Secession: Ibadan chief makes case for national dialogue
An Ibadan Chief, Oloye Adegboyega Adegoke, has said there is a need as a matter of urgency to convey a national dialogue in view of the various agitations by groups and individuals calling for secession and restructuring of the country
Eid-el-Fitr: Pray for forthright, courageous leaders to save Nigeria — Agunloye
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Olu Agunloye has asked Nigerians to pray for forthright, courageous and righteous leaders that will save the country from the edge of the precipice.
Gbajabiamila not opposed to southern Govs’ call for restructuring – Reps’ Spokesman
House of Representatives has refuted some media reports that the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila was opposed to the call of southern governors for restructuring.
Madrid star Kroos in isolation after contact with positive COVID-19 case
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has been placed in isolation after being in contact with a person who has tested positive for coronavirus. All tests conducted on Kroos up until this point have come back negative but he is now at home as per COVID-19 protocols. Madrid are playing away against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday […]
Edo in Diaspora wants Benin Monarch’s support for specialised market
BENIN CITY – A United Kingdom (UK) based Businessman from Edo state, Mr. Monday Ohuimuwen has called for support from the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II to set up a specialised market in Benin for machineries and domestic appliances.
3 killed as customs repel attempt to abduct officer
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, on Thursday revealed that three persons were killed as the unit repelled an attempt to abduct its officer on duty.
ACF expresses shock, sad over Dogonyaro’s death
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Lt General Joshua Nimyel Dogonyaro, saying he was one of Nigeria’s best military officers.
NCC board Chairman loses daughter
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Adeolu Akande, has lost his daughter, Miss Feranmi Fasunle. The Board, Management, and entire staff of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have commiserated with the Chairman over the sad incident. Miss Fasunle, aged 19, was a promising 200-Level student of […]
Don’t hesitate to ask for help from Nigeria, Buhari tells Chadian President
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday told the President, Transitional Military Council of Chad, Lt. Gen. Mahamat Idris Deby Itno not to hesitate to ask for help from Nigeria in areas it deemed necessary.
Ayade’s aide celebrates with motherless, street kids in Calabar
By Ike Uchechukwu The Special Adviser to Governor Ben Ayade on Cocoa Development, Dr. Oscar Ofuka has admonished street kids and Motherless children that they have a bright future as they were qualified to become important personalities in society if they stayed focus in their endeavors. He gave the admonition while feasting with them( street […]
Eid-el-Fitr: Pray Nigeria out of insecurity, other challenges, NLC tells Muslims
ABUJA — Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has pleaded with Muslims to intensify prayers for spiritual solutions to the insecurity and other myriad of challenges facing the country. “We take faith in the prayers of the Muslim Ummah during this Ramadan that the siege of insecurity in Nigeria will be a thing of the past very soon,’’ it stated.
