Amaju Pinnick, President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Thursday lauded Super Falcons players for their…
Month: July 2022
Police foil attempted bank robbery in Umuahia
A crack team of anti-robbery police squad from the Abia Command, Thursday, foiled an alleged attempt…
Pandemic: NCDC to begin evaluation of states preparedness
Adefita said that the outcome of the assessment would enhance the country’s level of pandemic preparedness and…
Police uncover baby factory in Delta, rescues pregnant women
The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the discovery of a baby factory in Okpanam community…
Buhari mourns Adetiran, composer of NYSC Anthem
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Adetiran family, their friends and associates on the passage…
Sexual assault of minor: Court sentences Baba Ijesha to 5 years imprisonment
Ijesha was arrested and charged to court after popular comedienne, Princess, accused him of sexually assaulting…
2023: Kwankwaso unveils Pastor Idahosa as running mate
Idahosa is the Senior Pastor of God First Ministry ( Illumination Assembly), which is located in…
Defection: Judge stops hearing in suit against Matawalle
Justice Ekwo said the move became necessary due to a similar matter pending before the Court…
Amidst soaring prices, Nigerian Gas Association urges switch to gas-fired generators
It noted that in spite of the gas scarcity being experienced by the country, progress was…
UN chief hails progress in talks over Ukraine grain exports
A ray of hope to support developing countries and the most vulnerable people, a ray of…
Court dismisses suit seeking Oyetola’s disqualification
Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo, declared that the suit filed by a chieftain of the APC, Alhaji…
FCTA to assist individuals from poor families to acquire secondary, tertiary education
The scheme is being promoted through the Social Welfare Department of the Social Development Secretariat. By…
“I left aged women and under 10 children in kidnappers den,” says released Kaduna train victim
“Indeed it is a big relief to be home with family, but I am afraid that…
Super Falcons to take on U.S. in friendlies
Nine-time African champions Nigeria will head to the U.S. for a two-match tour against the country’s…
Chelsea complete signing of Sterling from Manchester City
Raheem Sterling has returned “home” after swapping Manchester for London by signing for Chelsea on a…
Get ready to work for humanity — NSCDC Commandant
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps commandant, Enugu State, Aloysius Obiora has charged officers and…
DISCOs: Privatisation council enlightens public on FG’s restructuring
The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) says it is necessary to inform the public about measures…
Akeredolu signs first amendment to Amotekun law
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has signed into law the first amendment to the Ondo State Security…
Buhari participates in trial census, tasks NPC officials on accurate, verifiable data
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged officials of National Population Commission (NPC) to justify government’s confidence in…
Tinubu/Shettima ticket best formula for APC – Senator
Sen. Danladi Sankara (APC-Jigawa) has lauded Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for picking Sen. Kashim Shettima as his…
Osun guber poll: Ayu expresses confidence in PDP’s victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has expressed confidence that the party…
Lagos Assembly denies alleged secret passage of Sharia Bill
The Lagos House of Assembly had denied unfounded report that it had secretly passed a Sharia…
OPINION – Not a Funky time for Funke Akindele
By Bamidele Johnson There is a big chance that I do not know what I am…
OPINION – Nigeria ‘23: The danger of deviation
By Gimba Kakanda Perhaps with the announcement of Senator Kashim Shettima as the running mate of…
Monkeypox: Anambra partners NCDC, WHO to activate diagnostic laboratory
The Anambra Government says a laboratory has been established to diagnose cases of monkeypox and other…
Omo-Agege appoints Orubebe as campaign DG for Delta 2023
The Delta All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has appointed former Minister of…
OPINION – Why Nigerians shouldn’t vote along ethnic, religious lines
By Azuka Onwuka There is no gainsaying that the 2023 presidential election is critical in the…
BOOK REVIEW: The power of dreams
By Sylvester Asoya Frank Nneji, the well-known founder of ABC Transport Plc, is a dreamer. As…
OPINION – Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu’s disastrous error – Ex – SGF Babachir
By Babachir Lawal I thought I will be able to avoid commenting on the disastrous error…