Bandits kill two police officers, injure one in Jigawa
By Aliyu Dangida – Dutse Two Divisional Crime Officers (DCO) I and II were killed and another injured in a gun battle with a group of bandits at Kalgo village of Garki local government area in Jigawa State. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon shortly after the release of two persons abducted in Bosuwa village […]
G.O.A.T.: Budweiser personalises bottles for 160 keepers Messi scored 644 goals against
After 20 years, one club, 644 goals, the most goals scored for one club, Budweiser has personalised bottles for the 160 goalkeepers Messi scored against.
‘Let’s dream of a Nigeria, where Boko Haram, bandits, others will be sad stories of the past’
Most Rev. Valerian Okeke, Catholic Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province has urged Nigerians to work towards peace and a better future as they celebrate Christmas. Okeke made the call in his Christmas message in Onitsha on Friday. The archbishop said that Nigeria was passing through a critical moment as it was […]
Ganduje mourns as Kwankwaso loses father
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has expressed sadness over the death of Alhaji Musa Sale-Kwankwaso, the father of former governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. Ganduje said this in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Abba Anwar on Friday, in Kano. He described his death as a great lost, not only to his family, […]
I’ll reward anyone with useful information on hideouts of cultists in Ebonyi – Umahi
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has promised a handsome reward to any informant that could lead security agencies to hideouts and training ground of cultists in the state. Umahi made the remark in a Christmas message issued on Friday in Abakaliki. He said that the reward became necessary as the state declared war against cultism and […]
One dies as hoodlums attack community in Osun
By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo There is palpable tension at Sabi Area of Osogbo as some hoodlums attacked residents in the community killing one person in the process. It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the community Thursday night under the guise of organising candle procession for one of their dead member. During the process […]
Zamfara gov swears in new special advisers, permanent secretaries
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, late on Thursday, sworn-in five new special advisers and four permanent secretaries. Speaking during the event, which lasted until about 1.30 a.m. on Friday, Matawalle said that the new appointments would cover the manpower gaps recently created within the system. “As we speak, no fewer than ten permanent secretaries are […]
Adini movie thriller, to elevate Nollywood’s rating
The Nigerian movie industry has come of age, from the era of poorly conceptualized storyline to low budget movies, when you talk of standards in the global arena of filmmaking.
The grass is not always greener in Europe!
By Duno Kogbara I HAVE been shuttling between the UK and Nigeria for two decades and doing at least three multi-week stints in London per annum since 1999. 2020 was different. I stayed in Nigeria all year to keep an eye on my mother…who is 85, physically frail and mentally incapable (she has dementia) of issuing […]
Is it wrong to celebrate Christmas?
By Mark-Donald Ude Last year, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Olukoya, tried to justify a programme he held for his church members during the Christmas by asserting that Christmas was “unbiblical.” The programme was presumably meant to keep them busy andshield them from the ‘filth’ and distractions associated with […]
House of Reps considers bill to remove LGs as tier of govt
A bill for the removal of the local government as a constitutionally recognised and funded tier of government in Nigeria is being considered in the House of Representatives.
Group backs President Buhari on service chiefs, security agencies in tackling insecurity
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari’s show of confidence on the service chiefs and security agencies to address the security challenges in the country. According to the group, the president’s trust has vindicated the efforts of the service chiefs which it said has yielded positive gains in the war against terrorism, banditry and […]
Group commends service chiefs, security agencies on another peaceful Yuletide
The National Peace Project (NPP) has commended the nation’s service chiefs and security agencies over another peaceful Christmas celebrations. In a statement signed by its President, Rev Joshua Agbaje, on Friday, the group said this year’s festivity was relatively safe and devoid of attacks. According to Rev Agbaje, the military worked tirelessly and gallantly towards protecting the […]
Boko Haram attacks Adamawa town on Christmas Eve
By Umar Yusuf – Yola Garkida in Gombi local government area of Adamawa state, one of the first missionary settlement in Northern Nigeria and its environs, came under attacks by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram late Thursday on the Eve of Christmas. Reports from the area indicated that the insurgents invaded the town through […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 1,041 new infections
The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has registered 1,041 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic last February, more than 912,114 samples had been tested by the […]
Group felicitates with Enyinnaya Orji on his birthday, says he’s the best speaker of all times
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, the apex socio-political youth organization in the South East geopolitical zone celebrates our quintessential Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji as he adds another year today. As a great lover of the people, we are proud to rejoice with you on […]
