We, therefore, call on the House not to stop at dissolution of the ad-hoc committee set…
Month: August 2024
Health workers employed in 2023 languish in penury as FCTA refuses to pay them
We have even written letters to the Hon. Minister of FCT and the Minister of States,…
Seven confirmed dead after consuming poisonous cassava
The victims comprised the father, Malam Abubakar, his wife, A’ishatu Abubakar and their 5 children Seven…
Gov Alia condemns assassination of health rights advocate, pledges justice
The Governor directed all security agencies in the state to hunt down and apprehend the perpetrators…
Transforming Umuahia into a truly state capital
The extension of the expansion from Abia Tower to Onuimo at the boundary with Imo State…
Team Nigeria’s performance in Paris Olympics disappointing, says sports minister
We did everything as a ministry to prepare the athletes adequately and provide them with every…
OPINION: When you miss your step
By Funke Egbemode She has lost two children. One via miscarriage, the other through still-birth. They…
SEDC will tackle ecological problems in Igbo land – Kalu
He gave the assurance at Uzoakoli in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, which he represents…
Speaker Abass appoints Hon. Ihonvbere to head reconstituted petroleum industry probe committee
This new structure aims to ensure synergy, a holistic approach to addressing the issues, and ease…
Gold.medal: Botswana govt declares holiday to honour Letsile Tebogo
The win makes Tebogo the first-ever Olympics Gold medalist in the 200m in the country. By…
Trump fights for spotlight as Democrats dominate coverage
Historically, one way Trump gets attention is by saying things that are controversial. And there was…
Dangote Refinery: Business place or tourist site?
We thank President Bola Tinubu for his support and for making our dream come true.…
I feel bad losing but also happy, weightlifter Lawal says
I am happy that I didn’t come here by my power but by God’s plans for…
Paris 2024: Nigerian cyclist borrows bike from German team after Nigeria failed to provide
Nigerian cyclist Ese Ukpeseraye said she had to borrow a bicycle from the German team to…
Following public outcry, Gov Abiodun orders refund of jobseekers’ recruitment fees
Jobseekers were asked to pay N10,000 to complete the application form. Governor Dapo Abiodun has ordered…
NIS officer suspended after asking traveller for money at airport
This disgraceful act is not a representation of our commitment to hospitality, reception, and courtesy.” The…
NNPC supplies 60% of our crude – Dangote Refinery
Out of the five million barrels of crude oil they got in recent time, NNPC gave…
Benue PDP suspends ex-governor Suswam, others
Their conduct violates Section 58 of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017), resulting in their…
Many injured, vehicles destroyed as gas explosion rocks Lagos
A Mobil Oil Company filling station beside the Airport Hotel in Ikeja has been engulfed by…
OPINION: Dangote refinery: Dangers of a single narrative – sifting facts from emotion
By Richard Akinola When the Dangote refinery controversy blew up, naturally as someone wired to support…
No cause for alarm regarding wrestling’s medal hopes, says coach
We will soon be having cause to smile. What we are seeing now is normal in…
FG approves N110bn for youth-based businesses
President Tinubu has approved a 30 per cent youth quota in all government appointments, underscoring his…
Cross River lifts 25-year employment embargo
The State civil service is almost depleted and we are indeed happy that the governor has…
Onyeka Onwenu: A tribute to an elder sister, a confidant and counsellor 🥺
Onyeka and I spoke a few months ago about a big project she was embarking on…
Protests: Tinubu calls for patience, assures Nigerians of better days in video message
I assure you, my fellow countrymen and women, that we are exiting the darkness to enter…
Reps C’ttee dissolution: No rift between Speaker, Deputy
The public should disregard the speculations making the round in some sections of the media.” By…
Why we failed to remit 50% of our salaries as promised – Reps Spokesman
We received 100% of our July salaries, amounting to N936,979, despite pledging to donate 50% of…
Why Harris picked Walz as running mate
Mixing humour with jabs – and speaking openly of the “joy” he sees in Democratic politics…
Day 6: Police beef up security in Delta as Warri, Ughelli heave sigh of relief
We will back to the streets of Delta State with full force until present government both…
Police arrest suspected foreign sponsors of protest with Russian flag
The Nigerian Police have announced the arrest of foreign nationals suspected of being sponsors of protests…