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In the third and final day of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s humanitarian trip to Damasak, in the shores of Lake Chad, a total of 1,163 children of Internally Displaced Persons were enrolled into primary school after the governor supervised the enrollment campaign. The pupils who hailed Guzamala and Abadam local …

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Jan. 11, 2021 The University of Ilorin, on Monday said it has started online lectures as scheduled. Mr Kunle Akogun, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, said in a statement on Monday that there was misinformation by the social media that the arrangement had been put off. …

“Never has man reached his destination by persistence in deviation from the straight path.” – Mahatma Gandhi. It was apparent to some from the outset when he declared his intention to run for the office of the President of the United States of America that Donald J. Trump lacked character. …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 We continue with Femi Falana’s Ekiti State University Convocation Lecture: “Awolowo and Restructuring: No doubt, Chief Obafemi Awolowo was the leading advocate of federalism among his peers. A line in his famous 1945 book, Path to Nigeria Freedom, has been conveniently quoted out of context by …

On the second day of his ongoing stay in Damasak, in the shores of the Lake Chad, Borno Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday, supervised the distribution of food combination to 10,000 internally displaced families in need of support. Each of the 10,000 families received 25kg of rice 25kg …

The Management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has raised a New Year alarm, calling on all agencies of the federal government and all stakeholders to join its debt recovery drive to guide against the huge opportunity cost of not recovering its huge total current exposure. The Corporation disclosed …

With many countries strategizing for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) that kicked off at the beginning of this month, Dangote Industries Ltd, has stated that its cement expansion plan and fertilizer investments will open new trade routes for the company and Nigeria under the trade deal. Already, the …

The little girl in Bauchi whose sexual organ was removed by suspected ritualists has survived the assault and is responding to treatment at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) in Kano.’ The Bauchi State Police Spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil told PRNigeria that she was rescued and admitted in Kano …

Washington DC, Jan. 10, 2021 U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, a senior administration official said on Saturday. On Friday, President Donald Trump said he would not attend the inauguration of his successor on Jan. 20.

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Jan. 10, 2021 Prof. George Obiozor, former Nigerian Ambassador to the US, Israel and Cyprus, has emerged as the new President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, a pan-Igbo cultural organisation. Obiozor, 78, polled 304 votes to defeat his closest and only rival, Mr Valentine Oparaocha, who scored …

By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 10, 2021 Former Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu has debunked the news of his death, saying that he is hale and hearty. Chukwu disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at his Trans Ekulu residence, Enugu. The social …

Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, are to commence 63 days of fasting and prayers on Monday, January 11, 2021. According to the General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the fast will be in three phases of 21 days each. The first phase of …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to use his leadership position “to promptly drop the plan by the Federal Government to borrow about N895bn of unclaimed dividends and funds in dormant accounts using the patently unconstitutional and illegal Finance …

The Commandant of Oyo State Security Network Agency, Operation Amotekun, Col. Olayinka Olayanju (rtd), has said that there were no clashes between his men and Fulani herdsmen in Ibarapa land and Oke Ogun axes of Oyo State. The Commandant, who addressed newsmen in Ibadan, said that his men launched six …

Me: When shadow splits, The soul dies; The body, rots. The Ages speak, The times are weak. Achebe: “NO BODY CAN DEFEAT HIS CLAN.” I wake up with the Westminster Chimes: “Lord, through this hour Be Thou our Guide So by Thy power No foot shall slide.” “Weave around us …

Nigerians in the Americas under the umbrella of Nigerians In Diaspora Organization Americas (NIDOA and NIDOA-USA) have congratulated US President-elect, Mr. Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Vice President-elect, Senator Kamala Harris on their victory at the polls and pledged to partner with incoming administration. In their statement congratulating the duo, …

London, Jan. 10, 2021 Emile Smith-Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in extra time as Mikel Arteta’s side began their FA Cup defence with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Saturday. After arriving as a second half substitute in the third round match, Smith-Rowe had a red card rescinded …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 9, 2021 The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings and redeployments of some senior officers to different divisions, units and formations, to rekindle the spirit of professionalism and enhance productivity. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Sagir Musa, who disclosed …

Owners of private health facilities in Oyo State have been warned against managing COVID-19 cases in their facilities, as this has been linked with the rising cases of the infection in the state. The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and the state’s COVID-19 Technical Task Force, on Saturday, gave this warning, …

Statesmen everywhere around the globe are a success story not only politically but in terms of superb management of men and resources. Often it is their excellence at putting food on the common man’s table and giving listening ears to the cantankerous elite that define their life chances. A synopsis …

The Catholic Bishop of Idah, Most Rev. Anthony Adaji, has said that Nigeria needs focused and committed patriots to place her along the trajectory of development. He said this during the requiem mass for Mrs. Catherine Anyanwu Nnagbo at St. Patrick Cathedral, Awka. The Cleric said he was averse to …

Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar local government area in northern Borno, during which he launched the distribution of variety of farm inputs to 1,200 irrigation farmers for food production this dry season. Zulum, who traveled with the senator representing northern Borno, also an …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 9, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Saturday extolled Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State as he attained the age of 55, describing him as an outstanding nationalist, democrat and excellent administrator. Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP Publicity Secretary, in a statement in Abuja said Tambuwal …

Prof. Patrick Okedinachi Utomi has called for the postponement of the election of a new national executive for Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide. The Professor of political economy, who is also a management expert. said this would give the Igbo nation the opportunity to honor the memory of the late Prof. Ebere Onwudiwe, an …

By Wandoo Sumbo Abuja, Jan.9, 2021 The Federal High Court Abuja has dismissed the alleged certificate forgery suit filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC, against Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo state. Justice Ahmed Mohammed, while delivering judgment in the alleged certificate forgery suit filed by the APC against the …