THE National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved the establishment of King David Umahi University of Medical Sciences in Ebonyi State.

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi A Non-Governmental Organization, Tallafin mata, in collaboration with Gender and Constitution Reform Network (GECORN) have stepped up efforts through advocacy to stamp out cases of gender-based violence to the barest minimum. Speaking in Birnin Kebbi, the Head of Monitoring, evaluation, and communication, Jamila Kayantu Bongo said the advocacy was initiated […]

By Joseph Erunke YOUTHS in the Niger Delta region have rejected the provision of three per cent equity shareholding in the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB to host communities. Operating under the aegis of Niger Delta Youth Council, NDYC, they insisted that the ceding of only three per cent equity shareholding to the oil and gas […]

By Rotimi Fasan No matter the post-fact argument being advanced for it, last week’s attack by Nigeria’s security operatives on the home of the leader of the separatist Yoruba Nation, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho Oosa, was both unwarranted and unprofessional. I say this without prejudice to the sovereign claims of the Nigerian state to […]

Haitian President Jovenel Moise, has been assassinated at his private residence by yet to be identified gunmen, the interim prime minister Claude Joseph, said on Wednesday. “At about 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, a group of unknown individuals, some of whom spoke Spanish, attacked the president’s private residence and lethally wounded the Head of State,’’ Joseph […]

A Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, FCT, on Wednesday ordered that a driver, Danlami Ogah, 24, be remanded in police custody, for killing 10 cows and three sheep worth N2 million. Ogah, who pleaded guilty to the charges, is to be remanded in police custody pending judgment and sentencing. The Police had charged the defendant, who […]

Sekibo is Chairman, Alimikhena, Vice Chairman, Onor as Secretary By Henry Umoru  THE South-South Caucus of the Senate has elected its executive for the 9th Senate, with Senator George Sekibo, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers East as Chairman. The letter conveying the list of the Executive members for the South-South Senate Caucus was written by […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Mohammadu Buhari on Wednesday decorated the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Farouk Yahaya with a new rank of Lt General. The ceremony which took place at the First Lady’s Conference Room, Presidential Villa, Abuja, was attended by top military brass including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, Chief […]

One person has been injured, Wednesday, in Matori, Lagos State, when fire gutted a shop in the area.

Kingsley Aliamaka in this report writes on how the EU Solar project is transforming lives in the Borno State.

•Ensure that Kanu is treated in line with rules and international conventions —WIC •His arrest presents ample opportunity for dialogue —Senator Abaribe •Give Kanu fair trial; look into problems of agitations —Ahamba, SAN •Kanu may be the sacrificial lamb for better Igbo nation —Igbo Nation •Grant Kalu pardon and bring the Igbo into reckoning —Nwamuo […]

Veteran Indian actor, Dilip Kumar, known for his melodramatic, tear-jerking roles in Hindi cinema, died on Wednesday at the age of 98. Dilip Kumar’s death was announced by family friend Faisal Farooqui on the actor’s Twitter handle. Kumar died at Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai where he was admitted last week after complaining of breathlessness. He […]

By Emma Ujah – Abuja The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) generated N650 billion in June 2021. Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mr Muhammad Nami, described it in an early morning statement, today, as the highest revenue realized in a single month since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Mr Nami said, “this feat was achieved as a […]

By Damilola Ogunsakin Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its infrastructure and workforce evolution. Across the country, young people face intersecting barriers, constrained access to technical education, high unemployment, and persistent electricity shortages that continue to disrupt learning, enterprise, and digital participation. In a nation endowed with abundant solar resources yet limited by fragile […]

The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi has urged Warri federal constituents to turn out en masse and participate in registering for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, organized Continuous Voters Registration CVR exercise flagged off across the country. While charging his constituents of Warri South, Warri […]