Coach of the Squirrels of the Republic of Benin Michel Dussuyer has stated that his wards will be out to create problems for the Super Eagles in today’s AFCON qualifying fixture at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto Novo. Speaking in a chat with brila.net after the team’s training session on Thursday, Dussuyer said […]

By Prisca Sam-Duru German sociologist and economic theorist, Karl Marx was absolutely right when he said that religion is the opium of the people. At least we have seen how individuals who thrive in crisis have, with religion as weapon, created rifts between otherwise united peoples in Nigeria as well as all over the world. […]

Aspiring to own a global conglomerate, is said to be aiming too high, but no one ever did wrong being so wealthy. It all boils down to being determined on staying focused, consistent, hardworking and portraying a team spirit, in order to achieve objectives.

By Denrele Animasaun A woman is like a tea bag – you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water-Eleanor Roosevelt. A rest, they say, is as good as a change.  It is crucial to take some time out to replenish and invigorate the body and mind. I want to […]

Joe Onyero is a UK-based Nigerian internet enthusiast who has passion for promoting African entertainment sector online. Late last year, he launched an online platform, Bebuzee, which he wants to use to revolutionalize movie streaming service in Africa. In this encounter, Onyero provides more insight into his mission in Africa, and his desire to reconnect […]

Yahaya Attom Gujja is a business consultant and project manager from Borno State. He was born in Lagos, lived there for a while, and then moved to Abuja, Nigeria, where he became a successful young man.

The Kano State Government has said that the existence of Systematic Land Titling and Registration (SLTR) will boost Internally General Revenue (IGR) in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by Murtala Shehu, Public Relations Officer of the Bureau for land Management on Friday in Kano. Shehu said that Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje stated […]

Brazil set a new daily Covid-19 death toll record of 3,650 on Friday, the health ministry said, as the pandemic spins out of control in Latin America’s largest economy. Since February, Brazil has seen record after record in fatalities and new cases of infection as the country second hardest hit anywhere in the world, after […]

Some 180 of the 193 UN members have committed to ensuring equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, the United Nations said Friday. “We are deeply concerned that despite international agreements, initiatives, and general declarations, distribution of Covid-19 vaccines is still uneven worldwide, both among and within countries,” said the political declaration, initiated by Lebanon. Noting that […]

The race to produce the first Covid-19 vaccine that is “100 percent Brazilian” was launched on Friday with more than a hint of political posturing. Sao Paulo’s Butantan biomedical institute announced in the morning it is developing a vaccine and expects to start using it in July. Several hours later a minister said President Jair […]

By Ozioruva Aliu, Benin-City The Edo State Government has reviewed the curfew imposed in the state to now span from 12 midnight to 5 am, in the wake of the remarkable progress made in containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state. This is also as civil servants are now to resume work for regular […]

By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti The wife of the late Surveyor-General of Ekiti State, Mrs Funmilola Osalusi, who was kidnapped last Saturday, has been freed by her abductors. Mrs Osalusi, who is the wife of the former surveyor General Ekiti State, Mr Felix Osalusi, was abducted in her house behind Immigration service, Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado […]

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and Senator Christopher Ekpenyong representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial district have described late State Chairman of the party Mr Udo Ekpenyong as a dependable ally, a colossus and man of honour, integrity. They spoke during the funeral service conducted for […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Chairman, Osun State Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Related Extra Judiciary Killings, Justice Akin Oladimeji (rtd.) on Friday, disclosed that the panel had concluded all the 34 petitions brought before it. Out of the number, 11 were struck out while 23 cases were diligently prosecuted. […]

An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a priest, Abdurasak Al-Sulati, popularly called Kewulere, for allegedly killing one Sumo Usman for money ritual. The defendant was charge to court on a two-count charge of Criminal Conspiracy and Culpable Homicide Contrary to Sections 97 and 221 of Penal Code Law. Magistrate Afusat Alege, who precided over […]