The Senate has urged the Federal Government to come forward with a policy that will ensure that all government-funded hospitals in the country procure their syringes and needles from local manufacturers

•Urges IPOB, ESN to steer clear of attacks on private, public buildings in S-East •As IWA flays FG for tagging IPOB terrorist group •ESN appoints new commander, denies attack on Uzodimma’s country home By Chimaobi Nwaiwu Nationalist and first Republic Aviation Minister, Chief Mbazulike Amechi, yesterday, warned Ndigbo to be at alert, saying there is […]

By Babajide Komolafe Economic analysts and members of the organised private sector have expressed anxiety over the severe impact of the continued rise in prices of goods and services on the survival of many businesses and ability of individuals to meet their basic needs, and the potential threat to the economy. Inflation is the rise […]

…NGE, NUJ, SERAP caution NBC By Innocent Anaba & Emmanuel Elebeke Outrage, yesterday, trailed National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, conviction of Channels Television, over its April 25, 2021, host of the spokesperson of Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful in an interview in which he played down on the killing of the Commander of the […]

The Executive Director of The Irede Foundation, Mrs. Crystal Chigbu, has identified stigma and discrimination as major problems facing persons living with limb loss and their families

…Says not even Abuja is safe anymore …Displaced women being forcefully taken as wives By Wole Mosadomi Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State, yesterday said Boko Haram had already infiltrated the state and had not only hoisted their flags in captured villages, including Kaure village in the Shiroro Local Government of the state, they had […]

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has raised the alarm over plot to release some doctored videos to malign him. He said the videos have ben designed to show him in an alleged compromising condition. Pantami, in a statement through his spokesperson, Uwa Suleiman, said he will not sit […]

The recently concluded GAGE Awards 2021 was historical as top influencers, comedians, fintechs, and stars of Internet Africa gathered virtually to celebrate the great feats achieved by individuals and brands who have made great impacts in the lives of people in Africa and across continents. Speaking on the impact and relevance of the Awards, Convener […]

Bank Plc has recorded a total assets of N1 trillion for the financial year ended December 2020. Meanwhile the bank has proposed dividend payment of 4 kobo per share, making it the third consecutive year of paying dividend.

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc has grown its total deposit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 (Q1’21) to N3.717 trillion, representing 3.0 percent increase compared to N3.611 trillion recorded in Q1’20.

By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO—FOLLOWING the public rally organised by some Yoruba secessionist groups in Ibadan on Saturday, April 17, the Department of State Security in Osun State, yesterday, grilled the Director-General of Kiriji Heritage Defenders, a socio-cultural group, for four hours. It was gathered the DG, Dr. Ekundayo Ademola was invited over alleged attempts, by […]

TAJBank, Nigeria’s non-interest banking services provider, has recorded the highest earning per share (EPS) growth rate in the nation’s banking industry with its shareholders earning N11.82 per N1.00 share, representing an appreciation of 1,182% growth rate in the financial year 2020.

Sunday Igboho escapes, as gunmen attack Ibadan residence Attackers tried to set residence ablaze, says aide Attack beyond reasoning —YCE Police, hunters comb Osun forests, as gunmen kidnap 3 travellers Abducted APC stalwart regains freedom Convene Yoruba leadership meeting, Afenifere tasks Alaafin, Ooni By Dapo Akinrefon, Ola Ajayi, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Deola Badru & Shina Abubakar […]

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has described as appalling, the present situation of Nigeria, where the Presidency has allegedly become the employer and defender of Boko Haram terrorists and armed bandits.

THE Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, and the Inter Regional Coordination Centre, ICC, Yaoundé, Cameroon, have formed a partnership to galvanise regional and international efforts to counter the menace of sea pirates and general insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea, GOG.