Senate adjourns untill Sept. 14
The Senate has adjourned untill Sept. 14, for its annual summer recess. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan made the announcement after considering the votes […]
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Presidency condemns smear campaign against Communication Minister, Pantami
The Presidency has dismissed the on-going smear campaign against the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, saying the Buhari administration stands behind […]
Post COVID-19 template, recipe for sports’ revival — Promoter
Christopher Ojo, sports promoter and sponsor of the 10km annual Owan Marathon Race, says design of a post COVID-19 template is the needed recipe for […]
UPDATE: Troops arrest 6 Army imposters in Asaba
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Delta Safe have arrested six suspected Army imposters in Delta State. This was disclosed in a statement by […]
Businessman docked for allegedly receiving stolen inverter batteries
A 47-year-old businessman, Mustapha Ishiaka, on Wednesday, appeared in a Lugbe Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving six stolen inverter batteries worth N900,000. […]
Former Nigeria First Lady urges FG to complete Yar’Adua’s e-library project
The wife of late President Umar Musa Yar’Adua, Hajiya Turai Yar’ Adua, has appealed to the Federal Government to complete the e-library initiated by her […]
Tension in Kano over strike by motorcycle riders
By Mahmoud Ndagi, Kano There was palpable tension in Kano metropolis and its environs today, following, strike action embarked upon by motorcycles riders […]
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 […]
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 […]
NDLEA, Shippers Council collaborate for better service delivery at the ports
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and the Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC, have agreed to collaborate on ridding the Nigerian Ports of criminality, […]
African Trade Unions hail Okonjo-Iweala, insist on respect for workers rights, decent jobs
African trade unionists have tasked the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to ensure that global trade agreements promote workers’ […]
Why FG will continue to support innovative ideas, interventions in MSMEs – Osinbajo
By Chimezie Godfrey Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has said that the Buhari administration will not relent in its support for innovative ideas and […]
Imo SDG boss monitors on-going conditional cash transfer payment
The Special Adviser to Imo State Governor on SDGs and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude has embarked on a monitoring exercise of the […]
Nigerian bandits have their cake and eat it, By Azu Ishiekwene
The fight against terror in Nigeria has been a theatre of the absurd. What began as a tiny spark of itinerant fanatics taking a […]
Tribute to Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, By Prince Lekan Fadina
One of the great sons of Nigeria and Africa is dead . Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande(LKJ) was a man of history.l had the privilege of […]
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, […]
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 […]
Update: Uni-Abuja management appeals for calm over students’ protest
The management of University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, has appealed to the students not to disrupt the 2019/2020 Academic Calendar, considering the amount of time already […]
From TRADOC to Service Chief: The amazing story of Irabor, Attahiru, By Yushau A. Shuaib
https://yashuaib.com/2021/02/tradoc-story-irabor-attahiru/ The story of Major Generals Lucky Irabor and Ibrahim Attahiru, the new Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff, respectively, is like […]
As Zeenah El-Zakzaky Contracts Covid-19, By Najeeb Maigatari
It is no longer news that Zeenah Ibraheem, the wife of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, has reportedly tested […]
IGP succession bid: Between legitimacy and trivialities, By Sulaiman A. Abba
Succession planning is a process for identifying and developing new leaders who can replace old leaders when they leave, retire or die. This planning increases […]
How AIG Babas died – Police
The Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of police in charge of Zone 8, Lokoja, Mr Yunana Babas, mni is dead. The Acting Public Relations officer for the […]
Trump impeached for historic second time after Capitol siege
The U.S. House of Representatives votes to impeach Donald Trump for inciting last week’s deadly Capitol siege, making him the first president to be impeached […]
Court dismisses certificate forgery case against Obaseki
The Federal High Court Abuja, has dismissed the alleged certificate forgery case filed by the All Progressives Congress, (APC) and one of its chieftains, Mr […]
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu seeks FG’s collaboration in rebuilding Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday sought collaboration from the Federal Government in rebuilding Lagos State following the aftermath of last year’s #EndSARS […]