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IWD 2021: 10 Nigerian Women blazing the trail
Compiled by Gabriel Atumeyi International Women’s Day is marked annually across the world to…
Women Day: Adamawa Assembly wants more appointment for women
The Adamawa House of Assembly has called on the state government to ensure 35 per cent…
2021 IWD: Edo Chief Judge hails Okonjo-Iweala’s leadership strides
Justice Esther Edigin, Chief Judge of Edo, has extolled the leadership strides of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala,…
IWD 2021: Aisha Buhari breaks silence, calls for end to kidnapping of girls and women
By Ife Osemedua Months after going off public space, Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari,…
IWD 2021: Seek opportunities for change in every challenge, Obiano’s wife urges women
By Gabriel Atumeyi The first lady of Anambra State and founder of Caring Family…
IWD: Women are indispensable in nation-building – Lawan
By Deborah Hassan President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has praised women for the indispensable role…
It’s not too much to ask for security, Kukah tells FG
Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, says it is not too much for Nigerians to ask…
Meghan accuses UK royals of racism, says ‘didn’t want to be alive’
Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, accused Britain’s royal family of raising concerns about how…
Echoes from last week
Compiled by Deborah Hassan 1. “Him (Fani-Kayode) joining the APC is at his own…
Buhari celebrates Osinbajo at 64, say he is dedicated deputy
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as “a reliable and dedicated deputy, who is…
Presidency speaks on fire outbreak at Aso Rock
By Moses Okorie The presidency has spoken on the report of fire outbreak recorded at the…
FGC Enugu: Parents, PTA executive bicker over alleged financial irregularities
By Kenneth Onuoha Parents and Parent Teachers Association (PTA) executive are currently bickering over…
Imo Govt begged to stop planned demolition of Okorocha’s properties
Ms Zainab Mohammed, Adviser to Senator Rochas Okorocha on Public Affairs, has called on the agents…
Order on compulsory use of Hijab in schools raises concerns in Kwara
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide in Kwara on Sunday rejected the use of Hijab…
Drop quest for materialism to achieve peace, BSC urges Nigerians
By Kenneth Onuoha The Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) has called…
Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Ngwuta dies 24 days to his retirement
By Gabriel Atumeyi Hon Justice Syĺvester Nwali Ngwuta of the Supreme Court has died at the…
No protest in Sokoto Poly over dead student – Rector
Prof. Aminu Ibrahim, the Rector, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, says the institution did not record…
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…
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…
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…
Federal University Gusau never under bandits’ attack – Official
The authorities of the Federal University Gusau in Zamfara have debunked social media reports of attack…
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…
Succession battle heats up in NOA, NFVCB, others under Information Ministry
By Saidu Idris There is apprehension, uncertainty and fear among the leadership of the…
Buhari congratulates Wale Oke on election as PFN president
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the founder, Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Bishop Francis Wale…
Don’t destroy existing peace in Oyo, NSCIA warns religious leaders
The Secretary General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Oyo State chapter, Shaikh Salaudeen Busairi,…
Jigawa Rep member dies in Abuja
By Deborah Hassan The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Customs, Yuguda Hassan Kila,…
Court dissolves marriage over husband’s disobedience to in-laws
A Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, on Thursday, March 4, 2021, dissolved a…
Enugu residents face acute water scarcity
Residents of Enugu, capital of Enugu State are currently facing acute water scarcity and are at…
Umahi flags off #EndSARS Youth Summit in Ebonyi
By Kenneth Onuoha Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has flagged off a one-week #ENDSARS Youth Summit…