Edo primaries: APC/PDP, Nigerian youth and politics of stagnation
By Abdullahi D. Mohammed The political impasse leading up to the Edo APC/PDP primaries for the November gubernatorial election no doubt, had proven, yet again, […]
Month: June 2020
Flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China
A new strain of flu that has the potential to become a pandemic has been identified in China by scientists. It emerged recently and is […]
RTEAN advises members to comply with NCDC guidelines
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has advised its members to comply with the guidelines on prevention and spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
APC NEC virtual meeting: Buhari violates no constitution – Bagudu
By Ibrahim Bello Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi and Chairman, Progressives Governors’ Forum has absolved President Muhammadu Buhari of wrong-doing in the All Progressive Congress […]
COVID-19: Rivers Govt orders compulsory test for Govt House personnel
By Dianabasi EffiongThe Rivers Government has directed all staff of Government House, Port Harcourt, to go for mandatory COVID-19 test to check the spread of […]
COVID-19: FG lifts ban on inter-state movement, opens schools for graduating students…Airlines to resume operations
Abdullahi Gulloma The federal government Monday announced the extension of the eased lockdown by four weeks to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the country. […]
After Villa shooting, Buhari appoints DCP Aliyu Musa chief personal security officer
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aliyu Abubakar Musa, as his Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO). DCP Musa, […]
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi warns gov’ts against rights of almajiri
By Najib Sani, BauchiThe renowned Bauchi based islamic preacher, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi has cautioned government at all levels to respect the rights of almajiris […]
FG reduces fees for statutory marriage in Nigeria
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has approved a downward review of the fees chargeable for services related to the Statutory Marriage under the Marriage […]
US government arraigns 11 Nigerians over $6m fraud
The US government has arraigned 11 Nigerians over another $6m alleged bank fraud. This is coming barely two weeks after six other Nigerians were indicted […]
I have healed 114 Covid-19 persons in my church – Bishop Oyedepo
Founder of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo has claimed that his church has healed no fewer than 114 persons from the dreaded COVID-19 […]
‘Gunmen killed’ in raid on stock exchange in Pakistan
Gunmen have attacked the Pakistani stock exchange in the southern city of Karachi, killing at least two people and injuring others. The assailants stormed the […]
BET Award, Burna Boy wins Best International Act
Nigerian afro-fusion king, Burna Boy, has emerged the winner of the BET Award for Best International Act. This is the second consecutive win for the […]
Starbucks suspends social media ads over hate speech
Starbucks has announced it will suspend advertising on some social media platforms in response to hate speech. The coffee giant joins global brands including Coca-Cola, […]
IGP orders Ondo Police Commissioner to restore Deputy Governor’s security details
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Bolaji Salami, to restore the security details of the state’s […]