Troops kill ISWAP fighters in failed attempt to attack Maiduguri
At least three terrorists from the Islamic State of the West Africa Province(ISWAP) were eliminated in their attempt to attack Maiduguri, the capital of Borno […]
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Incumbent PDP NWC tenure continues till Dec. 9 – Fintiri
The tenure of the present National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will continue till Dec. 9, even as the national convention holds […]
Delta @ 30: Okonjo-Iweala, Clark, others to receive anniversary awards
World Trade Organization (WTO) President, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clerk, are among Delta indigenes to be honoured at the 30th anniversary […]
Capt. Hosa’s death left me heart-broken, demoralised – IBB
By Chimezie Godfrey Former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida(IBB) has said that the sudden death of Captain Idahosa Okunbo has left heart him heart- broken […]
Nasarawa Govt denies losing N100m to robbers
The Nasarawa State Government has debunked the reports that N100 million meant for payment of casual workers of its ministry of finance was carted away […]
PDP is focused to take over Anambra – state Chairman
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, says the party remains focused to take over the state in the upcoming […]
NIIA amendment bill scales 2nd reading at Reps
A Bill to amend the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) Act, broaden its scope and functions, has passed second reading in the House of […]
NUC approves upgrade of 3 institutions in Delta
By Chimezie Godfrey National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the upgrade of three institutions in Delta State to full-fledged universities. The institutions are the College […]
Ayade inaugurates skill acquisition academy
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Tuesday inaugurated a construction and fabrication academy, with 500 initial trainees. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
Content, key to success of DSO – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the success of Digital Switch Over (DSO) project – a transition from analogue to digital television […]
Senate President condoles with Emir of Fika over loss of son
President of Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has condoled with the Emir of Fika and Chairman of the Yobe State Council of Traditional Rulers over the death […]
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 […]
Gunmen kill 18 as troops neutralise bandits –Commissioner
Kaduna State Government says security personnel have neutralised bandits in several locations in the state. The government also announced that 18 persons died in several […]
NDLEA intercepts container load of Tramadol in Apapa port
…. … Arrests Indian, 89 Nigerians in Lagos raids The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a container load of Tramadal at the […]
Kano lawmaker, Gaya’s bumper empowerment of constituents – A clarification
..Items distributed at the AMG’s Special Support Package (SSP), include cars each worth of N3m totaling N9m for the three chairman of All Progressive Congress […]
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. […]
Zulum lauds Army onslaught to recover Marte from insurgents
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has lauded the latest onslaught by the Nigerian Army to recapture Marte, the headquarters of Marte Local Government Area of […]
ACF condoles with victims of Air Force plane crash
The Arewa Consultative Forum has condoled with the Chief of Air Staff, the officers and men of the Air Force and the families of […]
Kagara Update: Bandits pledge to free victims – Report
Bandits terrorizing some Local Government Areas and communities in Niger State, have promised to release all the kidnapped victims in their captivity, within the State. […]
WTO: ACF congratulates Okonjo-Iweala
Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as Director General, World Trade Organisation, WTO. A statement signed by […]
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 […]
Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (1), By Hassan Gimba
This article on Nigeria and Presidential Democracy first appeared on September 23 2019. Because it’s first of a part as indicated, many people have […]
IPI mourns death of Jakande, its former president
The International Press Institute( IPI) has expressed grief over the death of its former leader and former Governor of Lagos State, Alh. Lateef Jakande. […]
Senate resumes, adjourns over death of Rep
By Haruna Salami The Senate resumed after Christmas and we Year recess Tuesday and adjourned till Wednesday in honour of late lawmaker, Ossy Prestige, (Abia […]
COVID-19: NAFDAC evaluating Sputnik V, Covax vaccines – Health Minister
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), is presently studying the Russian Sputnik V and India’s Covax vaccines against COVID-19, […]