SOKOTO—Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, has given insight into how the state is battling insecurity, saying among others, his administration is providing necessary support to security agencies to enhance their operations in protecting the people of the state. Tambuwal told newsmen in Sokoto, that though issues of security were basically the responsibility of the Federal […]

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By Chinonso Alozie, Owerri Hoodlums suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, reportedly attacked Njaba police station in Njaba Local Government Area with Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Michael Abattam, stated in Owerri, yesterday, that the police were able to repel the hoodlums, who abandoned […]

By Onozure Dania, Shedrack Ikudehinbu & Haruna Aliyu A  40-year-old man, Aminu Bello,  has been paraded by operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kebbi State Command for allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter. Parading the suspect at the state command of NSCDC, the state commander, Musa Bala, said the arrest was effected following […]

By Henry Ojelu Principal of Dowen College, Lagos, Adebisi Layiwola, yesterday, wept before an Ikeja Coroner inquest, while narrating how the death of a 12-year-old student, Sylvester Oromoni Jnr., was relayed to her. Coroner Mikhail Kadiri had to stand down proceedings for 10 minutes to enable the principal to pull herself together. Layiwola said that […]

Sets up task force on Donor-Funded Projects disbursement By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Public agitations against rising foreign debts have put pressure on the Federal Government to ensure prudent utilisation of foreign loans, even as it has set up a task force on disbursement on Donor-Funded Projects. Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, […]

A serving Officer of the Nigerian Army Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, Colonel Sikiru Mohammed, has emerged winner of the British Council Study UK Alumni Awards 2022 for the Science and Sustainability category in Nigeria.

A Libya returnee, Miss Blessing Muhammad, has narrated how she came back to life while she was being buried. She was among the 128 stranded Nigerians returned from Libya.

Technological innovations are raging like wild fire; permeating every sector of the economy. They’re making businesses gain traction and cover economic gaps. From the telecommunications sector to banking and oil industries, technology has blazed the trail in economic recovery.

The COVID-19 pandemic has practically forced almost everybody to work remotely. The situation which has generally been accepted as the new normal has changed the workplace, pitting digital transformation against the traditional work culture.

South Eastern region of Nigeria comprising of Abia, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi and Imo states has been ranked poorly in internet penetration. The region’s internet penetration rating is even poorer than the troubled North East of the country where insurgency has refused to abate for over a decade.

By Precious Mbeagbu A clearing agent, Joseph Ukaegbu, has said that the increased valuation charges at the ports are killing businesses. Ukaegbu noted that the hike triggered the  strike action in the port last week. He said, “The strike is due to the increment in valuation charges. The government said they will strike out the […]

By Godfrey Bivbere, Providence Ayanfeoluwa and Precious Mbeagbu The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has challenged barge operators on best practices, calling for use of standard and world-class equipments.  A statement from Head,  Public Relations, NSC, Rakiya Dhikru-Yagboyaju, said that the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Council, Hon. Emmanuel Jime, made the call when the Barge Operators […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, departed Abuja to participate in the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme, UNEP@50, scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday in Nairobi, Kenya. He is also expected to proceed to London after the Kenyan trip for routine medical checks that will last for about two weeks. […]

“Lilu town is like Sambisa forest now. It has been taken over by insurgents. There is no life there now. These guys are mean. They have intelligence everywhere. They are small boys. Lilu, Orsumoghu, Azia, Isekke, Ukpor are in serious trouble. It is very unfortunate. The experience is not worth having for a second time. We are in serious trouble in Anambra South.”