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Pope complains about unfounded accusations against John Paul II
Rome, April 17, 2023 Pope Francis has come to the defence of the late Pope John Paul II who was…
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CPJ, CISLAC condemn ‘political conviction’ of young Journalists over report on drug abuse
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) have condemned the conviction of two young…
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Rice processors, farmers groan as smuggled foreign rice returns to Northern markets
Different brands of foreign rice, especially from Thailand and India are flooding into some markets in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina…
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Kogi guber: Adejo Okeme wins LP ticket; Dino Melaye flies PDP flag; Ododo emerges for APC, Smart Adeyemi kicks
By Thompson Yamput Lokoja, April 16, 2023/Naomi Sharang, Abuja, April 15, 2023 Mr. Adejo Okeme, a Legal Practitioner, on Sunday emerged…
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Why the National Assembly race matters By Dakuku Peterside
Nigerians have divided opinions about the efficacy of democracy in driving its development. There are constant threats to our democracy…
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Tinubu’s ‘Isi Nkita’ and Oti’s ‘Isi Odum’ outfits By Okey Ikechukwu
Remember President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Imo State last year? Now, be careful! Don’t entertain, or try to entertain, any…
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43-year-old businessman secures ADP Guber ticket in Imo
By Peter Okolie Owerri, April 16, 2023 A 43-year-old businessman, Mr. Nnamdi Ezelioha, has secured the ticket of the Action…
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APC wins Sokoto East Senate seat
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto April 16, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Ibrahim Lamido of the All…
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Counter-Insurgency: New Commander for Sector 3 assumes duty in Borno
Handing and taking over ceremony in Monguno By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, April 16, 2023 Maj.-Gen. Peter Okoye has assumed duty…
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Israel-Nigeria direct flights begin April 20 – Envoy
By Fortune Abang Abuja, April 15, 2023 Direct flights between Israel and Nigeria begins on Thursday, April 20, Ambassador of…
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Publish your assets, encourage Osinbajo, others to do so, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his “leadership position and role as the…
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Argentina 2023: Nigeria invites 39 players to camp ahead FIFA U-20 World Cup (See list of those invited)
Head Coach of Nigeria U-20 team, Isah Ladan Bosso, has invited 39 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U-20 team…
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Athan Achonu emerges LP Guber candidate in Imo
By Peter Okolie Owerri, April 16, 2023 Ex Senator, Athan Achonu, who represented Imo North Senatorial District, on Saturday night…
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LP candidate unseats 3-term PDP House of Reps member in Anambra
By Monday Ajogun Ogbaru (Anambra), April 16, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Mr. Afam Ogene,…
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The Smart Alec called Achraf Hakimi By Festus Adedayo
April 16, 2023 The divorce epidemic in the world and its attendant crises in divorce property sharing assumed a different…
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Sylva wins Bayelsa APC guber ticket; Says Bayelsans, enslaved by poverty must be delivered
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Election Committee for Bayelsa State has declared immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum…
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Star gospel singer, Tim Godfrey storms RCCG Dominion Cathedral live
World acclaimed gospel music sensation, Dr. Tim Godfrey started his tour of New Jersey, United States of America (USA) with…
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Nigerian-born Apollos Nwauwa named Professor of Service Excellence
Bowling Green State University, Ohio, United States of America (USA) has named Nigerian-born Professor Apollos Okwuchi Nwauwa as Professor of…
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Police arrest persons over alleged Tiwa Savage kidnap
By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, April 15, 2023 The Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Ikoyi in Lagos, says it…
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Why we are celebrating Chief Ayo Adebanjo at 95 – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
Apex pan -Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has identified Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the National Leader of Afenifere, the apex…
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UNIJOS assembles 300 scholars for global conference on Language, Literature
Over 300 participants are scheduled to partake in an international conference being organized by the Department of English of the…
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APC, Buhari govt. behind cloning of Obi’s identity, London airport detention – Group; Says incident has good sides
A group supporting Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…
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Airman suspected of leaking secret U.S. documents hit with federal charges
Boston, April 15, 2023 A 21-year-old member of the U.S. Air National Guard accused of leaking top secret military intelligence…
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Akinjobi takes over as 40th GOC 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna
L-R Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi, the new GOC 1 Division Nigeria Army receiving the Division flag from the outgoing GOC, Maj.-Gen.…
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UNICEF laments 96 Chibok girls’ continuing captivity after 9 years
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 14, 2023 The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has described as a “nightmare” the…
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