By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA–PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Maiduguri, Borno State, said his administration will keep giving its best for the development of the country until May 2023, reiterating that he will hand over as stipulated by the Constitution. The President spoke after the commissioning of Oriental Energies Resource Ltd Hanger, Muhammadu Indimi Distance Learning […]

NO fewer than four persons were killed, yesterday, after three explosions rocked Maiduguri, Borno State following multiple rocket attacks launched by the Islamic State in West African Province, ISWAP.

The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn-Umar Elkenemi, has said that the security situation in the state has improved tremendously since President Muhammadu Buhari came to power. The Shehu disclosed this on Thursday when the President visited the state to inaugurate some projects executed by Borno Government. “It is gratifying to inform your Excellency that peace […]

By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Federal Fire Service FFS has explained how it reduced fatalities associated with fire incidents, saying in 2021, 70 lives were lost as opposed to the 147 deaths recorded in the preceding year. This was as it disclosed how it saved property worth about N19.4 trillion in 2021, praising Nigerians […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni The raging fire which started in the early hours Friday gutted NNPC Petroleum pipeline. Men of NNPC, security, fire fighters and NSCDC are already at scene to salvage the situationon. It was gathered that the pipeline fire explosion does not pose any threat to human and public lives as the site is […]

Residents of Benin City, the Edo State capital have lauded the efforts of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the ongoing installation of street lights to recreate a night economy and enhance security of life and property. According to the state government, phase one of the light-up Edo project is being concluded. A visibly elated resident of […]

By Shina Abubakar The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State has denied that it increased school fees payable by students. It described stories that went viral on social media about fee increment as untrue. A statement issued by the school’s Public Relations Officer, Biodun Olarewaju stated that the purported circular announcing the new […]

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday, asked Nigerian leaders to use their powers to bring relief and joy to Nigerians this Christmas.

Last week Tuesday, Mrs. Christiana Odo stood transfixed before Justice Yetunde Adesanya of the Lagos High Court not knowing what to expect. It was her judgment day for the alleged killing of her husband on Christmas day six years ago. She had prayed and fasted for days hoping that truth will prevail.

THREAT of water-borne diseases may be rising in Taraba State following the sudden hike in the price of locally-produced water popularly known as ‘pure water.’ Pure water, which was hitherto sold for N5, and later raised to N10 per sachet, has now been increased to N20, thereby forcing the consumers to jettison the drink.