The 334 released Kankara schoolboys has again made a shocking revelation that the gunmen who kidnapped them demanded 344 million Naira, (One million per hand), before they could be released, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. The schoolboys according to WSJ said that 30 million naira was paid initially but their abductors threatened to release only […]

THE Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali, retd has told the Senate that the Service does not have a single laboratory to carry out Sample tests of products.

A mutated coronavirus strain spreading in Britain is on average 56 percent more contagious than the original version, scientists have warned in a study, urging a fast vaccine rollout to help prevent more deaths. The new variant, which emerged in southeast England in November and is spreading fast, is likely to boost hospitalisations and deaths […]

By David Odama, Lafia As the new wave of COVID-19 hits Nasarawa, leaving more than 30 persons testing positive in one day, the Nasarawa State government said the state has so far recorded 15 deaths including former Provost of the College of Education, Akwanga, Dr Rebecca Umaru since the outbreak of the pandemic. Speaking at […]

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday announced his recovery from COVID-19 infection, having tested negative, following 14 days of treatment. Addressing State House correspondents at ‘Lagos House’, Marina, Sanwo-Olu said that he experienced moderate symptoms like headache, cough, among other COVID-19 symptoms. He thanked the people of Lagos and the medical team […]

Governor Nasir El-Rufai has reminded the people of Kaduna state to reject the negativity of the demagogues who seek to turn them against each other just because their faiths and tongues may differ.

As Christians across the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, says Nigeria and international communities can be at peace if Christians practised the virtues that Christ preached while on earth.

By Dayo Johnson Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has congratulated Prince , Sir, Gen. Olu Bajowa (Rtd) as he attained the milestone age of 80 years describing him as a man of immense capability and impeccable character. Akeredolu in a congratulatory message he personally signed and sent to the Octogenarian on the occasion of […]

From January 1 British and EU citizens will be confronted with the reality of Brexit as the transition period ends and borders that were done away with decades ago return. From that date, Britons will be treated by the EU as “third country” nationals, no longer enjoying freedom of movement to work, study or retire […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration remains unyielding in confronting the Boko Haram insurgency as well as other forms of criminality that have bedevilled the country. Buhari stated this on Thursday at the virtual induction and inauguration of newly acquired Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI-171E helicopter, two reactivated Alpha jets and one L39ZA aircraft, all […]

Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp moved to dismiss speculation over Egypt forward Mohamed Salah’s future saying on Thursday he is happy at the Premier League champions. The 28-year-old gave an interview in Spain last week in which he said Barcelona and Real Madrid were top clubs and “who knows what will happen in the future”. This […]

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on Thursday sealed a plaza at the Auto Spare Parts and Machineries Dealers Association (ASPAMDA) market, Lagos Trade Fair Complex, over adulteration of established lubricants. SON said that the move was to guard against prevalence of motor accidents and machine breakdown, particularly during the Yuletide resulting from the use […]

By Omeiza Ajayi As Nigerians celebrate Christmas, the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has assured of the determination of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to pull the nation’s economy out of recession. APC in a statement signed by the Secretary, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe also urged Nigerians “to imbue the […]

Caught up in the mood of the Yuletide, prominent entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, has penned down a heart-warming message to his business associates, friends, and Nigerians at large.

By Vincent Ujumadu THE Catholic Bishop of Awka, Anambra State, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor said yesterday that the Igbo deserve to produce the president of Nigeria in 2023 because they are part and parcel of the country. Giving his Christmas message in Awka, Bishop Ezeokafor observed that Igbo is the only major tribe that has […]