Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has lampooned the labour movement in Nigeria for their…
Day: March 12, 2021
13% derivation: Wike attacks Akpabio over demand for accountability
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has taken a swipe at the Minister of Niger…
Nigerian man rapes 83 year old American
A 52-year-old Nigerian man who is an employee of a Minnesota seniors home, Olabamidele Olumide Bewaji,…
EFCC arrests 57 internet fraud suspects, recovers rifles in Ogun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office on Friday, March 12, 2021 arrested…
Court remands 5 men for alleged robbery in Kano
A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 12, 2021, remanded five men in correctional centre…
Gov. Uzodinma applauds N1.3b Shell developmental projects in Imo
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has lauded the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) for its developmental…
Akwa United players, officials in good condition after bus crash
The bus conveying players and officials of Akwa United Football Club of Uyo on Friday, March…
Nigerian emerges chairman of West Africa Telecommunications Regulators
After a successful tenure as first vice chairman of West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA), Mr…
More troubles for ex-Plateau Gov. Joshua Dariye
The Supreme Court on Friday, March 12, 2021, upheld the 10 years prison term imposed on…
Obiano in fresh controversy over proposed Anambra cargo airport
By Ife Osemedua There appears to be no end to the controversy surrounding the Anambra International…
None of us is planning to leave, says PDP Governors
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum says none of its members is…
PDP Governors back electronic registration, update of members register
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has stated its…
Shock, as women deride Gov. Obiano over failed Airport project
Shock, as women from Ivite, Umueri, deride Gov. Obiano over failed Airport project …Hold protest march,…
No hike in petrol price for now – Marketers
Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN)…
Activist asks court to determine legality of beer destruction in Kano, others
By Saidu Idris An Abuja based human rights activist, Sesugh Akume, has approached a Federal…
Despite assurances, FG hikes fuel price to N212 per litre
By Deborah Hassan Barely two weeks after the Federal Government assured Nigerians that there is…
Manchester United draw with AC Milan, but Spurs and Arsenal win
Teenager Amad Diallo found the net with his first-ever shot for Manchester United on Thursday but AC Milan…
Federer loses second match in return, Rublev in semi-finals without playing
Roger Federer spurned a match-point to lose in the quarter-finals of the ATP Qatar Open on…
COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine has no side effect – NAFDAC D-G
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
Match Day 15 fixtures in 2020/2021 NPFL
Following are the Match Day 15 fixtures in the 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), scheduled…
NCDC records 287 new COVID-19 infections, total now 159,933
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 287 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the…
God is not to blame
By Olukorede Yishau In Elif Shafak’s ‘The Forty Rules of Love’, a character, Shamz of Tabriz,…
Wars and rumours of war, by Femi Adesina
It’s often intriguing to hear eminent and well appointed Nigerians talk about disintegration, destabilization and outright…