Fubara cannot be distracted by critics – Aide
Special Adviser to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara on Political Affairs and Strategy, Dr Darlington Orji, said on Friday that his principal would not be distracted […]
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Mbakyor massacre: 401 Special Force Brigade, Sector 1 OPWS establish new outpost in crisis area
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Following the merging of 401 Special Forces Brigade with Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) that formed Sector 1 Operation […]
EEL: What is sauce for the good is sauce for the gander, By TONY ERHA
After my two previous interventions in the matter of Federal Government of Nigeria’s recently-launched Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL), via press statements, I have decided […]
Tin Can Customs hands over seized rifles, pistols and narcotics to SSS, NDLEA
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Customs Command, on Friday, said its officers intercepted 11 rifles and six pistols, including their ammunition […]
Undersea cable cut: Mainone declares force majeure, explains steps for restoration
MainOne, a Digital Infrastructure Service Provider on Friday declared a force majeure, and explained steps taken to restore internet connection to service providers. Mainone […]
NSCDC arrests man for sneaking into female varsity hostel
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, says it has arrested one Muhammad Munzali, 35, for […]
UN calls for united action to combat rising Islamophobia
Top UN officials have condemned the rising tide of anti-Muslim hate as the General Assembly adopted a resolution to push back against the scourge. […]
Wike appoints Amadi as Chief of Staff
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mr Chidi Amadi, as his Chief of […]
My dream for Nigeria at 70 — Ezekwesili
Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili of The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Garki, Abuja, has called for restructuring of the country, […]
Zamfara governor’s wife shoulders medical bill of triplets
The wife of Zamfara Governor, Hajjiya Huriya Lawal, has promised to shoulder the medical bill of a woman who delivered triplets in Gusau. Hajjiya […]
Late Olubadan buried according to Islamic rites (+Photos)
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan, was on Friday in Ibadan buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home according to Islamic rites. The burial […]
Police in Akwa Ibom arrest woman who “kidnapped” herself, 52 others
Police in Akwa Ibom State have rescued four kidnap victims in the last one month. One of them is a woman who faked her […]
Alleged N3.5bn Paris Club fraud: Supreme Court delivers Judgment June 7
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja has reserved judgment till June 7, 2024 the final forfeiture suit of N1,222,384,857.84 […]
Ibadan people known the next Olubadan – Ex-Governor Ladoja
A former Governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibada, on Friday said people of the ancient city already know the next Olubadan […]
Late Olubadan’s enviable qualities stood him out – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun, as “shocking” . In a statement by his […]
Radiation: From dishwasher, microwave oven to phone, mankind faces health threat By FUNMILOLA GBOTEKU
In today’s world, most youths and adults daily expose themselves to Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) produced by electrical appliances, power lines, wiring in buildings, […]
New GOC 2 Division Nigeria Army assumes command
Pledges to Defend the Values, Interests and Territory of Nigeria… By OLA MUDOPE, Ibadan – The Nigerian Army (NA), has appointed Major […]
EFCC files N84bn money laundering charges against Yahaya Bello, others
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday dragged the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice James […]
Court rejects suit challenging appointment of 12 judges for FCT High Court
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, threw out a suit challenging the appointment of 12 judges for the High Court of the Federal […]
Political party owns government, says Fashola
A former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN) on Friday highlighted the crucial role of the political party in ensuring good governance, […]