By Dapo Akinrefon The Patriots Roundtable, on Wednesday, urged politicians and political parties participating in the 2023 general elections to desist from campaigns of calumny and abuse. In a statement by its Director -General, Prince Uthman Shodipe-Dosunmu, titled ‘Tinubu and his Traducers in the Season of Goodwill’, the forum insisted that the All Progressives Congress, […]

A leading expert in Environmental Health has harped on the benefits of Environmental Surveillance and Molecular Techniques in Combating Infectious Diseases.

Most Reverend Goffrey Onah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, has urged young couples to refrain from using social media to settle marital issues as it escalate the problems. Onah gave the admonition in a homily he delivered on Tuesday at the 80th Birthday Thanksgiving Mass of Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, Chairman of Enugu State […]

… Bonzena Emerges new Speaker  By Femi Bolaji Jalingo-  Speaker of Taraba state House of Assembly, Prof. Joseph Albasu Kunini has resigned from his position citing personal reasons.  His resignation notice was contained in a letter transmitted to the lawmakers on Wednesday and was read by the Deputy Speaker, Hammanadama Ibn-Abdullahi who stood as Speaker pro-tempo […]

Elon Musk has said he will resign as Twitter’s chief executive officer when he finds someone “foolish enough to take the job”. The billionaire promised earlier to abide by the result of a Twitter poll which saw 57.5% of users vote “yes” to him quitting the role. He says he will still run the software […]

The Sagamu Unit Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, on Wednesday said it would establish a mobile court to try erring drivers during the festive period. Mr Taofiq Iyanda, Unit Commander of FRSC, Sagamu, stated this in an interview with Newsmen in Sagamu, Ogun. This, he said, would serve as deterrent to […]

The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija has advised the Nigerians in the U.S. with expired passports travelling home to cross check with the airlines before travelling. Egopija gave the advice in an interview with Newsmen while reacting to the new visa policy of the Federal Government. The new visa policy […]

Esther Onyegbula Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) were attacked with dangerous weapons while on official duties at Ojota by members of the Tricycle (Keke) Owners Association of Nigeria (TOAN) Ojota Branch. The LASTMA Officers were attacked with cutlasses, iron, broken bottles, and local charms, and had to abandon their duty posts […]

College of Education deserted as residents of Eha-Amufu communities flee    Troops of the Nigerian Army allegedly invaded Nkalaha community in Ishielu local government of Ebonyi State Monday morning and the residents are  fleeing  the community in droves according to reports by Sahara Reporters yesterday. Nkalaha is a neighbouring community to the war-torn Ebor, Umujiovu, and […]

All over the world men and women are elected into the senate or law-making body of the government of a nation for possessing some personal qualities that stand them out from among the pack.

Gombe State Governor,   Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has signed the 2023 Appropriation Act of the state budgeting N176.016 billion as passed by the State House of Assembly, about N2.319 billion in excess of the initial budget proposal of N173.697 billion. Speaking shortly after signing the budget at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Governor Inuwa […]

Jubilation in Ilorin as AbdulRazaq pays Dec salaries, pensions, gratuities

By Godwin Oritse A new policy for the payment of demurrage via electronic platform has been approved by the managements of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, and the Truck Transit Parks Limited, TTPL, beginning from January 2023. A memo sighted by Financial Vanguard and titled ‘Commencement of Automated Demurrage Collection Policy at ABAT Park’, stated: “Following […]

NYSC DG charges Corps members on patriotism, warns against partisan politics

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has launched a contactless, cardless, and cashless Quick Response (QR) code to boost instant payments for goods and services. The bank introduced the payment solution to ensure a hassle-free shopping experience and transaction for customers and merchants. Easy to use and accessible via FCMB Mobile App, the QR code ensures instant […]