Nda-Isaiah’s death regrettable ― Gov Ishaku

Nda-Isaiah’s death regrettable ― Gov Ishaku

***Condoles his family By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku has described the sudden death of Sam Nda-Isaiah, publisher of Leadership Newspapers as regrettable. In a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Bala Dan Abu, Ishaku said the hardworking entrepreneur’s death at 58 was premature. He noted that the […]
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Buhari won’t succumb to threats, undue pressure — Presidency

Buhari won’t succumb to threats, undue pressure — Presidency

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will not succumb to threats and take decisions under pressure. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu who stated this in a series of tweets on his personal handle Friday, said national attention was needed now to deal […]

What’s Tickin’ on TikTok?

What’s Tickin’ on TikTok?

“Infinity,” a song by Olamide featuring rising star, Omah Lay, has become a viral sound on TikTok. Users are encouraged to engage in slow-mo dancing at various times as the song plays out while maintaining a modicum of believability. The song was used in over 5,000 videos in the first seven days of the challenge […]

Sokoto to construct 12 police stations

Sokoto to construct 12 police stations

Sokoto State government says it has concluded plans to construct 12 police stations at a cost of N37 million each. Alhaji Sani Ahmad, Director Planning, Ministry of Local Government, made the disclosure while briefing the state’s House of Assembly Committee members on Local Government and Community Development on Friday at Dange/Shuni Local Government Area of the […]

IGP Monitoring Unit deserves commendation,  not condemnation – Lawyers’ platform

IGP Monitoring Unit deserves commendation,  not condemnation – Lawyers’ platform

By Victor Ajihromanus The League of Patriotic Lawyers has said the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit, headed by Deputy Commissioner of Police,  DCP,  Abba Kyari,  deserves commendation and not condemnation. He said Kyari deserved to be singled out for praises for the professional manner he fights crimes in the country. Chairman of the group,  […]

Buhari mourns Leadership Newspapers Publisher, Nda-Isaiah

Buhari mourns Leadership Newspapers Publisher, Nda-Isaiah

***Describes him as friend, ally By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness at the death of the Publisher of Leadership Newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, describing him as “a friend and ally.” The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina early hours of Saturday, […]

FRSC tasks driving school operators on professionalism

FRSC tasks driving school operators on professionalism

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised driving school training providers on professionalism to imbibe safety consciousness amongst learners. The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, gave the advice in Port Harcourt on Friday during the 2020 National Driving School Proprietors/Instructors Training programme. The programme was organised by the corps for operators […]

See how CACOVID is about to do what Govt couldn’t do

See how CACOVID is about to do what Govt couldn’t do

By magnus onyibe Policing in Nigeria is about to receive a boost through the injection of N100 billion naira investment into Nigerian police force, NPF to improve its fledgling services. And the gesture is not courtesy of government. But it is out of the abundance of the heart and goodwill of members of CACOVID-an initiative […]

How Nigeria can get things right again – Olu Falae

How Nigeria can get things right again – Olu Falae

…Says partisan politics dead in Nigeria …It’s uncivilized for govt to unleash violence on peaceful protesters By Dayo Johnson, South-West Regional Editor The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Chief Olu Falae has been having uninvited guests in his farms in the last three years. In one of the visits, he was […]

COVID-19: WHO warns Christmas celebrations could turn to tears

COVID-19: WHO warns Christmas celebrations could turn to tears

The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned Friday that Christmas celebrations could turn to tears if people fail to keep up their guard against Covid-19 during the festive season. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the number of deaths in the coronavirus pandemic was surging and urged people to think very carefully about their holiday season […]

Uzodinma @62 tribute to excellence in service

Uzodinma @62 tribute to excellence in service

By Declan Mbadiwe Emelumba His birth was symbolic. On the 12th day of the 12th month, he came to the world 62 years ago. His parents named him Hope because they saw a new awakening in him. Amidst the uncertainties of that time, Chief Michael Uzodinma, Igwe of Ozuh, Omuma and his wife Ezinne Rose […]