Sir Lucky Omoluwa: One year of absence, By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
Exactly a year ago today, the 18th of February, 2020, Sir Lucky Babatunde Omoluwa, died. I was inside my PhD class at the Nigerian Defence […]
those
No fuel price increase in February, says NNPC
In spite of the rise in the price of crude oil in the international market, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has ruled out any […]
After fleeing military onslaught, terrorists attack Police, Villagers in Bayamari,Yobe
Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists who fled from military operation in Sambisa Forest and the surrounding communities […]
Atyap Community hails el-Rufai for appointing kinsman as commission’s Secretary
The Atyap Community Development Association (ACDA) has commended the Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai for appointing their kinsman, Barrister Francis Danladi Kozah as the Secretary of Kaduna […]
My message to the Nigerian media, By Kadaria Ahmed
It is with a heavy heart, worry about Nigeria and a sense of impending doom that I am sending this message to my colleagues […]
Ebonyi commissioner donates N250, 000 to APC members for registration, revalidation of membership
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Chief Ukie Ezeali (popularly known as Chief P. Noble), has donated N250,000 to […]
Lagos, Police halt planned #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, counter rallies
…Individuals, Corporate Bodies Inciting Destruction To Be Prosecuted, Pay Damages – State Govt …CP Reads Riot Acts To Opposing Groups The Lagos State Government has […]
Reps setup joint c’ttee to screen new Service Chiefs
The House of Representatives has set up a 40-member joint committee to screen Service Chiefs newly appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The announcement was made […]
Babalakin’s MMA2 imports $500,000 worth X-ray machines, upgrades air conditioning system
Nigeria’s flagship privately operated airport terminal, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, (MMA2) Lagos is embarking on a massive upgrading of its X-ray machine and […]
In Gwoza, Zulum shares N150m grants to traders, food to 27,000 vulnerable persons
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum visited Gwoza local government area of southern Borno for humanitarian and developmental activities which began on Friday. After passing the night, […]
Buhari ends wild speculations, extends IGP Adamu’s tenure
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of Inspector General of Police,IGP Muhammed Adamu, mni by three months. Minister of Police Affairs Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed […]
Bello urges those calling on him to contest 2023 presidential election to mobilise youths to join APC
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, says the ability of those calling on him to contest 2023 presidential election to mobilise Nigerian youths to join All […]
SERAP to FG: Disclose details of payments of N729bn to 24.3m poor Nigerians
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to “publish details of proposed […]
Attacks in South West: ‘We’re considering recalling all northern communities back home’ – CNG
As reactions trail reports of attack on Fulani Oyo state, the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG says it is “considering recalling all Northern Communities […]
Expelling Pastoralists from Forests that Kill, By Jibrin Ibrahim
My column of 12th September 2016 was entitled “Forests that Kill and Destroy: Rural Banditry in Northern Nigeria.” I was reporting on a seminar […]
Dakuku postpones book launch, announces new date
The launch of the book “Strategic Turnaround” written by Dr. Dakuku Peterside and a public lecture to mark his 50th birthday earlier scheduled for Thursday […]
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 […]
Disappointing the skulking “vultures” (II)
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen, PhD Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria It is clearly obvious […]
COVID-19: FG to begin 2nd phase assessment of Treatment Centres nationwide -Minister
The Federal Governmet says it will soon commence the second phase assessment of COVID isolation/treatment centres nationwide. This was disclosed by the Minister of […]
DSS warns fraudsters, says ‘not currently recruiting’
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it is currently not embarking on any recruitment exercise. This assertion was made in a statement by the […]
2021: Mark to government: let’s change narrative to inspire citizens
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has urged the federal government to strive hard to reverse the negative perception of Nigerians toward […]
My New Year Message to Nigerians, By Atiku Abubakar
It is with a glad heart that I welcome everyone to the New Year, 2021. The out-gone year was quite dramatic and it is only by the […]
Ibadan Book Club set to launch poetry, essay anthology on Ajimobi
Ibadan Book Club, the first book reading club in the pace setter state is set to launch its latest book of 151 pages in honour […]
Polaris Bank rewards customers in MoneyGram campaign
Thirty lucky customers of Polaris Bank across different business locations of the Bank will be rewarded with shopping vouchers in the Polaris Bank […]
APC expresses hope those defecting will add value
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that those defecting to it from opposition political parties will contribute to its growth and development. Sen. […]