By Sherifat Lawal “The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” — Robert Swan. In the laboratories of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Temidayo Ogunjinmi is quietly redefining what it means to turn waste into a resource. Her pioneering research in sustainable chemical engineering transforms discarded materials such as […]

By Emmanuel Okogba Arsenal put aside their captaincy troubles and moved into the top four by beating West Ham 2-0 at the Emirates on Wednesday. The Gunners went into the game knowing that an outright win was what they needed to move into the Champions League qualification spot for the first time in 14 months […]

By Bashir Bello The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU has slammed the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige over claims that the Federal Government had released N52.12 billion to the union, describing the claims as not only misleading but also deceptive. The Kano Zonal Coordinator of the union, Comrade Abdulkadir Muhammad who stated this while addressing […]

The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it’s operative have arrested 305 suspects for banditry, armed robbery and kidnapping between January and November 2021. A statement by the command said 242 of those arrested are being prosecuted by various courts within the state. The statement was issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed […]

By Lawani Mikairu Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, the umbrella body of all airlines in Nigeria, Wednesday commended the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, for the courageous way he handled the diplomatic row between Nigeria and Dubai on flight slot allocation between the two countries airlines. This is just as AON in a statement […]

Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has reaffirmed that the state was peaceful and suitable for sustainable investments.  Okowa made this known at the inauguration of Sleek 101.9 FM Radio Station at Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state.  READ ALSO:Reps to FG: Expand facilities at Warri airport He commended the proprietor, […]

By Dayo Johnson Gunmen have reportedly murdered an Owo High Chief, Tunde llori Elerewe over land dispute. It was learnt that another high chief who was equally attacked but escaped by whiskers, sustained injuries and presently on admission at the Federal Medical Centre in Owo. In a swift reaction, governor Rotimi Akeredolu has vowed to […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the Nigeria Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested four (4) suspects in connection with the abduction and gruesome killing of the late Mrs Nneka Nwanyi-Sunday Emeh Kalu who was earlier reported missing and later found dead in a cassava farm on 29th August, 2021 in Ngugworo Community in Nguzu […]

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri The Nigeria Police Force, on Wednesday, arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, 15 persons it alleged were involved in the unlawful invasion of the official residence of a Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili. Police, in an 18-count amended charge it filed on December 14, alleged that the Defendants, attempted […]

By Ozioruva Aliu Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Raymond Dokpesi Wednesday led some chieftains of the party to Edo state to consult with critical stakeholders on the possibility of former Vice President, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku getting the presidential ticket of […]

—Says Nigerians’ll paralyse country in 2022 —N5,000 palliative policy incoherent – Wabba By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Wednesday, described the continuous importation of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly called petrol as a forced policy to the country by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). This Congress also called on the Federal Ministry […]

By Ike Uchechukwu A governorship hopeful, under the People’s Democratic party, PDP, in Cross River state, Sir Arthur Jarvis Archibong has asserted that the state needs a team leader who has capacity to tap, harness and manage the very rich human and natural resources of Cross River state Arthur Jarvis Archibong made the assertion while […]

The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (ARD-UATH), has called on government at all levels to please equip all medical facilities in the country with the 21st century equipment. The doctors made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening session of the 2021 Health Week and Annual General Meeting (AGM). […]

By Sola Isola No fewer than seven people lost their lives, while 19 others were injured in a lone automobile crash on Wednesday morning around the Badeku area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The crash, which involved a truck with registration number OYO: NRK 312 YR, occurred at about 7:00 a.m. at Badeku junction […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Federal Executive Council, FEC, Wednesday approved the Nigeria Startup Bill to be sent to the National Assembly for legislation. The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the virtual council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at […]