60 out of 120 labs established during COVID-19 no longer functional – Prof Tomori
Amidst global concerns about the resurgence of COVID-19 variants, a renowned virologist, Professor Oyewale Tomori, on Friday raised the alarm that despite millions of naira spent to establish over 120 labs during the pandemic's peak, that over 60 of the facilities are no longer operational, leaving the nation ill-prepared for future health crises.
Photos: Tinubu, Abbas, govs, senators, others attend Senator Barau’s children’s wedding
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Tajuddeen Abbas, governors, senators, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and nephew of the former president Muhammadu Buhari, Mamman Daura, were among the dignitaries who attended the wedding fatiha of the children of the Deputy President of […]
Tinubu appoints Nwakuche as Ag CG for correctional service
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Sylvester Nwakuche as the Acting Controller General of, Nigerian Correctional Service(NCoS). This is coming at the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing Controller-General, Haliru Nababa. The appointment is contained in a statement by Ja’afaru Ahmed, Secretary to the Civil Defence, Immigration, Fire Service and Correctional Service […]
PANDEF calls for Wike‘s intervention in land dispute involving late Col. Paul Ogbebor’s estate
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, to intervene in the ongoing land crisis surrounding a property previously allocated to the late Colonel Paul Ogbebor, a renowned Nigerian nationalist and military hero.
2027: Presidency’s premature declaration of Tinubu’s intent insensitive – CUPP
The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticized the presidency for what it called an insensitive and premature declaration regarding President Bola Tinubu’s intent to contest the 2027 Presidential Election.
2027: PRP, ADC join forces in merger talks to save Nigeria
By Luminous Jannamike The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have announced a potential merger aimed at addressing Nigeria’s most pressing issues, including the decline of democracy, economic mismanagement, and pervasive corruption. The two parties revealed their plans during a joint press briefing held in Abuja on Friday, signalling a major […]
Fighter aircraft destroys terrorist camp in Shiroro forest, neutralizes AA guns
In an ongoing effort to combat national threats, Nigerian military operations have achieved significant successes over the past week, including the neutralization of 181 terrorists, the arrest of 253 suspects, and the rescue of 161 kidnapped victims.
Kevbe Otobo: Another Leonardo da Vinci in the making
Oghenekevbe Otobo is a Fine Artist working out of Wimbledon Art Studios. He graduated from Central Saint Martins University of the Arts London with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art.
Burna Boy teases new single ‘Bundle By Bundle’, set for Dec 17 release
Award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has sparked excitement among fans with a teaser for his upcoming single, Bundle By Bundle.
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2 female students of Lokoja varsity, Kogi Poly killed in road accident
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Tragedy struck in Lokoja on Friday morning as two female students from the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) and Kogi State Polytechnic lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident along the Felele axis of the state capital. The accident involved a heavily loaded articulated vehicle heading toward Abuja, which lost control […]
EU urges Nigerian govt to advance rights, protection of children
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The European Union, EU has called on the federal government to prioritise the rights and protection of Nigerian children from all forms of discrimination and intimidation. Speaking at the International Human Rights Day Event themed “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now – Advancing Rights and Protection for Children in Nigeria”, organised […]
Benue Police arrests JoSTUM lecturer over kidnap of ASUU Chairman’s wife
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A lecturer at the Joseph Sarwan Tarka University, Makurdi, JoSTUM, former Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, FUAM, Dr. Smart Ichor has been arrested by the Benue State Police Command over the alleged kidnap of the wife of the JoSTM branch Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Susan Anyagh. Mrs. Anyagh […]
Lagos traders, consumers express excitement over drop in price of beans
Some Lagos state foodstuff traders and consumers are elated over the recent drop in the price of beans.
AAUA @ 25th: Corruption, unreasonable demands, bane of good governance in Nigeria – Kayode Ajulo
—Varsity honours Sen Olajumoke, others By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, has lamented that corruption and unreasonable demands by politicians are the bane of good governance in the country. Ajulo said this during the 25th Founders’ Day lecture titled “Democracy, Rule of Law, […]
Ignore Mutfwang’s alleged defection – Group
The Plateau Patriotic Front (PPF), a Socio-Political group, has described as hoax, alleged defection of Gov. Caleb Mutfwang from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), by mischief makers. This is contained in a statement by the PPF Chairman, Mr Mani Imma in Abuja, on Friday. According to him, those obsessed […]
