Year: 2020
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Faith
RCCG holds February Holy Ghost Service; Theme: Let There Be Light (2)
The second Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for the year holds Friday, February 7,…
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Why Gombe Christians missed 2019 pilgrimage – Gov. Inuwa; Assures on Easter pilgrimage
Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has given reasons why the Christian Community in the State missed out from…
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President Buhari inducts combat Helicopters, assures on end of terrorism
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the military will be re-professionalized and re-equipped to meet the growing exigencies of…
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Why INEC deregistered 74 political parties
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 6, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday de-registered 74 out of 92…
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Local
Enugu govt debunks building Islamic Centre
The Enugu State Government has debunked reports on social media alleging it is constructing an Islamic Centre in Uwani, Enugu.…
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Local
The passing on of the rare icon Chief Olayinka Simoyan By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It is quite common to celebrate Nigerians who are loud on noise but very shallow in sublime achievements. The Nigerians…
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Local
Why there is blackout in Oyo State—Energy Commissioner
Oyo State Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Seun Ashamu, has given reasons for the near total blackout experienced by the people…
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Local
Bayelsa: 8 days to change of guards, stakeholders relocate to Abuja
With about eight days to the swearing in of Chief David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the…
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Local
Mbonu Meets New US Ambassador to Nigeria in Washington DC-Discusses Insecurity In Nigeria.
Washington DC Executive Director of Nigerian-American Council (NAC), and Former Presidential Aspirant in 2019, Dr. Okey Samuel Mbonu, has met with…
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Inadequate Vet Doctors, extortion worries cattle rearers in Gombe
Cattle rearers in Gombe State have decried the high rate of extortion and inadequate Veterinary Doctors expected to manage an…
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Arts & Entertainment
Icon of Democracy, Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo (1942—2020) By UDENTA O. UDENTA*
On Saturday,February 1, 2020, Arthur Agwuncha Nwankwo, founder of the Fourth Dimension Publishing Company Ltd, Chancellor of Eastern Mandate Union…
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Kidney failures: Borno summons science researchers to find causes
In reaction to growing cases of kidney failure affecting its citizens, the Borno state government has thrown an open invitation…
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Health
361, 000 children die yearly of Malnutrition in Nigeria; i.e 1000 deaths per day – Survey
From: Ruth Yarnap Bauchi The Head of Monitoring and Evaluation of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre,(CISLAC),Mrs Lovelyn Agbor has disclosed that according to…
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Education
Another OAU lecturer suspended over alleged sexual molestation
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Feb 5, 2020 The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have suspended another lecturer,…
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Lawan: N’Assembly begins consultation with Executive over PIB
President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, on Wednesday, disclosed that the National Assembly has started consultation with the Executive…
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Nigerian journalist Alex Ogbu dies at protest
Abuja, February 5, 2020 Nigerian authorities should conduct a credible and transparent investigation into the death of journalist Alex Ogbu,…
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Lead Story
U.S. Senate closes Trump impeachment trial, president to remain in office
Washington, Feb. 5, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate on both articles of impeachment on Wednesday.…
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Education
Zulum spends two days in Monguno, starts 1000 homes for IDPs, higher school
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has spent two days in Monguno town around the tough shores of the Lake…
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Faith
Insecurity: Accept criticisms – Bishops counsel FG
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, Feb. 4, 2020 The President of Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev.Gabriel Abegunrin, has…
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Local
Ihedioha and the Supreme Court’s abracadabra By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Many readers of this column issued me “queries” over what they described as my “criminal…
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Local
Forest Guards: Enugu govt distributes motorcycles, bicycles to 260 wards
The Enugu State Government has commenced the distribution of the 260 motorcycles and 260 bicycles it procured for the 260…
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Senate President inaugurates Committee on Nigerian security challenges
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday inaugurated an adhoc committee of the Senate to look into the current…
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Africa
Kenya’s longest serving President, Arap Moi dies at 95; He left his footprints in sands of time – President Buhari
Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, who ruled the country autocratically for 24 years, has died, aged 95. President Uhuru…
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Business and Economy
Konga reacts to inclusion as only e-commerce brand in global top 20 brands to watch in 2020
The Management of e-commerce giant, Konga, has underlined its determination to continually take the lead in elevating standards, improving customer…
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Local
Amaechi calls for more women empowerment as FG empowers 5000 Rivers women, youths
Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has stated that women should be given more of the empowerment opportunities…
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