Year: 2021
Adamawa Poly to begin degree programmes
The Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, in affiliation with the University of Maiduguri, has concluded arrangements to begin offering Degree programmes.
Presidency must shift to South in 2023 – Gaya
Senator Kabiru Gaya (APC-Kano) says the Southern part of Nigeria should produce the next president in 2023 for fairness.
Oyo employs 5000 teachers
Oyo State government has started the distribution of appointment letters to the 5000 newly-recruited teachers by the state’s Teaching Service…
2023 presidential election: Igbo group reiterates position
A political group, Igbo for President Solidarity Congress, said it will not support any campaigns for other political interests contrary…
21 years jail term awaits cultists in Lagos
The Lagos House of Assembly late Monday passed a bill banning the activities of cultists and related illegal societies across…
Police boss assures Okitipupa residents of security
ACP Ebenezer Olanrewaju-Idowu, the new Police Area Commander, Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA), Ondo State, has assured the residents of…
Oshiomhole pays glowing tribute to late Tony Momoh
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole describes the late Prince Tony Momoh as a man of peace, a bridge builder and a trailblazer.
Trafficking, prostitution: Ministry, NAPTIP to collaborate
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has promised to collaborate with National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking…
Fire claims 3 lives, destroys N357m property in Gombe
Three lives and property worth N357 million were lost to fire in 2020, according to Mr. Salihu Doho, Deputy Operation…
NASS to submit amended Electoral Bill report February
Sen. Kabiru Gaya, Chairman, Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC) said the National Assembly plans to submit the…
Trump invited us to attack U.S. Capitol, says accused Emanuel Jackson
Emanuel Jackson, a 20-year-old Washington area man, is seeking to pin the blame on his assault on Capitol Hill on…
Underage married girls have no voting rights: Sen. Gaya
The Senate committee on INEC has rejected a suggestion that Under-18 married girls should have the right to vote.
Nigerian Guild of Editors releases statement on death of Tony Momoh
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) is once again thrown into mourning over the passing of veteran journalist and consummate…
Gov. Zulum sacks Borno Health Commissioner
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has relieved the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Salihu Kwaya-Bura of his position.
South-East governors reiterate open grazing ban
The Governors of the South-East have unanimously placed a ban on open grazing.
Lagos NUJ mourns veteran journalist, Tony Momoh
The Lagos State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has expressed shock over the death of Prince Tony Momoh…
NiDCOM condoles with Dabiri-Erewa over mother’s death
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has condoled with its Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over the passing of her mother, Alhaja…
Entertainment is my passion: Governor of Africa
Music mogul and entertainment organizer, Colins Oviawe also known by his stage name, Governor of Africa, has been an influential…
Japanese PM extends state of emergency period
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, on Tuesday, said he will extend the state of emergency for Tokyo and other regions…
Orji Kalu docked again by EFCC in retrial
Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu was docked today by the EFCC for a N7.1billion money laundering charge.
Wike approves purchase of new buses for Rivers United, Rivers Angels
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has approved the purchase of new buses for the Rivers-owned football clubs, Rivers United and…
How Nigerian youths can attain sustainable financial dream with cryptocurrency – Oluwaseun
Oluwaseun talks about his journey into this legitimate online business and how Nigerian youths can attain a sustainable financial dream…
22 LGAs Nigeria’s COVID-19 hot spots (full list)
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 identifies 22 LGs where 95 per cent of virus cases in Nigeria were reported…
Nigerian Idol season 6: Ik Osakioduwa unveiled as host
The Organisers of Music Talent Reality Show ‘Nigerian Idol Season 6’ have unveiled Nigerian TV/ Radio Personality Ik Osakioduwa as…
Minister advocates electronic voting system for Nigeria
Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, said Nigeria needs to reform its electoral system by adopting electronic voting…
Zuma ignores court order, refuses to testify at Zondo commission
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma said he would not appear before a commission probing state capture, despite a ruling…
You’re a lunatic: IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu knocks Aisha Yesufu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has hit back at human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, for condemning the…
Ex-service chiefs: Lai Mohammed slams Nigerians calling for probe
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has slammed the People's Democratic Party and other Nigerians who called for the…
Lagos new law punishes parents for children’s involvement in cultism
Lagos lawmakers include punishment for parents of children found guilty of cultism in the amendment to the Anti-Cultism Law passed…
Nadal pulls out of ATP Cup tie
World number two Rafael Nadal pulled out of Spain’s opening ATP Cup tie against Australia Tuesday, complaining of a stiff…