Osinbajo tasks Nigeria’s policy elites on national unity
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has stressed the need for country’s policy elites to raise their voices loud enough […]
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How I was tricked to Lebanon with promise of $2,000 monthly salary — Trafficked woman
Operatives of the Lagos State Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), have arrested a Lebanese who hoodwinked and […]
I feel pains of CAN, slain Pastor Andimi’s family – President Buhari
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Amid a gale of public protests over the worsening security situation in the country, President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday […]
Trial vaccine dashes hopes of HIV prevention
Hopes have been dashed an experimental vaccine could protect people against HIV, the virus that causes Aids. The National Institutes of Health has stopped its […]
Ex-Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi dies at 95
Kenya’s former President Daniel arap Moi is dead. The former teacher who became Kenya’s longest-serving President and transformed the country’s political landscape with his iron-fist […]
Trabzonspor condemn racial abuse of Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi
Turkish side Trabzonspor have condemned racial abuse aimed at former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi following their win over Fenerbahce on Saturday. The Nigeria international, […]
Coronavirus fears: NIDCOM denies receiving evacuation demand from NIDO East China
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has denied receiving any correspondence from Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) East China, requesting that its members be evacuated from […]
Ghana cedi ranked best performing currency in the world against the dollar – Bloomberg
Ghana’s cedi, the world’s best-performing currency against the dollar this year, extended its advance on Monday as investors await a Eurobond sale that would bolster […]
Delay your visit to China in view of Coronavirus spread – Embassy advises Nigerians
With the Coronavirus epidemic spread to 17,205 across China since the outbreak, the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has advised Nigerians intending to travel to that […]
[INTERVIEW] Dialogue, decentralization of authorities and institutions key to ending insecurity in Nigeria – Kawu Baraje
A chieftain, financier and former acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and founder of Baraje Center for Arabic and Islamic Studies Gerewu […]
Not the best of times, By EMMANUEL YAWE
“Oga, nothing has changed”. Those were the exact chilling words of Ahmed Salkida. I had expected him to come with some cheerful news. Sadly, he […]
NDIC begins claims verification for depositors of closed micro finance banks, PMBs
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) says it will on Feb. 3, commence claims verification for depositors of the three Micro Finance Banks (MFBs) and […]
Why I can’t play romantic roles in movies again – Mercy Johnson
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie has revealed that she can never take up a romantic role in movies anymore. She spoke on GoldMynetv recently during an […]
Tiwa Savage makes history, shines in Los Angeles
Nigeria’s Afrobeats diva, Tiwa Savage, made history last Saturday when she performed at Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO’s exclusive 2020 Artistes’ Showcase in Los […]
Police arrest 5 fake Coronavirus carriers in Abuja
The police in Abuja have arrested five persons for falsely claiming that they had contracted the dreaded Coronavirus disease, according to The PUNCH. They were […]
SERAP wins round one in battle for details of jumbo pensions payment to former governors
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has won the latest round in the legal battle to compel 36 state governors […]
Nigeria has acquired in-country capacity to test coronavirus – Minister
Nigeria, with the help of World Health Organisation (WHO), acquired in-country capacity to test for coronavirus. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this […]
Insecurity: Nigerian Army develops indigenous language proficiency among personnel
The Nigerian Army has developed indigenous language proficiency course for its officers and soldiers to enhance communication to aid their performance in internal security operations […]
120,300 pupils to benefit from National Home Grown School feeding in FCT— Minister
Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Ramatu Aliyu, said on Friday that 120,300 pupils across the six Area Councils would benefit […]
American singer, 50 Cent, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
American singer, Curtis Jackson, professionally known as 50 Cent, has been honoured with a star on the iconic of Hollywood Walk of Fame. The rap […]