Author: Nimot Sulaimon
Nigeria lost opportunity to unite – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, at the reading and signing of two of his books says Nigeria has lost the…
NCDC discharges 796 COVID-19 patients
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has discharged additional 796 patients after testing negative to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
CFM reiterates promise to Nigeria’s wheat value chain
Crown Flour Mill Limited, a subsidiary of Olam Nigeria, has re-echoed its promise to continue to collaborate with other stakeholders…
Fayemi hails Bisi Egbeyemi at 77
Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi extolled the virtues of his deputy, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, on the occasion of the latter’s…
#JusticeForOmolara: Nigerians bemoan failing healthcare
The hashtag '#JusticeForOmolara' is trending with over 5,000 tweets. It all began when a close friend of the deceased narrated…
Mama Taraba stood by me, Atiku laments
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, lamented the demise of former Minister of Women Affairs, Sen. Aisha Alhassan.
Ebubeagu arrest 8 armed robbery suspects in Ebonyi
The Eastern Security Network, popularly known as “Ebubeagu” arrested eight armed robbery suspects in Ebonyi state.
Alao-Akala counsels Makinde to postpone LG polls
Former Governor of Oyo state, Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State has urged Governor Seyi Makinde to postpone the forthcoming local government…
Owo/Ikare crisis: Police arrest 20 suspects
Ondo State Police Command said they have arrested no fewer than 20 suspects in connection with the crisis that erupted…
Interswitch reaffirms commitment to STEM development
Interswitch has reaffirmed its commitment to STEM development and announced registrations for Interswitch SPAK 3.0.
Edo to spend N3bn on economic recovery programme
Edo state government will spend over N3 billion to implement the Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme.
Obaseki assures of better, brighter future
Governor Godwin Obaseki has attributed increased economic activities in the state to its strategic location and the resilience of its…
Harith launches $200m top up fund
Harith General Partners, one of the largest investors in African Infrastructure, has announced a US$200 million capital raise in a…
Disability is critical to governance, peace – LASODA
The General Manager, Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs (LASODA), Mr Ogundairo Oluwadamilare, said disability is critical to governance and…
Kwara launches input subsidy scheme for farmers
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched an agricultural input subsidy scheme that would give at least 10,000 farmers access…
El-Rufai: What South East needs to win 2023 presidency
Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has said that presidential aspirants from the South East need to convince other regions in…
How working with Jumia enabled me to care for my dependants
Victor Williams Karen, a delivery agent with Jumia, narrated how the working with the company has enabled him to fend…
Gbajabiamila seeks bilateral ties between Nigeria and Sao Tome
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for the strengthening of economic and political ties between Nigeria…
Adeboye’s son, Dare to be buried Tuesday
Pastor Dare Adeboye, one of the sons of the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye,…
FIFA postpones World Cup qualifiers in Africa
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) on Thursday confirmed that the 2022 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for Africa, have been postponed.
Police declare teenager Treasure Ofuya missing
Delta Police Command on Thursday declared a 13-year-old girl, Treasure Ofuya, missing.
China suspends economic dialogue with Australia
China on Thursday indefinitely suspended all activity under a China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue, its state economic planner said.
Jeff Bezos sells $2 billion worth of his Amazon shares
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has sold nearly 2 billion dollars' worth of his shares in the online retailer this week.
Uptick in Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases, Taraba leads
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded an uptick in the nation's COVID-19 cases with Taraba state leading.
Uzodimma blames ‘APC enemies’ for Imo attacks
Governor Hope Uzodimma has blamed enemies of his political party, APC, for masterminding the recent attacks in Imo state.
Akeredolu imposes curfew on Ikare Akoko
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ikare Akoko in Akoko North-East local government area of Ondo state.
We can’t fund varsities alone, says Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said that the federal and state governments can not fund tertiary institutions alone.
Labour rejects plans to slash salaries
The Organised Labour has condemned and rejected the plan by the Federal Government to slash the salaries of workers in…
Lawan assures Nigerians trapped in volcanic Caribbean Island
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has assured Nigerian students currently stranded in the Southern Caribbean nation of safe return.
Senate considers bill to establish Correctional Services Academy
The Senate, on Wednesday, considered a bill seeking to give legal backing to the establishment of the Nigerian Correctional Service…