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Osinbajo says Nigeria will surmount problems
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, March 14, 2021 Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that the country will surmount…
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NAFDAC destroys vaccines, other products worth billions of naira
By Aderogba George Abuja, March 14, 2021 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says it…
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Enugu wins national scientists presidential award
An indigene of Nara in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, Master Ituchukwu Godswill Edeani, has won this…
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President Buhari mourns Joe Nwodo
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 14, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nwodo family on…
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Grab opportunity to be at the centre of Nigerian politics, Lawan tells Igbos
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has advised the Igbos in the South East to seize the opportunity provided by…
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U.N lauds Dangote Women, harps on gender roles for global economic recovery …Dangote reiterates commitment to women empowerment
The United Nations has underlined the need for governments all over the world to put women and girls at the…
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The Fox and the Cock in contemporary Nigeria By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The story of “How the fox lost its fright of the cock” or “How the cock…
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SERAP sues Buhari over move to borrow N895bn from Nigerians’ dormant accounts
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja “to restrain and…
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MOSOP issues Buhari 14 days ultimatum; Rejects Governing Council composition
Says appointments lack credibility, are deceitful, politicized, with no inputs from the people Corruption in HYPREP danced naked by the…
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World Kidney Day: Nephrologists, patients decry high cost of dialysis, transplants
Adeze Ojukwu Nigerian governments have failed renal patients. This is the verdict of most people living with kidney diseases, as…
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2021 IWD: We’re endangered species… Gombe women cry out
William Attah, Gombe An activist and human right campaigner, Dudu Mamman Manuga says women are now endangered species in Gombe…
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COVID-19: Africa has only 1% of needed vaccines – AfDB President, Adesina; Wants global solidarity, vaccine justice
. Says: AfDB to support quality healthcare infrastructure, pharmaceutical capacity across Africa . Projects growth at 3.4% · 39 million…
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Intellectual feast as English Department, University of Ilorin celebrates Prof. Olu Obafemi at its 2nd National Conference
The Department of English, University of Ilorin, Ilorin Nigeria will, from Friday April 2 to Sunday, April 4, 2021, hold…
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Right leadership will unlock Anambra potentials – Okonkwo
Frontline aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo,…
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Insurgency: CDS, Service Chiefs storm Maiduguri again
By Yakubu Uba Maiduguri, March 13, 2021 As the military intensified the fight against insurgency in Borno, the Chief of…
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WTO’s Dr. Okonjo-Iweala on 4-day visit, to hold talks with President Buhari, stakeholders on economy
Reception of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO D-G at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja by Dr Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, Permanent…
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Unknown gunmen assassinate retired DIG’s Wife in Benue – Police
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, March 13, 2021 The Benue Police Command has announced the assassination of Mrs Eunice Aghanya, wife…
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President Jonathan, Gov. Wike attend Lulu-Briggs funeral
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and other dignitaries on Saturday attended the funeral service…
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Kaduna abduction: Buhari vows to safeguard school system, lauds military response
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, March 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a stern warning to would-be terrorists and bandits…
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The ‘giantess’ and ‘shero’ of our clime By Eddie Onuzuruike
Dr Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwuala has been in the news but made history on March 1, 2021. Her resume topped the…
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UNILAG’s Prof. Chioma Agomo celebrates 70th birthday, retirement, her book, MY STORY, MY SONG
Professor Chioma Kanu Agomo, the first female Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria turned 70 recently.…
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IWD: Global leaders, activists call for gender equality, inclusion
Adeze Ojukwu Global leaders and several organizations, have reiterated calls for gender equality and inclusion, at this year’s International Women’s…
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COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu, health workers receive first jabs as Lagos kicks off vaccine roll-out
Deputy Governor, Health Commissioner vaccinated 88 Centres opened across State for vaccination The first jab of AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine…
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13% Derivation: Akpabio lacks moral grounds to ask South South Govs for account
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has taken a swipe at the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill…
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NSA Monguno denies report of arms funds misappropriation by ex-service chiefs
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 12, 2021 The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno, has disowned the…
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