The Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum,  Kayode Fayemi, has urged Nigerians to focus more on what is happening in the civil service and not on politicians particularly those at the federal level.

By Ayo Onikoyi Since the Olarenwaju James Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha’s defilement of a minor episode began with an unending series of drama, involving the popular comedienne, Adekola Adekanya, aka Princess, the police, actor Yomi Fabiyi, and the general public, actress Iyabo Ojo seems to have been the most vocal person seeking justice […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says recent attacks on its facilities, if remained unchecked, may affect future polls. The commission expressed concern, particularly with the ongoing conversion of voting points to polling units, voter registration, and the conduct of future elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said […]

The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kebbi State Council, on Sunday supported 18 families of late members of the union

The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned against unsavoury and inciting statements concerning the country. The Service noted that some misguided Nigerians had continued to threaten the government, sovereignty and corporate existence of the country. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Service, Dr Peter Afunanya, gave the warning in a statement on Sunday […]

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, the nation, like many others,  faces pressing issues of combating fake news, fostering media accountability, and adapting to the digital age, among others

By Steve Oko The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has asked Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State to recruit local vigilante in defense of the people of the state against the invading Fulani herdsmen and bandits instead of lamenting or endlessly waiting for the federal government. COSEYL in a joint statement by its […]

By Dayo Johnson – Akure Ondo state security outfit codenamed Amotekun has explained reasons for the eviction of 42 Fulani men who invaded Okitipupa council area of the state last week Thursday. The illegal visitors were brought in a truck and dumped in front of the Okitipupa Army Barracks at about 10 pm. Their presence […]

MTN Nigeria has released its unaudited results for the first quarter of 2021, announcing a service revenue growth by 17.2 percent to N382.2 billion and profit before tax growth of N102.9 billion, representing an increase of 33.9 percent.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s newly sworn-in South-West Secretary, Rahaman Owokoniran, has said that a tsunami will sweep across the South-West and the presidency come 2023, with the party coming out victorious.

By Victoria Ojeme The Nigerian government is increasing financial support and tax reliefs for local manufacturers to bolster the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The GDP measures national income and output for a given country’s economy. It is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a […]

…as police grants them access to check corpse By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The family of late Miss Iniobong Umoren, the job seeker murdered in Akwa Ibom State over the weekend, Sunday, stormed the police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, demanding to see the corpse of the deceased. Some of them in a viral video on […]

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The police in Kaduna have commenced investigation into the kidnap and subsequent murder of a boy ,Ahmad Kabir, who was found in a drainage after the parent paid N5 million ransom. Already, police have arrested 3 suspects including a neighbour connected with the kidnap and murder of the boy. The Kaduna State […]

***Nabbed 2 Kidnappers By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo What could have been another breakthrough for gunmen who abducted 15 farmers while working on a farm in Donga local government area of Taraba state on Saturday, was however averted by youths of Suntai and adjoining villages in Donga who mobilised and rescued the farmers from their […]

The people of Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State have demanded a quick review of the oil and gas sector to enable oil-producing communities to get improved attention for oil firms.