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Arts & Entertainment
Obi rejoices over new Catholic Diocese, commends Ezeokafor, Okpaleke, others
Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as “coming at…
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Education
OAU: Where integrity is two-edged sword By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Three years ago when Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede was appointed vice-chancellor of the Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly…
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Damboa Attack: Zulum Hails Military for Decisive Blow on Boko Haram … Scores of insurgents killed,19 fighter vehicles seized … ‘Taking the war to fleeing insurgents impressive’
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has applauded the Nigerian military’s ground and air components for what he described…
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Local
More trouble for Emir Sanusi as Kano anti-graft agency invites him over alleged fresh N2.2bn land scam
By Tukur Muntari Kano, March 5, 2020 The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has invited the Emir of…
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Local
Aguero sends Man City into FA Cup quarter-finals
London, March 5, 2020 Sergio Aguero’s second-half goal proved enough for holders Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0,…
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Local
APC Bayelsa says Douye Diri is an illegitimate Governor; Condemns N2.9billion loan for ‘operational vehicles’
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Bayelsa State Chapter has said that the recently sworn-in governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
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Lead Story
Ex-Mayor, Bloomberg, quits U.S. presidential race; Trump mocks him
By Harrison Arubu New York, March 4, 2020 Former Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, has dropped out of the…
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Local
Fayemi’s bridge-building effort not Presidential ambition, says aide
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to Governor John Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Chairman of the Nigeria…
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Zenith Bank retains Nigeria’s Most Valuable Banking Brand position
Zenith Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has again emerged as the Most Valuable Banking Brand in Nigeria in the…
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Arts & Entertainment
President Buhari felicitates with former President Obasanjo on 83rd birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 83rd birthday, March 5, 2020, congratulating…
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Lead Story
RCCG holds 2020 Special Holy Ghost Service, March 5-7; Theme: ‘Let There Be Light 3’
The Special Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, for the year 2020 would hold from…
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Local
Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
London, March 3, 2020 Chelsea completed a torrid few days for Liverpool as goals by Willian and Ross Barkley sealed…
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Local
Lagos, Oyo, Osun Assemblies pass Amotekun Corps Bill; Lawmakers appear in leopard outfit of Operation Amotekun.
By Adekunle Williams (Lagos), Adebisi Fatima Sogbade (Ibadan), Olajide Idowu (Osogbo) The Houses of Assembly of Lagos, Oyo and Osun…
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Business and Economy
Dangote donate N200m to fight Coronavirus in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria, March 3, 2020 The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) yesterday pledged a whooping sum of N200million to support current…
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Local
Akintoye: Giving Afenifere a run for their money By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last Saturday, February 29, 2020, activists from all walks of life gathered at the International Secretariat…
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Business and Economy
Aiteo’s OML 29 suit: Court declines application to stay hearing
A Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Friday declined to halt proceedings in the ongoing litigation by Nembe Communities,…
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Imo: Supreme Court verdict excites Oshiomhole; PDP says it’s unfortunate
By Ismaila Chafe/Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, March 3, 2020 National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, says Tuesday’s…
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Local
‘I try to resist shedding tears while distributing relief materials to IDPs’- Gov. Zulum
By Rabiu Sani Maiduguri, March 4, 2020 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says he resists shedding tears while watching displaced…
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Ekiti moves against corona virus, names 24/7 emergency response centre … as Fayemi leads 40-man Task Force on COVID-19
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday, inaugurated a 40-man Task Force to coordinate the prevention and management…
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Health
COVID-19: Bauchi state Government extends surveillance in the state.
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi The Bauchi state Government has extended surveillance to the airport, motor parks,Yankari Game Reserves and mining…
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Local
Apple to pay up to $500m in proposed iPhone settlement
San Francisco, March. 3, 2020 The U.S. tech giant Apple, on Tuesday said it would pay up to 500 million…
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Business and Economy
Obiora assumes duty as new Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor
ABUJA Dr. Kingsley Isitua Obiora has formally assumed office as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), replacing…
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Health
UN General Assembly President advises against politicisation of coronavirus
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, March 3, 2020 President of the UN General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, has advised against…
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Business and Economy
U.S. based Nigerian group pledges $4bn investments to resuscitate Nigerian economy
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 2, 2020 The Nigerian American Business Forum (NABF), a group of U.S-Based accomplished Nigerian professionals,…
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UNILAG offers employment to 100 first class graduates
By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, March 2, 2020 The University of Lagos, Akoka has offered employment to no fewer than 100…
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