The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said 21 ships at the Lagos ports were discharging bulk wheat, general cargo, container, petrol, bulk sugar, base oil, frozen fish, bulk gypsum and bulk urea. NPA disclosed this in its publication, ‘Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos […]

Mrs Olabisi Adesina, a former Chairman, University of Ilorin branch of the Non-Academic Staff Union ofUniversities and Allied Institutions (NASU), has advised leaders of various unions in Nigeria to stop hobnobbing with the politicians. Adesina gave the advice on Saturday in a paper she presented at a two-day workshop organised by NASU, Kwara Council, in […]

By Lawani Mikairu The federal government and United Arab Emirates, UAE, have agreed to restore flights between both countries. Flights were suspended in March following disagreement over covid-19 protocol. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika who disclosed the latest development on Friday night in Abuja said that the ban was lifted after Emirates airlines […]

The Kebbi state leader of retirees pressure group Alhaji Babangi Garba Gwandu has appealed to Kebbi state government under the leadership of Senator Atiku Bagudu to use part of the bail out to settle debts of gratuities.

Mauritius will suspend all commercial passenger flights from South Africa from November 28 due to the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, its foreign affairs ministry said on Saturday. A ministry statement also said any passengers who have been physically present in South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe will be denied entry or transit through […]

By Dr Ugoji Egbujo Perhaps, the gods are no longer amused.  Long before Buhari and Idiagbon prescribed the death penalty for drug trafficking, the Igbo abhorred narcotics and quick wealth. The village vigilantes of the ‘70s and ‘80s sought out local drug peddlers and drug addicts and enforced taboos. This homily is neither an endorsement of […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Arsenal put up a commanding peformance as they moved into fifth, beating Newcastle 2-0 at the Emirates on Saturday. Arteta’s side were checked last week after Liverpool humbled them 4-0, but bounced back to hand Eddie Howe a defeat in his official first game in charge. After a goalless first half, Bukayo […]

By Emma Aziken The claim by some Nigerians that there is no difference between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the All Progressives Congress, APC may have been consolidated by the parties’ common position on the issue of direct primaries. In a revolutionary move the House of Representatives, followed by the Senate, enacted a proviso […]

Two lovers and their friend have reportedly been murdered in their house located at Aralusi quarters in Akure, the Ondo state capital, by suspected Yahoo Yahoo boys (internet fraudsters).

The British High Commission has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to learn from, and improve for the 2023 general election, from the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election.

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has said that the declaration of bandits as terrorists was long overdue  because those who terrorised a whole country had no other name.

An ace broadcaster and Nigerian former ambassador to Philippines, Dr Yemi Faroubi has urged the school leavers to start preparing for what they want to become in the future right from their school days, saying, this is the only antidote to unemployment bane in Nigeria.

Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed that his administration’s effort to endear socio-economic development is yielding as the state now host the only large-scale commercial gold mine in the country.

South Africa said on Saturday it was being punished for its advanced ability to detect new Coronavirus (COVID-19) variants early. South Africa’s Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said this in a statement. The allegation is coming as travel bans and restrictions imposed because of the new Omicron variant threaten to harm tourism and other […]

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, yesterday said it has suspended some airport staff of the authority who were caught extorting passengers.