Edo Election Tribunal and Lesson from Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu
JEROME-MARIO UTOMI If there is anything that presents as false the claim by politicians particularly in Nigeria that their motives are unsoiled by private ambitions, […]
Month: September 2020
Nigeria at 60: SEJA calls for formulation of people friendly policies
EHIME ALEX, Lagos As Nigeria marks her 60th independence anniversary, a Lagos based Non Political, Non Governmental Organization, the Social and Economic Justice Advocacy (SEJA) […]
OCP Africa, ATBU partner, begins training of 30 Nigerian youth in modern Agriculture
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi A Moroccan Company, Office Chérifien des Phosphates, (OCP Africa) has partnered with the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi and has begun […]
Serena begins French Open campaign with defeat of Kristie Ahn
Sixth seed Serena Williams battled sluggish conditions to defeat fellow American Kristie Ahn 7-6(2) 6-0 to begin her French Open campaign on Monday. Playing an […]
How $90 bn illegal money flows from Africa – UN study
Africa is losing nearly $89 billion a year in illicit financial flows such as tax evasion and theft, amounting to more than it receives in […]
Military commends relocation of Baga IDPs, assures support to Gov Zulum ‘s mission
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigerian Army (NA) has said it is fully in support of the ongoing efforts of the Governor of Borno […]
What can an Igbo President do?By DONS EZE
No doubt, it is the legitimate right of the Igbo to agitate for an Igbo man or woman to be President of Nigeria in 2023. […]
Nigeria records 136 new COVID-19 cases
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – A total of 136 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were recorded in Nigeria across 13 states and the Federal Capital […]
Ex-NECO boss, frowns at N368.8 m fraud allegation
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FORMER acting Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Abubakar Gana, has denied the embezzlement allegation levelled against him […]
New West Africa currency ‘delayed for five years’
A plan to launch a new currency to replace the CFA franc used by several countries in West Africa may not happen for at least […]
ICPC not targeting lawmakers with Constituency Projects Tracking
The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, says its Constituency Projects Tracking is not targeted at lawmakers. Owasanoye disclosed […]
Security: NIS trains 320 personnel for North-West operation
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says it has trained 320 tactical Operatives to support the military in the North-West.Its spokesman, Mr Sunday James, disclosed this […]
FG launches digital Nigeria portal, mobile app
The Federal Government has launched a Digital Nigeria Portal and Mobile Application in furtherance of the Digital Nigeria Programme, which was kick started by President […]
Portuguese team walk back from stadium after Cup defeat
Third tier team Lusitania Lourosa left the stadium on foot following a Portuguese Cup defeat, after club officials allegedly sent the team bus away. The […]
Corruption: Buhari vows to check `greed of a callous few’
President Muhammadu Buhari has stressed the need for all arms of government to deploy resources to address the common needs of all citizens rather than […]
Oct.1: China honours 49 outstanding Nigerians working for Chinese coys in Nigeria
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has honoured 49 Nigerian employees of Chinese companies operating in Nigeria for their outstanding performance and contributions to strengthening diplomatic […]
Minister wants more students to embrace technical education
The Minister of State for Education, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba, on Monday urged youths seeking higher education to go for technical education to boost manpower in […]
Cross River earmarks 10,000 hactares for Cocoa cultivation
The Cross River Government has acquired 10,000 hectares of land across the state for cultivation of Cocoa in the 2020/2021 planting season.Dr Oscar Ofuka, Special […]
Students turn out in large numbers as Enugu schools resume
Public and private schools in Enugu State have resumed academic activities after six months of lockdown, following COVID-19 pandemic. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
NCC pledges to promote ICT infrastructure for economic growth
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it would continue to promote and facilitate expansion of robust Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure, for the rapid development […]