Zik first African to teach Negro Studies at Lincoln University—US Embassy
FOUNDER of University of Nigeria Nsukka, Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe of the blessed memory has been said to be the first black African to teach Negro Studies at Lincoln University in the United States of America in the 1940s before the struggle for Nigerian independence in 1960.
Betway brings mobile betting to Nigeria
UK betting giant Betway have continued their relentless rollout across Africa, bringing top class mobile betting to millions of sports fans. After already enjoying rapid success in Kenya, South Africa and Ghana, Nigeria is the latest addition to the company’s continental portfolio – and few would bet against seeing similar success roll out just as quick.
Police promise to unseal Peace Corp building
The Nigeria Police has assured the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) of unsealing its headquarters before the next sitting of the investigative hearing by the House Committee on Public petitions.
DPP advised to withdraw all other charges against kidnap kingpin Evans
The trial of alleged kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike a.k.a Evans and three others on fresh kidnapping charges was stalled on Thursday at an Ikeja High Court.
Reps to investigate power recovery programme
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Power to investigate the Power Sector Recovery Programme (PSRP) to resolve the incongruities in the draft of the programme.
This was sequel to unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Abubakar Ahmed (Gombe-APC) on Thursday at plenary.
I’ll keep crying until I get Justice for my people – Gov. Ortom
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has vowed to keep speaking out on the invasion and ongoing killings in the state until the people of the state get justice.
Ebonyi Assembly recalls suspended dancing lawmaker
The state House of Assembly has lifted the suspension slammed on the member representing Afikpo North East State Constituency, Mrs Maria Nwachi for neglecting ethics of her office as lawmaker.
Okowa calls for enlightenment of nigerians about roles of legislators
DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has called for the enlightenment of Nigerians on the roles of the legislators to ensure that different organs of government carry out their functions without distractions.
Collapsed church building: A/Ibom govt spends N300m on victims
The Akwa Ibom government says it has spent a total of N300 million as medical bills for victims of the Reigners Bible Church building collapse that occurred December 2016.
U-23 Team: Coach promises to make Nigeria proud at Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Salisu Yusuf, Coach of U-23 national football team also known as Olympic Team on Thursday promised to make Nigeria proud at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan.
Bill to discredit illegally obtained evidence passes 2nd reading
A Bill to amend the Evidence Act to accommodate trends on admissibility of confessional statements rendering illegally obtained evidence inadmissible in courts has passed second reading at House of Representatives.
