Says Nwobodo, Akpabio, FFK ‘abused hell out of Buhari’ By Charles Kumolu The lawmaker representing Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District in the Senate, Sen Chris Ekpenyong, has said it smacks of dubiousness for the All Progressives Congress, APC, to be accepting those it accused of corruption in its fold, saying the party shouldn’t be […]

The Police Command in Enugu State says it has commenced investigation to resolve mystery behind the fire that gutted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) council office in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has earlier reported that INEC office complex, located in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, was set ablaze […]

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of cloudiness and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted partly cloudy to cloudy skies over the Northern region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Southern Kaduna in the morning hours. The agency […]

Salama Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Gambo Sawaba General Hospital,  Zaria in  Kaduna State,  recorded 652 rape cases where children below 17 years were the victims between February 2019 and August 2021. Hajiya Amina Ladan, the head of the centre, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in […]

Two Big Brother Naija housemates, Yusuf Garba and Saskay have been evicted from the show. Yousef was the first housemate to leave Biggie’s House tonight.

By Festus Ahon  FOLLOWING complaints against the zoning formula for the composition of the next Delta State Executive of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Sunday, set up a seven man committee to review zoning of State Officers earlier announced by the State Chairman,  Prophet Jones Erue.  […]

The UK government says it is scrapping its often controversial “traffic light system” of grading countries according to the COVID-19 risk guideline that is currently in operation for international travel into England.

The Middle Belt Forum, MBF, Sunday, gave an account of how an activists and former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Dr. Obadiah Mailafia lost battle to a yet to be disclosed ailment early hours of Sunday at the Specialist hospital, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.

Mr Ayo Akande, the Chairman of Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo State, has expressed worries over incessant attacks by criminals of border towns in the Northern part of the state. Akande stated this on Sunday in Akure, at a press conference to herald the 30th anniversary celebration of Akoko Northwest Local Government. The […]

A research by Africa Practice Inclusion for All initiative, an advocacy programme to address the barriers that prevent the financial and economic inclusion of Nigeria’s poorest and most vulnerable communities, has linked identity (ID) ownership to income level.

On September 28, 2020, the Obiohia community in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State was thrown into chaos following the disappearance of two elderly siblings, Mr. Benedict Agughasi and Festa.

By Obas Esiedesa – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has named Senator Ifeanyi Ararume as NNPC Limited Board Chairman with Mele Kolo Kyari and Umar I. Ajiya as Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. The president ordered the incorporation of NNPC Limited in line with the provision of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). A […]

He said: “I just got off the phone with Dr. Bitrous Porgu, President of the Middle Belt Forum to confirm the distressing news popping up on my phone. It is true we have lost Obadiah Malafia,” he said.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the incorporation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Spokesman who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the president gave the directive in his capacity as the Minister of Petroleum Resources. According to him, this is in consonance with Section […]

After a successful summer transfer window, Manchester United will now focus on trying to keep some of their current stars. The likes of Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw are reportedly set for new contracts, while some players face an uncertain future at the club. We’ve taken a look at five United players who currently have […]