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UK supports food security in Nigeria
· Foreign Secretary pledges support to make Nigeria’s agriculture sector more resilient to climate change on a visit to Nigeria.…
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Tinubu appoints Ajuri Ngelale as Special Adviser on Media, Publicity
By Okon Okon Abuja, July 31, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Chief Ajuri Ngelale as his…
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Niger: Trouble in the neighbourhood By Dakuku Peterside
Niger Republic is Nigeria’s next-door neighbour. She is not the best neighbour Nigeria would desire but, as a sovereign nation,…
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Palliatives: FG to provide N200 Bln intervention for food, agric.
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, July 31, 2023 The Federal Government has approved N200 billion as intervention for provision of stable…
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NIMASA, Total EP Nigeria to the rescue of distressed Sao Tome and Principe drifting vessel
We will continue to prioritise safety – Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA working with officials…
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Ag. IGP sets up Schools Protection Squad, launches Standard Operating Procedure handbook for Schools programme
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as part of his policy geared towards security of lives and…
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Anambra Metropolitan Club sets forth with James Eze’s goosebumps By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It makes for history when an elite club signs a debut signature by promoting a literary reading. Anambra Metropolitan Club…
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Zenith Bank retains position as Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria for third conservative year, Best Corporate Governance Bank, at World Finance 2023 Awards
For a third year running, Zenith Bank Plc has been named the Best Commercial Bank in Nigeria at the World…
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The Afonja in Niger Republic By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 31 July, 2023 Six contiguous states across Africa, from Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean to Sudan on the Red…
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The hell awaiting Davido and Asisat Oshoala By Festus Adedayo
July 30, 2023 When Pakistani medical student, Salman Ahmad, stood up to twiddle his guitar, to the delight of all,…
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The Niger coup, Emefiele and the president’s friend, Asari By Festus Adedayo
July 30, 2023 Africa slumped again last week into the hands of its traditional enemies. The continent has not been…
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A call for reinstatement of the old national anthem: Nigeria we hail thee By Sonny Iroche
July 30, 2023 The Nigerian National anthem, like any country’s anthem, for all intents and purposes is meant to hold…
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Transcorp continues to deliver strong performance as H1 2023 financials show sustained growth
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), Nigeria’s leading conglomerate with investments in Power, Hospitality and Energy sectors has announced reported its…
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West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention
Niamey/Abuja, July 30, 2023 Niger’s military leaders have warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders…
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Court orders Okowa government to account for over N200bn education funds, allocations
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark judgment, has “ordered the disclosure of the spending details of…
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Zulum withdraws Ngoshe from list of commissioner nominees
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has, on Friday evening, written to the Borno State House of Assembly, withdrawing the name of…
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Does social media affect your voting? By Azu Ishiekwene
When I first voted in an election in Nigeria in 1983, the Internet was just newly born. It had not…
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Bayelsa LG polls: Diri reneges on pledged elections, appoints caretaker committee
Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa has made a policy summersault on the pledge to conduct local government elections after the…
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UN Security Council demands immediate release of Nigerien detained President
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 29, 2023 The UN Security Council members have called for the immediate and unconditional…
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Resident doctors say strike to continue indefinitely
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, July 29, 2023 The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says the ongoing nationwide strike action…
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BUA donates drugs to 15 hospitals; Cements, educational materials to schools in Sokoto.
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto As part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR), BUA Cement Company has donated drugs to 15…
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Immigration Service to tighten marine borders for maximum security – Acting Comptroller General
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has concluded plans to tighten all marine borders across the country to ensure maximum security…
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Police confirm release of kidnapped native doctor in Anambra
By Monday Ajogun Onitsha (Anambra), July 29, 2023 The Nigeria Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the release of a…
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Avanti Communications cements market-leading position in sub-Saharan Africa
Avanti holds position as sub-Saharan Africa’s leading capacity partner for the second year running JOHANNESBURG Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) has been…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that it will investigate and possibly prosecute comedian, Abdulgafar Abiola, popularly known as…
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