Border closure, affecting small businesses in Plateau – Operators
Since President Muhammadu Buhari unexpectedly ordered the closure of the nation’s borders about four months ago due to smuggling activities from neighbouring countries, which he says threatened the self-sufficiency policy of his administration; reactions have continued to trail the development.
Sowore’s Detention: I didn’t receive any letter from US lawmakers ― Malami
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied being in receipt of any correspondence from lawmakers of the United State of America over the re-arrest and continued detention of convener of the RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore. In a statement that his media aide, […]
Sowore’s detention: I didn’t receive any letter from US lawmakers – Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has denied being in receipt of any correspondence from lawmakers of the United State of America over the re-arrest and continued detention of convener of the RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore.
Australian PM returns, apologises for Hawaii holiday amid fire crisis
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised on Sunday for his decision to take an unannounced family holiday to Hawaii in the midst of a bushfire emergency and record-breaking heat. Morrison came back on Saturday night, having decided to cut his trip short after widespread public criticism and the deaths of two firefighters who were killed […]
Police condemn killing, suicide by inspector in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday condemned the killing of a Police Corporal by an inspector who later committed suicide in FCT. A statement by ASP Mariam Yusuf in Abuja said the incident happened on Saturday at the Police Divisional Headquarters in Dutse Alhaji area of the territory. She said […]
Liverpool head home hungry for more after being crowned world champions
Liverpool have made winning trophies a habit in 2019 and Jurgen Klopp’s side return to England and to their push for the Premier League title galvanised after being crowned world champions in Qatar on Saturday. It is an honour the Anfield side had never before claimed but which is now theirs after Roberto Firmino’s extra-time […]
FG welcomes two FUTO students detained in Bosnian camp
Two Nigerian Table Tennis players detained in Bosnia-Herzegovina refugee camp in Croatia, have returned home, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) said on Saturday. Abia Uchenna and Eboh Chinedu, both students of Federal University of Technology Owerri, returned to Nigeria late on the night of Dec. 20. The two students were officially received by the Secretary […]
Over 5,000 families benefited from Gbenga Power food programme
Over 5,000 families across Kwara South Senatorial District benefited from the food palliative provided by the Gbenga Power Foundation to eradicate hunger during and after yuletide season.
Kogi Govt House holds first carol service in 28 years
The Kogi State Government, Lokoja on Saturday night, held its Maiden Christmas Carol Service at the new Chapel of Peace and Unity in 28 years. The state was carved out of the old Kwara and Benue on Aug. 27, 1991. In his goodwill message, the Governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, thanked God for […]
Group warns Niger Delta stakeholders against blackmailing Akpabio, Dokubo
The United Niger Delta Energy Development Security Strategy (UNDEDSS) has called on stakeholders in the region to cease blackmailing Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Prof. Charles Dokubo. UNDEDSS is a coalition of civil action and self-determination organisations in the Niger Delta. Its Secretary General, Mr Tony Uranta, said in a statement that Akpabio and Dokubo were […]
Netizens accuse Indian PM, Modi of using Citizenship Law to divide country
India’s controversial Citizenship Act has triggered widespread protests across the country, with thousands of people including students and Bollywood personalities taking to the streets.
Insecurity: FG raises alarm over Boko Haram deploying nuclear weapons
The Federal Government of Nigeria has raised the alarm over the possibility of Boko Haram deploying chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive attacks in the future.
Croatians vote for new president
Voting began on Sunday in a Croatian presidential election expected to turn into a neck-in-neck race between the incumbent, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, and the main challenger, former prime minister Zoran Milanovic. Grabar-Kitarovic, backed by the governing conservative Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), has been tipped to win 28.3 per cent of the votes and Social Democrat (SDP) […]
Sharia: CJN and ‘supremacy’ theory, by National Christian Elders Forum
THE National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, comprising of 27 Christians above 70 years, including Elder Solomon Asemota, SAN, as Chairman; Gen. Joshua Dongoyaro (retd); Gen. T.Y. Danjuma (retd); Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife; Dame Priscilla Kuye; Elder Shyngle Wigwe; and Gen. Zamani Lekwot (retd), says the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, is fuelling supremacy theory after the CJN called for amendment of Nigeria’s Constitution to accommodate more Sharia provisions.
2023: Nigeria to become a Super power nation with a president of Igbo stock – Ohanaeze
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide assures Nigerians of a New Dawn if 2023 ushers in a Nigerian President of Igbo stock.
Weinstein is the rabbit caught in the headlight
The news that a financial settlement had been allegedly brokered between the disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein and the many women who accused him of rape and sexual molestation broke last week.
