South-West governors and traditional rulers met in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Saturday, February 20, 2021,…
Month: February 2021
Ex-Imo governor, Ohakim denies joining APC
A former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has debunked the speculation making the rounds that…
Notorious drug baron arrested in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agent has arrested a drug baron, Chidi Olife, who escaped arrest…
NHRC urges Govt. to enhance security at schools
By Shola Akingboye Mr Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC),…
Herders have no option but to carry AK-47, Bala Mohammed insists
Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State has said that bandits terrorising the north are not…
Kagara abduction: FG won’t pay ransom for students’ release — Lai Mohammed
The Nigerian government on Saturday, February 20, 2021, said it will not pay ransom to secure…
Osaka beats Brady to win Australian Open
Japan’s Naomi Osaka beat Jennifer Brady in straight sets in the Australian Open final to win…
Colour meets creativity
Sylvester Asoya At Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, ART TWENTY ONE is currently showing the best…
Hushpuppi conspired with North Koreans to launder funds – U.S.
New details have emerged about the case against Instagram influencer, Ramon Abbas, alias Hushpuppi who wowed…
Bandits abduct 17 nursing mothers in Katsina
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped no fewer than 17 married women in the Faskari…
Without citizens support, no policy, plan or war can be won – Onlede
Olumuyiwa Onlede is a rights activist and the convener of the Citizens Awareness Against Corruption And…
Anambra Reps member donates over N100m worth of equipment to schools
The member representing Anambra East/West Federal constituency, Hon. Benjamin C Obidigwe on Friday, February 19, 2021,…
Court convicts Captain, company for operating illegally in Nigerian Waters
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Warri on Thursday, February 18, 2021,…
Anambra Guber: Umeh dismisses Ngige, PDP
By James Eze The fireworks may have started early over the forthcoming Anambra State gubernatorial election…
Wike challenges IGP to implement report indicting disbanded SARS officers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has received the report from the Judicial Commission of Inquiry…
Ebonyi Exco: PDP to appeal High Court judgment
…insists on Fred Udeogu-led Caretaker Committee By Kenneth Onuoha The National leadership of the Peoples Democratic…
Nasarawa Governor bans herdsmen from forest reserve
Nasarawa State Government has warned loggers and herders not to encroach into the forest reserve…
Wike vows to contest FG’s withdrawal from Excess Crude Account
By Moses Okorie Rivers State Governor, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has vowed to contest the planned withdrawal…
Niger bandits give conditions for peace
By Moses Okorie Bandits terrorizing Niger State and its environs have given the state government condition…
My wife slaps me whenever I discipline our children, man tells court
A civil servant, Oyeniyi Oyedepo, on Friday, told a Mapo Customary Court Ibadan, to dissolve his…
Kagara abductees’ release a rumour – Gov. Bello
By Deborah Hassan Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Bello, has debunked reports that abducted students and…
Russia to give 300m Sputnik V vaccine doses to Africa
Russia has made available 300 million doses of its Sputnik V vaccine to African countries, the…
NDDC must focus on people-oriented, sustainable projects – Okowa
By Gabriel Atumeyi Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged the Niger Delta…
Kaduna: Women, girls develop COVID-19 response track list
By Kenneth Onuoha Some women and girls have developed checklists for monitoring government’s COVID-19…
Why I dumped journalism for food hawking – Ugoma Johnson
By Folashade Fatunsi A young female journalist, Ugoma Johnson, recently elicited a lot of interest on…
Bandits free abducted Kagara schoolboys
By Moses Okorie The students and staff of Government Science College, Kagara in Rafi local government…
Kano Govt empowers 60 street beggars as ban on street begging takes effect
The Kano state government has empowered no fewer than 60 women and youths with different entrepreneurial…
INEC clarifies expansion of access to polling units nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers, on Thursday, provided clarification on the expansion of…
FG, States, LGAs share N640.3bn for January
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N640.310 billion to the three tiers of government…