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Education
Unending tussle between OAU and Ife ‘land-grabbers’?
By Bola Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 When one had thought the matter was settled, drums of war were beaten…
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Education
COVID-19: UNICEF decries unending school closures
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Jan. 12, 2021 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the continued closure of…
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Local
OMLs 83, 85 host community youths in Bayelsa yearn for jobs ahead production start up
Youths from Koluama communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa have applauded the successful development of Oil Mining Leases…
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Local
Nine State Police Commands, others get new Commissioners of Police (See who is where)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has ordered the posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to State Commands/Formations…
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Some forces working to frustrate PIB – Senate President
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that there are forces within and outside the country working desperately to…
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Local
2020 Batch “B” Stream II Orientation Course: DG raises bar on compliance with COVID-19 prevention, safety protocols
The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has directed all NYSC State and FCT Coordinators to…
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Africa
Funeral of Ghana’s late president Rawlings now for 27 January
Accra, Jan. 12, 2021 The funeral of Ghana’s former President, Jerry John Rawlings, has been rescheduled for 27 January, according…
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COVID-19: Osinbajo upbeat on Nigerian group’s research on efficacy of Invermectin
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 12, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the efforts of a team of Nigerian…
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Health
Okorocha lauds Wike over Rivers’ Govt House Clinic
Senator Rochas Okorocha has described Rivers State Government House Clinic as a top class health facility that can provide quality…
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Fayemi launches Cold Chain solar- powered refrigerators ahead of COVID-19 vaccines … Sets aside N300m for Basic Health Care Provision Fund
In a proactive move to prepare for the planned COVID-19 vaccines promised by the Federal Government, Ekiti State has acquired…
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I’ll not leave burden of uncompleted projects behind for my successor, Gov. Wike says as Senator Anyim commissions Aluu-Rumuekini Road
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has reiterated his determination to complete all projects awarded by his administration before the…
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Arts & Entertainment
Lawan: A messenger of harmony @62 By OLA AWONIYI
High political office is surrounded on all sides by distractions. Experience best teaches this. It is not enough to take…
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Local
Peter Obi to commission Phase 2 of Isiokpo internal roads, Wednesday
Governor Nyesom Wike, will play host to the former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Peter Obi, tomorrow, Wednesday, January 13,…
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Education
Otedola, Dantata, other Nigerians pre-order STRATEGIC TURNAROUND.
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola and Founder of MRS Group, Alhaji Sayyu Dantata are some of the first set of Nigerian…
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Local
Imminent cabinet shakeup in Gombe, SSA Media elevated to DG
William Attah, Gombe Governor Muhammad Inuuwa Yahaya has elevated his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) Media and Publicity, Ismaila Uba Misilli,…
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Education
Gov. Diri awards scholarship to double First-Class female law graduate, names her new face of Bayelsa Girl Child
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Jan. 12, 2020 Bayelsa Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday, announced automatic scholarship to Barr. Ebizi Blessing…
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Local
Liverpool drawn to face Manchester United in FA Cup fourth round (See other fixtures)
London, Jan. 12, 2021 English Premier League champions Liverpool will face Manchester United in a blockbuster FA Cup tie after the draw…
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Africa
ECOWAS mediator for Mali, Goodluck Jonathan, arrives in Bamako
Bamako, Jan. 12, 2021 The mediator of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for Mali, former Nigerian President…
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Health
Gorillas at California zoo test positive for coronavirus
San Francisco (U.S.), Jan. 12, 2021 Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo in California have tested positive for the Coronavirus…
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Lead Story
‘Armed protests’ planned across U.S. ahead of Biden’s inauguration – FBI
New York, Jan. 12, 2021 Extremists are calling on Trump supporters to “storm” the U.S. Capitol again and stage “armed…
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Lead Story
Your election well deserved, Buhari tells Obiozor
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Professor George Obiozor on his election as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Welcoming the…
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Local
U.S. House Democrats introduce article of impeachment against Trump
Washington, Jan. 12, 2021 Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced an article of impeachment against outgoing President Donald…
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Obi hails new Bishop of Mbamili, Ohanaeze President General, others
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has congratulated the Bishop-Elect…
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Local
Uche Ogah, Enyinnaya Abaribe deny statement rejecting Ohanaeze Ndigbo election
Two prominent Igbo personalities named in a statement that rejected the Ohanaeze Ndigbo national election that produced Professor George Obiozor…
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Health
Are you prepared for the next pandemic? By Adeze Ojukwu
The fear of another pandemic is already swirling. But the mere thought of a recurrence of such a monumental health…
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