Rivers State Executive Council has given approval for the construction of a new House of Assembly…
Day: January 8, 2021
Police confirm kidnap of 6 family members in Zamfara
The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed the kidnap of six children of one Alhaji Sani…
Capitol attack: Invoke 25th Amendment and ouster Trump, Politicians urge VP Pence
Following the brazen and violent invasion of the Capitol by President Donald Trump’s supporters, American Politicians,…
Makinde vows to deal with erring Amotekun members
…says Amotekun created to enhance security of Oyo residents Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on…
Buhari mourns Kano politician Bello Bayero
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the death, on Thursday, of prominent Kano politician, Alhaji…
INEC boss tasks NASS on electoral reforms
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged the National Assembly to use…
FG warns public against using Lagos Airport Road Flyover
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Olukayode Popoola, on Friday advised the public…
Police arraign man for stealing chicken breeders
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Friday brought a 48-year-old security man, Peter Sanbe, before an…
Tambuwal at 55: Footprints of a Development Champion
By Fabian Okoye He shuns the limelight but his meteoric rise in politics and innovative and…
Trumps Transportation and Education secretaries quit over Capitol attack
US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos have resigned, joining a growing list…
NUC asks universities to open January 18
By Deborah Hassan The National Universities Commission, NUC, on Friday disclosed the approval of…
Microsoft’s offer to support ESP, youth development applaudable – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described the offer by Microsoft Corporation and other tech firms…
Troops rescue 3 hostages in Nasarawa State
Troops of Operation “Whirl Stroke” have rescued three victims kidnapped by bandits yesterday and killed…
Pfizer-funded research claims vaccine might be effective against new coronavirus strains
The efficacy of the Pfizer Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine (official name BNT162b2) might sustain against the…
‘Vaccine tourism’: Top Nigerians rushing abroad for COVID-19 vaccine
By Gabriel Atumeyi As Nigerians earnestly wait on the federal government to procure the much…
Let’s talk about ‘dreams and assorted nightmares’
By Olukorede Yishau I saw a post on Instagram some days ago. It read: “Do…
Fidelity Bank aims for Top 5 slot under new CEO
By Ade Jacobs The newly appointed Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc,…
Anti-banditry operations receive boost as CAS inspects proposed site for NAF FOB
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it is set to establish a Forward Operating Base…
Nigeria records 1,565 new Covid-19 cases – NCDC
Nigeria recorded on Thursday recorded 1,565 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 95,934 . The…
FG urges Nigerians not be hesitant to take Covid-19 vaccine
The Federal Government has appealed to Nigerians not to be hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine…
COVID-19: Increased testing will enable understanding of burden – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) says increasing national testing capacity for COVID-19 will enable…
Kalu receives defecting Abia PDP faithful into APC
Thousands of the Peoples Democratic Party faithful in Abia on Thursday formally defected to the All…
Trump denounces Capitol violence, as calls for his removal grow
Outgoing U.S President Donald Trump said he was “outraged by the violence, lawlessness and mayhem” after a…
Buhari commiserates with Ministry of Power’s Perm. Sec. over mother’s death
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolences to the Ohaa family of Amangwu Autonomous Community of Enugu…