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BRICS: Why Nigeria was excluded – Manta

Following the controversies that trailed the reason, Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, was not invited as one of the new members...

NCC extends submission of application for Hackathon

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for submission of applications and entries into the 2023...

‘It’s not true’—NLC debunks rumuor of commencing indefinite strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has debunked reports making the rounds that it has embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike.

Breaking: CBN confirms Emefiele’s resignation, Cardoso assumes duty as acting governor

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso assumed official duty as its acting governor.

CBN launches new platform to ease microfinance bank licence application

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a new online platform for the submission of microfinance bank (MFB) licence applications to...

CJN pronounces NCC worthy telecom regulator

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has pronounced the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), a...

COLUMN/OPINION

Before I die…, by Hassan Gimba

This was first published by Daily Trust on Saturday, 17 November 2012. It encapsulates my mission and how...

The Luminescian Odyssey, by Osmund Agbo

In a realm of awe-inspiring natural diversity, this land unveiled its picturesque tapestry, spanning from lush southern forests...

The examples of Aishat, Kekwaaru and Auwalu, by Nick Dazang

Rankled by a culture of corruption foisted rough shod by military rule, Colin Powell, distinguished recipient of the...

Tribute to Media Trust, by Isyaku Dikko

My interest in writing this tribute came from a report of Daily Trust (online) of September 19, 2023. The paper stated:“Among the...

It’s still an unjust world, by Dan Agbese

The world talked to itself this...

Have Yoruba Obas lost their mojo?, by Bola Bolawole

The Yoruba traditional institution and the Obas and Chiefs that perch on it are no longer what they...

CORONAVIRUS

USHA, WHO tracking new COVID-19 variant

The World Health Organization and US health authorities said Friday they are closely monitoring a new variant of Covid-19, although the potential...

Why COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency – WHO explains

Covid-19 is no longer classified as a "global health emergency" by the World Health Organization (WHO). The decision was made by the WHO's International Health Regulations Emergency Committee during its 15th meeting on Covid-19 on Thursday, May 4. Speaking at a conference on Friday, May 5, the WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he concurs...

China reveals new COVID-19 vaccination plan

China’s National Health Commission unveiled the latest plan for COVID-19 vaccination on Monday. The commission said that the plan...

Buhari hails CACOVID for donating 350 security vehicles, thousands of vests

By Abdullahi M. Gulloma Abuja   President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday that the...

FG tasks incoming travelers to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination

The Nigerian government has said that all travellers arriving Nigeria must now provide evidence of COVID vaccination in the wake of new...

Chu Maoming of China revises COVID-19 protocol, applauds Nigeria on intensive surveillance

The Chinese Consul General in Lagos, Chu Maoming, has commended the Federal Government for intensifying surveillance at its international airports and also...

COVID-19: Nigeria administered 93.5m doses of vaccines to 65.5m eligible Nigerians

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), revealed that 93.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered to 65.5 million eligible Nigerians...

COVID-19: Locally-made vaccine set for trial by November

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by the Federal Government is set for trial by November 2022. The project, which is...

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Kano: Heavy protests as residents, NNPP supporters reject tribunal judgment on Yusuf Abba

On Friday, some residents of Kano State protested against the judgment of the election petition tribunal, which sacked Governor Yusuf Abba as...

Tribute to Media Trust, by Isyaku Dikko

My interest in writing this tribute came from a report of Daily Trust (online) of September 19, 2023. The paper stated:“Among the...

The examples of Aishat, Kekwaaru and Auwalu, by Nick Dazang

Rankled by a culture of corruption foisted rough shod by military rule, Colin Powell, distinguished recipient of the...

APC women leader, Atoyebi is dead

The All Progressives Congress (APC) women leader in Oyo North Senatorial District, Princess Adebowale Adenike Atoyebi, is dead. It...

BBNaija: See simple questions that exposed All-Stars housemates

Since 2006, when Nigeria began Big Brother Naija, BBN, the reality television show has been trailed by mixed reactions from the public....

‘I would have preferred foreign service, If I was a man – Hajiya Indo Muhammed (Bakori)

Hajiya Indo Muhammed is also known as Indo Bakori because one of the highlights of her career was as a principal of...

“Mohbad wrote 97% percent of all marlian music” Journalist Kemi Okunloyo makes jaw dropping revelation

In the midst of all of the accusations, allegations, and speculations concerning the passing of artistic, Mohbad, media personality and investigative journalist Kemi...

Olympian, DCP Ajunwa retires after illustrious career

It was a Buddhist monk in India, Jack Kornfield, who said, “Everything that has a beginning has an ending. Make your peace...

Before I die…, by Hassan Gimba

This was first published by Daily Trust on Saturday, 17 November 2012. It encapsulates my mission and how...

Breaking: 5 housemates make final cut as big brother evicts Angel, Venita, Soma

Big Brother Naija All Stars housemates, Venita, Soma and Angel have been evicted from the sow. Their eviction signal...

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Before I die…, by Hassan Gimba

This was first published by Daily Trust on Saturday, 17 November 2012. It encapsulates my mission and how...

Breaking: 5 housemates make final cut as big brother evicts Angel, Venita, Soma

Big Brother Naija All Stars housemates, Venita, Soma and Angel have been evicted from the sow. Their eviction signal...

The Luminescian Odyssey, by Osmund Agbo

In a realm of awe-inspiring natural diversity, this land unveiled its picturesque tapestry, spanning from lush southern forests...

MohBad: ‘He died the day his Canadian visa was approved – Show promoter

A Canada-based show promoter, Prince George, has disclosed that singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad died the day his Canadian visa was...

‘I would have preferred foreign service, If I was a man – Hajiya Indo Muhammed (Bakori)

Hajiya Indo Muhammed is also known as Indo Bakori because one of the highlights of her career was as a principal of...

Nigeria: States that fail to harness solid minerals – Report

Most states in Nigeria are endowed with solid mineral resources but are yet to harness them for the benefit of the people.

Breaking: Gate collapses on female athlete at the opening of 7th NYG

There was pandemonium on Saturday immediately after the commencement of the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba,...

EPL: ‘He has massively failed’ – Collymore tells Chelsea star to leave Stamford Brigde

Former Liverpool player Stan Collymore has urged Chelsea winger, Mykhailo Mudryk to leave the club in January on loan.

BRICS: Why Nigeria was excluded – Manta

Following the controversies that trailed the reason, Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, was not invited as one of the new members...

Filmmaker, Charles Granville is dead

Nollywood filmmaker Charles Granville has died.  He died on Thursday, September 21, after a protracted ailment.   

Politics

Breaking: Alia won 2023 governorship election in Benue, tribunal rules

The Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has declared the state governor, Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the...

Kano: Heavy protests as residents, NNPP supporters reject tribunal judgment on Yusuf Abba

On Friday, some residents of Kano State protested against the judgment of the election petition tribunal, which sacked Governor Yusuf Abba as...

Breaking: Mutfwang remains Plateau governor, Tribunal rules

The Plateau State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Jos, Friday, affirmed the election of Caleb Mannanseh Mutfwang of the People's Democratic...

‘Abuja can’t be 37th state’, Atiku, Obi tell Supreme Court

Determined to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his counterpart...

Interview

‘I would have preferred foreign service, If I was a man – Hajiya Indo Muhammed (Bakori)

Hajiya Indo Muhammed is also known as Indo Bakori because one of the highlights of her career was as a principal of...

From jewellery maven to Miss Universe Nigeria crown designer, Kiki Chiori tells her story

In a compelling interview, Kiki Chiori, a multifaceted businesswoman, renowned public speaker, and fervent advocate for female youth empowerment, unveiled the remarkable...

FCTA to kick-start FCT University of Technology to decongest College of Education

By Abdullahi Muhammad, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) through its Education Secretariat has...

Why I returned salaries paid into my father’s account after his death – Kano man

Yusuf Suleiman, a 32-year-old businessman from Kano State's Sumaila Local Government Area, discusses his motivation with TED ODOGWU. Suleiman returned wages that the Kano State Government had deposited into his late father's bank account. What is your late father’s name? My father’s name is Suleiman Datti (Magatakardan Sumaila)

Africa

‘The error is sincerely regretted’ – Presidency apologizes for saying Tinubu is first African leader to ring NASDAQ bell

The Presidency has officially apologized for claiming President Bola Tinubu was the first African leader to ring the NASDAQ bell.

78th UNGA: ‘Africa does not wish to replace old shackles with new ones’ – Tinubu (full speech)

Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. President, 1. On behalf of...

Morocco earthquake: France reacts, set to offers first aid to residents

French President, Emmanuel Macron, on Saturday, expressed sadness at the recent earthquake in Morocco, which has reportedly killed at least 600 people.