2023: The Tinubu factor
While critics would refer to him as a godfather, political pundits refer to him as a leader who has the capacity to reshape the political landscape of Nigeria.
Nnamdi Kanu’s parents’ burial unites old Eastern Region in Umuahia
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Satisfied with the successful burial of its leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s parents, In Isiama Afaraukwu Umuahia, Abia State, the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday said that attendance by people from the 11 States of old Eastern Region, now divided into the South East and South-South, was an indication that they are […]
Wike to Oshiomhole: Resign for failing to stop Gov Diri’s inauguration
* Says the APC chairman can’t be trusted By Egufe Yafugborhi PORT HARCOURT – GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike has asked embattled National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) Adams Oshiomhole to resign over his failure to stop swearing of Sen Douye Diri as Bayelsa state Governor. Wike, addressing the media Saturday in Port Harcourt, […]
PHOTO: Five Okomu Oil personnel burnt to death in road accident
…two critically injured By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – FIVE staff of Okomu Oil plc in Edo State have been burnt to death in a road accident that occurred along Iguobazuwa road in Ovia South-West local government area. Two others are said to critically injured and currently receiving treatment. It was gathered that the bus […]
One dead, many wounded as youths fight over girls on Valentine’s Day
By Emma Una CALABAR – FOLLOWING misunderstanding among youths in Ovonum Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State, one person has reportedly been hacked to death while many sustained severe machete cuts. One boy, whose name was given as Ose Egor was hacked to death on the Valentine’s Day night and his body deposited […]
Bandits attack Katsina villages, kill 33
Suspected bandits on Friday evening invaded two villages in Batsari local Government area of Katsina state and killed 33 people. The bandits were said to have entered Tsauwa and Dankar villages at the time of prayer, around 6:30pm and burnt several houses, animals and properties worth millions. The Katsina State Police Commissioner, CP Sanusi Buba […]
Sadio Mane’s goal gives Liverpool hard-earned win against Norwich
Sadio Mane’s inch-perfect finish was the difference as Norwich fancied their chances against potential winners Liverpool. Mane’s goal, his 100th for English clubs (75 for Liverpool, 25 for Southampton), proved very vital, with the home side, Norwich, giving their fans a good show. Norwich had the clearer chance of the two sides in the first […]
Insecurity: Utomi, Nwosu, others call for national dialogue
Professor Pat Utomi, a renowned economist and former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for a national dialogue on the political future of the country and its security challenges.
Bandits kill 30 in 2 Katsina communities — Police
The Police in Katsina State has confirmed 30 persons killed by bandits in Batsari Local Government Area of the state.
Police confirm arrest of one suspected attacker of Katsina villages
The Katsina State Police Command on Saturday evening confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged man in connection with Friday’s attacks on two Katsina villages. Bandits had on Friday killed at least 30 people in Tsauwa and Dankar villages in Batsari local government area of the state. The marauders also burnt several houses and animals during […]
Sunday Dare pledges better welfare, exposure for athletes
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has pledged to ensure better welfare and exposure for budding athletes in a bid to further develop athletics in the country.
Digital governance threatens human rights, warns Obioma Okonkwo
By Temisan Amoye A human rights lawyer, Obioma Okonkwo, has raised the alarm over the growing concentration of digital power in the hands of a few global technology giants, warning that the trend poses serious risks to human rights, privacy, and democratic governance. In a recent paper on the future of digital governance, Okonkwo described […]
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, Peter Adoboh, is dead
Gov Ortom mourns By Peter Duru – Makurdi The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala, the Most Reverend Peter Adoboh, is dead. Though a formal statement on the death of the cleric was yet to be released at the time of this report an impeccable source at the Catholic Diocese of Katsina-Ala disclosed that […]
Fire razes two buildings in Nasarawa college
A fire caused by bush burning on Saturday razed down two blocks of lecture halls at the College of Agriculture, Lafia, Nasarawa State. The Provost of the college, Dr. Musa Maikeffi, confirmed the incident to journalists in Lafia. He said the incident was a direct result of bush burning and described it as a huge […]
Seven feared dead, ten injured in Ogun multiple accidents
Seven people were feared dead while ten were injured Saturday, in Ogun State, during multiple accidents involving three vehicles on Lagos – Abeokuta Expressway, adjacent the old Tollgate, Ota.
AfCFTA: Nigeria will excel in service delivery
Mr Nwiabu Nuka, Executive Director of Nigeria Private Sector Alliance says the country will excel in service delivery with the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) billed to take off in July.
