UN, IOM condemn attack on civilians, aid facilities in Borno
The UN and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Tuesday condemned in totality the attack on civilians and several aid facilities in Dikwa Borno. […]
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At last, Ikpeazu opens up on ‘drunkard’ saga, hits Adeyemi
By Haruna Salami The Governor of Abia state, Okezie Ikpeazu has taken a swipe at Senator Smart Adeyemi who recently called him a drunkard. Ikpeazu, […]
The North and the effect of Janus, By Hassan Gimba
I had intended to continue with the topic, ‘Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (3)’ but I had to suspend it; it is more […]
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. […]
CISLAC congratulates new EFCC boss, urges him to stay away from political influence
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC). […]
Reps want incorporation of human papillomavirus vaccination in routine immunisation programme
The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Health to incorporate the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in the national routine immunisation programme. This followed […]
Impasse ends as Kano tricycle operators call off strike
By Mahmoud Ndagi, Kano The intervention of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Kano Civil Society Forum (KCSF) on Tuesday in Kano has resolved the […]
Senate begins process for establishment of FUTA Teaching Hospital
A bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA Teaching Hospital was read for the first time at the Plenary session of the […]
Stop bribing our patrol men, FRSC warns, arrests 305 offenders
The Zonal Commanding Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Zone 4, comprising Plateau, Benue and Nasarawa States, Assistant Corps Marshal Kayode Olagunju, […]
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 […]
‘Nigeria is not a mistake’, says Tambuwal
Amidst the intractable conflicts being witnessed across Nigeria, Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has reaffirmed that the country is prominent and […]
From Kankara to Kagara: The deification of banditry, By Dakuku Peterside
The recent abduction of 27 pupils and 15 workers of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State by armed bandits is another demonstration of the […]
President Buhari seeks Senate approval for 2021 Police Trust Fund budget
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sought the consideration and approval of the Senate for the 2021 Police Trust Fund budget. Buhari’s request is contained […]
CAN welcomes call for Christian President in 2023
The National President of CAN, His Eminence, Dr. Sampson Ayokunle has welcomed the call for a Christian President for Nigeria in 2023. […]
Ex-PENGASSAN chief faults association for announcing fuel price hike
A Former President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has faulted the Petroleum Retail Outlets Owners Association of […]
INVESTIGATION: Shock, anxiety, disquiet over ‘disappearing forest reserves of Abuja’
By Danlami Nmodu President Muhammadu Buhari received a rude shock not long ago in the heart of Abuja. As he was passing through […]
Court dismisses case against CBN’s directives on bank charges
The Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital, has dismissed a suit instituted by a legal practitioner, Olumide Babalola, challenging the Central Bank […]
Okupe’s trial adjourned till March 5
(EFCC Press Release) The money laundering trial of Doyin Okupe, former senior special assistant on public affairs to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu […]
Ministry, CBN collaborate to ensure provision of NIN through BVN
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure citizens with Bank Verification Number (BVN) are […]
CNG: Shariff, Rufai regain freedom as DSS denies role in arrest
The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG has announced the release of their national officials who were arrested in Kaduna earlier on Thursday. Abdul Azeez Suleiman, […]
Anglicans commend El-Rufai as Gov appeals for calm
Leader of the Anglican Communion in Nigeria, Most Reverend Henry Ndukuba has commended Malam Nasir El-Rufai for the developmental strides that he has recorded in […]
Zobo tea production business, By Agbaji Chinedu
In Nigeria, agriculture remains the largest sector of the economy. Hibiscus flowers (Zobo) are multi colored and varied and an annual herb cultivated for its […]
Prince Tony Momoh’s death, irreplaceable loss, says IBB
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Military President of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has expressed shock and pain over the death of Prince Tony Momoh. He […]
Senate President mourns Tony Momoh
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, sats he shares the grief of the family, friends and politial associates of a former Minister of Information, […]
Buhari, Moroccan King discuss strategic development projects
President Muhammadu Buhari and Moroccan leader, King Mohammed V1 on Sunday had a telephone conversation to discuss joint efforts towards realization of strategic development projects […]