Atiku condemns UniMaid attack, says education under threat
Nigeria's former Vice President and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has condemned Monday's suicide bomb attack on a mosque at the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID), describing the action as an attack on education in the North east.
Democratic Autocracy: Gov Ajimobi as a reference point of pervasive political rascality in Nigeria
You saw the poster of a man in an Agbada which barely hid his pot belly, his large fleshy arms extended with naira notes held out to you, with a sick but knowing smile plastered on his face, and you, all grovelling and on your knees, cap in hand, sold your mandate to him on a meagre platter and sang his praise.
Police arrest 11 staff of Radio Kano over alleged vandalism of transmitter
The police in Kano have arrested 11 members of staff of Kano State Radio, including the Director, Engineering services over alleged vandalism of transmitter at the station.
Gambia top judge pulls out of inauguration challenge
The Gambia’s top judge on Monday pulled out of hearing a bid by President Yahya Jammeh to halt the inauguration of president-elect Adama Barrow later this week, as the country’s political crisis rumbles on.
Pastor arrested after prophesying Mugabe’s death
A prominent pastor in Zimbabwe, Patrick Mugadza, was arrested on Monday after prophesying that President Robert Mugabe, 92, will die on Oct. 17, 2017, police and the pastor’s lawyer said.
Breaking: Gambia’s President-elect Barrow’s son killed by dog
The eight-year-old son of Gambian President-elect, Adama Barrow has died after being bitten by a dog.
Saraki calls for strengthening of NOUN
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called for the inclusion of Information Communication Technology (ICT) among courses offered by the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Lagos allays fear on Agege bomb scare
The Lagos State Government on Monday allayed fears of residents on suspected explosive substance which was allegedly dropped in a manhole in one of the Streets in Agege area of the State, saying that the development was nothing to worry about.
Doctors withdraw medical services to Police in Zamfara
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Zamfara has withdrawn all medical services to Police officers and their families in the state, a statement has said.
Rivers re-run: Wike asks court to stop police probe
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Monday, approached the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court for an order stopping further probe into violence that marred the December 10, 2016, legislative re-run election in the state.
Fayose installs monarch for Fayemi’s town
Contrary to fears in some quarters that it might take a while before a new monarch is installed for Isan-Ekiti, the hometown of the immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who is also a major opposition figure, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has presented the Staff and Instrument of Office to the new Onisan, Oba Adejuwon Gabriel Ayodele.
