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Akwa Ibom 2023: Senator Akpan declares for governor; Consults A’Ibom PDP; We’ll be neutral – Chairman
Dennis Udoma Senator Bassey Albert Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo) Senatorial District has declared his intention to run…
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OAU matriculates freshers next Monday
ife By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), March 9, 2022 Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has concluded arrangements to hold the…
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APC holds emergency NEC meeting March 17
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March, 10, 2022 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed March 17 for an emergency National…
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Emulate Ironsi, Okpara, Obasanjo urges as he visits families of late leaders
The former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has charged Nigerian youths to emulate the sterling qualities in General Johnson…
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Obasanjo applauds Uzodimma, makes case for youths
Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma on the good work he is doing in Imo…
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Daughter of former Iya Oloja shot dead in Ibadan
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, March 9, 2022 The daughter of former Iya Oloja of Ibadanland, late Alhaja Aminat Abiodun, was…
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Abia community demands investigation into attack on former lawmaker’s residence
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, March 9, 2022 The Alayi Community in Bende Local Government Area of Abia has called for…
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How to kill a third term By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Democracy and the African chief are mortal enemies. The chief in Africa sees himself as a permanent fixture who must…
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Buying and selling human beings By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Many Nigerians will gladly sell themselves to travel out of Nigeria for keeps. Back in time, there were plenteous noises…
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Obasanjo, Sall, Shagari to be honoured as African Ministers’ Council on Water sets stage for 20th Anniversary celebration at 9th World Water Forum in Senegal
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, President Macky Sall of Senegal and Alhaji Mukthar Shehu Shagari, a former Minister of Water Resources of…
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2023: Varsity Chancellor joins Abia governorship race
Leonard Okachie Umuahia, March 9, 2022 Foremost educationist and founder, Gregory University, Uturu, Prof. Greg Ibe, has declared his ambition…
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Obasanjo preaches justice, equity, fairplay for nation building
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, March 9, 2022 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that the country must strive to enthrone…
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Senate shuns Buhari; Rejects amendment to Electoral Act
The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected an Executive bill transmitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to amend the Electoral Act signed into…
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Many soldiers, policemen feared killed by bandits after attack on vigilantes
Security operatives comprising of Nigerian soldiers and policemen have been feared killed during a gun battle with armed bandits…
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IWD: OAU has zero tolerance for sexual harassment – VC
By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), March 8, 2022 Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, has said…
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Buhari hails Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at 65, extols his loyalty, resourcefulness
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on his 65th birthday on March 8, 2022. A statement…
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Nigerian Consulate in New York laments increasing fake divorce documents
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 9, 2022 The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York, has lamented the increasing number…
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Tinubu Presidency: Man fails to commence pro-Tinubu walk from Abuja to Lagos
By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, March 9, 2022 Malam Husseini Lawal, who planned to commence an SOS march from Abuja City…
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I-G condoles with family, friends of DIG Egbunike
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, March 9, 2022 The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Usman Baba has condoled with the family,…
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Nigerian Consulate in New York issues 14,758 passports in 2021
Amb. Lot Egopija, Consul-General of Nigeria in New York attending to passport applicants at Nigeria House in New York By…
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My faith in women justified – Ekeh, Zinox boss on 2022 International Women’s Day
When over 16 years ago, a journalist had ambushed him on the sidelines of an event, Leo Stan Ekeh, Chairman,…
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Dolapo in Maiduguri, marks Osinbajo’s birthday at North East Children’s Centre
Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, was in Maiduguri on Monday to visit the North East Children’s Learning…
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2021: Dangote increases sugar production by 9.2% to 811,962 tonnes
For the full year ended December 31, 3021, the Management of Dangote Sugar has revealed that the group’s production volume…
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As El-Rufai takes the North on another Tiger Ride By Felix Oboagwina
President Olusegun Obasanjo it was who dissected political Sharia from religious Sharia. He made the distinction in those maddening days…
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Umahi’s ouster: All eyes on INEC; We’ve not yet received judgement, PDP’s nominees – Commission
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that once they receive the Certified True Copy of the judgement of…
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