I want to thank the wife of our dear governor for securing my release. I was…
Year: 2024
Gov Alia presents N549.50 billion 2025 Budget to Benue Assembly
His administration would always remain committed to transparency, accountability and prudent management of resources, to ensure…
Aston Villa march on in Champions League after beating RB Leipzig
The top eight automatically qualify for the next stage and with games against Monaco and Celtic…
Media chief urges JOSTUM students to tap into Governor Alia’s policy
Uja who encouraged other institutions and stakeholders to emulate JOSTUM’s commitment to sports development, commended Governor…
Group urges NBC to sanction Arise TV, Rueben Abati over divisive comments
In a nation as diverse as Nigeria, the media plays a critical role in fostering unity.…
Alleged N110bn fraud: Yahaya Bello to be remanded in Kuje prison
Bello and two oothers are standing trial over an alleged N110bn money laundering charge preferred by…
NCAA to sanction airline operators for delayed tickets refund
Cash purchases must be refunded immediately and by cash. Refunds for electronic payments, including mobile apps…
Swift promise of Purple Line as Sanwo-Olu’s railway revolution attracts global attention
By Uche Nnadozie While Lagosians are still celebrating the successful launch of the Red Line metro…
Alleged N110bn fraud: Court denies Yahaya Bello bail
Bello had filed an application for his bail on November 22 but was taken into custody…
Cross River magistrates begin indefinite strike over poor welfare
Following the expiration of the warning strike, the magistrates have decided to embark on an indefinite…
Sanwo-Olu begs Lagos landlords not to increase rents
I want to make an appeal to landlords and landowners: do not increase your rents and…
Haiti gang kills 110 people accused of witchcraft
Residents had been prevented from leaving Wharf Jérémie by Mikano’s gang, so news of the deadly…
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria, reports say
The strikes come as the UN’s chemical watchdog warns authorities in Syria to ensure that suspected…
Solid Minerals Devt Fund: NYCN hails Tinubu over reappointment of Fatima Shinkafi
This well-deserved reappointment is indeed a timely masterstroke to ensure stability and continued gains in the…
Gov Alia excited as Benue emerges 9th position in transparency league table
The governor also expressed delight that the report equally indicated that Benue State under his watch…
Corruption undermining Nigeria’s development, Speaker Abbas laments
Corruption destroys trust in public institutions, leading to widespread disillusionment and a weakened social contract between…
Tax Reforms Bill: Southeast Senators give nod, seek wider consultation before passage
While some senators are calling for immediate consideration of the bills, others are against it and…
PCNGi: Tinubu’s govt invests over $450 million in CNG
Oluwagbemi said the initiative had successfully converted more than 10,000 vehicles from petrol to CNG. On…
Court jails Mama Boko-haram, two others for N6m fraud
The defendants pleaded “not guilty” to the charges prepared against them by the EFCC Justice Aisha…
Court grants Dele Farotimi N50m bail
Babalola had accused Farotimi of defaming him in his new book by alleging that he compromised…
US will not let IS take advantage of power vacuum in Syria, says Biden
We’re clear-eyed about the fact that ISIS [the Islamic State group – IS] will try to…
Deputy Speaker, Kalu felicitates Akpabio on his 62nd birthday
Your Excellency, I extend my warmest congratulations to you on your birthday. Today marks a significant…
President Assad leaves country as Syrian rebels captured capital Damascus
Unverified footage shared on social media shows thousands of inmates have been freed from the notorious…
Ruben Amorim suffers first major setback of Man Utd reign with defeat to Forest
It was a first defeat for Amorim at Old Trafford, where there was a heartfelt pre-match…
Kalu applauds President Tinubu over strategic SEDC board appointments
Kalu commended the President’s strategic choices, stating that the appointments align with his vision to reposition…
Police arrest dismissed soldier, seven other suspects in Enugu armed robbery
Sadik Ahmed, the dismissed soldier, admitted to exploiting his background as a former security agent to…
Court stops further demolition of Owerri Central Market
An Industrial Court sitting in Owerri has restrained the Imo Government from further demolition of the…
COVID-19: What Nigerians need to know about XEC strain
Symptoms of this strain are similar to those of other COVID-19 variants, including fatigue, headaches, sore…
Dele Farotimi, Afe Babalola, and Streisand effect
I can bet my bottom dollar that no more than 50 people initially bought the book,…
Embattled Macron seeks boost from Notre Dame reopening
Macron had originally intended to make an address inside the cathedral, but was advised that this…