Of Wachakal Airport, Wastage and the Bandits In Government, By Hassan Gimba
When the news hit the airwaves that the federal government had budgeted N6.3 billion to build an airport at Wachakal, in Yobe State, 130 kilometres […]
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The North East: Which Way Forward?, By Hassan Gimba
Being a speech delivered by Hassan Gimba, publisher of Neptune Prime online newspaper and magazine, chairman Northeast Publishers’ Forum, as the Guest Speaker at the […]
NCC’s Emergency Communications Centres Enhance Citizens’ Safety, National Security – Danbatta
· Tasks media on national peace and unity · Says emergency centres now 24 The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), […]
Troops exterminate ISWAP, Boko Haram terrorists in encounter
….. 4 others killed in IED Explosion By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force […]
El-Rufai appoints new Chief Executive for Kaduna Peace Commission
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has appointed Dr. Saleh Momale as Executive Vice-Chairman of the Kaduna State Peace Commission and Barrister Rebecca Sako-John as Permanent Commissioner. A […]
Kwara APC’s Integrity Group congratulates Lai Mohammed on turbaning
The Integrity Group in Kwara APC on Tuesday in Ilorin congratulated Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture on his turbaning as “Kaakakin Kebbi’’. […]
Buhari to Doctors: Strike not best action to take now
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja called on health workers to return to their duty posts, urging others contemplating strikes to opt for settlement of […]
Marwa: Birthday tribute to an enigma, By Femi Babafemi
The danger of writing a tribute to any high profile personality in Nigeria today is obvious: the writer runs the risk of being misrepresented as […]
AUN-API reconvenes, pays condolence visit to Ahmed Joda’s family
After a four-and-half year hiatus, members of the Adamawa Peacemakers Initiative (AUN-API) have reconvened. On Saturday 28 August, the internationally recognized peacebuilding organization, made up […]
Zenith Bank’s profit before tax rises by 3% to N117bn in 2021 half year
In a clear demonstration of its resilience, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited results for the half-year ended 30 June 2021, recording positive growth […]
Buhari mourns legendary musician, Sir Victor Uwaifo
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends and associates of legendary musician and multi-talented artiste, Sir Victor Uwaifo, who passed on Saturday, leaving a […]
Nigerian Politics and Fallacy of PDP – APC Semblance, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
Partisan Problem of One-Dimensional Politics In his recent book, Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics and the Fight for Better Future, the American economists, Paul Krugman […]
Daily Trust Invites Nominations for African of the Year 2021 Award
A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2021 award. Nominations […]
Update: Buratai calls for more recognition for traditional rulers
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Chief of Army Staff, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin Republic, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) has called for more recognition […]
Buratai urges more recognition for royal fathers
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), has called for more recognition for traditional rulers in the the country. Buratai said such recognition […]
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 […]
Edo Deputy Gov. expresses sadness over Okunbo’s demise
Edo Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has expressed sadness over the demise of business mogul, Capt. Hosa Okunbo. In a statement personally signed by him […]
Troops repel attack in Zangon Kataf, neutralize 3 attackers, others
By Chimezie Godfrey Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have neutralized bandits and recovered arms and ammunition in Zangon Kataf Loval Government Area of Kaduna […]
6 federations granted full IOC recognition
Six Sports federations have been granted full recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the organisation’s 138th Session on Tuesday. The six include the […]
AFCSC pledges collaboration with Senegalese armed forces on training
The Commandant of the Armed Forces Command and Staff Collage (AFCSC) Jaji, AVM Ebenezer Alade, has pledged to collaborate with the Senegalese Armed Forces in […]
NDLEA appoints Dan’agundi as anti-drug campaign ambassador
The NDLEA Command in Kano State has appointed the Managing Director of Kano Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA, Dr Baffa Dan’agundi as its anti-drug campaign […]
NCoS promotes 104 officers in Yobe Command
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 104 senior and junior officers to their next ranks at the Yobe Command. Speaking while decorating the officers […]
Buhari greets former I-G Solomon Arase at 65
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, on his 65th birthday. The president in a message by his spokesman, Mr […]
NASFAT partners UNICEF on harmful practices against women, girls
The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Faith Society (NASFAT), says it has partnered the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to end harmful practices against women and girls in the country. […]
Hong Kong welcomes IMF report reaffirming its position as global financial hub
The government of China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday welcomed a report of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that reaffirmed its position […]