Igbos, Ahmed Lawan and politics of exclusion, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
In the aftermath of the near hitch-free conduct of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) delegate election, and the euphoria of a so-called victory for rotational presidency, […]
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Amaechi/El-Rufai on Kaduna train attack: Time for another circus of blame game
By Zainab Suleiman Okino The anger, horror and hopelessness that followed the Abuja-Kaduna train attack have not simmered and will not, for months and years […]
Between APC desecration of party politics and AFF’s call to action, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
Amid the unfolding spectre of the implosion in the governing party, All Progressives Congress (APC), this past week came a refreshing ray of hope in […]
The tragedy called Zamfara state, By Zainab Suleiman Okino
For almost two decades now, Zamfara state has been in the news; sadly, for all the wrong reasons. If it is not politicised sharia law today, it is lead poison tomorrow, which killed […]
Kaduna moves to reduce anaemia in children, others
The Kaduna state government has stated its commitment to improve the nutritional status of residents, including reducing anaemia amongst children, adolescents and women. The Permanent […]
Yahaya assents to Legislative, Judiciary Autonomy Bills
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has signed two bills into law, thus granting autonomy to the state legislature and the state judiciary. Yahaya made […]
First TAC Trade Fair and Exhibition Expo debuts in Okene
A mini trade fair to showcase local products, skills and services holds on October 30 and 31 in Okene, Kogi State. Tagged “TAC Trade Fair […]
Rotational presidency: Here comes another merry-go round
By Zainab Suleiman Okino In 2007 and 2011, Nigeria was practically on the edge of the precipice, due to intense wrangling over zoning of the […]
Resourcefulness of citizens, key to Nigeria’s growth – Finance Minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmad, says the growth and development of any country depend on the level of the resourcefulness of […]
Pay VAT to FIRS, FG implores Taxpayers
The Federal Government on Thursday, September 23, 2021 asked all taxpayers across the nation to continue with their lawful operations and pay their Value Added […]
FG to review Public Financial Regulations
The Federal Government is set to carry out a comprehensive review of the Financial Regulations that are operational in the country’s public service. The review, […]
Buhari inaugurates NSIA Board, tasks members ahead of projected oil price fall
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja charged the new board of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to make more investments that support economic diversification, […]
NESREA seals 2 facilities in Kwara
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), on Tuesday sealed two companies in Kwara for failing to provide environmental safety documents. The News […]
Bagudu sets up taskforce on drug control
Kebbi Gov. Atiku Bagudu has approved the establishment of a taskforce on drug control to assist in reviewing and providing informed policies and programmes on drug […]
As banditry eclipses the North, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
The Emir of Kajuru, Malam Hassan Adamu was kidnapped with 13 members of his family and two other people among them women at the weekend. […]
Danbatta tasks Nigerians on reading culture for better knowledge
Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged Nigerians to imbibe reading culture for a better knowledge and information. Danbatta […]
NiDCOM, NDLEA set to build rehabilitation centers in Nigeria
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is set to collaborate towards building of more rehabilitation centres in […]
5th Columnists and the soul of NISER, By Dapo Bruce
The easiest way for falsehood to triumph is to let it run amok unchallenged. Dr. Folarin Gbadebo Smith’s first term as Director General of the […]
FRCN D-G urges govt to address plight of street children
The Director-General, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Mr Mansur Liman, on Friday called on government at all levels to address the plight of street […]
Wife of Kebbi governor urges parents to motivate girls to study science
The wife of the Governor of Kebbi, Dr Zainab Bagudu, has called on parents to initiate programmes that would motivate their girl-child to embrace science […]
Senate confirms appointments of Chair, members of NHRC
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of Salamatu Hussaini Suleiman as Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission and fifteen other nominees as […]
Bagudu’s wife urges journalists to promote national unity
Wife of Kebbi Governor, Dr Zainab Bagudu, has urged journalists to work towards ensuring a better, peaceful and more united Nigeria. She gave the advice […]
2Baba, Chike to perform at NGX Group’s launch
Nigeria’s renowned musicians, Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia and Chike, ‘boo of the booless’ crooner, are to perform at the launch of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX […]
Buhari parts ways with influential cleric over presidential contract
President Muhammadu Buhari has parted ways with an influential Catholic cleric, who previously described Buhari as “messiah’’ because the president refused to give him a […]
CBN and the regulatory role of “printing money,” By Kadiri Abdulrahman
Government’s printing of Naira simply means loans advanced to states to pay salaries and survive; and not the literal interpretation of printing money from the […]