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Africa
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Shakira and Angélique Kidjo raise their voices in support of a new development era for children
The Grammy Award-winning singers joined Pope Francis, Malala Yousafzai and children from around the world at a special ceremony to…
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Pause & ponder: What would be the scenario 25 years from now? by Anonymous
While we have been busy talking about Nigeria of today, I wonder if we have spared a thought about how…
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Local
Odigie-Oyegun cannot cancel Bayelsa APC primaries – Sylva; Disqualify Sylva from the race – party chieftain; APC primaries, a show of shame – PDP
NEDU MARK, YENAGOA Following the controversies that attended the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship primaries in Bayelsa state,the Chief Timipre…
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Lead Story
At the UN: Do everything possible to eliminate illiteracy, hunger and disease by 2030, Buhari urges world leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in New York reaffirmed his Administration’s total commitment to the entrenchment of a fully transparent and…
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Mecca tragedy: President Buhari laments loss of lives, urges Saudis to identify and correct flaws in Hajj organisation
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness at “the colossal calamity” which occurred in Saudi Arabia, claiming the lives of…
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(OPINION) Who are Buhari’s strong men? By Idang Alibi
The incidents, stories and some seemingly meaningless narratives recounted in the Bible, Koran and other Holy Books are not just…
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Corruption: Lamorde charges women to be change agents
Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde has stressed the need for women to be agents of change…
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Arts & Entertainment
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Mecca stampede: PDP condoles Muslim community
The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has expressed condolences on behalf of the…
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(OPINION) Who is the winner in the Saraki ordeal? by Jideofor Adibe
The ongoing travails of the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his fight-backs provide incredible excitement to political spectators as they…
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(OPINION) Mecca tragedies: Holding Saudi Arabia accountable by Imam Imam
This year’s Hajj exercise, which ended a few days ago, witnessed incidents with devastating consequences which led to the death…
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Attack on dignitaries: Politicians must not turn Kwara, the state of harmony, into another state of violence – Govt
The Kwara State government has condemned the attack on dignitaries at the Ilorin Eid prayer ground during Thursday’s Eidil Kabir…
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Governor Ikpeazu congratulates Muslims on Id-eL-Kabir
As Muslim faithful all over the country celebrate the big Sallah known as id-el-kabir which commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim…
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Only National Chairman, National Publicity Secretary can speak for party – All Progressives Congress
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned that only the National Chairman and National Publicity Secretary of the party are…
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11 political parties adopt Dickson ahead of Bayelsa governorship poll
NEDU MARK YENAGOA Eleven political parties in Bayelsa State under the aegis of the Inter-Party Advisory Council and the Conference…
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Obiano donates gunboats to Navy; launches speedboats, water ambulance for riverine communities
The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Tuesday, fulfilled his promise and handed out a gun-boat to the Nigerian…
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Gov. Fayose declares Dickson PDP candidate for December 5 governorship election; former President Jonathan votes
” NEDU MARK YENAGOA Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Electoral Panel for Bayelsa state governorship primaries and Governor of…
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APC hails ECOWAS, Pres. Buhari on reinstatement of Interim Govt. in Burkina Faso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for its leadership role in…
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Lead Story
Rescue of Chief Olu Falae: How we did it – Police; I believe my kidnappers’re linked to Boko Haram – Falae
A special squad led by the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Solomon Arase has rescued the kidnapped chairman of…
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Business and Economy
Dangote Cement wins Business of the Year award at the African Business Awards ceremony
Dr Aliko Dangote, Daphne Mashile Nkosi, Strive Masiyiwa, Helen Hai and Mohammed Dewji were among the top business leaders who…
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Arts & Entertainment
Ambode names U.S actor Danny Glover Brand Ambassador for Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Wednesday said the state government will explore the potential that abound in the entertainment…
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4, 000 police officers deployed to N/East to fight Boko Haram; IGP Arase tells U.S envoy
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Mr. Solomon Arase, has reiterated the unalloyed commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to actively…
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Navy, police partner for improved security on waterways
In what appears to be building a tight security on our maritime routes, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral…
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