Gov. Wike vows to defend the Odili’s at all cost
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says his administration will stop at nothing to defend the former Governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili and members […]
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TETFund dismisses malpractices in promotion exercise, disbursement of funds
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has dismissed reports published by online newspaper, SaharaReporters, which accused the agency of malpractices […]
Askira attack: Borno Dep Speaker mourns slain Brig. General, other soldiers, condoles with Army, families
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Deputy Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Engr Abddullahi Musa Askira has sympathized with the people of his […]
Buhari in Durban, South Africa, to seek $40bn investments
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday arrived Durban, South Africa, from Paris as part of his ongoing socio-economic diplomatic missions aimed at enhancing security and economic […]
Nasarawa Govt, Keffi College alumni donate 100 mattresses, 50 double bunk beds to alma mater
The Keffi Old Boys Association (KOBA), 1991 set, on Sunday, donated 100 mattresses and 50 double bunk school beds to their Alma Mater, to address […]
How I received “Bendel Gari” in Abuja by rail – former EFCC boss
Former EFCC boss, Mrs Farida Waziri, on Sunday in Paris recounted how excited she was when “Bendel Gari’’ was sent to her in Abuja from […]
RMAFC assures acceptable new revenue formula coming, commends stakeholders’ input
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), on Sunday gave the assurance that a new and acceptable revenue formula that will tackle new development […]
Police arrest 2 suspected ritualists with fresh human head in Ogun
BY OLA MUDOPE, Aboekuta – Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspected ritualists with a fresh human head. The police spokesman, […]
SERAP petitions UN over ‘vicious assault on Justice Mary Odili’
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned the United Nations over what it describes as a vicious assault […]
Edo to launch e-governance platform this year, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has said that his administration would launch its e-governance platform before the end of the year. Governor Obaseki disclosed this […]
Ethnographer calls for carbon dating of stolen Nigerian artefacts before repatriation
Mr Edwin Akpam, an Ethnographer, on Sunday, stressed the need to use carbon dating to authenticate the stolen Benin bronze artefacts billed to be repatriated […]
FG pledges to boost scientific innovations through collaborative efforts
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Government has resolved to engage venture capitalists, stakeholders and entrepreneurs to boost innovations in the country. The Minister […]
World Diabetes Day: All you need to know about diabetes
As the international community celebrates World Diabetes Day (WDD) today, it is important to know what the ailment is all about and take necessary precautions. […]
Your allegation of terrorism sponsorship a disgusting distraction – FG replies GATE
The Federal Government has described the allegation by Global Advocates for Terrorism Eradication (GATE) that its officials are sponsors of terrorism, as a disgusting distraction. […]
PDP chieftain urges IPOB to stop violent campaign in South East
Alhaji Lawal Usman, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, has advised the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to stop its […]
HYPADEC boss laments late passage of Hydroelectric Power Bill
By Lekàn Agboola, Ilorin – Managing Director of Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPADEC), Alh. Abubakar Yelwa has lamented on the late passage of […]
Gombe clash: Tangale Waja Pastors Forum preaches gospel of peace, commends Gov. Yahaha for interventions
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Gombe – Last week’s clash in Gombe State which claimed lives and property worth millions of naira has received empathy from far […]
Climate change: COP26 deal clinched as nations rally to compromise
Nearly 200 nations came together Saturday on a global deal to combat climate change after two weeks of painful negotiation, but fell short of what […]
Askira-Uba attack: Zulum commends military for resilience, empathizes over loss
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has commended the Nigerian military for putting up a strong resilience in a battle […]
Army officer, 3 soldiers killed as troops battle ISWAP terrorists in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A senior officer and three soldiers have been killed in a fierce battle with Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP […]