6 varsities compete in Yiaga Africa’s ‘Bounce Corruption’ debate competition

By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As the anti-corruption campaign takes a new dimension, six universities including the University of Benin; University of Jos; University of Lagos; University of Maiduguri; Federal University of Technology, Owerri; and Bayero University Kano, Tuesday, competed in Yiaga Africa’s second edition of ‘Bounce Corruption’ National University Debate Competition on Anti-Corruption.  The […]
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We didn’t suspend Okorocha – APC

By Omeiza Ajayi The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has dismissed a letter in circulation purporting to have emanated from it and suspending a former Governor of Imo state, Sen. Rochas Okorocha. National Secretary of its Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe disclosed Tuesday night in Abuja. “It is fake”, he […]

Hardship occasioned by insecurity in Kaduna worrisome ― El-Rufai

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state said on Tuesday that he was deeply worried by the hardship of the people occasioned by the security challenges in the state. In his remarks during the presentation of the Kaduna State Security Incidents Report for the Second Quarter of 2021, the governor said the security report presented had […]

Wike blames Cross River PDP crisis on Imoke’s leadership style

Mounting criticisms of the leadership style of former governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, as responsible for the present crisis engulfing the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued, with the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, joining the fray.

Kanu, Igboho: We won’t allow Buhari’s govt take us back to 1984 – Falana

By Gabriel Olawale Human Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, Tuesday, said that every attempt by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to take the country back to 1984 era will largely be resisted by Nigerians. Falana who disclosed this at the 13th Wole Soyinka Centre Media Lecture Series to commemorate his 87th birthday, […]

UNILAG authorities raise alarm over COVID-19 third wave

Fear of possible outbreak of the third wave of the COVID-19 has gripped the management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, which has raised the alarm following an increase in the number of patients coming to the University Medical Centre with flu-like symptoms related to the disease.

Access Bank customers to get rapid digital services via AccessX

In a bid to provide access to a mix of product information and lifestyle offerings to Nigerians, Access Bank Plc has said its customers can now have access to simple, fast and secure tech-driven solutions to all digital banking challenges through its newly launched AccessX experience centre.

UPDATED: One killed, three others feared dead in Air Force, traders clash

Scores injured, vehicles destroyed Hoodlums hijack situation, attack motorists By Evelyn Usman & Esther Onyegbulam Sporadic gunshots rented Ladipo International market, in Mushin area of Lagos, yesterday, during a violent clash between a team of Air Force personnel attached to one of the Military operations known as OP MESSA at traders. One person was killed […]

Insecurity: Nigeria lucky to remain together despite challenges – Buhari

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, said that Nigerians should congratulate themselves for being lucky to still remaining together despite challenges that could have torn everyone apart. The President also advised leaders to respect and allow the people choose who they like as their leaders, irrespective of political party or religion. President […]

I won’t join issues with you, Secondus replies Wike over ‘liar’ tag

Less than a week after he was labelled a serial liar by Governor Nyesom Wike of the Rivers State, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has rejected the tag, saying he won’t join issues with any leader of the party now or in the future.

SOUND SULTAN: Satellite Town youths hold candle light procession

…Say stardom didn’t make him abandon his root By Victor Arjiromanus  As Nigerians mourn the sudden demise of the late multitalented musician, Sound Sultan, youths in Satellite Town where he grew in,   have concluded plans to hold a candle light procession for him.  The event which holds on July 16, 2021, is expected to attract […]

Moral Police surfaces in Ogun, vows to get rid of open defecation, indecent conduct

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta National Community Ethics and Values Environmental Compliance Corps (NCEVECC) has promised to help rid Ogun state of banditry, cultism, killings, kidnapping as well as open defecation and improper dressings. The Ogun State Commander of NCEVECC, Johnson Obasanjo Onilu, who disclosed this a press briefing in Abeokuta, said the Corps will perform their […]

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