By Nsa Gill Over 100 shops that were erected illegally around the central motor park in Calabar, fondly called Etim-Edem Motor park have been demolished. The Cross River State government through […]
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Amotekun: FG should swallow their pride – Tiv leader
Uja Emmanuel, makurdi The President -General of Mzough- U- Tiv (MUT) , a Tiv socio – cultural organisation Chief Edward Ujege has advised the Federal governor to swallow its pride over […]
NAF boosts fleet with two more attack Helicopters
From Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force has taken delivery of two Augusta Westland 109 Power Helicopters procured by the Federal Government to enhance its air power. The two Helicopters […]
Your attempts to ‘kill’ Amotekun will fail, Babalola tells FG
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Aare Afe Babalola said on Sunday that any attempts by the Federal Government or its appendages to terminate the South Western Nigeria security […]
Edo 2020: PDP youths seek Secondus intervention
From Osagie Otabor, Benin Youths of the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party have urged National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche Secondus, to urgently intervene in the crisis rocking the Edo […]
Abandoned projects: Akpabio vows to recover monies from NDDC contractors
From Okodili Ndidi, Abuja The Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Godswill Akpabio has again vowed to recover all monies paid to erring contractors on all abandoned projects by the Niger Delta […]
Klopp: Man Utd will make top four
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has backed Manchester United for a top four finish in the Premier League this season. The Premier League clash between United and Liverpool at Anfield today (Sunday) could […]
Amotekun: ” I want to believe the South west region govs meant well” – Dingyadi
From : Adamu Suleiman, Sokoto The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Muhammadu Maigari Dinyadi at the weekend said he wants to be convinced that the leaders of the South west region […]
Imo stakeholders task Uzodinma to continue Ihedioha’s legacies
From Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri As Senator Hope Uzodinma braces up for the challenges of his new position as the governor of Imo State, a cross section of stakeholders in the state […]
Almajiris are not criminals but victims of circumstances – Sultan of Sokoto
Justina Asishana – Minna The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Saad Abubakar has declared that Almajiris are not criminals or trouble makers contrary to what people think stating that these young […]
Supreme Court Judgement: Anxiety in Bauchi as politicians spend sleepless nights in mosques
Agency Reporter Some politicians and other stakeholders in Bauchi are having ‘sleepless nights’ as they await the outcome of Supreme Court verdict on the governorship election, to be delivered on Monday. […]
Onigbinde Lauds RACBAR Academy initiative
Our Reporter THE Former Super Eagles Coach High Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has commended the magnanimous spirit of the initiator of the popular Ibadan based RACBAR Academy, Amb. Romoke Ayinde, over her […]
Palace earn dramatic draw at Man City
MANCHESTER City’s faint title hopes suffered another damaging blow as Fernandinho’s 90th-minute own goal gave Crystal Palace a point in a remarkable finish at Etihad Stadium. Two Sergio Aguero goals in the […]
Mourinho rues draw against Watford
TOTTENHAM manager Jose Mourinho felt it was “unfair” his side only came away from Vicarage Road with a draw after they were held by resurgent Watford, who missed a penalty. Troy Deeney […]
Madrid upstage Barcelona to go top of La Liga
REAL Madrid moved three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu. Brazil midfielder Casemiro scored twice for Zinedine Zidane’s […]
Onyekuru cleared to make Galatasaray debut
Our Reporter NIGERIA international Henry Onyekuru will finally be able to make his second debut for Turkish club Galatasaray this month after receiving a playing license. The 22-year-old returned for a […]
Gadzama, Diette Spiff hail Dickson over Bayelsa Golf Course
THE Life President of Nigerian Professional Golfers Association, General Ibrahim Haruna (Rtd) and prominent legal luminary, Mr Joe Gadzama (SAN), King Alfred Diete-Spiff, the Amanyanabo of Twon Brass, at the weekend commended […]
Joshua presents belts, prostrates before Buhari
Our Reporter HEAVYWEIGHT boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, presented his belts to President Muhammadu Buhari during a meeting of the latter with Nigerians living in the United Kingdom yesterday. Photos from the […]
Old Grammarian society task government on education
Ibrahim Apekahde Yusuf with Agency report THE President of Old Grammarian Society (OGS), of C.M.S Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos State, Mr. Olu Vincent has called on the government to bring together […]
Retirees advocate extension of workers’ retirement age
Rasaq Ibrahim, Ado-Ekiti THE Association of Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries in the Southwest, is calling for the extension of retirement age of workers in public service from 60 […]
Announce Bulama National Secretary without delay, APC chieftains urge party
Our Reporter THE Coalition of APC Support Groups at the weekend asked the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to officially announce the choice of Arch. Waziri Bulama as […]
‘Accidents killed 31, injured 160 others in Ogun’
Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta A TOTAL of 31 people, including 16 females, have died in 80 road accidents involving 291 persons in Ogun State between December 15, 2019 and January 15, 2020. […]
FG approves the use of new test kit for HIV
Moses Emorinken, Abuja IN its effort to ensure that the spread of the HIV virus is drastically reduced and that Nigerians know their status, the Federal Government has approved the use […]
Two suspected child traffickers paraded in Enugu, nine children recovered
Chris Oji, Enugu THE Police Command in Enugu State at the weekend paraded two suspected child traffickers who were said to specialize in moving children from Plateau State in North Central […]
Engaging vital approaches for a profitable fasting and prayers!
By Dr. David Oyedepo Welcome to another impactful week! I hope you were blessed by last week teaching. Today, we shall focus on: Engaging Vital Approaches for a Profitable Fasting and […]
Nigeria is a chosen nation — cleric
By Aderonke Sonaike Nigeria is a chosen nation with a divine destiny that will blossom sooner than any one expects. As the new year unfolds, Nigerians have been advised to flee […]
Traffic wardens lament delay in promotion, retirement
Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin TRAFFIC controllers under the aegis of the Nigerian Traffic Wardens Service have decried poor conditions of service and dearth of personnel. The service also rued over accumulated arrears […]
Ondo 2020: Akeredolu is not performing but may win, says cleric
Senior Pastor of the Awaiting The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Adewale Giwa on Thursday described Ondo State as a one-party state. He declared there is no serious contender that could slug […]
TETFund to increase research grants to N7.5 billion
David Adenuga, Bauchi AS part of efforts in strengthening academic research across all tertiary institutions in the country, the Trust Education Fund (TETFund) has said it would increase research grants to […]
Amotekun: Don’t waver, Bishop urges Southwest governors
By Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta Retired Bishop James Akinola on Saturday advised the Southwest governors to stay focus in their resolve to use ‘Operation Amotekun’ stem the tide of banditry, robbery and […]
Partial border meant for Nigeria to reorganize economy, security -Buhari
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday in London that the partial closure of Nigerian borders is not a punitive plot against its neighbours,but a well thought out decision […]
Partial border meant for Nigeria to reorganize economy, security -Buhari
Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday in London that the partial closure of Nigerian borders is not a punitive plot against its neighbours,but a well thought out decision […]
Broken Vessels lifts Lagos street boys
By Sunday Oguntola No fewer than 50 boys drawn from a slum in Fagba, a Lagos suburb in IfakoIjaye local government area received relief items and support from a Christian Non-Governmental […]
Air-force chief inspects ongoing projects
Halimah Balogun THE Chief of the Air staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on Saturday, undertook an inspection tour to assess 2019 capital projects including Nigerian Airforce C-130 aircrafts and other […]
‘Nigeria has rulers, not leaders’
Senior Pastor House of Fresh Fire Ministry International, Apostle Samuel Aka, is an accomplished detective, lawyer, Banker and member of several organisations, including American Society of Criminologists and an author of over […]
Prominent businessman Lekan Are dies at 86
Bisi Oladele, Ibadan RENOWNED businessman and elder statesman, Dr. Lekan Are, died on Saturday. He was 86 years old. Are, who was born on December 2, 1933, died around 12.30 am […]
Ultimate Love: Next big thing in Nigerian reality TV
By Chigoziem Dike In the early 2000s when reality programming made its debut in Nigeria, viewers initially struggled to understand the new television format. Interest however remained because the unscripted nature […]
Ukpo-Abba dispute: Chimamanda releases video
Our Reporter FAMOUS writer, Chimamanda Adichie on Saturday posted a video on her Facebook page ,drawing attention to the prevailing tension in her hometown of Abba, Njikoka, Anambra State, caused by […]
Buhari Support Groups allege targeting of president’s men
Our Reporter A COALITION of pro-Buhari support groups has accused those it calls political double-dealers, paid merchants and insidious elements of hatching campaigns to smear the rising political and professional profiles […]
Ijebu Muslim College at 70
By Damola Kola-Dare IT WAS an era when mission schools were in vogue. The missions did all they could to outdo one another in establishing schools in which they could nurture […]
Access Bank acquires 100% of Kenya’s Transnational Bank
Ibrahim Apekahde Yusuf with Agency report NIGERIA’S major lender, Access Bank, has acquired 100 percent of a Kenyan Bank with 28 branches, the East African country’s Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) […]
Emulate Amotekun, APCON tells other regions
Toba Adedeji, Osogbo THE professional body of public relations, Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has thrown its weight behind Amotekun security outfit. In a statement issued by the publicity secretary, […]
Bandits’ attack: Police kills two, arrest another in Katsina
Augustine Okezie, Katsina THE Katsina State Police Command on Saturday evening, gunned down two bandits, arrested one and freed their victim in a duel at Malumfashi local government area of the […]
CAGS, Iperu 60th anniversary begins Monday
Our Reporter All is set for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. Programmes announced by the anniversary committee include visits to dignitaries in […]
Imo: APC, PDP war of words rages on
Gbade Ogunwale/Tony Akowe,Abuja THE stand- off between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the Supreme Court ruling on the last Imo State governorship election […]
Bowen Varsity cautions Nigerians against deforestation
By Adesoji Adeniyi, Osogbo Nigerians have been warned to do away with deforestation and overgrazing to prevent climate change. A senior lecturer in Bowen University, Iwo in Osun State, at the College […]
Groups empowers pregnant women in Lagos
By Adeola Ogunlade As part of the effort toward reducing maternal mortality in Lagos, Steer for Change Mother and Newborn Foundation organized Medical Outreach for Pregnant Women and Nursing mothers recently […]
Ibori loot: We won’t speculate for now – Delta
Okungbowa Aiwerie, Asaba/ Eric Ikhilae,Abuja THE Delta State government has urged caution on the expected repatriation of ex-governor James Ibori looted funds to Nigeria by the United Kingdom (UK). Delta Finance […]
Don’t compromise when drivers come for test, LASG tells LASDRI staff
By Oziegbe Okoeki Lagos State government on Saturday urged staff of Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) not to compromise whenever drivers come to the institute for test and certification. The Permanent […]
How FCDA plans to spend N37bn NASS renovation fund
Onyedi Ojiabor and Sanni Onogu, Abuja DETAILS of how the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) plans to spend the N37 billion for the controversial renovation of the National Assembly are beginning […]
