Apapa: Sanwo-Olu vows to resist any attempt to bring back gridlock
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sent a stern warning to individuals and maritime operators that may want to reverse the progress being recorded […]
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Women in CAN want schools to teach security drills
The Plateau branch of the Women’s Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria on Tuesday called for security drills for students and staff in the […]
Yewande: Troubled tenures of female appointees, By Zainab Suleiman -Okino
Last year, protests rocked the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) over allegations of corruption levelled against the Executive Secretary, Mrs Yewande Sadiku. The protesters called […]
COVID-19 vaccines shipped by COVAX arrive in Nigeria – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria has received nearly four million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, shipped via the COVAX Facility, a partnership between […]
COVID-19: NGO calls for transparency in funds management
Connected Development (CODE), a non-governmental organisation, has called on stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability in managing funds for COVID-19 pandemic. The organisation notes that […]
UPDATE: Senate confirms Buhari’s appointment of Service Chiefs
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the Service Chief with a strong message that expectations of Nigerians are high for […]
Buhari celebrates release of abducted Zamfara female students
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed “overwhelming joy” over release of abducted female students in Zamfara State. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the […]
Osinbajo gives kudos to managers of Nigeria’s economy
…. calls for regulation of blockchain technology The Vice President, professor Yemi Osinbajo has given the Central Bank of Nigeria thumbs up for […]
Group urges measures to tackle dwindling fortunes in oil palm sector
The Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN) has called for pragmatic steps by relevant government agencies to tackle the dwindling fortunes of the nation’s […]
U.S. strikes in eastern Syria, kills 22 pro-Iran fighters
At least 22 Iraqi fighters, who belong to pro-Iranian militant groups, were killed in U.S. strikes in eastern Syria, a monitor group said. […]
UNDP donates COVID-19 kits worth $14m to ECOWAS
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has donated COVID-19 Protective equipment worth 14 million dollars to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The […]
NBA names Leon Newsome as new security chief
NBA on Wednesday named former Secret Service deputy director Leon Newsome its new senior vice president and chief security officer. Newsome, who has spent […]
EFCC Chair: Abdulrasheed Bawa appears before Senate for screening
By Haruna Salami The Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is now before the Senate for screening. He was accompanied to the […]
Buhari’s new ADC, Yusuf Dodo, assumes duty
Lt.-Col. Yusuf Dodo, officially assumed duty as Aide-de-Camp to President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja, as Col. Mohammed Abubakar, departed for a promotional course […]
Buhari greets foremost journalist, Nsikak Essien at 70
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with former editor of National Concord Newspaper, Mr Nsikak Essien, on his 70th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message is contained […]
Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (2), By Hassan Gimba
In Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (1), we touched on how cries of marginalisation permeate the air. Partisan interests are placed above national […]
Dame Patience Jonathan bags Award
The former First Lady of Nigeria from 2010-2015 who is also former President of African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) and Chairperson of A. Aruera […]
Troops neutralize several bandits in Kaduna’s Birnin Gwari area
Troops of the 2 Battalion, Nigerian Army have neutralized several bandits in Ungwan Danko village, Birnin Gwari local government area. The village is close […]
Mbappe hat-trick helps PSG thrash FC Barcelona, Liverpool win at RB Leipzig
A hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe helped Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) hammer FC Barcelona 4-1 at the Camp Nou on Tuesday in the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions […]
Valentine Day: YOWICAN preaches peace, warns against immorality
The national chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (Youth Wing), Belusochukwu Enwere, on Saturday called on Nigerian youths to reunite the country during the […]
NSA, CDS reassure Nigerians of end to insecurity
The National Security Adviser (NSA) retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen Lucky Irabor, on Monday, reassured Nigerians of their […]
Skirmishes: Makinde closes Shasha market indefinitely, imposes curfew
Following skirmishes reported in Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government Area of Ibadan, the Oyo State government has ordered the immediate closure of the market […]
How we are strengthening digital ecosystem in Nigeria – NITDA Boss
The Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi (CCIE), said that the Agency is implementing key policies to […]
America: An Empire in the Twilight Zone
“Whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad.” -Author unknown By Osmund Agbo When I set my foot on the marvel that […]
Senate screens Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Thursday began the screening of Aghughu Adolphus as Auditor-General of the Federation after the upper chamber referred the request of […]