Kaduna Govt files new charges against El-Zakzaky
The Kaduna State Government has filed a new charges against the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. The state Director […]
Month: July 2021
Tackle insecurity for tourism to thrive – Expert urges govt.
A Jos-based tourism expert, Mr Damar Victor, has urged governments all levels to tackle insecurity in order to boost tourism in the country. Mr. Victor, […]
Tokyo Olympics: Minister apologies to disqualified athletes, pledges better welfare
The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has pledged to address issues surrounding welfare and disqualification of 10 Nigerian athletes from participating in the ongoing […]
Over 50,000 PDP, APGA members defect to APC in Taraba
More than 50,000 members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and other parties have defected to the All Progressives […]
FG not aware of $875m ammunition deal with U.S. –Minister
The Federal Government has said it is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US which is being purportedly blocked by some […]
President Buhari congratulates King of Morocco on 22nd Anniversary
By DAVID IROJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the 22nd anniversary of his ascension to the throne. […]
MOP-UP UTME HOLDS FRIDAY, 6th AUGUST, 2021 — JAMB
Following detailed investigation and careful analysis of the highly-successful 2021 UTME, and with due consultation (resulting in gracious concession) with the National Examination Council (NECO) […]
Appeal Court sacks Stephen Odey as Cross River North Senator
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar on Friday nullified the election of Senator Stephen Odey as Senator representing Cross River […]
Tokyo Olympics: D’Tigeress suffer second straight Ddefeat
The Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigeress, suffered a second straight defeat at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Friday. The Afrobasket women champions were routed 87-62 […]
Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s Ogunbanwon wins heat 1 of women’s 100m freestyle
Nigerian Swimming representative, Abiola Ogunbanwon made history at the Tokyo Olympics by winning the heat 1 of Women’s 100m Freestyle. Ogunbanwon bested the rest of […]
Fire destroys 14 offices of ATBU lecturers in Bauchi
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – No fewer than 14 offices belonging to about 20 lecturers at the Faculty of Agriculture, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi […]
ABCON faults CBN’s forex ban on BDC operators, says it will worsen economy
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Vice Chairman Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) Cross River State Chapter, Alhaji Abdulahi Ibrahim has said […]
Trafficking: FG pledges to end ‘modern slavery’ in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to do all within its power to end trafficking of young vulnerable Nigerians by criminal elements to Europe […]
Nigeria records 558 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), on Friday said it has recorded 558 new COVID-19 infections in 15 states and […]
Over 200 infected with Covid-19 after China airport outbreak
At least 200 new coronavirus infections, in five Chinese provinces, had been linked to an outbreak at the airport of the eastern city of Nanjing. […]
Imo police nab ESN ‘native doctor’ with Improvise Explosive Device
By BABARA KALU, Owerri – The Imo State Police Command have arrested the alleged Eastern Security Network (ESN) native doctor with Improvised Explosive Device (IED). […]
EFCC has recovered N5.4bn from trapped N12bn for NHIS – Prof. Sambo
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered N5.4billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Executive Secretary, NHIS, Prof. Muhammad Sambo, disclosed […]
Part 1 – Career Development: A Necessity for Growth, By LINDA ASIMOLE ELLAH
Your career is basically what you do to earn your daily living. It is usually an engagement we prepare ourselves for and carry out over […]
Hushpuppi: IGP orders review of bribery allegations against Abba Kyari
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered an “internal review of the allegations” against a Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, by a United […]
Gov Lalong flags off intensive revenue drive to boost state’s income, dares tax defaulters
By YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos – Weeks after signing the newly passed Revenue Law and Property and Land Use Charge Law as well as the Plateau […]