Author: Paul Dada
Tragedy of war: Ukraine population drops by 10m
Drawing from experiences of countries like Sweden, the strategy emphasises gender equality, family-friendly work environments and inclusive social and economic…
Food prices have soared in September – NBS
The report said that the South-South recorded the highest average price of sliced bread at N1,812.08, followed by the South-East…
Cybercrime Rapid Response Desk.
The Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum, and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq commended the EFCC for organizing the summit and…
NELFUND states commitment to disburse N90bn tuition fees, students
“These policies have shaped Nigeria’s development, and the student loan initiative is equally progressive, representing an investment in our nation’s…
Sugary drinks: Killing Nigerians softly
Of course, the SSB manufacturers would not like it. But who cares?
10 astonishing facts about Uduaghan as he joins the Septuagenarian club
In 2007, Uduaghan succeeded Ibori as Governor of Delta State. His eight-year tenure saw significant transformations, notably the establishment of…
Drug war: Our partnership with Nigeria working – UK
Head of UK Home Office International Operations, Victoria Pullen stated this when she led her colleague, Kristoffer Hawksfield on a…
How Bobrisky’s attempt to cross border failed – Witnesses
According to the sources, Bobrisky was first stopped by Port Health officials on duty but the driver didn’t stop until…
Ogun fights malaria with 3m insecticide-treated nets
“The Project Director however disclosed further that the ITN distribution will be targeted and therefore household or settlements in areas…
EFCC holds national summit on cybercrimes
The summit which is themed: "Alternative to Cyber Crime: Optimizing Cyber Skills for National Development" has the objective of exploring…
Group to Tinubu: Address the failure of power sector urgently
"You recalled that the power sector was privatised in 2013 with embedded design for mid-term review in 2018 and review…
National Theatre: Union fears loss of jobs
The newly-elected Chairman of RATTAWU, National Theatre Chapter, Mr Augustine Agada, expressed optimism that Akerele would work in the interest…
542 personnel compete in Nigerian Army small arms competition
Saraso, who is also Commander Sector 1, Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Fansan Yanma, stressed the need for soldiers to…
Cholera hits Enugu, 10 persons killed
Dr Egwuonwu Samuel, Director of Medical Services, disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Guild of Medical Directors, on…
Public interest litigation in Nigeria: Challenges and opportunities (3)
Like the game of chess, after your deep-calculative analysis with a view to identifying and narrowing down the relevant public…
Enugu Govt threatens to deal with schools, businesses obeying IPOB
Speaking on behalf of other security chiefs, Uzuegbu maintained that sit-at-home remained an aberration in Enugu State and reiterated the…
UN chief condemns killings of civilian deaths in Gaza
He emphasised the need to protect civilians and allow unimpeded humanitarian aid.
37.7 West Africans at risk of lassa fever infection annually – Expert
"We are currently collaborating with the United State Centre of Disease Control George Town and the Nigeria Centre of Disease…
The real horses in Ondo governorship race
In accordance with the constitution, Aiyedatiwa had to be sworn in as the substantive governor of the bitumen-rich state. Apparently,…
Nibo killing: Police allege frustration of investigation by victims’ relatives
"The Command also frowns at the act of some deceased relatives to bury evidence, suppress information and disrupt the ongoing…
Flood takes over 25 Edo communities
"Three local governments areas of Esan South-East, Etsako East and Etsako Central and some communities are displaced already," he said.
Soludo vows to go after killer cultists in Anambra community
The victims were said to have lost their lives on Sunday when two rival cults clashed in the community located…
Israel-Hamas conflict: US Secretary of State Blinken travels to Middle East
"The Secretary will also discuss the need to reach a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that…
UK, UN train Nigeria Police, NSCDC on explosive risk
“The EORE trainers’ programme marks a significant step forward in enhancing our capacity to raise awareness about the dangers of…
Shock, horror as train crushes man in Lagos
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known in a statement.
Israeli airstrikes hit branches of Hezbollah financial institution
Since Sept. 23, the Israeli army has been launching intensive airstrikes on Lebanon, particularly Beirut’s southern suburbs, a stronghold of…
Why we can’t do without private sector – LASG
She stated further “circular economy is at the heart of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES+ agenda, particularly in areas like Health, Environment,…
NDLEA fires back at Nigerian senator, accuses him of vendetta mission
“So, going by this backstory, it is deductible that these encounters that the Agency has had with the senator, must…
Ododo swears in new Kogi LG chairmen
Speaking for his colleagues, the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Tosin Olokun, ssured Ododo that they would commit…
Oluwo once chased me out of his palace, Ooni of Ife laments
Oba Ogunwusi who was speaking in a trending video on Sunday, however, said he had a duty to contain the…