A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Sada Soli (APC-Katsina), says the proposed Kano-Katsina-Jibia to Maradi rail line in Niger Republic and to Dutse-Jigawa, would boost economic development in the region. In an interview with newsmen Soli said that those opposed to the idea and criticising government for the initiative do not know much […]

By David Onmeje Nigeria is 60, and this indeed calls for celebrations for the journey so far. It has been a journey of ups and downs, a journey of sorrows and lots of laughter, and a journey of incredible feats in the life of Nigeria. The 60-year-old journey of Nigeria can be a best seller […]

Commends Buhari over supply of 2000 buses to various cooperatives   By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja The National Apex of Nigeria Farmers Cooperative Societies Limited, NANFACOS, disclosed moves to galvanise the potential of over 8 million farmers who are members of 90,000 organised cooperative organizations to boost food production along various value chains. This was […]

President Trump is continuing to improve and will meet with his medical team amid hopes that he will be able to leave the hospital later Monday, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told Fox News. “Spoke to the President this morning. He continued to improve overnight and is ready to get back to a […]

Arsenal have finally brought in midfield reinforcements after securing the signing of long-term target Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid. Partey, 27, has cost Arsenal £45million (€50m) after the club opted to trigger his release clause just 32 minutes before Monday’s transfer deadline, and he has signed a long-term contract. Lucas Torreira has moved in the opposite […]

By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu has reaffirmed his commitment to the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force especially as it concerns the activities of the Federal Anti-robbery Squad (FSARS) and other Special Tactical Units of the Force. The IGP made this known during a courtesy call on him by […]

Manchester United have completed the signing of Edinson Cavani. The Uruguay striker, who has signed a one-year deal with the option for another 12 months, was a free agent after leaving Paris Saint-Germain and will play in the Premier League for the first time. Cavani arrived at Old Trafford on transfer deadline day and the 33-year-old joins […]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said his administration will boost the existing state housing scheme with 3,004 units of low income housing by December.

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU Ojo, Professor Olarenwaju Fagbohun(SAN), in commemoration of World Teachers’ Day, has praised the roles played by teachers and other academics in the recent honours and accolades the institution had received.

The Society for Neighbourhood Peace and Development, SONPED, has appealed to the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladelusi Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, to use his good offices and as father of all in the state, to call on all the major participants in the forthcoming governorship election, their wards and the electorate to commit to peace.

A middle-aged man, identified as Habibullahi Aminullahi, a thrift collector, committed suicide in Ganmo community, near Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday, because he was owing N200,000, being money collected from daily contributors.

White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced on Monday that she has tested positive for the coronavirus and will begin the quarantine process. “After testing negatively consistently, including every day since Thursday, I tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday morning while experiencing no symptoms,” McEnany wrote on Twitter, adding that she will continue to work […]

The struggle for the  seat of power in Ondo State, witnessed a new twist on Monday, as the candidate of the opposition Social Democratic Party (SDP), Mr. Peter Fasua stepped down from the race to support the Incumbent Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, saying  that “ I share the same vision with Akeredolu”. The SDP member representing Idanre/Ifedore […]

By Benjamin Njoku Controversial rapper, Azeez Fashola popularly called Naira Marley has taken it upon himself to lead a protest to end the menace of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force, SARS, which in recent times has dominated the discourse on the country’s social media space. In a series of tweets on […]

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey is on his way to London to seal a transfer to Premier League side Arsenal, according to reports. The defensive midfielder came through Madrid’s academy, before making his senior debut in 2015. Since then, he has made 188 appearances for them in all competitions, with the Ghanaian a mainstay in […]