No rural women, no food, famine certain
By Dele Sobowale “He gave it for his opinion that whoever could make two ears of corn or two blades of grass to grow upon a spot where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind and do more essential service to his country than the whole race of politicians put together.” – Jonathan […]
NIMASA, Amnesty office partner to curb maritime crimes
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has declared its intention to work in partnership with the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) in the fight against piracy and other crimes in the country’s maritime domain. The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr Bashir Jamoh, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. Jamoh, during a […]
TAJBank commits to education sector
By Princewill Ekwujuru TAJBank, Nigeria’s first non interest bank, has reiterated its commitment to contributing to the growth and development of the Nigerian education sector. The commitment was made at the commissioning of new infrastructure at Saint John Paul School, Akwa Ibom State. The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who was the […]
Wike commiserates Gov Emmanuel over death of party chair, PANDEF chair
…the secret of my relationship between Gov. Emmanuel & I – Gov. Wike Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commiserated with the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel over the recent loss of prominent indigenes of the state. Wike described the death of the State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr […]
Man, 37, pushes lady to her death from 5-storey building — Police
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested one Nonso Eze, 37, for allegedly pushing a lady to her death from his apartment on the fifth floor of a 5-storey building
Gov Zulum’s Victory Bell at Biu
By Charles Ibekwe Since the onset of the Boko Haram insurgency in North-East, Nigeria in 2009, Nigeria has witnessed a period classified as one of the most trying in its history. I would say that the Boko Haram insurgency was underestimated. Consequently, conventional tactics were deployed in an asymmetric war. And the outcome of such […]
Mmzy features Seun Kuti in new single “Animal,” exposes Alaba Mix
On-the-rise Nigerian singer, Akachukwu Emmanuel Uche known popularly as Mmzy has heated up the polity with his new single “Animal” which features Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti. In the single which dropped January 15, 2021, both Mmzy and Seun Kuti took the Nigerian government apart for their ineptitude and inability to address many social and political […]
UNIBEN hails pioneer members of COVID-19 Surveillance Club
The management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has congratulated all the staff members and students who made the first batch of volunteers in the newly-formed UNIBEN COVID-19 Surveillance Club. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin. “There will be an orientation […]
Polaris Bank set to unveil winners in its ‘Save & Win’ promo
Polaris Bank says all is now set for the emergence of the first set of winners in its ongoing Save & Win promo. In a statement last weekend, the bank noted that the first set of winners will be determined through a raffle draw that will hold on February 9, 2021 where one millionaire will emerge […]
Police confirm 8 deaths, 60 arrests in Effium-Ezza Effium clashes in Ebonyi
The police, in Ebonyi, have confirmed the death of eight persons and arrest of more than 60 others, following clashes between Effium and Ezza Effium communities in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Aliyu Garba, made the disclosure on Sunday during a joint security operation, which included […]
Military airstrike neutralise many bandits on Kaduna-Abuja highway
The Defence Headquarters says the Air component of Operation Thunder Strike has neutralised several armed bandits at Chikwale Forest in the Mangoro area of Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator Defence Media Operations, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Enenche said the operation was conducted on Saturday following credible […]
