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OPINION: Child marriage and the Day of the African Child by BILKIS BAKARE
While some people tag it adherence to age long religious tradition popular in a number of regions in Nigeria, natives…
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Bayelsa: What manner of Assembly, by Daniel Iworiso-Markson
Democracy is held to be the most advanced and judicious form of governance developed by man. It gives people a…
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Sports
Iheanacho, Awoniyi, 6 others get Siasia’s nod for U23 squad
Coach Samson Siasia has invited eight members of the Flying Eagles to the Dream Team camp ahead of next month’s…
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SERAP to drag FG, states to ILO over unpaid workers’ salaries
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged state governments and the Federal Government to International Labour Organisation (ILO), “requesting…
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Government will not collect fee on 2nd Lekki toll point—Ambode assures Lagos residents
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Friday assured residents that the State Government will not collect any toll at…
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Local
Gov. Wike’s probe a sham, fraudulent witch-hunt—Amaechi
The immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has described the so-called probe of his administration…
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There are also under-privileged people everywhere in Nigeria—Senator Murray-Bruce
Reacting to calls by youth group in Bayelsa State, which questioned his purported donations to the Osun government, Senator…
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Buhari needs our support to deliver on his mandate – Atiku
Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has said it is dangerous for any individual…
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Tambuwal makes unscheduled visit to state hospital; laments condition of patients
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, early Sunday morning, paid an unscheduled visit to the Murtala Muhammed State Specialist Hospital,…
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Lead Story
Shell postgraduate scholars return with laurels, big dreams
An additional 10 beneficiaries of the postgraduate scholarship scheme of The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) operated Joint…
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Communiqué issued at the Standing Committee meeting of the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Abuja
The Nigerian Guild of Editors 2nd Quarter Standing Committee Meeting was held in Abuja at the weekend to review the…
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Rivers govt set to expand Federal High Court complex
Rivers State Government has disclosed plans to expand the Federal High Court building in Port Harcourt. Governor Nyesom Wike made…
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Business and Economy
Ramadan: Globacom introduces Adhan service to assist Muslims
A new product from Nigeria’s total information and communications technology solutions provider, Globacom, will assist Muslims in their prayers especially…
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Arts & Entertainment
Dan Maraya Jos, icon of traditional music — Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness and shock at the passing away of the legendary musician, Dan Maraya…
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Ambode urges Musloms to embrace peaceful co-existence
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday joined Muslim faithful at a special thanksgiving Jumat and Ramadan prayers, where he…
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Business and Economy
Transcorp Hilton Abuja, others celebrate at World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015
Winners at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015 have been unveiled at the…
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Arts & Entertainment
The almighty eyebrows
Has anyone else noticed that your eyebrows have the ability to make or break your look? I know the Bible…
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Rivers sets up panel of inquiry on sale of state properties, contract awards
Governor Nyesom Wike has set up a seven-man panel of inquiry headed by Hon. Justice George Omeregi to investigate the…
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Wike signs repealed High Court Bill into law; harps on team spirit
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, underscored the importance of team work among the various arms of government as he signed…
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Lead Story
Ambode hosts Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; reiterates commitment to primary care
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday, hosted a delegation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation where he assured…
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IGP Arase urges industrialists to engage youths in gainful employment
IGP Solomon Arase has called on industrialists to improve on their investment opportunities in the country in order to engage…
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APC Chairman says party working to end crisis, defends Lai Mohammed
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, has assured that the party is working around…
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(Opinion) Adegoke Adelabu as a point of contact with our heroes
By Eddie Onuzuruike A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member once approached me in Umuahia, excited that he saw his…
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We met an empty treasury – Wike… says N10billion loan for projects’ completion
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has dismissed as spurious, claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the Rotimi…
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Illegal oil bunkering: You have case to answer – Court tells 14 foreigners
Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has told 14 foreigners, arraigned by the Economic and…
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