By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has said it would hold its first hybrid convocation from Oct. 15, this year. In a statement issued by on Sunday by Mr Kunle Akogun, the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, explained that it would be the institution’s 36th...
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Some victims of Friday’s raid by security operatives on illegal oil bunkerers at Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo have decried the attack as “unwarranted’’. Those, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in separate interviews, said they incurred great losses in...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would begin the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms on Monday. This is coming ahead of its National Elective Convention, scheduled for Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. The party disclosed this in its revised, “Timetable and Schedule of Activities...
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has expressed his optimism that Nigeria will emerge from its current challenges stronger. The minister made the statement when he featured at a special forum of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. “We have challenges just...
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has cleared the Plateau Local Government Councils poll, winning all the chairmanship and councillorship seats in the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Mr Fabian Ntung, Chairman, Plateau Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) announced the result on Sunday in Jos. Ntung explained that...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in Abuja congratulated Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, on the occasion of his 70th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message to Da Buba who is also Chairman, Council of Chiefs and Emirs in Plateau is contained in a...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, First Lady Aisha Buhari and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar are to be honoured with the West Africa Knowledge Economic Organisation (WAKEOrg) awards for making Nigeria and Africa proud. Also penciled down for the prestigious West African regional awards for their service to the nation and...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described Saturday’s local government elections in Plateau State as appointments and rape of democracy. Mr John Akans, Plateau PDP Publicity Secretary made the declaration in Jos on Sunday when he spoke with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Mr Fabian Ntung, Chairman, Plateau Independent...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has called on petroleum tanker drivers to call off its planned strike in the interest and welfare of Nigerians. “The strike is about the condition of roads in various parts of Nigeria used for the distribution of goods...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari “to cut the N26 billion presidency budget for the construction of the presidential wing at the state house medical center, local and foreign travels, meals and refreshments, ‘sitting allowance’, and ‘welfare package’, and...
The Federal Government has taken delivery of 10 of the 12 A-29 Super Tucano fighter jets expected from the U.S. and their deployment has changed the tide in the fight against terror in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaj Lai Mohammed, made the disclosure at a forum...
Gloria Ogbonna, Sweden-based Super Falcons’ defender, has confirmed receiving offers from unnamed top European clubs, in spite of having over a year in her contract with Swedish club, Umea Ik The former captain of the Edo Queens, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday, however,...
By HARUNA AHMED, Yola – Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked Ngurore Police station in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa and abducted a nursing mother in the area. Confirming the attack on Sunday, the state police command’s spokesman, DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer in...
Tyson Fury beat Deontay Wilder with a vicious 11th round knockout to retain his WBC heavyweight title at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. on Saturday. Wilder was the aggressor early in the slug fest, using his jab to back up the larger Fury while trying...
By BASSEY EFFIONG, Uyo – The advisor to Inoyo Toro Foundation, Mr Udom Inoyo has inaugurated a five-man committee for the Ray Ekpu Award for Investigative Journalism for journalists practicing in Akwa Ibom State. In his remarks to the committee, Mr Inoyo who is the immediate Vice Chairman of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigerian Automobile and Technicians Association (NATA), Borno State Chapter, has distanced itself from the alleged collection of N20, 000 from members of the association for the allocation of site at the newly proposed site provided to the association by the Borno State Government which...
YUSUFU IDEGU, Jos – Community leaders of Irigwe community in in Miango village Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, have appealed to Zion Ambassadors Ministries International (ZAMI) to pray for Gods protection against persecution by enemies of Christianity. The people also seeks prayers from the church for their...
Portugal and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name ever-further into the history books of international football on Saturday. Cristiano Ronaldo marked a record 181st international appearance with a goal as Portugal defeated World Cup hosts Qatar 3-0 in a friendly game on Saturday. The Manchester United star...
Many MTN Nigeria subscribers across the country could not make voice calls, send SMS or use their data as the telecom operators experienced service failure The service hitch which began around noon cut off many of the 77.53million subscribers on the network as they tried endlessly to connect their...