Mine blast kills 5 Burkina Faso soldiers – Army
An improvised explosive device killed five soldiers on patrol in northern Burkina Faso, the army command announced in a statement on Wednesday. The attack happened […]
Month: September 2021
Anambra Govt places ₦20m bounty on killers of Chike Akunyili, others
Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has placed a ₦20 million bounty on the perpetrators of the gruesome killing of Dr. Chike Akunyili, the husband […]
Ronaldo scores late winner as Man United defeat Villarreal
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his record-breaking 178th Champions League appearance with a 95th-minute winner as Manchester United snatched a 2-1 victory over Villarreal at Old Trafford […]
Chelsea lose to Juventus, records second defeat in a row
Federico Chiesa proved to be a big game player once again with the only goal in Juventus’ 1-0 Champions League win over holders Chelsea which […]
South-East Governors condemn gruesome murder of Chike Akunyili
By BABARA KALU, Abakaliki – The Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, has condemned the murder of Dr Chike Akunyili. The deceased was the […]
VAT saga: Oyo State seeks to join Rivers’ suit against FG
The Oyo State Government has asked the Court of Appeal, sitting in Port Harcourt, to be joined in the suit instituted by the Rivers State […]
DSS has no hand in Akunyili’s murder – Spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has no hand in the killing of Dr Chike Akunyili, widower of former information minister, Dora. Akunyili […]
UBEC moves to conduct learning assessment in schools nationwide
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) says it has put in place modalities to conduct a world-class assessment survey to […]
Kano Govt increases students scholarship by 50%
The Kano State Government has approved the upward review of students scholarship by 50 per cent. Governor Abdullahi Ganduje made the announcement at the pre-61st […]
Forum condemns killing of Prof. Akunyili’s husband
The Concerned Igbo Stakeholders Forum, a pressure group, on Wednesday condemned the gruesome killing of Dr Chike Akunyili, the husband of late Prof. Dora Akunyili, […]
Man sentenced to death by hanging for killing 2 women in Kogi
A High Court in Lokoja on Wednesday sentenced a middle-aged man, Danladi Ichado to death by hanging for stabbing two women to death. Delivering judgment, […]
FEC approves 14 days paternity leave for public servants
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the introduction of 14 days paternity leave for public servants in the new Public Service Rules(PSR). Folashade Yemi-Esan, […]
Insecurity: Kaduna Govt shuts telecoms services in parts of the state
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday announced the closure of telecommunications services in some part of the state, with effect from Sept. 30. The Commissioner […]
World Heart Day: Expert says cardiovascular-related diseases kill over 18m annually
The Vice President of the Association of Resident Doctors, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Dr Margaret Erhunmwunse, has said that Cardiovascular disease remains the World’s […]
Declare bandits as terrorists, Senate urges Buhari
The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists. During the plenary on Wednesday, the federal lawmakers also asked President Buhari to […]
IGR: Let taxpayers enjoy value for their money, Nami urges 3 tiers of Government
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami, has encouraged governments at all tiers to ensure that […]
PIND boosts small scale farmers, SMEs amidst COVID-19 pandemic
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – 2020 was the year of the COVID-19 which crippled socio-economic activities around the world. However, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in […]
Exclusive: Brother speaks on bandits attack on Emir of Kagara’s palace
By IBRAHIM MOHAMMED, Suleja – The Emir of Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Attahiru, is well […]
“No more imposition of candidates on the party” says C’River PDP Chaiman
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Newly elected Chairman of the People’s Democratic party (PDP), Vena Ikem on Wednesday said his administration will be guided on the […]
PDP inaugurates new executive committee in C’River
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River has inaugurated its new executive committee in the state. The 39-member committee was sworn in by a […]