Ondo Poll: Akeredolu deserves re-election following his giant strides – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State for his massive developmental projects in the state, saying he deserves to be elected for a second term. Buhari made this known in his zoom message at the final campaign rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Akure. The president, […]
Edo Assembly: I lack powers to help dissidents who refused to be inaugurated — Obaseki (VIDEO)
Edo Assembly: I lack powers to help dissidents who refused to be inaugurated
Borno, Kano partner on RUGA settlement project
By Bashir Bello The Borno State government has partnered with the Kano State government to borrow a leaf from the Kano State AgroPastoral Development Project, KSADP to replicate Rural Grazing Area, RUGA settlement project in the state. The State Project Coordinator, Malam Ibrahim Garba Muhammad who received the delegation from Borno State government, led by […]
UN Chief urges greater investment in universal health coverage
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday called for greater investment in universal health coverage to defeat COVID-19 and avert future pandemics. Guterres made the call during the virtual launch of his latest policy brief, “COVID-19 and Universal Health Coverage”. He said the COVID-19 pandemic had underscored the importance of “strong public health systems and emergency […]
New Emir’ll deploy experience for greater Zazzau – Makarfi
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has said that the new emir of Zazzau will deploy his wealth of experience to provide a purposeful leadership to both the Zazzau Emirate and the State Council of Chiefs at this challenging time. Makarfi, a former governor of Kaduna state, congratulated the newly appointed Emir of Zazzau, […]
Fuel pump price, Saudi Arabia and grubby arguments
By Jerome-Mario Utomi While waiting for the independence anniversary broadcast by President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday morning October 1, 2020, I stumbled on a statement by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirate and Ruler of Dubai, where he stated thus: “God blessed UAE with a […]
Kano govt set to establish five mega unity schools
By Abdulmumin Murtala, Kano Kano state Executive Council has approved the establishment of five Mega Unity Schools at its meeting on Wednesday. This was made known by the Commissioner for Education, Malam Muhammad Sanusi Sa’id Kiru who said that the five Mega Unity Schools will be spread across the five Emirates in Kano State. “In […]
Northern groups doubts NLC, express anger over suspension of strike
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said that its relationship with the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC ,is no longer based on trust. “By refusing to reach out to some of these organizations during the course of the protracted negotiations and factoring their views prior to announcing the suspension, the leadership of […]
What inspired CHOF – Mr PLondon
Talented comedian, Peter Samuel, also known as Mr. PLondon, has said that his passion to ensure that young boys and girls are given the opportunity to showcase their talent, gave birth to his annual show tagged, Comedy Hall of Fame(CHOF) with Mr. PLondon. According to him, the show was created three years ago to give […]
Restructuring should not serve as basis for threatening Nigeria’s unity – Elders Council
The Patriotic Elders Council has warned that the clamour for restructuring of Nigeria in some quarters should not serve as basis for threatening the country’s unity. There have been calls from different quarters over the need to restructure the country with the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor EA Adeboye lately […]
Obi blames nation’s economic woes on inadequate investment in education
Former Governor Peter Obi of Anambra says the lack of adequate investment in education is responsible for Nigeria’s economic downturn. Obi said this in Nsukka on Wednesday during the University of Nigeria, Nsukka’s 60th Founders’ Day Lecture, entitled “Nigeria at 60: the journey so far”, which was delivered virtually. He said that all over the […]
