French President threatens to withdraw its troops from Mali
President Emmanuel Macron has warned that France would withdraw troops from Mali if political instability there leads to greater Islamist radicalisation. It follows a second […]
Month: May 2021
UBEC director gets award
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja-The Director Physical Planning, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Engr. Abubakar Sadiq Sa’ad has been conferred with “fellowship award” by the Nigerian […]
We are intervening in 86 interstate boundary disputes – NBC
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has said it is currently intervening in 86 interstate boundary disputes with the determination to create a peaceful atmosphere within […]
FRSC cautions public against use of Govt. registration number plates
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun State Command, has warned members of the public who are fond of using government registration number plates in […]
Imo police foil gunmen attack in Izombe division, kill 4 suspects
By BARBARA KALU, Imo- The Imo State Police Command has said that its operatives have killed four hoodlums who allegedly attacked Izombe Police Division in […]
Gunmen kill Jonathan’s ex-aide, Ahmed Gulak in Owerri
Ahmed Gulak, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has been shot dead by an unknown gunmen in Owerri, the Imo State’s capital. It was learnt […]
Northern Governors turn cattle raising into big business – Lalong
Northern Governors Forum chairman and Plateau Governor Simon Lalong said states in the region have started the process of turning beef farming into a huge […]
Gov. Ugwuanyi inaugurates Enugu Unity Park with 42ft giant lion sculpture
The Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has inaugurated The Enugu Unity Park, a tourist attraction and recreation area for public use. Speaking on Saturday during […]
Atiku inaugurates first flight over in Adamawa
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar inaugurated the Total Junction Airlift in Jimeta, Yola, which is the first of its kind in the North-Eastern region of […]
SERAP urges Buhari to end his ‘6 years of disregard for rule of law’
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “use the sixth anniversary of his government in power […]
Midnight Prayer By GABRIEL AGBO
Do you pray? Do you pray in the midnight? One of the most powerful spiritual tools that God has given, but grossly neglected by Christians […]
About 300 passengers rescued in Indonesia ferry accident
Search teams are looking for one missing person after rescuing all other passengers from a large ferry that caught fire in Indonesia, an official said […]
Gunmen attack police facility in Abia State
A facility occupied by the Abia State Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Umuagu, Umuahia, has been razed down by unknown gunmen. Some suspects detained […]
APGA, PDP forge alliance to secure presidential slots for Igbo aspirants
Aspiring contenders for the presidential slot in the upcoming general elections have started forging alliances to secure the position for candidates of Igbo extraction in […]
As Media Professionals, What Values Are We Projecting? By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
This particular piece stemmed from a new awareness gained while reflecting on the message by His Holiness, Pope Francis, to mark the 2021 World Communication […]
Nigeria records 31 new Covid-19 cases, 166,285 total cases
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced that it has registered 31 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing […]
Maj. Gen. Yahaya as new COAS reaffirms Buhari’s consistency in North-East – Zulum
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has congratulated the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Farouk Yahaya, who recently […]
US expert identifies renewable energy as solution to climate change
The Executive Director of the Energy Institute, Colorado State University in the United States, Dr. Bryan Wilson says about four point three million people die […]
Yobe cargo airport gulps N18bn in 5 years, to be ready soon – Commissioner
The Yobe State’s Commissioner for Transportation and Energy, Alhaji Abdullahi Kukuwa, has said the state had so far spent over N18 billion on the construction […]
NSCDC nabs 60-year-old man for alleged rape of minor
By KELVIN EMMANUEL, Kwara- The Kwara State Command of The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has arrested a 60-year-old man, Jerimiah Oyedoki of […]