The Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello- Koko, has said that government is keen on increasing traffic at the Eastern Ports, to decongest the Lagos ports. He said the agency was working with the Nigerian Navy to improve security on the country`s Waterways. Bello- Koko made this disclosure during a three-day fact-finding tour […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun state has expelled, Mr Dotun Babayemi from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Babayemi, a factional governorship candidate of the party had sued the party, seeking the nullification of Senator Ademola Adeleke as its candidate, a matter still before the Supreme Court. Addressing journalists […]

By Efosa Taiwo The Black Galaxies of Ghana have arrived Abuja for the return leg of the 2023 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against the Super Eagles B of Nigeria. The first leg took place last weekend at the Cape Coast stadium with Ghana emerging victorious by 2-0 courtesy of goals from Daniel Afriyie Barnieh […]

Court discharges, acquits Jang of N6.3bn corruption charges

31,963 pupils in Edo to benefit from EdoBEST reforms

By Biodun Busari The Federal Government has advised Nigerians travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to be guided by the new visa regime in the country. The government made this known in a statement issued Thursday night by the Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli. According to the statement, it was important for […]

FG expresses hope over lifting ban on agricultural commodities by EU, US, others

By Efosa Taiwo Manchester United have recently found their winning mojo, winning their last three games in a row and sitting comfortably in fifth place from the thirteenth they were plunged to at the start of the season. However, that record seems to be at risk this weekend when they clash against a rival who […]

 The District Railway Manager of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) in Bauchi Mr. Aliyu Mainasara, has said that passengers would be charged N200 per trip, adding that each trip would be accompanied by security personnel to protect lives and property. This has led to excitement among some residents of the Bauchi metropolis who expressed their joy […]

Meet Abinoro Akporode Collins who started his steel art with 12 dozens of spoon all picked from trash in 2012. In this interview with Vanguard, the sculptor talked about his work requiring as much as 10,000 stainless cutlery. He also talked in details about his drawings and paintings which hold a special allure transcending aesthetics […]

By Adegboyega Adeleye Asake’s ‘Terminator’ is the new No.1 song in Nigeria replacing Fireboy DML fire-cracker single “Bandana” featuring Asake himself. “Bandana” maintained the top spot for 5 weeks and it is the fourth single off Fireboy’s recently released third studio album ‘Playboy’ “Bandana” producer P.Prime, Fireboy DML, and Asake last week became the first […]

How romantic can you be without money, Rapper McEEph asks

Twenty-five additional undergraduate students have joined the ongoing Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme to benefit financial support to the tune of N100,000 each per year of undergraduate study until graduation. The scholarship awardees who were successful in a highly competitive screening exercise were unveiled and presented with financial support during a ceremony held at the […]

By Biodun Busari  A Brazilian man has been apprehended for attempting to shoot Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner near her residence in Buenos Aires, the Argentina capital on Thursday. AFP reports that the footage of the incident showed the man pointing a handgun in Kirchner’s face from close range. The attack was foiled […]

Peter Obi will pull a surprise victory in the 2023 presidential election, but it is expedient to look at how such a victory might happen.