent, […]
Niger Delta group commends President Buhari over PIA
An advocacy group, Niger Delta Rights Advocates (NDRA) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into an Act. The NDRA […]