The dilemma of Goodluck Jonathan, By DONS EZE, PhD
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan appears now to be in a very big dilemma. The dilemma is whether he should go for the Presidency of […]
Month: February 2021
Algeria anti-govt protesters hit streets after year-long hiatus
Thousands of anti-government protesters took to the streets across Algeria on Friday, as the “Hirak” pro-democracy movement gathers renewed momentum after a year-long hiatus due […]
Khashoggi’s murder: U.S. imposes visa ban on 76 Saudis
The United States on Friday slapped a visa ban on 76 Saudi individuals in what it calls the “Khashoggi Ban”. This followed a U.S. intelligence […]
CBN tasks bank CEOs, others to reset Nigeria’s economy
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr Godwin Emefiele, has urged Bank CEOs and other stakeholders to work together to reset the […]
Gov. Zulum offers scholarships for Dikwa health workers, teachers
.. announces constitution of teachers, LGA staffs verification complain desk By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri-Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has offered scholarship to health workers and […]
Food prices rose in January, says NBS
There was a general rise in food prices in January, the National Bureau of Statistics has said. The NBS said this in its report titled […]
NDLEA intercepts container load of tramadol at Apapa port
A container load of tramadol has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Apapa seaport. Director, Media and […]
Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff consults with governors over APC chairmanship ambition
The former Governor of Borno State and a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Modu Sheriff, has begun meetings with state governors over his […]
Arewa elders slam Sheikh Gumi over religious profiling of soldiers
Pan-Arewa socio-political organisation, the North East Elders for Peace and Development (NEEPD), has dissociated itself from Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric, over his alleged religious profiling […]
Nigerian actor Kate Henshaw ‘blushes’ as handsome man pens down love letter for her
Social media has become one of the mediums where people find love and a number of people have taken advantage to express their admiration at […]
FG to commence trial of 5,000 detained Boko Haram terrorists
The Federal Government says it would soon begin the trial of 5,000 suspected Boko Haram members who are in various detention facilities across the country. […]
Nigeria records 655 new COVID-19 infections
By GRACE AUDU, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has announced that 655 new cases if coronavirus COVID-19) infections were recorded across […]
Ex-service chiefs’ confirmation as ambassadors, a disappointment to Nigerians –Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, said Nigerians were disappointed with the National Assembly for confirming former service chiefs as ambassadors. Governor Wike, who spoke when […]
Lai Mohammed, other Governors now speaking for terrorists – Aisha Yesufu
Aisha Yesufu, popular activist, has accused State Governors and Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed of speaking for terrorists. Yesufu, a co-convener of […]
Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire move to tackle security challenges faced by cocoa farmers
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to form a joint committee to find a lasting solution to security challenges faced by cocoa farmers along with […]
Enugu police confirm killing of Oruku community leader
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Mr Samuel Ani, a Community leader in the crisis ridden Oruku area of Nkanu LGA […]
Gov. Mohammed releases N32m for livestock vaccination
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi- The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has approved the release of the sum of N32 million for the vaccination of […]
UN Secretary General, Guterres nominated for second term
The Portuguese Government has officially nominated UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a candidate for a second term in office. UN spokesman, Mr Stephane Dujarric, disclosed […]
Reps mandates INEC to restore 8 constituencies in Oyo State
The House of Representatives has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obey the Court injunction on the restoration of 8 State Constituencies across […]
Golden Eaglets in Group B of U-17 AFCON
Nigerian Golden Eaglets have been drawn in Group B of the 2021 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Morocco. The Eaglets are […]