Being music legend not easy task –Reuel Elijah
Talented musician, Reuel Elijah, says being a music legend is not as easy as many people think these days. He applauded the likes of King Sunny Ade, Femi Kuti, D’Banj, 2Baba, Eedris Abdul Kareem and Ruggedman, who have contributed a lot to the Nigerian music industry as legends. Reuel Elijah disclosed this when he was […]
Sylva seeks specialized bank to finance hydrocarbon projects in Africa
In the face of dwindling investment financing for hydrocarbon projects, the Minister of State Petroleum Resources Chief Timipre Sylva on Monday called for the establishment of a specialized bank to finance investments in the energy sector in Africa.
Sowore’s younger brother’s death: How I escaped from kidnappers in Edo forest – Victim
By Ozioruva Aliu A mother of two, Emmanuella Anyanwu, who was kidnapped while her assailants killed younger brother of the founder of Sahara Reporter, Omoyele Sowore, Felix, Tuesday narrated how she escaped from the kidnappers while in their custody in the forest. Anyanwu narrated how their vehicle broke down near Okada on their way from […]
NDDC: President should ignore ethnic champions, inaugurate board – Group
“With the submission of the forensic audit report, the inauguration of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission should not be delayed any further, certainly not by the meddlesomeness of fringe ethnic champions who are working to delay the progress of our region. We state this fully aware that there are people who have […]
Police confirm kidnapping of Sen Effiong
The Police have confirmed the kidnapping of Sen. Nelson Effiong, who represented Eket Senatorial District in the eighth Senate. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Akwa Ibom, SP Odiko Macdon, told newsmen in Uyo on Monday that the senator was kidnapped in Uyo at about 10 p.m on Sunday, Sept. 5. READ ALSO:Fish out killers […]
100 CAPS: History beckons for Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa
Ahmed Musa will earn his 100 caps for Nigeria today if he plays against Cape Verde. Musa, 28, has scored 15 goals in 99 appearances for Nigeria to remain behind former goalie/captain,Vincent Enyeama (101) and another former captain, Joseph Yobo (101) as most capped. ALSO READ: Qatar 2022 Race: Confident Super Eagles land in Mindelo, […]
We need cold brains to handle herdsmen – Gumi
Disturbed by the crisis in parts of the North, renowned Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has alleged that Military actions in the past have worsen the situation stimulating herdsmen resistance.
Murder of Sowore depicts country’s worsening insecurity – Ortom
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has said the gruesome murder of Olajide Sowore, the younger brother of Sahara Reporters’ publisher, Omoyele Sowore by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen illustrated the worsening insecurity in the country. The Governor in a statement Monday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver […]
No plans to shutdown telecom services in Katsina – Govt
The National Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted a social media story claiming that the commission had ordered telecom service providers to shutdown their services in Katsina state. Alhaji Abdu Labaran, the Director General (DG) media to Gov. Aminu Masari disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, in Katsina. READ ALSO:NCC Report: Globacom […]
11,000 Kano workers redeployed back to classroom
No fewer than 11,000 civil servants with teaching qualifications initially posted to various ministries in Kano State have been redeployed back to the classroom in the State
Qatar 2022 Race: Confident Super Eagles land in Mindelo, as Musa eyes 100 caps
By Tony Ubani The Super Eagles’ contingent for tomorrowy’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying tango with the Blue Sharks of Cape Verde landed on the island of Mindelo on Monday morning, after a four-hour flight from Lagos aboard a special jet of Air Peace airline. There were 21 players on board, following the departure […]
