…Urges prosecution of killers of two Plateau farmers By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has called on the Federal Government to provide adequate funding for the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to accelerate the rehabilitation of critical roads across the country. The upper chamber also recommended the immediate emergency rehabilitation of the failed sections […]

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig.-Gen.  Buba Marwa (retd.) yestrday, raised fresh alarm over what he described as Nigeria’s worsening drug menace, warning that the crisis had permeated homes and communities and could  no longer be left for the anti-narcotics agency alone to tackle.

By Folarin Kehinde For decades, Nigeria has remained one of Africa’s largest producers of crude oil and natural gas. Yet, across oilfields in the Niger Delta, billions of cubic feet of valuable natural gas are either burned through routine flaring or lost through leaks and venting, depriving the country of electricity, cooking gas, industrial growth, […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, over claims that he deceived leaders of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) during the political realignments leading to the 2003 general elections, insisting that he neither misled anyone nor acted in bad faith.

City confirmed Thursday the England midfielder had signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium with the option of a further 12 months.

Community leaders impose fines for theft, robbery Appeal to Bomadi LG council for security collaboration By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — Traders and residents of Esenaebe community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State have raised concerns over persistent cases of burglary and theft targeting shops and homes in the riverine commercial hub. The […]

…As Akpabio apologises, Oshiomhole recalls ‘massaging woman’s legs’ jibe, says no more hostilities “Sorry, we have a truce. Agreement is agreement. Oshiomhole is my brother, friend and colleague” — Akpabio By Henry Umoru, Abuja A mild drama occurred on the floor of the Senate on Thursday as Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) accused Senate […]

By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate on Thursday warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) against failure to honour invitations issued by the chamber or its committees, saying defaulting institutions would face sanctions. The warning followed the Senate’s concern over the refusal of some agencies to appear before the Senate Committee on […]

By Henry Umoru, Abuja The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, […]

By Idris Salisu, Gusau Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with other security agencies in Zamfara State, have rescued four remaining students of the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, who were kidnapped in June. The rescued students were reportedly released unhurt, with no ransom paid. The students, comprising three males and three […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Former Alliance for Democracy (AD) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Owolabi Salis, has held a strategic meeting with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as part of efforts to contribute to Nigeria’s democratic development. Salis, a New York-based lawyer and chartered accountant, disclosed that the meeting was part of consultations with key political leaders […]

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at the Benin Airport, Edo State.

…Stakeholders advocate renaming LASU after Lateef Jakande By Olasunkanmi Akoni and Juliet Umeh A professor of Political Science at Lagos State University (LASU), Sylvester Akhaine, and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have stressed the need for a responsible media, transparent electoral commission and informed electorate to guarantee credible elections in Nigeria. They made the […]

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has made an emotional appeal for financial assistance as she battles an undisclosed illness, revealing that she has been hospitalised for three weeks and is preparing to undergo three surgeries.

By Juliet Umeh & Islamiyyah Adekanbi The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has called for stronger protection of telecommunications infrastructure, saying sustained investment, innovation and collaboration are essential to closing Nigeria’s digital divide. Chairman of ALTON, Gbenga Adebayo, made the call at the Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) Innovative and Scientific […]