Troops rescue kidnapped student in Plateau
The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi States has rescued a kidnapped victim. The victim, Mr […]
Month: May 2021
JAMB explains alleged ‘declaration of war’ on Baptist school
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja-The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained the alleged reports making rounds in some quarters over its Registrar’s encounter with […]
Danbatta pays condoles visit to Emirs of Kano, Bichi over mother’s demise
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Umar Garba Danbatta at the weekend led a high-powered delegation of […]
Man Utd vs Liverpool: How Man City could be crowned EPL champions on Sunday
Manchester City could be confirmed Premier League champions, 24 hours after they beat Crystal Palace. Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres both scored for the leaders, […]
Pensioners commends FG on consequential adjustment of minimum wage
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has lauded the Federal Government on the approval of implementation of the consequential adjustment of the new National Minimum […]
Wrestling with God, By GABRIEL AGBO
I am a fan of the WWE – Smack Down Live and RAW. Before I used to find such combat sports very violent and irritating, […]
Lawmaker hails youths, hunters over arrest of suspected kidnappers
Rep. Tunji Ajuloopin (APC-Kwara) has commended youths and hunters for assisting in the arrest of suspected kidnappers in his constituency. Rep. Ajuloopin, who represents Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun […]
FG plans to expand N-Power programme to 1m persons
The Federal Government says it would expand the N-Power programme from the present 500,000 beneficiaries to one million. President Muhammadu Buhari said this in a […]
NiMet forecasts 3 days sunshine, thunderstorms
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja […]
Sack of workers in Kaduna most brutal in Nation’s history – NLC
Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have described the mass sack and casualization of over 60℅ of the workforce in Kaduna state by Governor […]
Nigeria music star, Skales marries model, Hasanity
Popular Nigeria rapper, singer and songwriter, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name- Skales, and his model fiancée, Hasanity held their traditional marriage […]
May Day: Labour urges workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Civil Servants in Kebbi State have been called upon to get vaccinated against COVID-19 Virus and also to continue to observe safety protocols of Covid […]
Nigeria announces $8.41bn investment in Q1
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission, NIPC, Ms Yewande Sadiku has said the country’s Investments in the first quarter of 2021 was […]
Truck crashes into stream in Imo, kills two
A Mack truck loaded with chippings has collided with two vehicles in Nkwo Mmiri, market, Imo State, before crashing into a nearby stream, police authorities […]
Don’t politicise insecurity, Buhari will find lasting solutions – APC to PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to a communique issued by governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on recent security incidents recorded in […]
State Governors have shown they are not responsible, Agbakoba slams NGF
A former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, took a swipe at state governors on Saturday, saying they do not respect […]
Workers’ Day: Labour threatens Nationwide protest over minimum wage law
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Ayuba Wabba on Saturday threatened to embark on a mass industrial action if the proposed bill which seeks […]
2023: INEC conducts verification of polling unit expansion in Ebonyi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has carried out the verification of the polling unit expansion done by Electoral Officers (EOs) in Ebonyi state. The […]
National Assembly remains committed to welfare of Nigerians -Lawan
The National Assembly has restated commitment to good governance to enhance protection and welfare for Nigerians. The Senate President, Sen. Ahmed Lawan made the commitment […]
NLC appeals to Benue Govt to pay 72 months pension arrears
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Benue State Chapter, has appealed to Gov. Samuel Ortom to pay the 72 months pension arrears owed retired local government […]