Year: 2021
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Police arrest suspected kidnappers while trying to pick ransom money in Ogun
The suspected kidnappers arrested by the police in Ogun By Ige Adekunle Sango-Ota (Ogun), Oct. 4, 2021 The Police…
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Africa
Ethiopia’s incumbent PM sworn in for new 5 year term
AddisAbaba,Oct.4,2021 Ethiopia’s incumbent Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed was sworn in on Monday for a new five-year term in office. The…
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Arts & Entertainment
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Africa
Buhari in Addis Ababa for inauguration Ethiopian Prime Minister for second term in office
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Addis Ababa for the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second…
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Local
Igbo, Akunyili and Mailafia By Lasisi Olagunju
Igboland is the new home of Hades, lord of death and king of the underworld. The land writhes in pains…
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Local
Nigeria @ 61: Realities, Aspirations and Way Forward By Dakuku Peterside
Sixty-one years ago ,there were celebrations across the length and breadth of Nigeria. In every hue and corner of this…
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Education
Nigeria’s Muhammad Bande bags Boston University Alumni Award in U.S.
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Prof. Muhammad Bande, being conferred with the Distinguished Alumni Award by Boston…
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Local
I-G approves police candidate for labour ministry’s agency
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Oct. 3, 2021 Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Alkali, has approved the nomination of CSP Ebere…
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Local
Beware: NNPC is not recruiting
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has alerted the general public that a fake job recruitment notice is in circulation…
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Local
Justice Olugbemi: The evils of ‘Federal Character’ revisited By Bolanle Bolawole (Prof. Babafemi Badejo)
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Recently the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, got characteristically loquacious, uncouth, and irascible talking down…
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Local
Zulum orders 100 cars, 500 tricycles as subsidy for 2,200 Keke NAPEP operators
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday, in Maiduguri, hosted operators of ‘Keke NAPEP’ during which he directed…
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Lead Story
Anambra: Gunmen attack DSS, FRSC in Nnewi
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Oct. 3, 2021 Unit offices of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Federal Road Safety…
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No Nigerian who can’t afford medical treatment overseas deserves to die – Wike
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the country must as a priority strengthen public health institutions because Nigerians…
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Local
Police arrest bandits’ kingpin, neutralise 5 others
Shuaib Sadiq Gusau, Oct. 2, 2021 The Police Command in Zamfara has arrested a notorious bandits commander, one Bello Rugga…
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Health
Biden mourns 700,000 Americans lost to COVID-19
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 3, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden has mourned the about 700,000 Americans who lost…
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Local
SMEDAN disburses N4, 620, 000 in Akwa Ibom
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has disbursed N4, 620, 000 empowerment grants to 16 Cooperatives…
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Local
NEMA distributes agric inputs to 2,208 in Akwa Ibom
The Federal Government through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed agricultural inputs to 2, 208 farmers in Akwa…
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Faith
My position on COVID-19 vaccination – RCCG’s G.O, Pastor Adeboye
….knocks govs threatening restrictions over vaccination General Overseer (G.O) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye…
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Sao Tome and Principe strategic partner to Nigeria – Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 2, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Sao Tome and Principe is an important and…
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A/Ibom: NIPOST workers down tools; Action may disrupt World Post Day slated for October 8 in Uyo
….Workers complain of non – payment of rent enhancement arrears, others …. Delay in payment due to shortfall in revenue…
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Arts & Entertainment
Embassy of Cuba celebrates Nigeria at 61; Launches social media platforms
The Embassy of Nigeria Havana, Cuba celebrated Nigeria’s 61stIndependence Anniversary at the Official Residence of the Ambassador on Friday, October…
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Troops thwart attack on repentant families in Damboa as Boko Haram terrorists kill 24 ISWAP fighters
Troops of the Nigerian military have thwarted the mission of ISWAP terrorists to attack a camp of repentant Boko Haram…
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Africa
Buhari to attend Ethiopian Prime Minister, Aiy Ahmed’s inauguration
President Muhammadu Buhari will attend the inauguration of the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for a second five-year term in…
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Local
Police nab suspect with 340 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition in Delta
By Edeki Igafe Warri(Delta), Oct. 2, 2021 The Police Command in Delta has arrested one Solomon Ebe over alleged possession…
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Lead Story
Retired AVM Smith, abducted on Monday regains freedom
By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, Oct. 2, 2021 Retired AVM Sikiru Smith who was kidnapped by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, has regained…
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