By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE Provost,Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology,Jos,DrSunday Etukudoh,has appealed to theNational Assembly to urgently carry out legislative work on the bill before it seeking the repeal of an act establishing the health institution. Recall that a Bill for an Act to Repeal the Federal School of Medical Laboratory Technology Jos Act 2018 […]

By Okoh Aihe Always, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, would never accommodate anything that impugns one of its hard-earned intangibles – integrity at auctions. As three organizations – two giants and a dark horse – line up for what promises to be a financially bruising race, the first real test by this administration, the Commission, […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi GLOBAL fashion retailer, Tommy Hilfiger, in collaboration with Nigeria partner, Smartmark, has unveiled its Fall 2021 Collection in Port Harcourt, Rivers State to inundate customers with products range that elevates its mission to ‘waste nothing and welcome all’. The Collection launched Friday at Tommy Hilfiger shop at the Port Harcourt Mall (SPAR) […]

By Vincent Ujumadu and Chinonso Alozie, Owerri Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma insisted yesterday in Owerri that Igbo were better off in a strong, progressive Nigeria, arguing that there is no alternative to that position. The governor, who spoke during the presentation of his book, ‘Reflections on the Igbo Question’ urged the people to stop […]

AUTHORITY of the Kwara State University, Malete, on Saturday honorary doctorate degree award of Technology on the Group Managing Director/CEO of KAM Holding Ltd., Dr. Kamoru Yusuf for his contributions to the growth and development of technological advancement in the nation. Also honoured at the 8th & 9th combined convocation ceremonies include the Wife of […]

Delta Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday, applauded traditional rulers in the state for their individual and collective roles in consolidating and supporting his administration’s peace programmes.  Okowa gave the commendation during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, HRM (Dr.) Matthew Ediri Egbi, Owahwa ll at his palace in Otu-Jeremi, Ughelli […]

Abiriba ancient kingdom in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State was agog Saturday, as the paramount ruler of Abriba, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu IV (Enachioken Abiriba), marked his 21 years on the throne.

By Aare Afe Babalola PREVIOUSLY, I extensively considered the unfortunate repeat in the history of slavery – from the days of slavery by Europeans who forcefully carted away Africans abroad, to the recent spate of self-imposed slavery by Africans in Europe and the Americas. As noted, many Africans consider that by selling themselves out abroad, […]

THE Dr Paddy Emmanuel Foundation has given free medical surgery for 100 women in Warri, Effurun and environs suffering from fibroid, hernia, lipoma and breast lump.

. Appoints Owonikoko as President By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has launched the Royal African Foundation targeted at addressing a wide range of issues affecting youths including leadership, poverty, social inclusion, inequality, among others. Speaking at his palace, recently,  the monarch, said it was gratifying for him as the […]

Folashade Lawal on Saturday won the seventh gold medal for Team Nigeria in the ongoing International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships and Commonwealth Games qualifiers in Uzbekistan. Lawal won Commonwealth Championships gold medal in the 59 kg category of the women’s competition with a total lift of 207 kg. She is currently placed 6th at […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has commended the Director-General of International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Dr Nteranya Sanginga, for his dedication to agriculture, food and nutrition security in Africa. Obasanjo gave the commendation during the chieftaincy conferment on Sanginga and his wife, Mrs Charlotte Sanginga, by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace […]

…describe him as a true Nigerian, presents him an award of recognition The Vigilante Group of Nigeria has declared that they wanted Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to be the next President of the country in 2023, describing him as a true Nigerian, evident in both actions and character. Speaking through its Commander General, Dr. […]

The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives foiled bandits attack in Sabon Tasha in Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, in the early hours of Saturday, Dec. 11. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna. Jalige said, “in the […]

By Nnamdi Ojiego The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Investigative Committee, has condemned the circumstances that surrounded the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr. In a statement signed by Comrade Oladimeji Uthman, Chairman, NANS Investigative Committee, the students’ body commiserated with the family of late Oromoni, even […]