Why our aircraft did ‘air return’ — Dana Air
The management of Dana Air has said the emergency landing made in Abuja by its Lagos-bound aircraft was due to bad weather.
5000 new developers joined Nigeria’s innovation industry in 2021
Google yesterday said Nigeria is a striking example of the symbiotic relationship between digital transformation and developer growth in Africa
Man, 36, sentenced to death for armed robbery in Akwa Ibom
By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo presided over by Justice Archibong Archibonghas sentenced a 36-year-old man, Destiny James Okon to death for armed robbery. Okon native of Ikot Andem Itam in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was condemned on Tuesday, February, 22 after the Court found […]
Constitution Review Report: Aisha Buhari storms Senate to observe proceedings
Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, on Wednesday stormed the Senate Chamber to observe the formal laying of the report of the Committee on the review on Amendments to the 1999 Constitution
Plateau doctors issue 14-day strike notice over brain drain, others
….Say only 60 workers now in state hospitals By Marie-Therese Nanlong Doctors in Plateau State-owned hospitals under the aegis of National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners of Nigeria, NAGGMDPN, have issued a 14 day strike notice to the state government to arrest the harsh working conditions, leading to high brain drain among […]
Hijab crisis: AbdulRazaq warns fifth columnists not to polarise Kwara along religious lines
By Demola Akinyemi Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Tuesday said the use of Hijab in government grant-aided schools “is a constitutional right of every person to their identity, especially in public space.” He particularly noted that” the use of Hijab in public schools is a constitutional right that the government shall protect for anyone […]
By-election: Imo APC unleashing violence, abducting our leaders — PDP
The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tuesday, alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has unleashed violence on leaders of the PDP and is plotting to abduct some of their leaders ahead of the Ngor Okpala by-election scheduled for Saturday
Buhari swears-in 6 INEC Commissioners
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, administered oath of office to the six newly appointed national commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commissioners, INEC. The brief ceremony which took place at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja, was witnessed by the President of the Senate, Dr. Ahmad Lawan, the Speaker of the House […]
Airfare Hike: Senate demands urgent rehabilitation of federal roads
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to urgently declare a state of emergency on the nation’s federal roads. The upper chamber also urged the government to immediately make good its indebtedness to FERMA in order to enable the agency carry out its primary responsibility of rehabilitating federal roads, especially in the face of […]
Rehabilitated drug addicts get goats, cows in Kano
The National Agriculture Land Development Authority (NALDA) is empowering 500 rehabilitated male and female drug addicts in Kano State by giving them livestock. Its Executive Secretary, Prince Paul Ikonne, said in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday that 200 male and 300 female rehabilitated from drug addiction would get goats and cows. The first […]
Reps ask FG to declare emergency on security
…Ask Army, Navy, Police, DSS to restore peace in Anambra …Say criminals terrorising state By Levinus Nwabughiogu The House of Representatives, Tuesday, asked the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on security to curb the incessant killings going in the country. It will be recalled that the House had on April 27, […]
Lagos lawmaker sinks 12 boreholes for constituents
By Bose Adelaja A member, Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Ikorodu Constituency 11, Saka Solaja on Wednesday, formally opened 12 boreholes for his constituents. The boreholes were sunk in strategic areas in the constituency to cushion the effects of water scarcity in the area. Area covered were Igbogbo, Imota, Ibeshe, Igbopa, Ijede and Ilado […]
Pastor in Police net for raping church member during deliverance
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA – Operatives of Ogun State command of Nigeria Police have arrested a pastor in charge of Life and Power Bible Church, Ogijo, Pastor Mathew Oladapo, for ‘forcefully’ having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 19 year old member of the church (name withheld). The command Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, who disclosed […]
Nneoma Roseline Anyadahu Okwaranyia: A Tribute
Where do I beginfrom? How do I start to write about a virtuous woman who lived her life for the benefit of her community and society at large? I am actually short of words, enough to describe the life and times of Nneoma Roseline Anyadahu Okwaranyia, whose life on earth will continue to be remembered […]
Okorocha’s presidential bid, a candidate for Nigerian youths – Analyst
A Public Policy Analyst, Mr Kufre James has described Sen. Rochas Okorocha’s presidential bid as a destined ambition meant for the Nigerian youth.
Super Falcons set to appear in 12th consecutive AWCON
The Super Falcons of Nigeria are aiming for a 12th appearance at the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON), having always featured in the event since its inception in 1991. They are the most successful team in the tournament, with nine titles to their credit and are currently looking forward to defending their title in Morocco. […]
