NBA election: Its time for members to freely choose their president – Boma Alabi
By Innocent Anaba Former President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, Mrs. Boma Alabi, SAN, has called for greater internal democracy in the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, elections, insisting that the time has come for members to freely elect their leaders without undue influence from regional blocs. Alabi, who is also the immediate past Chairman of […]
How I signed Wizkid through Banky W – Akon
Senegalese-American music star Akon has opened up about his role in Wizkid’s early career, revealing that he signed the Nigerian singer after Banky W introduced the then-rising talent to him during a visit to Nigeria.
Engineering Key to Nigeria’s Development, Economic Growth — APC Chairman
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has said Nigeria’s drive for sustainable development, economic transformation and industrial growth depends on placing engineering, innovation and technology at the centre of national planning. Yilwatda spoke on Tuesday after attending the opening ceremony of the 34th Engineering […]
Appeal Court reserves judgment on appeals against deregistration of ADC, 4 others
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA, July 14 — The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday heard and reserved judgment on appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. A three-member panel of the appellate court, […]
Kano building collapse: Fire Service rescues 6 alive at Whitefield rice mill
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kano State Command, says it has rescued six persons alive after a section of a building collapsed at Whitefield Rice Mills Processing Company.
It’s time to turn reforms into results – Oyedele
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said the time has come for Nigeria to move from reforms to results.
Two APC lawmakers defect to SDP over primary election outcome in Nasarawa
The Speaker announced their resignation from the APC in separate letters submitted to him by the two lawmakers during the House proceedings on Tuesday in Lafia.
England won’t be drawn into Argentina World Cup rivalry – Kane
Harry Kane said England will not be distracted by the emotional baggage surrounding their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday.
Full list of Asian countries with easiest visa-free access for Africans
Several Asian destinations are emerging as the most accessible for African travelers, thanks to broad visa-free arrangements under bilateral agreements with a number of African countries.
List of countries that don’t need visa to enter US
Citizens of 43 countries can travel to the United States without obtaining a traditional visa under the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), provided they meet the programme’s eligibility requirements.
Arsenal agree Leandro Trossard sale to Besiktas after EPL title triumph
Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell Belgian forward Leandro Trossard to Turkish side Besiktas, bringing an end to his three-and-a-half-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.
