Pompeo warns Africa of China’s ’empty promises’

  The United States has taken a swipe at Asia’s most populous nation, China. On Wednesday, the US Secretary of State warned against empty promises by Beijing. Mike Pompeo made the claim as he ended his African tour in the Ethiopian capital. “Countries should be wary of authoritarian regimes with empty promises. They breed corruption, […]
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Police arraign headteacher for defrauding friend of £28,000

Onozure Dania A headteacher at Saint Peter’s Anglican School in Ogun State, Christiana Ikara, who allegedly defrauded her friend of 31 years of £28,000 under the false guise of helping her purchase properties was on Thursday arraigned at the Lagos Magistrate Court sitting in Igbosere. Ikara 55, who connived with her sons to defraud her […]

I believe in democracy, peace— Lyon

The former governor-elect of Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon, has said he believes in the democratic process. Therefore, he urged his supporters in the state and loyalists of All Progressives Congress, APC, to remain calm and eschew violence, following the Supreme Court judgement that stopped his inauguration.

47.5m Nigerians engage in open defecation, says FG

Ekiti to enforce one toilet- per- house By Rotimi Ojomoyela – Ado Ekiti The federal government on Thursday revealed that about 47 million Nigerian population still engage in open defecation. The Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu, gave the startling revelation in Ado-Ekiti yesterday during the launching of the Ekiti State open defecation free […]

Agency arrests fake doctor in Kano

Abdulmumin Murtala – Kano The Private Health Institutions Management Agency (PHIMA) in Kano State on Thursday apprehended a fake medical doctor working in a private maternity home, Family Maternity and Clinic located in Yankaba, Nassarawa local government area of the state. The fake doctor, Samira Abubakar, was arrested during a continued routine inspection and supervision […]

Coronavirus: South Korea records first death

South Korea reported its first death from the novel coronavirus Thursday as a new cluster of infections emerged at a hospital and the country’s total number of cases nearly doubled to more than 100. The man who died was in his 60s and a long-term patient among 15 people found to be infected at a […]

Edo govt, IOM strengthen ties in fight against human trafficking

…build pineapple processing factory to support returnees The Edo State Government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have commenced deliberations to finetune strategies aimed at deepening efforts in the fight against illegal migration and human trafficking in the state. The Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, disclosed this to […]

Amotekun: Lagos Assembly backs south-west security outfit

…Set for public hearing Monday By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly has lent its voice to the South West Security outfit, Amotekun and has fixed a public hearing on the outfit for Monday 24th February 2020. Speaker of the House, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa subsequently committed the Bill to the House Committee on […]

MTN introduces youth entrepreneurship development programme

to empower young entrepreneurs In its continued tradition to empower young entrepreneurs, MTN Nigeria has introduced the Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme (YEDP) for young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This programme offers a line of credit, valuable training and mentorship opportunities to eligible young entrepreneurs. YEDP candidates are recipients of the MTN Foundation’s Annual Science & Technology […]

Bethelie releases single ‘Doing Fine’

Bethelie, the stage name of Bethel Ekaette, has delivered a heartfelt and introspective love song with his latest single, ‘Doing Fine.’ The track poignantly narrates the mistakes he made during his relationship with his former lover, expressing deep regret and a yearning to make amends. This emotional journey is conveyed through a combination of evocative lyrics, soothing melodies, and Bethelie’s soulful vocal performance.

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