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In first calls to leaders, Biden speaks to Britain, Canada, Mexico
Washington, Jan. 24, 2021 U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with leaders of Canada, Britain, and Mexico in his first presidential calls…
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SERAP gives FG seven days to disclose details of payments of N729bn to 24.3 million poor Nigerians
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Ms Sadia Umar-Farouk, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disasters Management and Social Development to…
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Omo-Agege commiserates with victims of Delta gas explosion
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has commiserated with victims of the recent gas explosion in Delta…
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Benzema double gives Real Madrid 4-1 win, Sevilla move into third place
Barcelona, Jan. 24, 2021 Real Madrid closed the gap at the top of the Spanish La Liga to four points…
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N1.3billion Debt: AMCON takes over assets of Inducon Nigeria Limited
Following the order of Honourable Justice Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Lagos the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)…
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Environmentalists, Regulators visit spill impacted communities in Bayelsa
Preliminary investigations into the Jan. 16, oil leak near Funiwa offshore facilities off the Atlantic coast commenced on Friday with…
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Bishop Okeke is a blessing to the society — Obi
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the Bishop…
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Sen. Tofowomo urges registration of herders, farmers in Ondo; Be security conscious, Ekiti LG boss urges farmers
By Aderemi Bamgbose, Okitipupa (Ondo State)/Adedeji Egbebi Oye-Ekiti (Ekiti state) Jan. 23, 2021 Ondo South Senatorial District representative at the…
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Farmers/Herders clashes: Olubadan sues for peace
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan,Jan.22,2021 Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has called on farmers and herders in Ibarapa area…
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Insecurity: Convene Council of State meeting, Alao-Akala advises Makinde
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Jan. 23, 2021 A former governor of Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala, on Saturday, advised Gov.…
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Man, 37, pushes lady to her death from 5-storey building – Police
By Peter Okolie Awka, Jan. 23, 2021 The Police Command in Anambra has arrested one Nonso Eze, 37, for allegedly…
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Gov. Ikpeazu dissolves state executive council, recalls Chief of Staff
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Jan. 23, 2021 Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has approved the dissolution of the State Executive…
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Cup holders Arsenal out after Gabriel own goal
London, Jan. 23, 2021 English FA Cup holders Arsenal exited the 2020/2021 competition on Saturday after a 1-0 fourth round…
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Africans stand to gain from Biden presidency – Prof. Nwauwa
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 23, 2021 The Nigerian Diaspora Movement (NDM) on Saturday expressed optimism that Africa could benefit…
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Distance Learning Institute of University of Lagos holds Blended Matriculation ceremony
Distance Learning Institute (DLI ) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, Lagos Nigeria, has held a Blended Matriculation ceremony for 2019/2020…
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Nigerian Diaspora groups slam coalition over anti-NIDCOM position
A group known as Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants has come under fierce attack for its unsubstantiated and spurious claims against…
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COVID-19: Uzodinma threatens another lockdown in Imo
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Jan. 23, 2021 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has threatened a second total lockdown, if residents…
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N500 million donation: Have we lost our sense of humanity? By Paulinus Nsirim
Our attention has been drawn to the verbal furore generated in some quarters by Governor Nyesom Wike’s recent comment that…
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The New Nigeria we seek to build – By Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
Speech by Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa at the launch of the New Nigeria Group (NNG) at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja on…
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UN welcomes U.S., Russia’s quest for nuclear treaty extension –Spokesman
United Nations, Jan. 22, 2021 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the decisions by Russia and the United States to…
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Revised Cheque book becomes fully operational April 1, CBN says
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 22, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has advised all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs)…
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‘I use fiction, poetry to challenge gender violence, social ills’ – Shari Egbuchulem
Adeze Ojukwu A recent chat with Nigerian-born author and poet, Ms. Shari Egbuchulem was very engaging and enlightening. Egbuchulem is…
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Abacha Loot: Supreme Court dismisses appeal by Abacha’s brother to unfreeze accounts
By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 The Supreme Court, has for the second time, refused the request by Alhaji…
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COVID-19: Osinbajo lauds health personnel’s diligence amid ongoing challenges
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 22, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the diligent work of Nigeria’s health workers…
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