By Joseph Erunke – Abuja FOLLOWING the Seasonal Climate Prediction for 2021 by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet,the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA,has said it would activate emergency operations centres for search and rescue and needs assessment as the need arises. This was as NEMA tasked ministries, departments and agencies to come together with plan […]

By Innocent Anaba & Onozure Dania President Muhammadu Buhari, recently reconstituted a committee to review 368 grazing sites across 25 states in the country to determine their level of encroachment. This came despite the fact that all the Southern states, including Benue and a few others are opposed to open grazing, but prefer private ranching. […]

By Adeola Badru No fewer than sixty beneficiaries, Friday, went to their various homes with a big smile on their faces after graduating from the first Total Parental Guidance Orphanage Free Skills Acquisition Training programme, tagged: “Skills for Life,” in Ibadan. The beneficiaries, who are predominately orphans and youths, received their certificates at an elaborate […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday directed the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Mohammed Babandede to ensure that the nation’s borders and the economy are protected against foreign invaders. This is as the federal government has expressed concern over Chinese who venture into retail businesses in Nigerian markets, saying that […]

By Modupe Ogunji The Taraba state Governor, Darius Ishaku has said his state is the major producer of rice in Nigeria. The governor who stated this in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the creation of Taraba, said his administration is credited with outstanding credentials in agricultural development through its farmers support programmes. He said; […]

About 64 trapped students of Lagos residents studying in University of Jos, Plateau State, who arrived Lagos from Jos, on Friday, following recent killings in the state, have lamented that they were still traumatized by the massacre experienced.

The Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Muhammed Fadeyi, has said the current legislative arm in the state is not a rubber stamp, debunking the allegation that the lawmakers are under the thumb of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde. 

By Temisan Amoye Man City vs Arsenal, The Etihad, 12:30 pm Reigning champions Man City welcome Arsenal to the Etihad, a fixture which could realistically see the Gunners go into the international break with 0 points. Man City recovered from an opening day defeat at Spurs to hammer Norwich 5-0 on Matchday 2, but their […]

By Shina Abubakar Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola has disclosed that the disagreement between him and his predecessor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola was exaggerated. While disclosing that his relationship with Aregbesola preceded their political careers, he said their disagreement is basically on principles and matters of politics. Oyetola while speaking on Rave FM talk show, […]

Commends APC for working towards Southern Christian candidate By Nwachukwu Victoria A group under the auspices of Nigeria Equity Group, NEG, has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against its choice of candidate ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The group, in a statement signed by its secretary, Mubarak Alabi, commended the All Progressive Congress […]

By Emmanuuel Okogba Manchester United legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, Friday, completed a sensational return to the club where he shot into limelight in a deal that attracts a payment of €15 million and €8 million in add-ons to Juventus. Vanguard gathered that Ronaldo, yesterday told Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri that he does not want to continue […]

By Precious Chukwudi Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Cross has given his reason for not trusting Maria since the latter was confirmed wildcard by Biggie. The 30 year old mixologist during his Diary Session on Friday, said: “I don’t really trust Maria, she is manipulative,cunning. I don’t know if that’s who she really […]

By Innocent Anaba Olumide Akpata has unveiled the Association’s partnership with the foremost LegalTech company, LawPavilion to provide an efficient legal research tool, Primsol, to members of the Association. The partnership, according to the President, is the association’s way of enhancing legal research and the overall practice of its members. Speaking further on the partnership, […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Jeremiah Mordi was Nigeria’s top performer as D’Tigers recorded a second win in as many games at the ongoing Afrobasket 2021 in Kigali, Rwanda on Friday. Nigeria won three quarters to see-off its East Africa opponent

Buhari commends economy managers •Analysts raise caution note   As NBS effects change of leadership  By Yinka Kolawole, Johnbosco Agbakwuru  & Elizabeth Adegbesan Amidst the cheers from the Federal Government over the second quarter, Q2’21,  Gross Domestic Products, GDP, growth rate, analysts have cautioned over its sustainability in the short-to-medium term, while attributing the higher numbers to […]