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Athletics Integrity Unit clears Amusan over missing doping tests
Ibadan, Aug. 18, 2023 Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s biggest athletics icon of the moment, will now be able to compete at…
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The gradual collapse of the Nigerian Public Service By Suleiman Kolawole Ajibade
Of all organs and agencies of government, it is only the Public Service that has remained unscorched until now. The…
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The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers
In 1791, enslaved Haitians did the seemingly impossible. They ousted their French masters and founded a nation. But France made…
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Don’t fight over NDDC, group warns new Niger Delta ministers
The Movement for the Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta, MOSIEND, has congratulated ministers from the region…
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Nigeria’s UK Envoy, Ishola, hosts, hails Ohanaeze leader, Iwuanyanwu, as detribalized, a bridge-builder
The Nigeria High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has described the President General of Ohanaeze…
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Lawyer bags six months imprisonment over libelous publication against Dangote
A magistrate court in Abuja has convicted and jailed a lawyer for six months over defamatory publication against Dangote Cement…
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Unical suspends Dean of Law over alleged violation of extant laws
By Christian Njoku Calabar, Aug. 17, 2023 The Management of the University of Calabar has suspended Prof. Cyril Ndifon, Dean,…
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Nigeria to benefit from UK £210 million funding to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance
Abuja, 17 August 2023 State-of-the-art laboratories, cutting-edge disease surveillance systems, and a bigger global workforce to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance…
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NAF Helicopter: Peter Obi calls for full-scale investigation; Mourns loss of gallant personnel
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for a full-scale investigation…
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Engaging Nigerien Military President is like having sex with someone you hate By Azu Ishiekwene
A good number of people, including me, seem opposed to Nigeria leading the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)…
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Court strikes out charges of illegal arm possession against Emefiele
Lagos, Aug. 17, 2024 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday struck out charges of illegal possession of firearm…
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3 Officers, 22 soldiers killed in Niger Ambush, says DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 17, 2023 The Defence Headquarters has provided detail on the soldiers killed in an ambush…
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Tinubu salutes IBB at 82
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Aug. 16, 2023 President Bola Tinubu says he shares in the joy of celebration with family,…
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Shall we tell the President? By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
I borrowed this title from the British thriller writer, Jeffery Archer, but I am in no mood to discuss that…
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Fuel subsidy: Zulum gives 2,000 households palliatives in Feezan
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has distributed food and other palliatives to 2,000 residents of Feezan ward in Maiduguri…
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Mbaise Association of New Jersey holds New Yam Festival Saturday, August 19
The Mbaise Association of New Jersey Inc, will roll out the red carpet on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in celebration…
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Online Publishers to hold 2023 Annual Conference in Abuja
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has announced that its 2023 Annual Conference will be held in Abuja, Nigeria’s…
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Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City to UEFA Super Cup victory
Pep Guardiola tutored Manchester City defeated Sevilla 5-4 on penalties to win the UEFA Super Cup after a keenly contested…
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Naira Relief: NNPC Ltd. secures $3bn emergency crude repayment loan from Afreximbank
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Aug. 16, 2023 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and Afreximbank have jointly signed…
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Majestic rig operating on Nigerian waters since 2016 without requisite approvals – NIMASA; Agency dispatches Search and Rescue team
In line with the mandate of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, which includes safe shipping and cleaner…
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Tinubu assigns portfolios to cleared Ministerial nominees (Full list – See who is where)
1. MINISTER OF STATE, AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY – A. SABI ABDULLAHI 2. MINISTER OF STATE, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT…
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Peter Obi celebrates star students; Insists on heavy investment in education (See pictures)
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has commended some students who excelled…
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No federal university is allowed to charge tuition fees – FG
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Aug. 16, 2023 The Federal Government has insisted that no federal university is allowed to charge…
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Niger Coup: On Russian mercenaries, NATO forces and looming proxy wars in ECOWAS By Yushau A. Shuaib
The hurriedly declared resolution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to deploy troops to restore democracy and…
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U.S.-based Nigerian Church celebrates 10th anniversary of community service
A staff of Goke Food Pantry distributing food items to mark the 10th anniversary of the Pantry By Cecilia Ologunagba…
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