Prof. Aminu Ibrahim, the Rector, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, says the institution did not record…
Month: March 2021
Nation’s challenges take centre stage at 2021 Awolowo Lecture
Nigerian leaders and panelists, at the 2021 Obafemi Awolowo Annual Lecture, have reiterated the necessity of…
NHIS achieves 60% of Presidential Action Points in one year – ES
Prof. Nasir Sambo, Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), says he has achieved six out…
U20 AFCON: Ghana clinches title on their Independence Day
On the day that their country celebrated the 64th Independence Day, Ghana’s Black Satellites delivered the…
My household avoided me, Obasanjo narrates COVID-19 experience
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday narrated how he dealt with the situation after testing positive…
2023: My presidential ambition a mere speculation – Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday, has said rumours of his interest in contesting in the…
Pope meets Iraq Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Sistani
Pope Francis extended his hand to the world’s Shiite Muslims on Saturday, meeting top cleric Grand…
I won’t receive COVID-19 vaccine, Yahaya Bello insists
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has said he does not need…
COVID-19: Buhari, Osinbajo receive AstraZeneca vaccine jab in Aso Villa
By Gabriel Atumeyi President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo were on Saturday vaccinated against COVID-19.…
Fani – Kayode’s former wife accuses him of physical assault during marriage
A former beauty pageant has accused her ex-husband and former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode,…
Obiano: A beautiful story that should have been (1)
By Tai Emeka Obasi While witnessing events as Dr Willie Mmaduaburochukwu Obiano was being sworn in…
Borno: Zulum visits Dikwa town after Boko Haram destruction
By Gabriel Atumeyi Borno State Governor, Babagana Umar Zulum, on Friday, visited Dikwa town which was…
Cameroon girls beat Nigeria to avenge their boys’ loss
Team Cameroon on Friday in Abuja whipped Team Nigeria 3-0 at the ongoing U-18 Girls African…
ECOWAS Court orders FG to pay N53m for unlawful detention of German
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered the Nigerian Government to pay over N53 million to…
Federal University Gusau never under bandits’ attack – Official
The authorities of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara have debunked social media reports of attack…
U20 AFCON: Gambia beat Tunisia on penalties to clinch bronze
Goalkeeper Lamin Saidy saved two penalties as Gambia beat Tunisia 4-2 on post-match penalties at the…
INEC clarifies role on adjustment of electoral constituencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says revision of electoral constituencies/adjustment of their boundaries are joint responsibilities…
Amotekun arrest 2 suspected gay in Ondo
Ondo State Security Network, Amotekun Corps have arrested two men caught having sex. The duo, Seyi…
As Bawa Mounts the Saddle
By Prince Timi Alagbo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is a global brand and…
84yrs birthday: Obasanjo will continue to remain relevant – Jonathan
Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has felicitated ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on the occasion of his…
Corruption fight will be intelligence-driven, says EFCC boss, Bawa
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa on Friday March…
Banker, one other bag jail terms for N116m fraud
The Lagos Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction…
NNPC, Usmanu Danfodiyo University to collaborate on devt of energy conversion, Storage
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, have pledged to collaborate…
Soldier, girlfriend arrested for supplying ammunition to Zamfara bandits
By Gabriel Atumeyi The Zamfara State Government on Friday, March 5, 2021, said a Nigerian soldier…
Butcher in court for allegedly swindling goat supplier
A 35-year-old butcher, Emeka Nnamani, on Friday, March 5, 2021, appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court,…
Nigeria’s divergent tales of fishermen and herdsmen, by Otobo & Obaze
In Nigeria, two important traditional food and agricultural occupations face existential threats. The fishermen in the…
Victory at last for Amaechi as Supreme Court delivers judgement
There was jubilation in the camp of the Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, following the decision of…
Nigeria loses $10bn to illicit financial flows – ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Nigeria accounts for 20 per…
Shasha Market crisis: FG sends relief items to victims
The Federal Government has delivered food items to victims of Shasha Market crisis and also inaugurated Special…
Buhari decorates Service Chiefs, urges them to restore peace
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Service Chiefs to deploy competent officers and men to restore peace…