Muslims celebrate Sallah on Sunday
The Government of Saudi Arabia has declared Saturday, August 10th as Arafat Day, the height of Hajj rites when pilgrims all over the world converge on the Plain of Arafat for supplications.
Sony Music Entertainment West Africa GM announces exit
The pioneer General Manager, Sony Music Entertainment West Africa, Michael Ugwu has announced his exit from the company after an eventful 5-year period of driving the record label’s footprint in West Africa’s hitherto the uncharted music scene.
Ijaws of Egbema lament alleged neglect by Okowa
WARRI—Ijaws of Egbema kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, have alleged marginalisation by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the area of appointment.
Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet: Lagos assembly drills Bello, Omotoso, six other nominees
AMID tight security, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, yesterday, commenced screening of the 25 Commissioners and Special Adviser-designates, who will work in Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet for subsequent approval.
We have lifted 5 million out of poverty, says Buhari
ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said, yesterday, in Abuja that the Social Investment Programmes, SIP, of his administration has succeeded in lifting over five million Nigerians out of extreme poverty.
It’s time to stop procrastination, overhaul Nigeria’s security structure – Ikponmwen
Former Provost Marshal of the Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Idada Ikponmwen, retd, is a lawyer and elder statesman. In this interview, he spoke on the state of the nation and why we must tackle insecurity decisively.
