Under-utilisation of Nigeria’s satellite in orbit
The fallout of the Federal Government’s failure to build on the progress made in the country’s space project since 2011 came to the fore on May 5, 2021 when the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA, Halilu Shaba, said in Abuja that inadequate satellite coverage hinders monitoring of bandits, terrorists and […]
Breaking: Chelsea beat Man City 1-0 to win UEFA Champions League
Kai Havertz’s strike was enough to hand Chelsea their second Champions League title
Okowa’s administration for six years, progressive – Oritsewinor
Senior Special Assistant on Security to the Delta State Governor, Olu Kevin Oritsewinor has commended Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa for his continuous development in Delta State.
IPOB’s sit-at-home: Any trader that refuses to open will forfeit store ― Umahi
By Peter Okutu – Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Saturday mocked the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, saying that nobody can stop the movement of Ebonyi people in the State. He described the directive of IPOB as an act of foolishness. Umahi who stated this during a live […]
Again, pandemonium in Umuahia as gunmen attack police station
Unidentified gunmen on Saturday torched the Police Criminal Investigation Department in Abia, causing panic and pandemonium in Umuahia, the state capital, and its environs. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Godfrey Ogbonna, confirmed the incident to newsmen but said he had yet to get details of the incident. The News Agency of […]
Lagos LG poll: Hoodlums disrupt APC primaries in Agege ― Aspirants
Suspected hoodlums on Saturday disrupted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship and Councillors primary elections in all the seven wards of Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State. Some aspirants vying for the chairmanship position in the LGA told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that electorates were chased from pooling units and […]
Northern Governors turning cattle rearing into huge business ― Lalong
The Chairman of Northern Governors Forum and Plateau Governor, Mr Simon Lalong, said states in region have commenced the process of turning cattle rearing into a huge business for the benefit of herders and the region’s economy. Lalong made the disclosure during the 7th Annual Lecture of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, on Saturday in […]
Police confirm release of 14 abducted Greenfield University students
The Police Command in Kaduna has confirmed the release of the remaining 14 abducted students of Greenfield University. The Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the development with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Saturday. Jalige, however, said that the details of their release would be communicated later. The Kaduna […]
Ekweremadu on constitution review: What we did, failed to do
…Lists bills President rejected …’Why Nigeria is where we are today’ Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu in this chat with journalists speaks on the moves to amend the constitution for Nigeria. He made incisive statements on previous amendment efforts, open grazing etc. Excerpts: For so many years, we have been on this issue of […]
Jubilation as Ugwuanyi inaugurates Enugu Unity Park with giant roaring lion sculpture for recreation
…Seeks monument’s rightful place in world history Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Saturday, inaugurated the Unity Park, Enugu, which was newly developed by his administration for public use as a tourist attraction and a place for relaxation. The development was in line with Gov. Ugwuanyi administration’s urban renewal drive. Inaugurating the park amid […]
Primaries: Somolu APC members protest at party’s secretariat in Lagos
Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Somolu Local Government Area of Lagos, on Saturday, staged a peaceful protest at the party’s Secretariat on Acme Road, urging the party leadership to address what they termed “the illegal and unjustified cancellation APC primaries in Somolu LGA.”
Superhero dad of 5 who rejected COVID-19 vaccine dies
A Michigan father of five died from complications due to COVID-19 earlier this month, just weeks after making the decision with his wife not to receive the vaccine
Scrapping NYSC: My Kaduna/Katsina story
I am always nostalgic when I read the various comments on the ongoing efforts to discard the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). And this is because my own experience with the scheme is exceptionally fascinating
We’ll continue to deploy state resource judiciously ― Gov. Abiodun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared that his government would continue to be strategic and deliberate in the allocation of the state resources for the even development of the state. He equally stated that government under his watch would continue to prioritise projects that have direct and positive impact […]
We’ll no longer tolerate banks frustrating contractors, projects in Rivers — Wike vows
The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has vowed that he would no longer tolerate attempts by financial institutions frustrating or delay the delivery time of any development projects of his administration in the state
Tributes as Okojie takes mother ‘home’
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – IT was a torrent of tributes from friends, family members, associates, and others as 90 years old Matriarch of Okojie family, Princess Helen Idaudu Okojie in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo state was laid to rest. She was described as a bulldozer and kind-hearted woman […]
