Bishop Ezeofor inducts 40 into Knighthood of St Christopher, with APC’s Uba, PDP’s Ozigbo in attendance
Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion Diocese of Aguata, Anambra State, has warned Knights of Saint Christopher on the dangers of receiving the prestigious induction without working as Disciples of Christ.
Nanono’s Sack: Food system will begin to get needed reinvigoration
The act of war, they say, includes an element of surprise for the enemy to be dealt a deadly blow
Niger Delta ex-militants issue 1 week ultimatum to FG, Dikio over monthly stipends
Niger Delta ex-militants under the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, has issued a week ultimatum to the federal government and the Col. Dixion Dikio-led PAP to pay their August stipends allegedly withheld by Dikio.
North Central insists on 2023 Presidency, rejects party chairmanship position
Leaders of the North Central zone under the auspices of the North Central Renaissance Movement, NCRM, Tuesday, called on the two major political parties, The All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to zone their 2023 Presidential tickets to the zone in the interest of fairness and justice
Lagos partners 1,000 celebrities on war against drug abuse
Lagos State Government, Tuesday, resolved to collaborate with 1,000 celebrities and social change advocates to combat drug abuse and other growing social ills among Nigerian youths.
Sanwo-Olu meets Lagos doctors, calls for suspension of ongoing strike
Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has urged members of the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, to suspend the ongoing strike action embarked on as the state had met all their demands.
Father, stepmother kill 10-year-old son over witchcraft in Akwa Ibom
A 10-year-old primary six pupil was reportedly killed in Ekpat Iduot village, Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State by his father and stepmother, who accused him of being a wizard and the source of their misfortunes.
Shareholders of Flour Mills meet over dividends, others tomorrow
Shareholders of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, FMN, are set to take decisions on the directors’ proposals on the financial results of the company tomorrow in its 61st annual general meeting in Lagos.
We have no hand in Rukuba killings – Irigwe People
He claimed that the utterances of the Police PRO in Plateau, ASP Ubah Ogaba, which alleged that the Rukuba killings were carried out by Irigwe youths and mourners have caused a breach of the fragile peace in Plateau..
TRAGIC: French footballer, Adams dies after 39yrs in coma
Former France footballer Jean-Pierre Adams, who had been in a coma for 39 years, has died at the age of 73. Adams was admitted to the hospital for knee surgery in March 1982 but never regained consciousness after an error with his supply of anaesthetic. Born in Senegal, the defender made more than 140 appearances […]
Spurs to fine Romero, Celso for or defying orders to play for Argentina against Brazil
Tottenham are set to fine their three South American stars who disobeyed orders NOT to return home on international duty. The club told Argentina pair Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero, and Colombia defender Davinson Sanchez they were not to travel. But the trio ignored their orders and broke Premier League guidelines by going to […]
Sowore’s brother killing suspicious – Gani Adams
By Dapo Akinrefon – Lagos THE Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, yesterday, said the killing of the Mr. Olajide Sowore was suspicious, adding that it was a reflection of the porous security situation in the country. Iba Adams, however, urged the police to unravel the true circumstances surrounding the killing and bring the […]
NiRSAL providing risk security for 800 Agro-businesses in Nigeria ― MD
By Emma Una, Calabar Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System in Agriculture, NIRSAL, is providing risk security for over 800 Agro businesses across the country to maximise food production for export and local consumption. Mr Aliyu Abdurasheed, the Managing Director of NIRSAL, stated in Calabar at the weekend while launching the NIRSAL loan project at Gbaglo […]
The Optics Of The Warri Coronation And Matters Arising
By Richard OmigieThe pomp and circumstances that attended the coronation of the 21st Olu Of Warri are still reverberating around the world. The decision to comprehensively cover the event beginning with the colourful boat regatta that accompanied the Olu designate from mainland Warri to the Itsekiri ancestral homestead of Ode Itsekiri, an idyllic island nestled […]
Matching appropriate leadership with our potentials
NIGERIA is a richly-endowed country, but the frivolity, corruption, primordial instincts and lack of vision among its leaders have kept the country poor and destitute. Two recent reports bespeak of our missed opportunities because our leadership failed to do the right thing. President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that Nigeria lost $50bn worth of investments in the […]
Eagles fired up for Cape Verde tie, as Kalu, Ebuehi return negative COVID-19 test results
Super Eagles had a feel of the Estádio Municipal Adérito Sena today as preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Cape Verde hit a crescendo. The training which lasted 45 minutes had the coaches perfect tactics for the match and during that session, the team bubbled, even more, when reports came in from Nigeria […]
