Insecurity: Enugu govt seals high-risk leisure premises
The Enugu State Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) in a Gestapo command has sealed ‘Spices’ a leisure joint along Rangers Avenue in the Independence layout of the State capital.
Peak gives Muslim faithfuls a Ramadan To Remember
Ramadan is all about charity, goodwill, fasting and family for Muslims across the world. This Ramadan however, brands are taking their support for Muslims a notch higher, with one of Nigeria’s leading dairy brands – Peak, leading the way on the Nigerian scene. Peak began by harnessing their platforms to help Muslims prepare for the […]
FG tasks consultant pharmacists on research & devt, cutting edge skills
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The federal government has challenged consultant pharmacists to dig deep into research and development as well as cutting edge skills consistent with international standards with a view to improving healthcare delivery in the country. The government said it recognized that pharmacists were key to achieving the goals and objectives of the […]
Igbo community endorses Makinde for 2023 guber election in Oyo
The Igbo community in Oyo State has thrown its full weight behind the second term bid of the incumbent Governor Seyi Makinde ahead of the 2023 general elections, describing the governor’s all-inclusive approach to governance as unprecedented
Protests in Osogbo over arrest of suspected fraudsters by EFCC
Scores of youths on Tuesday stormed the streets of Osogbo in Osun to protest arrest of some suspected internet fraudsters in the early hours of the day by officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The youths, comprising sympathisers, families and friends of the suspects set bonfire at Lameco Area of Osogbo, before […]
‘Sell the country, give proceeds to military’, Angry Nigerians react to revelation N826b annual fund need to combat insecurity
Concerned Nigerians have reacted to a revelation from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters on Monday, that at least $2 billion dollars (about N826 billion), would be needed yearly, to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country. The director of Production, Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshall M. A. Yakubu, who revealed this during public hearing on the […]
2023: It’s non-negotiable, southerner must succeed Buhari — PANDEF
PAN Niger-Delta Forum, PANDEF, the umbrella body of monarchs, leaders, and stakeholders of the coastal states of Niger-Delta at a virtual meeting, today, resolved that it is non-negotiable, a Southerner, whether from the South-South, South-East or South-West, must take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023
Israeli military hit top Hamas commanders in 24 hours
The Israeli military has struck 12 houses of senior Hamas commanders in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours.
Bayelsa to partner NMA against quackery
By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa Bayelsa State government has urged regulatory agencies in the health sector including the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to take the fight against quackery and other unhealthy practices to save lives. The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo made the call when Executives of the Nigerian Medical Association, Bayelsa State Chapter paid […]
Reps amend fire service act to include flooding, building collapse, air, road accidents, others as emergencies
A bill seeking to amend the fire service act of 1963 and include other natural disasters as emergencies to be given urgent attention has passed for second reading in the House of Representatives.
Rivers to host first African invitational swimming championship
The first African Invitational Swimming Championship is billed to be hosted in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The Championship, tagged, “Garden City 2021” is being organised by Demakers Business Roundtable in collaboration with the Nigeria Aquatics Federation, the Women Awards Championship and the African Swimming Federation (CANA). In appreciation of Governor Nyesom Wike, nicknamed “Mr Project”, the […]
