Corruption behind JAPA syndrome in Nigeria – EFCC
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified corruption as one of the principal reasons behind the […]
Month: November 2023
Bauchi APC sacks Chairman, Aliyu Misau
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State Chapter, has passed a vote of no confidence on its Chairman, […]
Bayelsa poll: Suit seeking to disqualify Diri stalled, adjourned until Feb. 19
The suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Thursday, could not proceed at a Federal […]
Appeal Court affirms Hon. Ibrahim as duly elected member for Sabon Birnin South constituency of Sokoto
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday, affirmed the election of Hon Ibrahim Saidu Naino of the All Progressive Congress (APC) […]
Senate leader faults N9.9 trn recurrent expenditure of 2024 budget
Senate Leader, Bamidele Opeyemi, has said the N9.9 trillion recurrent expenditure of the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget is too high, as it constitutes 43 […]
Kogi INEC office: Call SDP, Ajaka to order – Protesting youths
Protesting youths across major political parties, including the PDP in Kogi on Thursday called on the authorities to call Social Democratic Party (SDP) and […]
SMEs key to employment, wealth creation – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Start-ups are catalyst for promoting wealth creation, employment generation and economic […]
Wike lauds Armed Forces for dedicating their lives to Nigerians
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has commended women and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces for dedicating their lives […]
98,960 residents in Anambra living with HIV/AIDS – ANSACA
The Anambra State Aids Control Agency (ANSACA), has said no fewer than 98,960 people are living with HIV/AIDS in Anambra. Commissioner for Health in […]
FCTA uncovers alleged illegal oil refining warehouse in Abuja
The officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in collaboration with security agencies, on Thursday, uncovered an alleged illegal oil refining warehouse in […]
Only MDAs with judicious use of 2023 allocation will get from 2024 budget – Reps
The House of Representatives, says only Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) that made judicious use of their allocations in 2023 will receive funds from […]
Catholic Diocese of Lafia ordains 10 new Priests
The Catholic Diocese of Lafia, on Thursday ordained 10 new Priests, bringing the numbers of Priests in the diocese to 115. The newly-ordained Priests include […]
We won’t tolerate sabotage of drug war, Marwa warns cadets
Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says he will not tolerate internal sabotage in the renewed war against substance abuse […]
NDDC flags off construction of 18-Km Owaza-Uzuaku Road in Abia
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has flagged off the re-construction of the 18-kilometre Owaza-Uzuaku-144 Battalion-Afam Junction Road in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia […]
16 Days of Activism: Save the Children launch tree planting campaign in Maiduguri
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – As part of the 2023 celebration of the 16 Days of Activism., Save the Children has launched tree […]
Police kill one bandit during gun duel in Bauchi
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Police in Bauchi State in conjunction with local vigilantes have engaged bandits in a gun battle and killed […]
Housing deficit: Minister seeks special partnership with private developers
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As the nation grapples with the housing deficit, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has advocated […]
COP28: Time for Africa to take the lead in climate change action By UCHE ANUNNE
Between Nov. 30 and Dec. 12, global attention will shift to the magnificent city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as world leaders, […]
Portrait of a desired aim: The educational journal of High Chief Dennis Otuaro (PhD) By ASIAYEI ENAIBO
Berthed by the creek philosophies with a paddle and canoe, fearlessly, the child navigates his ways in the deep creeks, estuaries, and brooks […]
Why environmental injustice flourishes in Nigeria By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
Recently, precisely on Tuesday November 21, 2023, I participated as a panelist at the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Erasmus University, […]