-
Nigerian journalist Alex Ogbu dies at protest
Abuja, February 5, 2020 Nigerian authorities should conduct a credible and transparent investigation into the death of journalist Alex Ogbu,…
Read More » -
Lead Story
U.S. Senate closes Trump impeachment trial, president to remain in office
Washington, Feb. 5, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate on both articles of impeachment on Wednesday.…
Read More » -
Education
Zulum spends two days in Monguno, starts 1000 homes for IDPs, higher school
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has spent two days in Monguno town around the tough shores of the Lake…
Read More » -
Faith
Insecurity: Accept criticisms – Bishops counsel FG
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, Feb. 4, 2020 The President of Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev.Gabriel Abegunrin, has…
Read More » -
Local
Ihedioha and the Supreme Court’s abracadabra By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Many readers of this column issued me “queries” over what they described as my “criminal…
Read More » -
Local
Forest Guards: Enugu govt distributes motorcycles, bicycles to 260 wards
The Enugu State Government has commenced the distribution of the 260 motorcycles and 260 bicycles it procured for the 260…
Read More » -
Senate President inaugurates Committee on Nigerian security challenges
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Tuesday inaugurated an adhoc committee of the Senate to look into the current…
Read More » -
Africa
Kenya’s longest serving President, Arap Moi dies at 95; He left his footprints in sands of time – President Buhari
Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, who ruled the country autocratically for 24 years, has died, aged 95. President Uhuru…
Read More » -
Business and Economy
Konga reacts to inclusion as only e-commerce brand in global top 20 brands to watch in 2020
The Management of e-commerce giant, Konga, has underlined its determination to continually take the lead in elevating standards, improving customer…
Read More » -
Local
Amaechi calls for more women empowerment as FG empowers 5000 Rivers women, youths
Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has stated that women should be given more of the empowerment opportunities…
Read More » -
Oyinlola remains a strong pillar we want in PDP—Makinde …as Gov, PDP leaders extol former gov’s virtue at 69; How PDP crisis began—Oyinlola
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Monday extolled the virtues of a former Governor of Osun State and former…
Read More » -
Police arrest man over alleged chaining, enslaving of 2 wives
By Zubairu Idris Katsina, Feb. 4, 2020 The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected cult member, Samaila Musa,…
Read More » -
Arts & Entertainment
Family, friends pay last rest to late Isaac Awokuse As encomiums pour in for the deceased
It was glitz and glamour at the weekend as family, relatives, friends and brethren of late Elder Isaac Awokuse gathered to…
Read More » -
Local
EFCC arraigns ex-NDDC boss, Nicholas Ebomo for alleged fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on February 3, 2020, arraigned a former Chairman of the House of Representatives…
Read More » -
Local
LG crisis: AGF not properly briefed, his action selective—Oyo AG …says Makinde’ll put in place proper LG leadership soon
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, on Monday, stated that the intervention…
Read More » -
Local
State Secretariat Annex: Enugu Community thanks Ugwuanyi
The people of the three autonomous communities in Ede-Oballa, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, have commended Governor Ifeanyi…
Read More » -
FG to convene stakeholders meeting on social media regulation
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said his ministry will this month convene a stakeholders’ meeting…
Read More » -
Lead Story
Maritime security: FG set to deploy integrated architecture – Amaechi · Dakuku says 80% of Deep Blue Assets ready by June
In an effort to comprehensively tackle insecurity on Nigeria’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone, the Federal Government says it…
Read More » -
Local
I was pressured to change my statement to favour Suswan—Witness
The fourth prosecution witness (PW4), Abubakar Umar, in the ongoing trial of former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam on…
Read More » -
Local
Fayemi names Mrs Peju Babafemi new Head of Service ….she emerges first female HOS in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has approved the appointment of Mrs Morenike Olapeju Babafemi as the new Head of…
Read More » -
Arts & Entertainment
Tourism investor acquires $.7m luxury ship to boost water tourism
By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Feb. 3, 2019 A Nigerian tourism investor, Mr Adeyanju Lipede, has acquired a $700,000 luxury ship…
Read More » -
Business and Economy
Buhari, PM Johnson agree on common future for Commonwealth – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 3, 2020 The Presidency says the stage is set for a new trade regime between…
Read More » -
Local
Push Amotekun to next level, South-West PDP charges govs …laments Buhari govt’s inability to bring killer-herdsmen to justice
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on governors of the six states in the geopolitical…
Read More » -
Lead Story
