Zulum lays foundation stone for Borno’s first private university
Babagana Umara Zulum on Monday laid a foundation stone for the construction of Al-Ansar University, which is expected to be not just the first privately […]
Month: January 2021
How Buhari is killing Nigeria’s economy – Ezekwesili
One time Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, Monday, accused President Muhammadu Buhari of killing the naira with poor economic policies since he assumed office in […]
Premier League: Again, Chelsea slump to defeat
Christian Pulisic has urged Chelsea to prove they have the “character” to end the dismal run that has plunged their season into turmoil. Frank Lampard’s […]
Court sends Sowore, others to prison
An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court at Wuse zone 2, on Monday, remanded the convener of #RevolutionNow protest, Mr. Omoleye Sowore and four others at the Kuje Correctional Center. Sowore, […]
Anxiety as health worker dies days after taking Pfizer coronavirus vaccine
A Portuguese health worker has died two days after getting the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. Sonia Acevedo, 41, suffered a ‘sudden death’ at home on New Year’s Day 48 hours […]
Breaking: Schools set to reopen January 18 in Lagos
The Lagos State Government has ordered all public and private schools in the state to reopen for the second term 2020/21 academic session from Monday, […]
Box Office: ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ Grabs $5.5 Million Domestically, Global Total Tops $118 Million
By Emmanuel Okara “Wonder Woman 1984” used its lasso of truth to rope in $5.5 million over the New Year’s holiday. The sequel also ensnared […]
Blueprint chairman, Mohammed Idris now Kakakin Nupe
The publisher of the pace-setting newspaper, Blueprint, Alhaji Mohammed Idris (Malagi), has just been announced the new Kakakin Nupe by Bida Emirate Council. The former […]
NCDC reports 917 new infections as total rises to 90,080
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 917 new Coronavirus (COVID-19) infections in the country. The NCDC disclosed this via its verified […]
Another Lockdown: Fed. Govt considers another lockdown
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus Control has warned that another lockdown is likely going to begin in Nigeria with the rising […]
2021: The final lap for real governance, by Abdullahi D. Mohammed
2020, the most turbulent year in modern history is gone and as most would wish, it’s gone with the wind, carting away pain, sorrow and […]
Even you, Father Kukah?, by Hassan Gimba
Most Reverend Mathew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, is a catholic priest that burst onto the public domain as a reverend father. Reverend Father […]
Journalist needs N7.5m to save her 9-week-old son
By Oluwafunke Ishola A female journalist, Mrs Mercy Omoike, has appealed to kindhearted Nigerians, corporate organisations and the three tiers of government for financial assistance […]
NCDC registers 576 COVID-19 new cases
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has reported 576 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC made […]
Breaking: PSG name Pochettino as new Coach
Former Tottenham and Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed head coach of Paris St-Germain. The Argentine, 48, who succeeded Thomas Tuchel, has signed a […]