Amid the growing distrust and tension between Nigeria’s various ethnic groups, comes the soul-lifting story of…
Year: 2020
FG denies compiling names of targeted #EndSARS protesters for no-fly list
By Adesuwa Tsan The federal government has denied that it has started compiling a no-fly list…
Cashier arraigned over alleged N2.5 million theft
A 33-year-old woman, Jessica Anwal, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly…
U.S. elections kick off with first polls opening in Vermont
First polling stations opened in the United States of America’s state of Vermont, kicking off the…
Johnny Depp down but not entirely out after losing ‘wife beater’ case
Johnny Depp’s loss in a libel battle in London may be the final straw in a…
IBEDC begins implementation of revised service tariff
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Tuesday announced that it has began implementation of the revised…
Mental health facilities in Nigeria inadequate, says expert
Dr Joseph Okegbe, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, on Tuesday said mental…
#EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu offers business owners tax incentives, grants
By Ade Jacobs As part of measures to support the recovery of businesses affected by looting…
COVID-19 deaths increase in Africa – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has revealed that that over 43,000 COVID-19…
Gov Emmanuel reinstates 403 sacked workers
… announces various job opportunities for A’Ibom youths By Peter Emiechina Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa…
Media protection essential for democratic growth – UN
by Deborah Hassan As the world focuses on the International Day to end impunity for crimes…
Sen. Ekwunife assures constituents of projects in every community in 2021
By Deborah Hassan The senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Uche Ekwunife has restated her…
#EndSARS: Reps pledge support for youth empowerment schemes
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports and Youth Development has pledged support for youth empowerment…
We won’t trade words with PDP on national security – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it will not trade words with the…
#EndSARS: Family of slain UNIBEN undergraduate petitions judicial panel
The family of Ibrahim Momodu, an undergraduate of the University of Benin, allegedly killed on May…
COVID-19: Ebonyi Govt slashes university tuition fees
The Ebonyi Government on Monday announced a slash in the students’ tuition fees in the Ebonyi…
Maradona taken to hospital again
Diego Maradona has been admitted to hospital in Argentina although his condition was not thought to…
Some EPL players test positive for Covid-19
The Premier League in England said on Monday that four people have returned positive results in…
Health Institutions incur Reps hammer over IGR
By Peter Obiechina Hammer of the House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has fallen on…
INSECURITY: Northern Governors, Sultan, Traditional Rulers, Gambari Meet in Kaduna
By Peter Obiechina Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF), Northern States Emirs and Chiefs led by the…
Area Council workers in FCT begin indefinite strike
The FCT Chapter of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has shut down activities at…
Private school owners disagree with Kano Govt over fee reduction
Private Schools Proprietors in Kano State have faulted the State Government’s directive for 25 per cent…
#EndSARS: Ebonyi judicial panel receives 5 petitions on police brutality
The Ebonyi Judicial Panel of Inquiry into cases of police brutality, human rights violations or related…
Sokoto begins youth entrepreneurship programme next month – Tambuwal
By Deborah Hassan As part of efforts towards further empowering youths in Sokoto State, Governir Aminu…
NCC okays e-SIM trial for MTN, 9Mobile
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted approval for two mobile network operators (MNOs), MTN Nigeria…
TRCN urges state govts to review teachers’ salaries
The Registrar/Chief Executive, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Segun Ajiboye, yesterday called on state…
Ogene, others float 365Daily Newspaper
By Deborah Hassan The Nigerian media industry is set to welcome another addition as former member…
Ondo doctors begin warning strike
Hospitals owned by Ondo State Government on Monday began running skeletal services following a warning strike…
Alleged fraud: EFCC arrests ex-FIRS boss, Fowler
By Gabriel Atumeyi Babatunde Fowler, former chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), is currently…