PHOTO NEWS… Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Thursday, flagged off Enugu State Universal Health Coverage Scheme. Picture One: Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (middle) with the Secretary to the State Government, […]
Senate Moves To Stop Discrimination Against Police Women
Abuja – The Senate, on Thursday, expressed concern over discrimination against police women. To this end, the lawmakers commenced moves to put an end to the discrimination with Thursday’s consideration of the […]
House panel delays historic Trump impeachment vote
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee abruptly postponed a historic vote late Thursday on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, shutting down a divisive 14-hour session that dragged with sharp partisan […]
Nigerian Newspapers: Top 10 Headlines Today Friday, Dec. 13th, 2019
Nigerian newspapers headlines by Concise news Good day, and welcome to the Concise News roundup of the top 10 Nigerian newspapers headlines for today Friday, December 13th, 2019. 1. Biafra: Viral Video […]
BREAKING!!! Nigerian Man Executed In Indonesia Over Drug(Photos)
A Nigerian man from Igbo extraction has been executed in Indonesia on Thursday for being in possession of of 158kg of cocaine, Igbere TV has learnt. According to report trending online, the […]
Putin condemns EU stance on Nazi-Soviet WWII pact as ‘shameless lie’
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has called the European Union (EU) stance against the World War II-era Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact a “shameless lie”. The EU adopted a resolution two months ago stating that the […]
Wike Threatens To Dethrone Monarch Over Gov Dickson’s Visit
P/Harcourt – Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has called on Kalabari leaders to prevail on the Amanyanabo of Kalabari, King Theophilus J.T. Princewill, to not allow himself be used by external […]
Yankees have catching question as Austin Romine signs with Tigers
SAN DIEGO — After backing up the injury-prone Gary Sanchez the past three years, Austin Romine likely won’t need injuries to increase his playing time this coming season. Romine, 31, signed a […]
UK Conservatives on course to win majority, says exit poll high voters turn-out recorded
HIGH turn-out of voters was recorded on Thursday as Britons went to the polls to elect their leaders in the country’s third general election in less than five years. Conservatives were predicted […]
Triumphs, troubles, targets of former Golden Ball winner Iheanacho
After a turbulent period in both club and country’s colours, Kelechi Iheanacho seemed to have pulled his chestnut from the fire with five-star performances for Leicester City in the English Premier League. […]
Yuletide: Police ban use of fireworks in Osun
Nigeria News | Laila's Blog Yuletide: Police ban use of fireworks in Osun The Police Command in Osun State has reiterated its ban on use of fireworks this Yuletide. Yuletide: Police ban […]
Reinhard Bonnke (1940 – 2019)
In a world in need of holiness, he redefined evangelism and missionary work. Reinhard Bonnke, the German-American Pentecostal evangelist who died in the US on December 7, aged 79, earned the defining […]
Disobedience To Court Order, Recipe For Lawlessness, Chaos – Sultan Of Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has warned that disobedience to any court order is a recipe for lawlessness and chaos. […]
Mercedes -Benz records best November in history
FOR the first time, global sales by Mercedes-Benz passed the mark of 200,000 units in a November: deliveries of 209,058 cars constitute an increase of 5.3 per cent. Not only was a […]
Macron, Sahel leaders shift summit on terrorism
FRENCH President Emmanuel Macron and Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou have agreed to postpone a summit on France’s military involvement in the Sahel region after a deadly attack on Nigerien forces, the Elysee […]
Senate wants poor Nigerians to have access to quality healthcare
Seeks regulation of Health Insurance in Nigeria The Senate on Thursday began moves to regulate Health Insurance in the country in a way that would allow poor Nigerians access to quality healthcare. […]
Dickson plotting to take Rivers’ oil wells, says Wike
Our Reporter Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike on Thursday accused his Bayelsa State counterpart Governor Seriake Dickson of “sneaking” into River State to cause disaffection under the pretense of visiting the Amanyanabo […]
Edu ‘championing’ Vieira but must convince Arsenal owner
Arsenal technical director Edu has recommended former team-mate, Patrick Vieira, as the new Arsenal boss but still has to convince the owners he is the right man, according to journalist Duncan Castles. […]
Akwa Ibom: INEC must not allow Akpabio’s substitution
By Kazeem Adekunle SIR: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should avoid allowing itself to be used to perpetrate illegality by accepting a new candidate from the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
SHACMAN acceptance in Nigeria excites manufacturer
SHACMAN, one of the leading Chinese truck makers has expressed satisfaction with the acceptance of its brand in Nigeria. Continue reading SHACMAN acceptance in Nigeria excites manufacturer at Vanguard News. Akahi News […]
Youth minister threatens N10b suit against radio station
Our Reporter Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has demanded an apology and retraction from Human Rights Radio for an alleged defamatory broadcast. He threatened to sue the founder/presenter, […]
NURTW, others hail IGP for suspending Edo rally
Osagie Otabor, Benin The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) hailed the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, for suspending rally. State Chairman of NURTW, Mr Odion Olaye, said the IGP […]
Adamawa’s new political equation
By Zayyad I. Muhammad SIR: Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has formed his cabinet after nearly seven months in power; he has also conducted local council elections, in which his party, the […]
Buhari, El-Sisi agree to collaborate against terrorism
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja NIGERIA and Egypt have agreed to combine efforts to fight the global menace of terrorism in Africa. President Muhammadu Buhari and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdelfattah el-Sisi, during a […]
Jets have no answer for Lamar Jackson, Ravens in lopsided loss
BALTIMORE — Lamar Jackson ran around the Jets, through the Jets, threw in between and over Jets and strengthened his case for the NFL MVP award in a brilliant performance in prime […]
Police suspend Edo APC mega rally over security fears
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Friday’s mega rally by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to welcome Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defectors in Edo State will no longer hold, the Police said on Thursday. Inspector-General […]
Be objective in decision-making, Buhari tells APPO member-countries
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged African Petroleum Producers Association (APPO) member-countries to be objective in taking decisions for the growth of the oil and gas industry in the continent. President Buhari […]
Asari Dokubo Insults Wike Over Insult On Amanyanabo Of Kalabari Kingdom (Video)
Here is a video of Chief Asari Dokubo calling governor Wike an Idiot, Lunatic. This came just after Gov. Wike insulted the Kalabari Monarch known as the Amanyanabo of Kalabari kingdom. Watch […]
IPOB fabricated video of soldiers’ killing, says Army
Our Reporter The Army on Thursday alleged that a video clip purportedly released by Boko Haram, in which soldiers appear to be killed, was fabricated by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra […]
Volcano disaster puts spotlight on NZ adventure tourism
Adventure tourism is a key part of New Zealand’s international appeal but the White Island volcano eruption is a tragic reminder that such activities carry genuine risk that must be better explained […]
AI puts final notes on Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony
A few notes scribbled in his notebook are all that German composer Ludwig van Beethoven left of his Tenth Symphony before his death in 1827. Now, a team of musicologists and programmers […]
AI puts final notes on Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony
A few notes scribbled in his notebook are all that German composer Ludwig van Beethoven left of his Tenth Symphony before his death in 1827. Now, a team of musicologists and programmers […]
Edo APC crisis tragic, unfortunate, says Oyegun
Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr John Oyegun, on Thursday spoke on the crisis rocking his party in Edo, describing it as “tragic and unfortunate”. Oyegun, who was […]
Needless controversy over NYSC ’Khaki’
By Usman Shuaibu Aisha SIR: Not too long ago, something reared its ugly head. It was the controversy surrounding the appropriate and legitimate uniform (Khaki) for corps members of the National […]
Motul range of lubricants settle in Nigeria
IN keeping with its commitment to bring world-class products for its valued customers, Infinity group, a leading player in the Nigeria automative after market industry has unveiled the Motul range of lubricant […]
Wheat, rice production: NGO trains farmers on irrigation
Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation-Water Enabler Compact (TAAT-WEC) has trained some farmers in Kano on Improved irrigation and water management in wheat and rice production. The National Coordinator of TAAT-WEC, Prof. Henry […]
Okonkwo takes over, pledges to take Cheki to new heights
THE newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Cheki, the online car marketplace company, Mr. Chimezie Okonkwo has pledged to take the company to greater heights with his team of brilliant young professionals. […]
Why Nigerians should swap laughter for anger
By Micheal Buraimoh At first, it will seem rather strange and even wrong to call on a happy people to stop being happy and instead be angry, particularly in a country […]
Labour: five states paying N30,000 minimum wage
Frank Ikpefan, Abuja Only five states have begun the implementation of N30,000 new minimum wage signed into law last April by President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said. Labour, […]
Use religion to crush corruption, Cleric tells FG
Federal Government has been advised to use religion as main weapon in the fight against corruption in order to win the battle. Continue reading Use religion to crush corruption, Cleric tells FG […]
NSA Office ‘working with police, INEC on polls’
Our Reporter The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) will continue to work with security agents to ensure violence-free elections, it said in a statement on Thursday. “We are working with […]
Boris Johnson, Conservative Party poised to score victory in UK election
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LEMU offers solution to insecurity at workshop
Seasoned security experts of Muslim extraction have said only enthronement of a robust system of reward and punishment can solve the incessant insecurity pervading the entire country. Continue reading LEMU offers solution […]
Between Hadiza Bala-Usman and OMSL
By Titus Ogedengbe Whether you are a discerning or dilettante Nigerian, it is not hard to pick holes in the claim by Hadiza Bala-Usman, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports […]
Facebook celebrates 2019 key milestones for sub Saharan Africa
Facebook on Thursday released its ‘2019 Year in Review’ infographics, showcasing some of its investments across Sub-Saharan Africa. Nunu Ntshingila, Regional Director Facebook Africa, said in a statement that in 2019, Facebook […]
Electricity workers end strike after deal with govt
Frank Ikpefan and Tony Akowe (Abuja), Toba Agboola (Lagos), and Adesoji Adeniyi (Osogbo) Nigerians heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday when electricity workers called off their two-day old strike after reaching […]
Nets’ loss to Hornets is ‘wake-up call’ ahead of tough stretch
Maybe it was the 20-point lead. Or the three-game winning streak. Or the two earlier victories against the foe they were playing. Whatever the case, the Nets clearly overlooked the Hornets on […]
Fighting climate change, protecting nature go hand in hand
The preservation of Earth’s pristine wildernesses and oceans, long treated as a separate issue to curbing climate change, is taking on more importance as scientists say they really need to go hand in […]
Senate probes DSS invasion of court
Sanni Onogu, Eric Ikhilae and Gbenga Omokhunu, Abuja The Senate on Thursday mandated its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to investigate last week’s alleged invasion of court by […]
Disquiet in Senate over N100b constituency cash
Sanni Onogu, Abuja No cause for alarm, says spokesman Why confidence vote suffered setback The alleged lopsided sharing of N100 billion constituency projects fund is causing disaffection in the Senate. The fund […]
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