Allow us live in cattle market, Northern Community begs Otti
The Northern Community in Umuchieze Cattle Market in Umunneochi Local government Area of Abia has appealed to Gov. Alex Otti to allow them to reside inside the market. The traders,…
NLC President to undergo ophthalmic investigation, brain scan
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru OWERRI — THE brutalized National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero has been referred for opthalmic investigation and brain scan following the injuries…
Rising cost of fish sparks protest in Sagamu
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA: A group of market women, believed to be fish sellers in Sagamu, Sagamu local government area of Ogun State, on Wednesday took to the street to…
We’re addressing problem of predatory academic practices in Nigeria — NAS president
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Nigerian Academy of Science, NAS, has said that it is vigorously addressing the problem of predatory academic practices which is common in tertiary institutions and research…
$750m NG-CARES programme doing well – World Bank
The World Bank says Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme is doing well in addressing poverty in the country. Prof. Foluso Okunmadewa, World Bank Task Team Leader…
Benue govt to destroy N100million worth of unused expired drugs
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State government is to destroy unused expired drugs worth over N100million discovered in the store of the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Makurdi.…
Police statement on arrest, brutalisation of NLC President full of loopholes – Falana
Human Rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, has faulted the statement credited to the Imo State Police Command where the force distanced itself from the arrest of the President of the…
Uproar as Nigerian stock market hits all-time high, crosses 70,000 mark
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market has sent shockwaves through the financial community, as the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX All-Share Index surged to an all-time high and shattered the…
I’m committed to touching lives positively – Otti Gov
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, says he is committed to positively touching the lives of people and giving joy to the indigent in the Society.Governor Otti spoke Wednesday…
Arrears: Sanwo-Olu sets to meet Lagos pensioners
Nov 17…calls for understanding By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded plans to meet with retirees of the state civil service on November 17, 2023, over the…
Trade Minister, Uzoka-Anite backs Uzodimma’s reelection bid, says he has performed well
The second term bid of Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a major boost as the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite has thrown her…
“Fagade Calls for Unity Amidst Tinubu’s Appointments Controversy”
Businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo state, Chief Abisoye Fagade has told those accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of nepotism to jettison primordial sentiments, vindictiveness…
COMPREHENSIVE MIGRATION, AND VISA POLICIES REVIEW UNDERWAY -TUNJI-OJO
Abuja, Oct. 31, 2023. In tune with global standard, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior has assured Nigerians that the Ministry is coming up with a comprehensive review of migration…
Fearless Energy Drink Thrills 100 Loyal Consumers to a Weekend of Movie Hangout
It was an exciting weekend for 100 Fearless Energy Drink consumers who were treated to a free and memorable movie hangout at the Silverbird Cinema, in Ikeja City Mall, Lagos,…
“Lagos Lawmakers Demand Immediate Reopening of Rivers Assembly After Chamber Burning”
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday condemned the burning of the Rivers State legislative chamber by yet to be identified persons. The members also condemned the…
PICTURES: GOV. SANWO-OLU SIGNS PARTNERSHIP WITH AFREXIM AND ACCESS BANKS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN LAGOS, AT THE 2ND AFRICARIBBEAN TRADE AND INVESTMENT FORUM IN GEORGETOWN, GUYANA ON TUESDAY, 31 OCTOBER 2023
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah and Non-Executive Director, Access Bank Plc, Mr. Herbert Wigwe…
NATASHA AKPOTI WINS AS APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS HER VICTORY IN KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL ELECTION
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the election of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan as the senator for Kogi Central Senatorial District. The court dismissed the appeal filed by Abubakar Ohere…
“Breaking Barriers: How Electronic Tags Could Transform Nigeria’s Justice System” -Dr Olukayode Ajulo
It is imperative for me to propose the urgent implementation of prison electronic tags for inmates awaiting trial in Nigeria. This initiative aims to address the pressing issue of overcrowding…
Timi Frank Calls for Immediate Sacking of Minister Wike Amidst Rivers State Political Turmoil”
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently sack the Minister of Federal Capital…
“WOMA 2023: Nominations Open for Outstanding Contributors to Nigerian Music Industry”
Now, we get to the business end of this assignment: Nominations of credible, worthy and inspirational potential recipients of the maiden Wale Olomu Memorial Awards (WOMA). The awards will be…