Greater Lagos project and my conversation with a public official, By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
For a very long time, I have had these views that civil servants are the ‘real enemies’ of the state. This notion was predicated upon […]
Month: April 2021
Reinstating First Bank’s Adeduntan will boost investor confidence – Okunrounmu
Dr Titus Okunrounmu, a former Director, Budgeting Department, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has commended the apex bank for reinstating Adesola Adeduntan as Managing Director […]
They are angry, we are angry, who is thinking? By LEONARD KARSHIMA SHILGBA
When they attack those we consider “innocent”, we get angry. They (who attack) are angry too; but why?When they kidnap people from whom they assume […]
Again, suspected Boko Haram terrorists attack Yobe community
Barely one week after suspected Boko Haram insurgents invaded the Geidam community displacing over 6,000 residents, the suspected gunmen have again reportedly attacked Kanamma, headquarter […]
ADF provides $31.2 million to boost nutrition and end child stunting in Ethiopia
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a grant of $31.2 million to the Government of Ethiopia […]
Ogun govt. flags off reconstruction of 19km Atan-Lusada-Agbara road
Ogun government on Thursday, flagged off the reconstruction of the 19km Atan-Lusada-Agbara Road, in Ado-Odo/Ota Council Area, with the promise to complete the project within […]
Ministry to involve NGOs in palliatives distribution
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says it plans to involve stakeholders like Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in future distribution of […]
Insecurity: African Church tells Nigerians to seek God’s intervention
The Primate of the African Church, His Eminence Julius Abbe, has advised Nigerians to reconnect to God and seek His intervention on the security challenges […]
Malaria cases drops from 23 to 12.8% in Benue ― Health Commissioner
Benue has recorded a drop in malaria cases from 23 per cent to 12.8 per cent, Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Ngbea said. Ngbea, who […]
Powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Nigeria, By PROF. UMAR GARBA DANBATTA
Introduction It gives me great pleasure to give this keynote address at the 3rd Discourse Series of the Advocaat Law Practice. I am pleased to […]
NSCDC trains officers on discharge of statutory duties
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, on Thursday in Akure trained senior officers on how to effectively discharge their statutory […]
EFCC takes campaign against cybercrime to Adeleke University in Osun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday took its campaign against cybercrime to the Adeleke University, Ede in Osun. This is contained in […]
Benue Killings: Presidency frowns at Ortom’s unfounded accusations against President Buhari
The Presidency has expressed disappointment and sadness over accusations being levelled against President Muhammadu Buhari by Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue following recent killings of […]
God has directed me to prophesy against Buhari, Uzodinma – Mbaka
The Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Fr Ejike Mbaka, has blessed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, […]
Again and again, insecurity! By ABDU RAFIU
The issue of security is on the lips of nearly everyone. The deaf is being made to hear and the blind made to sense its […]
About 65 communities in Niger State negotiate N20m peace deal with Boko Haram
Following the confirmation of the presence of Boko Haram in Niger State by Governor Abubakara Bello, it has been gathered that about 65 communities in […]
NCDC records 62 new Covid-19 infections, 165,055 total cases
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Friday announced that it has registered 62 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing […]
9mobile begins activation of SIM cards at Experience Centres
9mobile Telecommunication Company has announced the recommencement of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards activation at its experiences centres across Nigeria. The operator’s move is the […]
Poverty, insecurity responsible for increase in Human trafficking – NACTAL
The Network of CSOs Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) has identified poverty and insecurity as major contributors to the increase in Traffick in […]
Reps reassure on ending incessant doctors strike in Nigeria
The House of Representatives has reassured that it would put in place mechanism to end incessant doctors’ strike in Nigeria. Speaker Femi Gbajabiamika said this […]