Niger state government has launched mini buses to ply inner routes in minna in order to mitigate the harsh effects of non-operational motorcycles in the state. This development was coming barely a week after the govt’s announced ban on motorcycles, tricycles plying major roads in the state capital, Minna. In a statement made available to […]

By Elizabeth Osayande GONE are the days when writers are referred to as beggars. For Mrs. Awele Ilusanmi, not only can authors make money from their craft, they also get recognition and support with the right network.  Mrs. Ilusanmi is an acclaimed self author of two books: Comforting Arms- A Compilation of motivational Christian Poems: […]

Some students of the Kaduna State University (KASU) on Monday staged a protest against the alleged shutting down of the institute’s gates by its authorities. A correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who visited the university, reports that all gates into the university were shut with only staffs and medical students allowed entrance. […]

By Omeiza Ajayi Nasarawa state Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule has expressed readiness to partner the organized private sector, as part of efforts to bridge the unemployment deficit in his state. Engr. Sule disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja shortly after President of Halibiz Industries Limited, QS Adamu Aliyu took him on a facility tour of the […]

Amidst the raging COVID-19 pandemic and the increased need for safe payment alternatives, logistics company, Marula Ventures, has released the Ohwo App to help further reduce the risk of physical contact and make payments more manageable. Ohwo App is a fast, secure and straightforward way of making and receiving payments instantly by scanning a QR […]

Africa’s automobile space holds a lot of potentials but remains plagued by a host of challenges. For one, African countries are the leading importers of used vehicles. Such is the over-reliance on imports that Africa almost feels like the dumping site for used vehicles. According to Deloitte Africa Automotive Insights, between 80 – 90% of […]

By Simon Ifeanyi Ezeh An English dictionary, the word web, defines wisdom as accumulated knowledge, erudition or enlightenment or the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight or ability to apply knowledge, experience, understanding or common sense and insight or the quality of being prudent and sensible. All the definitions given above are […]

By John Akinduro I have been following political developments in Nigeria for decades and I can tell that the latest trend of money politics has made it impossible to elect credible candidates. The 2015 and 2019 general elections are a testament to this ugly development that has produced bad governance and poor leadership. The Joseph […]

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has directed all broadcast stations in Nigeria to suspend the patronage of Twitter immediately. This directive is contained in a Statement signed by the Director General of the Agency, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba on Monday in Abuja. Idachaba noted that it would be unpatriotic for any broadcaster in Nigeria to continue […]

By Peter DuruThe National Population Commission, NPC, has selected three Local Government Areas, LGAs in Benue State for the conduct of the First Pre-Test for the next Population and Housing Census in the state. The LGAs selected includes Makurdi, Ohimini and Tarka while the Enumerated Areas, EAs, selected for the exercise in the three LGAs […]

By Elizabeth Osayande Pupils of Banjo Nursery and Primary School and Ebenezer Nursery and Primary School, Ilaje- Otomara- Ilogbo, Ebutte Meta over the weekend, were gifted with free school bags, wears, books and other goodies including being hosted to a children’s party courtesy of Sparkle Foundation. The highlight of the event tagged: “Smiley Faces.” was […]

By Elizabeth Osayande The Co-founder, Street Waste Company Limited, Miss Omoh Alokwe,  has called for the  restoration of the ecosystem in order to secure the future of incoming  generation. Alokwe disclosed this on Saturday at a cleanup exercise in Elegushi private beach, as parts of activities to mark 2021 world environmental day, commemorated every June […]

The Niger State First Lady Dr Amina Abubakar Bello has called for the institutinalisation of cancer screening into the country’s National health system at the Primary Health Care level, to promote early detection and better outcomes of cancer care

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged corps members to avoid protests and be security conscious at all times. Mrs Mercy Bamai, NYSC Coordinator in Ebonyi, gave the advice on Monday at the scheme’s permanent orientation camp in Afikpo during the closing ceremony of the 2021 Batch `A’, Stream 2 Orientation Course. Bamai urged […]

How many times have you wished you had access to your favourite celebrity’s wardrobe when you scroll through pictures of them? I bet it happens rather quite often, if not every time! This month, popular Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay is giving ten ladies a chance to raid her closet. They will have access to remarkable outfits worn for different occasions and events.