2023: ‘My administration will conduct free & credible polls’ – Buhari
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured that his administration would conduct free and credible elections in 2023. President Buhari gave the […]
Month: June 2022
Ekweremadu appears before UK Court over organ harvesting charges
A former Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekweremadu has appeared before the Uxbridge Magistrate court in the UK over organ harvesting charges. The prosecutor […]
Bandits kill 6 soldiers, others, kidnap Chinese nationals in Niger
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked a mining site in Niger State and reportedly killed security agents, civilians, and kidnapped three Chinese nationals. The […]
Nigeria displays commitment to honour debt obligations, redeems $300m diaspora bond
As a sign of commitment to promptly honour its debts obligations always, Nigeria has redeemed its 300 million dollars diaspora bond which matured on June […]
Ukraine: 40 tonnes of grain destroyed by Russian attack
Ukrainian authorities have said that a large quantity of grain was destroyed in a Russian attack in eastern Ukraine. A fire broke out in the […]
Gov. Sanwo-Olu presents 13 SUVs To outstanding teachers
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Wednesday presented 13 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to outstanding teachers selected across the six education districts. The teachers […]
Families of Abuja-Kaduna train kidnapped victims beg House of Reps for intervention
Families of the kidnapped victims of Abuja-Kaduna train have begged the House of Representatives for intervention on the release of the remaining 51 in the […]
DR Congo burial ceremony due for Lumumba’s tooth
An official burial ceremony is taking place on Thursday for the tooth of the Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba in the capital Kinshasa. The relic […]
NUJ, International Press Centre tackle police over arrest, detention of 2 journalists in Bauchi
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, has condemned the arrest and detention of the Publisher of WikkiTimes, Haruna […]
Dont act as sole administrators – Ortom charges newly sworn-in LG chairmen
By THOMAS AKASE, Markudi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has charged the 23 newly sworn-in Council Chairmen in the State to carry everyone along […]
NDLEA seizes over N600m worth of hard drugs at Port Harcourt Airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs worth over N600 million at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers State. Isaac Aloye, […]
Singer R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years over sex abuses
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for leading a decades-long effort to recruit and trap teenagers and women […]
Senate delegation to visit Ekweremadu, FG hires lawyers for his defence
The Nigerian High Commission has engaged the services of lawyers in the UK to defend former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu when he appears in […]
MTN Group launches ‘Voice’, next phase of its brand refresh
MTN Group has released the second instalment of its refresh brand, tagged the ‘Voice’ brand film, inspiring everyone that their voice mattered. The brand highlighted […]
SERAP calls for enactment of audit laws to curb debt crisis in MDAs
The Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to enactment an audit law to fight against debt crisis and […]
HEDA petitions ICPC over allegations against ex-CJN
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission […]
APC plans e-membership platform for massive youths registration
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to unveil an e-membership platform for its youths wing to allow more Nigerian youths to join the […]
WAEC approves 85 venues for coordination and scripts marking
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has approved no fewer than 85 venues across the country for the marking of […]
Anambra doctors threaten withdrawal of services over rising cases of colleagues abductions
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra branch, has expressed concern over the rising cases of kidnap, especially of its members in the state. The body, […]
Bandits demand N20m ransom to release abducted Zamfara medical doctor
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Zamfara branch, says it is working to secure the release of the Medical Director of Dansadau General Hospital, who was […]