Messi available for PSG after returning negative COVID-19 test
Lionel Messi is set to return to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after testing negative for COVID-19. The Ligue 1 leaders announced on Sunday that the seven-time […]
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Right Honourable Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, By Babayola M. Toungo
[email protected] For those who know me, I do not write about personalities – particularly politicians. I do not do so may be because you hardly […]
Silence over Child Rights Act domestication in Gombe disturbing — Children’s Parliament Speaker
Umar Farouk, Speaker of the Gombe State Children’s Parliament, on Tuesday, sayssilence over domestication of Child Rights Act is disturbing to children in the state. […]
DSS advises media against sensationalism
The Department of State Services (DSS) has cautioned the media against sensationalising “news relating to some of the security challenges in parts of the country.” […]
#EndSARS, One Year Later, the Youth Waits,By Jibrin Ibrahim
It has been one year already since that Tuesday, 20th October 2020, when the Nation was rudely shocked by a premeditated violent crackdown on youth […]
Zamfara flags off Back-to-School campaign
Zamfara government, in collaboration with Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and UNICEF, flagged off a Back-to-School and school safety campaign in Gusau on Wednesday. The […]
NUPENG to commence strike on Monday
The National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) says its Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) will commence strike on Monday over the deplorable state […]
Anambra: IGP orders posting of Echeng Echeng as new Commissioner of Police
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate posting of a new Commissioner of Police to Anambra State. This was disclosed […]
My 61st Birthday Reflections, By Tony Iyare
Happenings in these states of the federation have always been dear to my heart. Lagos, Edo, Ogun, Osun, Kaduna, Plateau, Adamawa and Taraba. In a […]
Senate moves to stop illegal charges on cargo transport in Nigeria
The Senate has commenced moves to stop processing delay and illegal charges on cargo transport by freight agents in the country. The Senate decision followed a […]
FAO trains 30 veterinarians from 26 states to curb animal diseases
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of United Nations (UN), through the Emergency Centre for Trans-boundary Animal Diseases (ECTAD) programme, has trained 30 veterinarians to […]
Import index grows by 1.07% between April and June — NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the all-commodity group import index grew marginally by 1.07 per cent between April and June. It said this […]
NLC lauds Gov. Sule over implementation of workers’ outstanding promotions
Comrade Yusuf Iya, Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Nasarawa, has commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for the implementation of over 13 years outstanding promotions of […]
APC’s high-profile membership recruitment and issues for 2023, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode’s Red-Carpet Reception Late on Thursday, September 16, 2021, reports emerged that Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode had joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and […]
Ember Months: FRSC set to inaugurate “Operation Show of Readiness’’
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it is set to inaugurate“Operation Show of Readiness’’ as part of efforts to reduce road traffic accidents during […]
APC splinter group says parallel congresses bad for party
The Lagos4Lagos Movement, a splinter group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, says parallel congresses may impact negatively on coming elections. The […]
CISLAC calls for adoption, implementation of national action plan on business, human rights
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for the adoption and implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and […]
DSS raises alarm over negative media campaign plans
The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised alarm over plans by those it described as some subversive groups and individuals to undertake a negative […]
Ember months: FRSC plans ‘slow down speed’ sensitisation in Enugu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will engage in massive stakeholders’ advocacy and sensitisation on `slow down speed’ in the forthcoming `ember’ months to reduce […]
GMO technology stigmatized in Nigeria – OFAB Country Coordinator
Dr Rose Gidadi, the country coordinator, Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) in Africa says the Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) technology has been stigmatized greatly […]
Defence Spokesperson seeks media support
By Chimezie Godfrey The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyerr has appealed to the Nigerian media to continue to project the […]
The IBB Legacy, By Jibrin Ibrahim
“Anybody who headed a military regime subverted the wishes of the people… We all subverted the wishes of the people.” Gen Ibrahim Babangida, interview with […]
Why we have strict travel protocols in Nigeria- FG
The Federal Government says its strict travel protocols are put in place to protect its citizens from being infected by COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of […]
Doctors honour Kaduna Deputy Gov, asks govts to strengthen health sector
Governments at all levels should invest more in strengthening the public health system of the country to make it more resilient in dealing with health […]
APC explains presence of policemen at secretariat
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the deployment of policemen to its National Secretary in Abuja, is to strengthen security at the building.Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, […]