As Zeenah El-Zakzaky Contracts Covid-19, By Najeeb Maigatari
It is no longer news that Zeenah Ibraheem, the wife of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, has reportedly tested […]
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Analyst commends FG on plans to lift 20 million Nigerians out of poverty
A Business Analyst, Mr Nerus Ekezie, has commended the Federal Government for proposing to lift 20 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next two […]
Association maps out action for improvement of Taekwondo in Enugu
The Enugu State Taekwondo Association has mapped out a first quarter planned programme of action for taekwondo activities in the state meant to reposition the […]
Buhari re-appoints Hadiza Bala Usman as NPA MD, approves board members for NPA, TCN
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), for additional five-year tenure. This was […]
Media Rights Agenda launches project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the launch of its project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists, warning that those who unjustifiably threaten or […]
Sultan directs Muslims to look out for new month moon
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed Muslim to look out for the new moon of Jumada al-akhir 1442AH from Wednesday. Abubakar […]
My Journey To COVIDOM, By Babafemi Ojudu
It took a lot of self persuasion to decide on a trip to Ado Ekiti on December 18 to attend the funeral of my friend’s […]
WHO says 42 countries already roll out COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says no fewer than 42 countries already rolling out the various COVID-19 vaccines which have been cleared for use, 36 […]
Microsoft’s partnership plans thrill Osinbajo
Another international tech heavyweight, Microsoft Corporation, has disclosed plans to partner with the Federal Government for the benefit of the Nigerian people, especially the youth. […]
Buhari urges Commission to assist in lifting 100m Nigerians out of poverty
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to play its roles adequately to enable the government to realise its objective […]
The ‘American Coup’ and Nigeria’s #Endsars protest: Two Ugly Twins
By Yakubu Shendam Oh how the mighty have fallen, is a phrase used to describe the failure or decline in status of a person, group, […]
Keep military out of election disputes, former defence chiefs warn
Ten former U.S. defence secretaries have jointly warned against any potential abuse of the military over the results of the presidential election. Involving the armed […]
New Year: Gbajabiamila visits Surulere Hospital, doles out gifts to babies
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday visited Surulere Maternal and Child Care Hospital, where he spent time with babies born […]
Court strikes out Obaseki’s alleged unlawful nomination suit against Ize-Iyamu
The Federal High Court Abuja, on Tuesday, struck out a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking Osagie Ize-Iyamu’s disqualification from the Sept. […]
Farouq inaugurates governing council of National Commission for PWDs
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq has inaugurated the governing council of the National Commission for […]
Joshua knocks out Pulev to retain heavyweight titles
World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev near the end of the ninth round on Saturday to retain his IBF, WBO […]
Kogi council elections peaceful, voter turn out low
The Chairman of the Kogi State Independent National Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mr Mamman Eri, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the local government elections, […]
The Zabarmari Massacre: Drawing the Red Line, By Jibrin Ibrahim
On 18th June this year, President Muhammadu Buhari, reprimanded his Military Service Chiefs over their failure to curb worsening insecurity in the Nation. In […]
#EndSARS: LASG doles out N60m to families of slain police officers
The Lagos State Government on Thursday presented cheques of N60 million to families of six police officers who lost their lives in active service during […]
FG begins Lagos stakeholders sensitisation against trucks overloading, spells out sanctions
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Tuesday said the Federal Government has set new standards, and will soon begin to […]
COVID-19: FG rolls out grant for transport operators
The Federal Government has inaugurated an intervention grant for micro transport operators under its Survival Fund for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to overcome […]
FG to roll out Autogas programme Dec. 1
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Dec.1, roll out the National Gas Expansion Programme (NGEP) to deepen domestic usage of gas in the country. This is […]
Buhari to roll out autogas scheme Dec. 1 – NGEP Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Dec. 1 roll out the autogas scheme in Abuja as the Federal Government moves to create alternative fuel for automobiles […]
NASFAT urges victims of sexual assault to speak out
The Nasrul-llahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) on Sunday said that the mission had opened a 24-hour hotline for people who have been sexually assaulted to report such […]
APC charges security agencies to fish out killers of its chieftain in Nasarawa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged the Nigeria Police Force and other security services to fish out the killers of its Nasarawa State Chairman, […]