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24 AIGs decorated with new rank as IGP announces new Police manpower development policy (See pictures)
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, Monday, July 26, 2021, announced the new Nigeria Police Manpower Development Policy…
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Four more students of Bethel Baptist High School regain freedom; 83 still in captivity
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, July 26, 2021 Another four abducted students of Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun…
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Nigerian Consulate showcases rich cultures, festivals in New York
Hausa-Fulani dance troupe during a performance at the Inaugural Nigeria Cultural Show held at the Cultural Centre of Nigeria House…
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PDP Governors meet, lambast decampee colleagues
From: Ruth Yarnap, Bauchi Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state…
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Why DSS did not produce Nnamdi Kanu in court; Excuse laughable, untenable – Uwazuruike
Nigeria’s secret Police, the Directorate of State Services (DSS) is said to have claimed that logistics challenges stopped it from…
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48 Yoruba nation agitators docked over alleged murder, unlawful assembly
By Adaeze Iroha/Teniola Ibitola Lagos, July 26, 2021 A total of 48 persons, including two women, on Monday appeared before…
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Germany returns 7,000 Benin artefacts to Nigeria October – Official
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, July 26, 2021 No fewer than 7,000 artefacts plundered from Benin Kingdom, in present day…
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MRA condemns accreditation of media houses by DSS to cover Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
LAGOS, Monday, July 26, 2021: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) Monday condemned the reported approval by the Department of State Services…
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Buhari goes to London today, for education summit, medical checkup
President Muhammadu Buhari will today, Monday July 26, 2021, travel to the United Kingdom to participate in the Global Education…
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IPOB leader, Kanu’s trial in Abuja grounds commercial activities in parts of Anambra
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, July 26, 2021 Commercial activities were grounded for hours in parts of Anambra state on Monday…
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Kanu subjected to dehumanising conditions in DSS detention – lawyer tells court; Plea to be moved to Kuje Correctional Centre rejected
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, July 26, 2021 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday declined the request of the Leader…
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2023: The Familiar as Unknown (Part 1) By Dakuku Peterside
You could call it premonitions, dreams, forecasts, or revelations. I have a clear guesstimate of possible scenarios that will shape…
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Ezinne Lolo Margaret Ajaero transits to glory at 85
The family of Chief Matthew Ukanwoke Ajaero of Umuasonye Umuariam Obowo in Imo State, Nigeria, has announced the transition to…
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Star writer, Chimamanda Adichie, prays for Peter Obi; Hails his compassion, circumspection, honesty
Famous novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has prayed for the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019…
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DG NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim, hailed for NYSC National Environmental Sanitation Exercise initiative
The Permanent Secretary, Akwa Ibom Government House, Dr Nathaniel Adiakpan, has commended the Director General of the National Youth Service…
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APC Congress: Lawmaker urges level playing ground
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, July 24, 2021 Rep. Balarabe Salame has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to follow the…
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NiDCOM CEO applauds NIDO UK-South for community project
By Maureen Okon Abuja, July 24, 2021 Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has applauded Nigerians in…
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Mazi Nnamdi Kanu may be tried secretly under Nigeria laws that allow restricted terrorism trial; Ezeife, Uwazurike, Ojobu to represent Ohanaeze at trial
It has been revealed that the Nigerian government may rely on a 2013 law, to try the leader of the…
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Declare gag order on reporting of terrorists attacks illegal, SERAP asks court in suit against Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu…
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Konga shines at Titans of Tech Hall of Fame Awards
Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-Commerce giant, has been named the most innovative company of the year. The award was presented…
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The travails of Sunday Igboho By Bolanle Bolawole (Prof. Babafemi Badejo)
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In journalism parlance, the Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho story is unfolding; it is yet to…
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German Olympic footballer proposes to girlfriend on TV after match
Yokohama (Japan), July 25, 2021 Germany captain Max Kruse has proposed to his girlfriend Dilara during a post-match interview on…
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PDP governors forum to meet over state of the nation, other issues, says DG
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July 25, 2021 Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on…
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Okonjo-Iweala counsels Nigeria’s diaspora to support the nation’s economy for peace
By Maureen Okon Abuja, July 25, 2021 Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has…
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Unity in Haiti unlikely amid legitimacy crisis, foreign meddling – Analysts
Washington, July 24, 2021 Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will likely fail to build a political consensus because he lacks…
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