Gen Tunji Olurin dies @78
Former military administrator of Oyo State has passed on aged 78 The late Olurin also served as Interim Administrator of Ekiti State following declaration of […]
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Igangan crisis: Makinde sues for peace, calm as CP, govt officials comb troubled spots
…calm has returned – Police Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, sued for calm following reports of late night attacks on the people of Igangan, […]
NSF: Kingsley wins three golds for Rivers in weightlifting 49kg
Stella Kingsley of Rivers has won three gold medals in women weightlifting 49kg at the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival in Benin. Kingsley stunned her […]
IGP decorates Tijani Baba, Zanna Ibrahim, Moses Jitoboh as DIGs
The newly promoted Deputy Inspectors General of Police, DIG Tijani Baba, DIG Zanna Mohammed Ibrahim, mni and DIG Moses A. Jitoboh, mni were on Monday […]
Ex-Governor Ahmed mourns Olupo of Ajasse
Former Governor of Kwara State Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with Ajasse Ipo’s people over the death of His Royal Highness Oba Sikiru Atanda […]
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’ […]
ACF advises INEC on Polling Units, Yakubu disagrees
The pan northern socio-cultural organization, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly advised the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to convert existing Voting Points and Voting […]
Kpandei charges pastors on importance of conscience in ministry
Left to Right: Pastor Jacob Obaro, Pastor-In-Charge, Youth Province 7, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG); his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Ifeoma Obaro, and Pastor Charles […]
Police bust fake CBN Investment Scheme
…Spokesman warns Nigerians to beware of fraudsters The Police in Lagos, in a joint operation with the Edo State Command, have nabbed the mastermind behind […]
INEC moves to expand voter access to polling units
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has become imperative to expand access to polling units in order to boost voter turnout in […]
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 […]
Chelsea sack manager Lampard with club 9th in standings
Chelsea said on Monday they have sacked manager Frank Lampard after a run of five defeats in eight league games left them ninth in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pogba stunner sends Man Utd top with win at Fulham
Paul Pogba struck another crucial blow for Manchester United in the Premier League title race with a stunning second-half strike to put his side back […]
Osinbajo says lifting 20m Nigerians out of poverty in 2 years within reach
Following the successful activation of the Economic Sustainability Plan’s (ESP) Cash Transfer scheme aimed at delivering financial support to at least 1 million urban-based households […]
#EndSARS: Oyo judicial panel concludes preliminary analysis of complaints
…to begin public sitting next week Tuesday The 12-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to look into […]
Messi sent off as Athletic Bilbao beat FC Barcelona to win Super Cup
Inaki William’s brilliant strike in extra-time earned Athletico Bilbao a 3-2 win over FC Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday with […]
A postscript on Uganda’s election, By Dakuku Peterside
Ugandans went to the polls last weekend in a hotly contested election and supposedly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni for a sixth term in office. […]
APC ‘ll win Anambra Governorship Poll- state chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed optimism that it will win the November Anambra governorship poll. Chief Basil Ejidike, the state APC Chairman said […]
Polaris Bank set to splash N26million Savings Promo
Polaris Bank is sparking up positive outlook for the new year as it plans to reveal the first set of winners of its on-going nationwide […]
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 […]
Troops rescue 3 kidnap victims, neutralize one bandit in Nasarawa
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Whirl Stroke has rescued three kidnap victims and neutralized one bandit in Nasarawa state. The Coordinator, Defence Media […]
Messi shines as impressive Barca win at Athletic Bilbao
Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as FC Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to […]
NCC allays fears of mass disconnection of telephone subscribers
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has allayed fears of mass disconnection of telephone subscribers. Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde,Director, Public Affairs, NCC said in a statement Wednesday that […]