My nephew, Ayodeji Tinubu, died while playing a sport he so loved from childhood. He had a zest for the game just as he also had a special zest for the game of life itself. He was a passionate player and teammate because he was a passionate and compassionate person. …

The former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to develop full interest in what happens in Nigeria, arguing that the task of developing Nigeria is for all Nigerians. Obi made the call while recently speaking at the Inaugural Investment Conference with the theme …

By Naomi Sharang President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said he would review the entire national security architecture to tackle security challenges confronting the country. The president stated this in a letter dated Jan. 25, 2018 to President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, which was read at plenary on Wednesday. …

Recent research reveals that about 220 million people across the world experience one heart problem or the other at a particular time in life. According to a WHO data, by 2020, major heart illness will be the principal cause of death in the world, especially among men. The economic cost …

By Aisha Gambo Fatima Abdullahi, a widow in her early 50s and a mother of four, has found succor in selling beans cake popularly known as “akara”. Rather than resort to begging for alms as is common with aged women in some parts of the country, she now makes an …

The Federal government has concluded the processes of the financial bid opening, evaluation and selection of the successful bidders for the concession of 33 grain silos in the country. Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, told News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Wednesday …

By Isaac Aregbesola The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided a peaceful environment for basic education and psycho-social support to more than 80,000 out-of-school youth in five conflict-affected states in northeast Nigeria. A statement by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja quoted USAID Mission Director Stephen Haykin as saying …

Young photojournalists from almost 40 countries have already sent over 1,000 photos to participate in the 2018 Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest. NAN reports that Stenin, was a Russian photojournalist contributing to several leading Russian and international news agencies including Rossiya Segodnya, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, ITAR-TASS, Associated Press, Reuters …

The Save Ijaw Nation Group has commended the Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, for what it called his consistency, in the advocacy, for the restructuring of the country, especially as preparation intensifies towards the 2019 general elections. The group commended Governor Dickson, for consistently speaking out at …

Danjuma James, Sokoto Sokoto state Police Command has arrested a middle-age woman, Luba Tukur for alleged trafficking of 14 female children. Some of the victims were said to be indigenes of Zamfara state. The suspect, who resides at Makera Assada area of Sokoto, was said to have kept the children …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, his counterpart in Ogun, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and wife of Nigeria’s Vice President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo on Tuesday led thousands of friends, family members, colleagues and well wishers‎ to pay last respect to late Deji Tinubu who passed on last Thursday. At a well …

By Omuboye Sukubo The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) has urged the Federal Government to end the senseless killings in the country, saying that life is too sacred to be wasted. The Chairman of NCTRN and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar, made the call at the …

By Naomi Sharang The Senate on Tuesday, urged Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other stakeholders to made deliberate effort to educate the public on the dangers of Bit-coin as a store of value in Nigeria. It said that all news platforms and in various languages should be deployed in …

Although the herdsmen-farmers’ clashes predate this administration, indications are that the Buhari presidency will end the clashes and the violence associated with it. This was stated by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, while receiving a delegation led by the traditional rulers of Batta and Bachamma communities in Adamawa State: …

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the safety and freedom of the media professionals are not compromised in any way. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the reassurance on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a two-day training …

By Wandoo Sombo The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned until Feb. 6, hearing in a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to remove Kebbi Governor, Mr Abubakar Bagudu. The trial Judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed adjourned the matter after listening to the submission of Bagudu’s counsel, …

By Sam Oditah The management of Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, says no case of Lassa fever had been recorded in the hospital. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the hospital, Mr Darlington Madubuko, told newsmen on Tuesday in Umuahia that it was untrue the reported death of a suspected Lassa …

The Bayelsa State Police Command has announced the resumption of duty of a new Commissioner of Police in the person of CP Don Awunah. A statement by DSP Asinim Butswat, Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa State Command said that CP Awunah takes over from CP Asuquo Amba, who has been …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, said that full adherence to the principle of Separation of Powers was crucial to the survival of democracy, good governance and enhanced national security. Saraki stated this in his lecture entitled: “Separation of Powers and National Security in Nigeria: An …

Sokoto state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has adopted Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as its candidate in the 2019 governorship election. Alhaji Usman Sulaiman, Chairman of the party in the state, said they are convinced of what Tambuwal has achieved as a governor so far, and …

By Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi’s absence from the House Committee on Land Transport on Tuesday stalled the ministry’s 2018 Budget defence. The exercise, which was scheduled to hold at the National Assembly Conference Hall in Abuja, was adjourned till further notice. Mr Aminu Sani, the Chairman of …

The national summit on security being organised by the Senate has been postponed in honour of the late former Vice President, Dr. Alex Ekwueme who will be buried on Saturday. The summit, scheduled to hold on February 1 and 5 at the Banquet Hall of the State House was to …