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Africa
The Afonja in Niger Republic By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 31 July, 2023 Six contiguous states across Africa, from Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean to Sudan on the Red…
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Local
The hell awaiting Davido and Asisat Oshoala By Festus Adedayo
July 30, 2023 When Pakistani medical student, Salman Ahmad, stood up to twiddle his guitar, to the delight of all,…
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Local
The Niger coup, Emefiele and the president’s friend, Asari By Festus Adedayo
July 30, 2023 Africa slumped again last week into the hands of its traditional enemies. The continent has not been…
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Arts & Entertainment
A call for reinstatement of the old national anthem: Nigeria we hail thee By Sonny Iroche
July 30, 2023 The Nigerian National anthem, like any country’s anthem, for all intents and purposes is meant to hold…
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Business and Economy
Transcorp continues to deliver strong performance as H1 2023 financials show sustained growth
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with investments in Power, Hospitality and Energy sectors has announced reported its…
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Africa
West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention
Niamey/Abuja, July 30, 2023 Niger’s military leaders have warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders…
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Local
Court orders Okowa government to account for over N200bn education funds, allocations
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgment, has “ordered the disclosure of the spending details of…
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Local
Zulum withdraws Ngoshe from list of commissioner nominees
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has, on Friday evening, written to the Borno State House of Assembly, withdrawing the name of…
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Local
Does social media affect your voting? By Azu Ishiekwene
When I first voted in an election in Nigeria in 1983, the Internet was just newly born. It had not…
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Local
UN Security Council demands immediate release of Nigerien detained President
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 29, 2023 The UN Security Council members have called for the immediate and unconditional…
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Health
Resident doctors say strike to continue indefinitely
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, July 29, 2023 The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says the ongoing nationwide strike action…
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Local
BUA donates drugs to 15 hospitals; Cements, educational materials to schools in Sokoto.
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), BUA Cement Company has donated drugs to 15…
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Local
Immigration Service to tighten marine borders for maximum security – Acting Comptroller General
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded plans to tighten all marine borders across the country to ensure maximum security…
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Local
Police confirm release of kidnapped native doctor in Anambra
By Monday Ajogun Onitsha (Anambra), July 29, 2023 The Nigeria Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the release of a…
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Africa
Avanti Communications cements market-leading position in sub-Saharan Africa
Avanti holds position as sub-Saharan Africa’s leading capacity partner for the second year running JOHANNESBURG Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has been…
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Local
PDP support group pays tribute to Ogbulafor, Adagunodo
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 19, 2023 A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) support group, Interest Watchdog, has described late Vincent…
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Lead Story
Peter Obi celebrates 62nd birthday with IDPs; Receives goodwill messages from Atiku, Otti, others
To celebrate his 62nd birthday, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi,…
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Local
For Kole Omotosho (Who just died @ 80) By Chris Anyokwu
He spoke Just before dawn Of a people snailing rapidly towards night Of mystical beasts Ripping the heart Out of…
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Local
Reps confirm appointment of military service chiefs
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, July 19, 2023 The House of Representatives on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of military service chiefs…
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Local
Training improves Army’s readiness to combat security, leadership challenges – COAS
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Abiodun Lagbaja, has reassured that training will improve…
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Arts & Entertainment
At Freedom Online Lecture, Uzodimma, Diri, George, others renew call for State Police, New Constitution
Eminent Nigerians, including Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma; his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri; former Deputy National Chairman of…
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Local
Marriage by Facebook dissolves on Twitter By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I am too ancient to understand the bytes and cookies of this new age of fast weddings and faster divorces.…
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Education
Anglican Comprehensive College Offa Class of ‘83 holds 40th reunion … Donates blocks of classrooms, other equipment’s to School
The Class of ‘83 of the renowned Anglican Comprehensive College, Offa, Kwara State has completed two fully furnished ultra-modern classroom…
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Local
17m Nigerians’ skills globally can be harnessed for devt – NiDCOM
Chairman of NiDCOM, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Wednesday at a news briefing ahead of the 17th annual National Diaspora Day…
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Health
Tinubu expresses sadness over death of 2-year-old hit by stray bullet
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, July 18, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed sadness at the death of two-year-old Ivan…
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