ABC Nwosu lists factors troubling Nigeria most
PROFESSOR ABC Nwosu is an astute politician, a former Minister of Health and a chieftain of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In this interview; he speaks on the failing security architecture in the country. He insists that the security chiefs have no reason to remain in office in view of their performance. He also speaks on the clamour for regional security outfits and the opposition role by his party, among other things.
God’s focus on Imo people
The controversies and/or mixed reactions that greeted the emergence of Senator Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State recently were expected after all. For me, it was a mixture of utter surprise and disbelief.
Bayelsa: Ex-Lagos lawmaker tasks NASS on Electoral Act amendment
A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olusegun Olulade, on Saturday urged the National Assembly to begin a gradual amendment of the Electoral Act to forestall a repeat of the Supreme Court judgment on Bayelsa. Olulade, who made the call in a statement in Lagos, described the Bayelsa development as “sad […]
Presidency warns against inciting protests against security chiefs
The Presidency has cautioned a section of the political class against misleading the public and inciting protests against the heads of military institutions. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, gave the warning in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. The presidential aide said the warning became necessary in view […]
You can’t obliterate my history, Amaechi tells Wike
MINISTER of Transport, Mr. Chibuike Amaechi has told Governor Nyesom Wike that it would be difficult for him to obliterate his achievements in Rivers State.
Buhari to varsities: Focus curriculum on devt. of entrepreneurial skills of students
*Says govt alone can’t provide jobs for teeming citizens *Frowns at instability in education calendars overstrikes, others By Joseph Erunke PRESIDENT Muhammad Buhari has tasked universities and other educational institutions in the country to begin to focus their curricula on the development of entrepreneurial skills of their students. Buhari, noting that his administration had in […]
Agbowu called me mad man ― Oluwo
Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, denied the allegation that he beat Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa, Oba Dhikurulahi Olaniran. In a statement signed by the Oluwo, he stated that he was truly invited by the police to make peace on his stance to curtail excess land selling by monarchs under his […]
Police in Delta intercept trucks loaded with alleged stolen, vandalized items
Delta Police Command has confirmed the seizure of three trucks, allegedly loaded with items suspected to be stolen or vandalized from the moribund Delta Steel Company (DSC), Aladja.
Mob sets Dangote truck ablaze after causing multiple accidents in Ogun
…Seven feared dead, ten injured By Bose Adelaja 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. The incident which occurred at about 11.35 pm involved a cement-laden truck belonging to Dangote Group of Companies, […]
Man jumps from Third Mainland Bridge into Lagoon (updated)
By Bose Adelaja A 22 years old man Daibo Toju Davies Saturday, jumped into the lagoon on the Third Mainland bridge inward Adeniji Adele Road, Lagos State at about 9.30am. The victim a resident of 17 Sosanya Street, Gbagada Soluyi, Lagos, was said to have engaged the services of Uber Taxi a Toyota Corolla with […]
Senate president felicitates with gov. El-Rufai at 60
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has felicitated with Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State on the occasion of his 60th birthday on Feb 16.
Air chief charges 2,079 recruits to be resilient, tough, courageous
Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar has charged the 2,079 recruits of the Nigerian Air Force to be resilient, tough and courageous in discharging their constitutional duties.
Presidency warns against inciting protests security chiefs
The Presidency has cautioned a section of the political class against misleading the public and inciting protests against the heads of military institutions.
Breaking: Don’t spare Pantami, Boko Haram leader says, threatens Buhari again
The leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has on Saturday released another shocking video where he threatened to kill the minister of communication and digital economy, Isa Pantami. He also said that President Muhammadu Buhari was in a big problem.
NFC introduces Masters degree programmes in Film Culture
The National Film Corporation (NFC) says it has introduced a Masters of Art programme in Film Culture and Archival Studies in Nigeria. The corporation said the programmes began since October 2019. The corporation’s Managing Director, Dr Chidia Madueke, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Jos. Maduekwe said that the […]
US defence chief warns of Huawei ‘threat’ to NATO
Top US officials fired a fresh broadside at Huawei on Saturday, warning the Chinese tech giant posed a threat to NATO if allies allowed it to build new 5G communications networks. Washington has been pressing European allies hard to ban Huawei, one of the world’s largest tech firms, from next-generation mobile data networks, saying it […]
