Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu of Lagos State has stressed the need for African countries to work together to boost the creative industry, saying “there is power in oneness as a continent.”

AS we fast approach the all important 2023 National Elections that will determine who succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari the National Consensus Movement, NCM, has written a strongly worded letter to the Nigerian Church stressing the need for National unity.

By Emmanuel Okogba Cristiano Ronaldo has said he never confided in anyone that his career ambition was to have more Ballon d’Or awards than Lionel Messi as told by Pascal Ferre, the editor in chief of the France Football. Ronaldo in a lengthy Instagram post also said reports that he was staying away from the […]

In the wake of the recent discovery of a new variant of COVID-19, Omicron, the Federal Government said it is highly on the alert, warning Nigerians against complacency.

The Nigeria Police Force on Monday said pregnant women, amputees and those with bent legs are exempted from participation in its 2021 recruitment exercise.

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State’s vision of building a knowledge-based public service for enhanced service delivery and sustainable growth in economy and development was boosted over the weekend, as the second batch of Enugu State team, sponsored by the state government for a one-month leadership course, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, returned home safely having successfully concluded the programme.

The Federal Government Monday said it would take its final decision on the proposed new hazard allowance for health workers next week.

By Rosemary Iwunze Africa Insurance Organization, AIO, has called for a structured insurance market across the continent. AIO President, Mr. Tope Smart made this call when the Executive Committee of the AIO met with the executive members of the Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, on behalf of the Nigerian insurance market. Speaking at the meeting, Smart […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has urged warring members of the Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to sheath their sword as leaders of the party put heads together for a solution. Senator Ngige, who is the leader of the party in the state in […]

*Blames presidency cabal for nation’s economic woes By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, Odundun II, on Monday said that banditry and kidnapping persist in the country because the economy is in a free fall.  He blamed the political class for mismanaging the resources of the nation, thereby plunging […]

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, says it is imperative to train investigators and prosecutors who handle Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) cases. Malami said this at the `First Moot Court Trial’ organised by the Finistry, FCT High Court in collaboration with the EU through the Rule of […]

Suspected gunmen have attacked Mr Chinedu Awo, Lawmaker, representing Ohaukwu North constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly. Confirming the incident, the Spokesperson of the Police Command in the state, DSP Loveth Odah, told journalists in Abakaliki on Monday that two police personnel were also abducted during the attack. The policemen were in the company […]

The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient, saying the Federal Government is making frantic efforts to tackle security challenges in the country. Omo-Agege (Delta Central-APC) made the appeal on Monday at the 90th Anniversary of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide. The event was held at […]

The Nigeria Police Force on Monday said pregnant women, amputees, and those with bent legs are exempted from participation in its 2021 recruitment exercise. This followed the opening of its online application recruitment portal to commence the exercise. In an announcement, the force said, “Female applicants must not be pregnant at the time of recruitment”. […]

Residents of Oghede and other communities near the by-pass along Benin–Warri road, in Edo state blocked the road for the fourth day complaining about its bad state that has made it not passable. A resident in the area, Omo Osifo said the reason for the protest was because of deaths happening on that road with […]