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From Nicholas Kalu, Abuja Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has inaugurated a committee to resolve contentious areas of the Police Academy (Establishment Etc) Bill 2018. This, Dingyadi said, is for a more […]
Our Reporter After series of speed dating sessions, nominations have begun in the ongoing MultiChoice’s Ultimate Love, a reality TV show, which launched on February 9. In a live studio session on Sunday, Aunty […]
By Robert Egbe In Ogun State High Court will on April 2 hear an application by members of Efure community, Offin in Sagamu. They are asking the court to declare Wesley Methodist Missionary Trust […]
By Ibrahim Mustapha Sir: Nigerian security challenges have continued to deteriorate with the growing distrust among the government and Nigerians. Nigerians have expressed dissatisfaction and disappointment with way government responds to the killings in […]
By Editorial The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to migrate from burning 100 tonnes (about 10,000 kilograms) of naira notes weekly, to recycling, in order to make destruction of ragged notes more […]
By Victor Emejuiwe Sir: A close review of the guidelines on asset declaration as produced by the Code of Conduct Bureau shows some possible loopholes which may be responsible for the low rate of […]
By Olakunle Abimbola Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Father Matthew Hassan Kukah, just dished the latest broth, from his spicy kitchen. But the starry-eyed had better be wary of rushing to taste: it might just […]
By Kene Obiezu Sir: For forgiveness to be of any value, it must issue from the heart. When it is forced or imposed, it is anything but forgiveness. In such form, it becomes a […]
By Gabriel Amalu This is not a great time for Imo indigenes, particularly if one is a politician, and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to boot. Admittedly, in other places, many […]
By Arakunrin Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu The recent crisis of confidence in the judiciary has reinforced my age-long conviction on the need to infuse jurists with a different bent in the apex court. This line […]
Despite efforts to ensure Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in rice production, thereby guaranteeing food security, local producers have raised the alarm that mischief-makers are spoiling their efforts, adulterating their products with stones to discredit them, writes […]
Edo University Iyamho has become a game changer in university education in Nigeria as it prepares students for leadership in a dynamic world. The desire of Edo State government to provide quality education is demonstrated […]
At a one-day dialogue stakeholders dissected strategies to nip insecurity in the bud in Kwara, writes ADEKUNLE JIMOH, who attended the summit in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital The lingering security challenges in parts […]
Manchester United closed in on the Champions League places with victory over Chelsea as Frank Lampard’s side were left with a sense of injustice after contentious video assistant referee decisions went against them. United closed […]
Our Reporter Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire scored to give Manchester United a 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the English Premier League. Martial headed in a beautiful cross at the […]
Tolulope Oni First Lady Aisha Buhari is 49 today. The beautiful wife of President Muhammadu Buhari is an interesting character. Here are eight quick things to know about her: 1. Aisha Buhari […]
Tolulope Oni Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi on Monday won the prestigious Lauren World sportsman of the year award. The Argentine became the first footballer ever to win the award. He won the award […]
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja The Katsina State governor, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, has prescribed education as the enduring remedy to the problem of banditry ravaging many states in the northern part of the country. Masari […]
Precious Igbonwelundu Policemen attached to the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone II, Onikan on Monday shot a man while attempting to disperse a mob at Magodo in Isheri-Olowora, Lagos. The incident […]
Blessing Olaifa, Abuja The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Monday urged the military and other security agencies in the country not to give up on the fight against terrorism, armed banditry and […]
Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said the alleged revelation by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major Gen. Babagana Monguno (rtd), that strange persons have been presiding over critical affairs of […]
Sanni Onogu, Abuja Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, Monday said that for Nigeria to surmount the challenges bedeviling it, all leaders in the country must as a matter of urgency, come together to ensure that […]
Agency Reporter The Bayelsa State Police Command has extended the three-day dusk-to dawn curfew earlier imposed on the state from February 17 to February 23. The State’s Commissioner of Police, Mr Uche Anozia, announced […]
The Edo State Government has said it will provide support to farmers in the state to cultivate rice, maize, soya beans and cassava on 10,000 hectares of farmland across the state, as part of commitment […]
Two persons have been abducted by gunmen in Calabar over the weekend, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Dr David Ugwu, an Associate Professor with University of Calabar, was abducted at his home on […]
Mike Odiegwu, Yenagoa Unidentified gunmen suspected to be pirates have attacked an oil barge along the waterways of Lutegbene, Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. It was gathered that the gunmen, who launched the vicious […]
Osagie Otabor, Benin The Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Henry Benamaisia has confirmed the death of three persons in an accident that occurred at Egba junction along Benin–Auchi highway. […]
Fun and relaxation lounge, Dynasty Lounge, recently celebrated it esteemed customers by feeding over one thousand of them free of charge. The Lounge which hosted well acclaimed Nigerian celebrities, including; Zlatan Ibile, Teni, Tunde Ednut […]
By Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to recuse himself from the hearing of the review application […]
Franca Ochigbo, Abuja The Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has faulted claim that Nigeria has 17million housing deficit. Fashola noted that the 17million housing deficit being quoted was grossly over bloated. The minister […]
By Nduka Chiejina (Assistant Editor) The federal government has finally put to bed the controversy over who will collect stamp duty has finally been rested. Henceforth, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will be the […]
Sokoto State government has reiterated its commitment to promoting economic development through a multi-faceted approach. Plans were unveiled at a retreat of its Ministry of Finance in Lagos. Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who was represented by […]
By AbdulGafar Aalabelewe, Kaduna Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II has warned the North will destroy itself if it does not change its current status and address the challenges of poverty, millions of […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it was yet to take any decision on the resumption for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remaining after the 2019 general elections. INEC National […]
Osagie Otabor, Bénin Chairman of Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Oyonude Kure, on Monday escaped losing with second term bid with one vote. Edo CAN was last month engulfed […]
John Ofikhenua, Abuja The Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Chief Sunday Oduntan, Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) has said that the 11 electricity distribution (Discos) will not commence implementation of the extraordinary tariff review […]
Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin The Kwara state Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Monday said efficient and autonomous judiciary is key to rule of law and good governance in the country. He added that autonomous judiciary will also provide […]
By Mike Odiegwu, Yenagoa The police in Bayelsa have extended the curfew imposed on the state following the riot that trailed the Supreme Court judgement in the state. Violent protests erupted in the state […]
By Chris Njoku, Owerri The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on residents of South East to be prepared to defend themselves and land against further slaughter. It decried the alleged involvement […]
Bisi Olaniyi, Port Harcourt One of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has accused Rivers Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, and his administration of gradually killing education in […]