The Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Mine, Steel Development and Metallurgy has decried the alleged neglect of Ajaokuta Iron and Steel Project by non-provision of required budgetary votes on yearly basis. Chairman of the committee,  Sen. Tanko Al- Makura, made this known during the budget defence for Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on Monday in […]

By Marie-Therese Nanlong. Jos – Yakubu Sanda the new Speaker of the Plateau State Assembly, has taken a swipe at Abok Ayuba, the embattled Speaker of the House for what he termed as attempt at impersonation saying after congratulating him (Sanda) as the new Speaker, he (Abok) continues to parade himself as the Speaker. Sanda […]

Transactions on the Nigerian stock market opened trading for November on a negative note with the market capitalisation losing N32 billion on profit-taking. Specifically, the market capitalisation which resumed for the month at N21.938 trillion lost N32 billion or 0.15 per cent to close at N21.906 trillion. Also, the All-Share Index dropped 61.81 points or […]

By Bashir Bello KANO — Worried by the waves of insecurity, the Chairman, Ungogo Local Government Council of Kano State, Engr. Abdullahi Garba Ramat said the council has developed a software to enable residents report on the spot crimes and ensure quick intervention response or interception. Engr. Ramat who stated this while speaking with newsmen said the software […]

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By Clifford Ndujihe FORMER Presidential Candidate and a Chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said that leaders of the party would not allow the gains that came with the liberation of Kwara State in the 2015 election to be reversed despite the current schism by some political stakeholders in […]

By Demola Akinyemi – Ilorin Medical Doctors and other related health personnel recruited by Kwara state government under the aegis of Members of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), Kwara branch on Monday commenced seven days warning strike across the 16 local government areas of the state over a disagreement […]

…..targets to vaccinate over 2 million people James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has given 60 days ultimatum to unvaccinated residents of the state to obtain covid-19 vaccines. The governor, who gave the ultimatum on Monday during the flag – off of COVID – 19 Mass Vaccination Campaign in Abeokuta, Ogun […]

The Nigerian Army has claimed that recent killings, arson, and destructions in the south-eastern part of the country Nigeria were orchestrated and executed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN). The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated this while briefing newsmen on the ongoing army […]

…Congratulates Ayu, others By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu has prophesied victory for the main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the 2023 generation election. In a statement he personally signed on Monday in Abuja, Elumelu said that the recent national convention of the party which he […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Odion Ighalo’s return to the Super Eagles set-up has been confirmed with his inclusion in the 24-man squad for the final phase of the Round 1 World Cup qualifiers for Africa. Ighalo who last represented the country with the national team in 2019 currently plies his trade in Saudi Arabia and will […]

There was pandemonium, Monday, when hoodlums laid siege to the Lagos State High Court sitting in Tafawa Balewa Square over the shooting of one of their own by a warder from Kirikiri Prisons.

Head Coach Gernot Rohr has handed striker Odion Ighalo a recall to the Super Eagles squad billed to tackle the closing Group C games of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African race against Liberia and Cape Verde this month. The Al Shabab (Saudi Arabia) striker announced his retirement from the international game following the […]

By Godwin Oritse Following a series of reports and studies warning that urgent action is needed to keep the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global average temperature increases to 1.5C within reach, the United Nations Climate Change Conference opened today with the key aims of raising ambition on all fronts and finalizing the agreement’s implementation […]

Benue Police Command has assured residents of the state that it will soon apprehend the criminal elements luring young women into hidden places and killing them for unknown reasons. This is contained in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Mrs Sewuese Anene, on Monday in Makurdi. “The command is on the trail of these persons […]