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UNILORIN gets 31 new Professors, 38 Readers — Management
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Jan. 3, 2022 The Governing Council of the University of Ilorin has approved the appointment/promotion of…
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2023 poll: Again, INEC cautions against fake ad hoc staff recruitment portal
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 3, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has again cautioned Nigerians against a purported…
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Ohakim thanks God, hails driver, bulletproof car for narrow escape from gunmen; Says they’re not IPOB
Chief Ikedi Ohakim, former governor of Imo State, has recounted his close shave with unknown gunmen who nearly snuffed life…
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2023: NGO inaugurates shun voter apathy campaign in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Jan. 2, 2023 The Golden Star Initiative, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), has inaugurated a project…
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Requiem for Benedict XVI to hold in his former German archdiocese
Munich, Jan. 3, 2023 Former German archdiocese of Munich and Freising has planned to bid farewell to the late Pope…
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Newly elected U.S. Congress to meet for the first time
Washington, Jan. 3, 2023 Following elections in November 2022, the new United States (U.S.) Congress is due to convene for…
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N250 m grant: Al-Qalam varsity lauds BUA Group
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Jan. 2, 2023 Al-Qalam University Katsina, has commended the Chairman, BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, for…
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2023: PDP former National Secretary warns electorates against vote buyers
By Dorcas Elusogbon The former National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof Wale Ladipo, has warned the electorates…
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Omisore offsets N3.3m medical bills of over 27 stranded patients at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Jan 1, 2023 The National Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, has…
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UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ over South Africa gas tanker explosion
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 2, 2023 The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Monday expressed his deep sadness over…
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2023: Archbishop urges govt to tackle insecurity for agricultural revival
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Jan. 3, 2023 The Anglican Archbishop of Enugu Archdiocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has urged government…
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Former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, children escape unknown gunmen’s attack
One time Governor of Imo State would have been a new year victim of unknown gunmen in Imo State as…
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How Atiku, cohorts frustrated PDP’s zoning presidential ticket to South – Wike; Says Obasanjo’s endorsement of Obi speaks volumes
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has taken a swipe at those accusing him and Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue…
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Angry mob attack fire fighters in Onitsha for late arrival
By Monday Ajogun Onitsha (Anambra), Jan. 2, 2023 An angry mob on Sunday attacked operatives of Anambra State Fire Service…
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Gov Adeleke to Oyetola: “Stop listening to devil’s whispering; Osun has moved on”
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola to stop listening to Devil’s whispering on a…
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Savings bonds: DMO announces 2023 first offer
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Jan. 2, 2022 The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Monday announced as its first bonds issuance…
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42 years jail term: Senator Bassey Albert speaks for the first time since his release on bail
On December 2, 2022, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan of Akwa Ibom State was sentenced to 42 years in prison over…
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Factoring Nostradamus into our 2023 plans By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 This is the period of the year when people make their New Year’s resolution, which is…
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Surviving 2023 By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 02 January, 2023 “How can they change to a currency that is not in circulation?” my friend asked me.…
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For Prof Toyin Falola at 70 By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 02 January, 2023 He is a deity among scholars; we should have a shrine for him. There was nothing…
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2023 is a year of great expectations – Abe
Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has described the year, 2023…
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2023: Obasanjo votes for Peter Obi; Tells youths to take over leadership control of Nigeria
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, Jan. 1, 2023 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on Nigerian youths to present a united…
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2023: The paradox of choice By Dakuku Peterside
2023 for Nigerians is about choice and with choice comes consequences. We face critical decisions on many issues that will…
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We’re prepared for 2023 elections, Wike tells Odili, Awuse, others
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State is fully prepared…
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