US President Donald Trump has, on Friday, said he will not attend the inauguration of President-elect…
Month: January 2021
PDP Extols Governor Tambuwal At 55
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extolled the Governor of Sokoto State, the Vice Chairman of…
US Political Crisis: Twitter permanently bans Trump’s account
Twitter on Friday evening wielded the big stick against outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump, suspending his…
Trump’s son condemns father’s Twitter ban, says its an attack on free speech
Donald Trump Jr., son of incumbent and embattled US President Donald Trump, on Saturday, protested the…
7 killed as Amotekun, herdsmen clash in Oyo
Amotekun and some Fulani herdsmen have reportedly engaged in a fierce clash at Aiyete, Ibarapa North,…
2-year-old child survives after being driven over twice by car
A driver was moving his car to a different parking spot in the town of Oberentfelden on…
Court dismisses APC’s certificate forgery suit against Obaseki
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the alleged certificate forgery suit filed against…
How Imo Accountant General escaped from kidnappers
By Kenneth Onuoha Tragedy struck on Wednesday, January 5, 2021, at Akata in Oru-East Local Government…
NSE charges claims review panel on fairness
By Ade Jacobs The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has charged the five man panel set up…
Nigerians to pay N50 as electronic money transfer levy
Following Appeals court’s prohibition of stamp duty on electronic bank transfer, the Nigerian government has introduced…
Plane missing after take-off with 50 passengers onboard
A passenger plane with more than 50 people on board has gone missing after take-off…
Opinion: Kukah, Pantami, and self-interested government critics
By Farooq A. Kperogi, Ph.D. Bishop Matthew Kukah’s Christmas message, which called attention to the…
Paternity Scandal: Suspended FCMB MD not father of my children – Moyo
By Ife Osemedua The woman at the middle of the paternity scandal involving the suspended…
NGO rewards 62 women, children for immunisation compliance in Sokoto
A non-governmental organisation (NGO) on Friday rewarded 62 women, 20 children, community leaders and health workers…
Ohaneze Ndigbo’s election: Umahi free to support candidate of his choice
Chief Samuel Okoronkwo, the Ebonyi Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, says Gov. David Umahi…
Liverpool rout Aston Villa to reach FA Cup fourth round
Liverpool scored three goals in five second half minutes to reach the FA Cup fourth round…
Christmas Eve Attack: Abducted Chibok pastor begs Buhari for rescue
Pastor Bulus Yakure, a Christian cleric abducted by Boko Haram alongside six others on Christmas eve,…
Rivers to build N10.1bn new legislative quarters, to be completed in 16 months
Rivers State Executive Council has given approval for the construction of a new House of Assembly…
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…