Year: 2021
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Local
It’s time to shun partisanship, mount collective fight against insecurity – Makinde
…. Commends Borno Gov’s efforts at tackling insurgency, banditry Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, called on leaders in…
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Education
Zulum emerges University of Ibadan alumnus of the year
….Also wins most distinguished alumnus award … ‘It’s a challenge to do more’ says Governor Governor of Borno State, Professor…
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Business and Economy
Microbiology graduate finds sustenance in candy production
By Aisha Gambo Kaduna, April 10.2021 A 24 year-old graduate of Microbiology from Bayero University Kano (BUK), Ruqayya Yusuf says…
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PDP stakeholders will decide my successor, not me – Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in the State will meet at the appropriate…
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Africa
Buhari salutes Dangote on birthday, commends his exemplary efforts during pandemic
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message of congratulations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote on adding a year to his age,…
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Health
FG, striking doctors sign fresh agreement to end action
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, April 10, 2021 The Federal Government on Saturday signed a Memorandum of Action (MoA) with striking…
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Lead Story
Prince Philip: Gun salutes to mark his death; Island tribe will wail for man they worshiped; Children pay tribute to him as royal family’s ‘rock’; He’ll be remembered globally – AU body
London, April 10, 2021 Gun salutes are to take place across Britain, in Gibraltar and from vessels at sea on…
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Local
Late former commerce and industry minister, Tukur, buried in Yola
By Muhammad Adam Yola, April 9, 2021 Dr. Mahmud Tukur, a former Minister of Commerce and Industry and the First…
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For Buhari, the jury is in… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 And “the die is cast” (Alea iacta est) as the character, Suetonius, said unto Julius Caesar,…
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PDP Governors warn: Nigeria on brink of becoming failed state
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have warned that if the alarming drift of Nigeria…
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We have critical security situation in South-East, South-South – I-G
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, April 9, 2021 The Acting Inspector- General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba says there are…
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Lead Story
Attackers of Police formations, Correctional facilities enemies of the people – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has described as enemies of the people those responsible for the recent attacks at…
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Local
Manhattan Borough President, African Consuls General bid Amb. Okoyen farewell
President, Manhattan Borough, New York, United States of America (US) Gale Brewer, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, joined African Consuls General…
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Arts & Entertainment
New IGP Baba makes first appointments (See who is where)
The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, Friday, April 9, 2021, approved the posting of AIG Hafiz…
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Business and Economy
Dangote Sugar denies involvement in price fixing, asserts its strong participation in the NSMP
Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC (DSR) is aware of an online publication claiming that Dangote Sugar Refinery PLC is engaging in…
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Local
Nigeria and the war of tongues By FEMI ADESINA
Our country is at war today on many fronts. Nigeria battles insurgency, terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, armed robbery, cult killings, ritual…
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NNPC assures Kebbi State of commitment to renewable energy project
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has restated its commitment to the partnership with the Government of Kebbi State for…
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Local
Makinde flags off road project in Bauchi
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has commended his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for…
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Local
Lead with fear of God, Isizoh, Obi urge politicians
The Auxiliary Bishop of Onitsha Archdiocese, Most Rev’d Denis Isizoh, and the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party…
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Arts & Entertainment
When RCCG Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, USA celebrated 24th Anniversary
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (US) on Sunday, April…
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Local
IOM donates computer to NIDCOM for Diaspora mapping
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the Migration department of the United Nations, has donated a computer for data management…
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Biden to take executive actions to reduce gun violence
U.S. President, Joe Biden Washington, April 8, 2021 President Joe Biden plans to announce Thursday an effort to limit…
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Local
Usman Alkali Baba assumes duty as Inspector General of Police
The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 assumed duty as Inspector General of…
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Health
Stakeholders advocate Living Strong With Iron
Experts and stakeholders have called for concerted action to address the challenge of iron deficiency in Nigeria. The call was…
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Education
Mission schools: Will Akeredolu walk the talk? By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In January this year, Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State announced the readiness of his government…
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