Sokoto State govt to construct 12 police stations

Sokoto State government says it has concluded plans to construct 12 police stations at a cost…

Rwandan govt to offer free COVID-19 vaccination – Minister

The Rwandan government says it will offer free Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination to citizens after the country…

Set-piece goals fire West Ham to 2-1 comeback win over Leeds

Two headed goals from set pieces helped West Ham United to beat Leeds United 2-1 in…

Envoys pay tribute to Nsofor, late ambassador to US

Tributes are trickling in for late Justice Sylvanus Nsofor, Nigeria’s immediate-past ambassador to the United States, who…

Outrage as Nigeria records 796 new cases of Covid-19

Nigeria on Friday registered 796 new cases, highest single -day COVID-19 infections in 24 hours, the…

Ohanaeze Presidency: Why Prof. Obiozor?

By Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu It is time to elect a new leadership for apex Igbo mouthpiece, Ohanaeze.…

As the Nigerian university system dies

By Azuka Onwuka If you have any reason to go back to the public primary school…

Different shades of delivery

Until a few months back, I did ALL my deliveries/waybills myself. I live in Lagos, and…

11 Ebonyi communities renounce Female Genital Mutilation practice

No fewer than 11 communities in Ikwo local government area of Ebonyi on Friday at Igbudu…

Police arrest suspected abductor of ex-Ekiti Commissioner

The Police Command in Ekiti says it has arrested one person in connection with the kidnap…

Make nomination forms free for 21 to 31 years old, Southeast Youths urges PDP

The Southeast Peoples Democratic Party Youth wing has called on the leadership of the party to…

Buhari mourns Amb. Nsofor, calls him man of rare courage

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed heartfelt commiserations with the family, friends and associates of Nigeria’s Out-going…

America donates maritime security equipment worth N70m to Nigerian Navy

The United States of America has donated maritime security equipment worth $180,000 (70 million) to the…

FCTA gives illegal car mart operators 72 hours to quit

The Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA has handed down a 72-hour ultimatum for operators of illegal…

Stolen Ogun House of Assembly mace recovered in Lagos

The mace of Ogun State House of Assembly has been recovered by members of the police…

House Invitation: We’re still expecting Buhari to fulfill his promise – Gbajabiamila

The House of Representatives on Thursday said it was still expecting President Muhammadu Buhari to appear…

Israeli welcomes normalisation of ties with Morocco

Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi has welcomed the renewal of relations between his country and another…

Zulum begs FG to help 200,000 refugees return home

The Governor of Borno, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has pleaded with the Federal Government to help about…

NSCDC parades petrol theft suspect

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, on Friday paraded a 36-year-old…

Court Grants Adoke Permission To Travel Abroad

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to former Attorney General of the Federation…

CAN urges religious, traditional leaders to join fight against gender violence

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for direct involvement of religious and traditional leaders…

55th NOWA Anniversary: Association vows to positively impact society

As the Naval Officers’ Wives Association (NOWA) celebrates its 55th anniversary, the association on Thursday vowed…

Authorities in India launch investigation as 9 newborns die in hospital

The local government in the western Indian state of Rajasthan has ordered a probe into the…

Spurs seal top spot with 2-0 Europa League win over Belgium’s Antwerp

Tottenham Hotspur secured first place in Europa League Group J with a 2-0 home win over…

FCTA receives 8,744 fresh land applications in 2020, despite Covid-19

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it  received 8,744 fresh land applications for different purposes…

COVID-19: NCDC decries inadequate testing in some states

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says there is inadequate testing for COVID-19 in some…

Biden in leaked audio says Republicans beat ‘living hell out of us’

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has reportedly said that the Republican Party “beat the living hell out…

FIRS urges taxpayers to take advantage of E-service platforms

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Thursday urged tax payers to take advantage of its…

Random thoughts on investigative reporting

By Olukorede Yishau There is an argument by some journalists that all reporting is investigative in…

Buhari’s obstinacy and appalling national security

By Emeka Alex Duru We are fast receding to the French society of the 17th and…