Magashi to improve welfare of ex- servicemen, dependants of fallen heroes
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Minister of Defence, Retired Major General, Bashir Magashi has promised to improve welfare needs of the ex-servicemen, widows, and dependants of […]
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FG willing to resuscitate moribund privatised entities- BPE
Mr Alex Okoh, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), says the Federal Government has the political will to resuscitate ailing and non-performing privatised enterprises […]
Senate in rowdy session over Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill
….as some senators stage walk out By Haruna Salami The tension could be felt everywhere in the National Assembly as the clause by clause of […]
Attacks: CP orders immediate deployment of more personnel to Zaria
Mr Umar Muri, Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command has ordered the immediate deployment of more personnel to Zaria in an effort to tackle the […]
Burna Boy’s ‘Ye’ certified Gold in the U. S., sets new Nigerian record
Grammy award-winning singer, Burna Boy’s single “Ye” has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). reports that Burnaboy’s song joins the […]
NLC appeals to Benue govt to pay 72 months pension arrears
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Benue State Chapter, has appealed to Gov. Samuel Ortom to pay the 72 months pension arrears owed retired local government […]
See photo: Tiwa Savage dispels pregnancy rumours
Music star Tiwa Savage has shut down pregnancy rumours after sharing pictures from her hot summer body on social media. Tiwa was rumoured to be […]
Patients laud Defence Headquarters’ free medical outreach in Kano
Some patients in Bichi Local Government Area of Kano State have commended the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) for conducting free medical outreach in the area. The News […]
Poverty and Existential Problems of Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
This is dedicated to the three hundred and seventeen students of Government Girls Science Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara State abducted by Armed Bandits on […]
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 […]
Lifting 100m out of poverty isn’t by accident, we will deliver on it, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the administration’s ambitious policy of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty did not come by accident or “something we just […]
Buhari, Niger’s Youssoufou in telephone chat over run-off elections
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday evening spoke with Muhammadou Youssoufou, his Niger Republic counterpart to congratulate him on the peaceful conduct of the run-off elections in […]
90% of criminalities in Nigeria linked to drug abuse –Marwa
… Says war against illicit drugs is fight to finish Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba […]
Kagara abductions: Massive joint ‘search and rescue mission’ ongoing, says IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni has assured the nation that the Force is irrevocably committed to the safe rescue of all abductees […]
One life lost is one too many, By Majeed Dahiru
By Majeed Dahiru On Sunday morning, the 14th day of February 2021, a day that is annually celebrated as the day of love, I […]
You are my father, I am not your father, By Dakuku Peterside
Over the past few months, Nigerians have been engrossed with salacious paternity stories. After many years, men suddenly realize that children from their wives regarded […]
Don advocates regional security outfit in North Central Region
Dr Aver Theophilus of Department of Sociology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria has urged North Central Governors to emulate security outfit region like the Amotekun in […]
NCC sensitises students on safer internet practice
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has joined the rest of the world to celebrate the Africa Safer Internet Day (ASID), which is the continent’s version […]
El-Rufai elevates aides as Deputy Chief of Staff returns to private life
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has approved the appointment of Mrs. Saude Amina Atoyebi as his Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), following the decision of Mr […]
Some interesting facts on Nigeria’s economy, By Salisu Na’Inna Dambatta
As Nigeria’s economy reportedly grew in size from a GDP worth $404 billion in 2016 to a hefty $505 billion in 2020 under the watch […]
Beyond Corruption Perceptions Index 2020, By Auwal Musa Rafsanjani
“Nigeria ranks poorly in 2020 CPI, why does it matter and what should the Nigerian Government do about it” Every year, the publication of the […]
Sunday Igboho and the Yoruba Nation, By Reuben Abati
In the past week, in the South Western part of Nigeria, we have been treated to stories of conflicts in Ondo and Oyo States between […]
COVID-19: Disregard conspiracy theories, NOA tells Nigerians
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to disregard conspiracy theories making the rounds about the COVID-19 Vaccines and the various sinister motives […]
Trailer crashes: FRSC Corps Marshal deploys safety engineers to Akungba
Owing to the renewed vigour and rejigged operational strategies the Federal Road Safety Corps embedded into tactical eradication of road traffic crashes in the […]
Marwa will do a great job at NDLEA, By Akintokunbo A Adejumo
[email protected] For those of us in the Diaspora, there is need for absolute caution on how we yield our platforms for some felonious elements […]