Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has tasked the state Ministry of Information and Culture to design programmes to promote culture of the people of the state. Zulum gave the charge during the Second-Day of the Menwara Annual Cultural Festival on Sunday in Shani, Borno. He said the resumption of the cultural festival after years of […]

The SNA WEEK, an annual celebration of the Society of Nigerian Artists, SNA Lagos Chapter, since its inception about two decades ago, has gone beyond just fun and partying. It has for a long time, been utilised as a period for the association to give back to community through joint Corporate Social Responsibility services like pro bono beautification of public spaces.

By the timeline of power, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will leave office on May 29, 2023. Less than two years away from this Christmas. This foreshadows the finite transience of human position.

. By Prisca Sam-Duru The urgent need to rescue street children and youth from total degeneration birthed the new movie titled, ‘The Oratory’, which premiered both in Lagos and Abuja to public delight. ‘The Oratory’, an initiative of The Nollywood Factory in collaboration with Salesians of Don Bosco, is a movie that seeks to raise […]

Elder statesman and leader of Ijaw for Governor 2023 Campaign Team, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, has rebuked a viral online report which quoted him to have said that Ijaw were preparing the grounds for 2031 in their bid to produce governor of the state.

India remains committed to working more closely with Nigeria in the global fight against terrorism, according to Mr Abhay Thakur, High Commissioner of India to Nigeria. Thakur said this in a virtual address night in Abuja at a ceremony in honour of the families and commemoration of the survivors of the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack. […]

When a fuel-laden tanker upturned while inbound Rounder from Oju-Irin, Lafenwa, Ogun State, spilling its content, police tried to maintain order.

Mr Osita Okechukwu, the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (NAN) has faulted claim by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of its plans to rescue Nigeria. He said that going by the antecedents of the PDP, it cannot be trusted to rescue Nigeria. “How can Nigerians trust our sister political party, the PDP, given their antecedents […]

As concerns continued to mount over the new variant of COVID-19 designated as variant of concern (VOC) and named Omicron by the World Health Organisation, WHO,

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA – THE Managing Director of Aluta Media Ltd. Publishers of Aluta News, (www.alutanews.ng) Mr Jones Ogebe, has said that the organisation would continue to give voice to Nigerians, especially the youth, labour and the Civil Society Ogebe gave the assurance in his key note address at the second anniversary of Aluta […]

By Dele Sobowale “Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without press or press without a government, I should not hesitate to prefer the latter.” Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826 VANGUARD BOOK OF QUOTATIONS p 200. Jefferson realised too well the role which a free press plays in protecting the people […]

The Ebonyi Commissioner for Health, Dr Daniel Umezurike, has debunked reports of outbreak or death from cholera in the state. Umezurike disclosed this on Friday in Abakaliki after an assessment visit to Ndiegu Amagu, in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state where the outbreak was said to have occurred. The commissioner said that when the […]

•••Performs ground-breaking ceremony of Mohammadu Buhari law faculty building By Chris Ochayi Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has said that national security can only be achieved through concerted efforts in collaboration with relevant stakeholders across the different levels and sectors, especially the education sector. Senator Akpabio said provision of security is the […]

By Cynthia Alo Fast and reliable digital infrastructure is needed to build a sustainable digitally driven economy that will enhance global trade and facilitate long term investment in the country, experts at the 2021 edition of the annual Lagos Business School Alumni Day have said. Speaking on the theme, “Unlocking the potentials of the Nigerian digital […]

By Jackson Olali IT has taken Mohammed Bello Koko, the Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, just six months to justify President Muhammadu Buhari’s confidence in him. And it took him even far less time, barely two hours, to convince the House of Representatives that he’s the right man for the job. […]