DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Sen. Iyiola Omisore and the entire Omisore family on the passing of their father and Olu of Ayepe-Olode, Oba David Omisore. The president condolence message was contained in a statement issued by presidential...
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The Jigawa State Police Command says it is hunting for a 22-year-old man, who allegedly stabbed his elder brother to death in Sabuwar Takur area of Dutse. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Dutse on...
An NGO, Patriotic Volunteers Association, has said that money politics is a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The leader and patron of the group, Usman Alhaji, stated this on Sunday in Kano while unveiling the group at the NUJ Press Centre. He said although Nigeria copied the presidential system from...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to withdraw all its ambassadors from Mali and close land and air borders between member-countries and Mali. This resolution was conveyed in a communiqué issued after an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government...
A Myanmar court on Monday sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison, according to sources familiar with the court proceedings. She was accused of breaking coronavirus restrictions and possessing unlicensed walkie-talkies. She allegedly broke telecommunications and import-export laws in relation to walkie-talkies. Journalists...
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has visited Omolege Junction, near Ute in Ose LGA where gunmen on Thursday night killed three people and razed down buildings in the community. The governor’s visit is contained in a statement made available on Sunday in Akure by Mr Richard Olatunde his Chief...
By BARBARA KALU, Abakaliki- Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed of a member of Ebubeagu Security Network (ESN) in Ebonyi State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Saturday night in Igweledeoha, Amagu, in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the state command’s...
Early in 1984, the lot fell on me to cover the Special Military Tribunal in Kaduna that was trying political office holders who were kicked out office by the military and brought before the Tribunal to complete their circle of wrenching ordeals. The trials were held in secret. Then...
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has issued a warning to parents whose kids are bullies. In a recent post on Instagram, the mother of one revealed that she wouldn’t be taking it likely with anyone who bullies her kid. The controversial actress said that recent incidents involving Sylvester Oromoni and...
Christian youths under the aegis of the Christian Association of Nigeria (Youth Wing) said on Sunday that they would mobilise to join the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, in appearing before the Department of State Services. The President of YOWICAN, Belusochukwu Enwere, said this in a statement...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has every reason to perform beyond expectation in 2022 as President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday inaugurated the Board of the newly incorporated NNPC. The inauguration which took place in Abuja was to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles that place premium...
Following is the schedule of matches to be played at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon on Monday: Group B Senegal vs Zimbabwe, 2 p.m. Guinea vs Malawi, 5 p.m. (Both matches are to hold at the Kouekong Stadium in Bafoussam) Group C Ghana vs Morocco,...
Some football enthusiasts in Bauchi have expressed optimism that the Super Eagles would win the trophy in the ongoing African Cup of Nation (AFCON) in Cameroun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report that the 33rd edition of the AFCON kicked off on Sunday with 24 teams in Cameroun....
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) struggled their way to a point at Lyon, with substitute Thilo Kehrer cancelling out Lucas Paqueta’s early goal to earn a 1-1 draw. PSG were missing a number of stars, with Lionel Messi joining the injured Neymar on the sidelines after a recent positive COVID-19 test....
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed the optimism of the capital market growth in 2022 due to its various initiatives. The Director-General of SEC, Mr Lamido Yuguda, said this in a statement released by the Commission in Abuja on Sunday. He expressed hope that as the restrictions...
A fine artist, Ms Nisi Ogulu, says arts and creativity can contribute significantly to the nation’s economy if Nigerian artists are given the enabling environment to operate. The 26-year-old Ogulu made these remarks at an art exhibition, which had as its theme, “Puzzle”, held on Sunday in Lagos. “I...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Without submitting requests to him, Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum on many occasions, offers logistics and other support to the Nigerian Army, to enhance the fight against Boko Haram, the acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General A.A. Eyitayo revealed...
‘The greatest problem of man is that man is the problem’-Anonymous Aside from the time-honoured belief that the poverty (intellectual, economic, social, psychological and cultural) of any country is felt by the quality and quantity of its citizens, this piece primarily stemmed from barrage of intra, inter, trans and...
Jose Mourinho has blasted his Roma players for being “too nice and too weak” on Sunday after they threw away a two-goal lead in the space of eight devastating minutes to lose 4-3 to Juventus. Having been the better team, and 3-1 ahead with 20 minutes remaining, Roma fell...
Julio Tavares scored the winner as Cape Verde began their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory on Sunday over Ethiopia who played most of the game with 10 men. The Saudi-based striker headed Cape Verde ahead in first-half stoppage time in Yaounde after Ethiopia had defender...