The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, on Monday, said criminals across the country are “feeling the heat” of the ongoing linking of National Identification Numbers (NIN) with Subscriber Identification Modules (SIM). He made the comment while reacting to the retraction of a story published by...
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BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto- The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar 111 has said that Nigeria is neither an Islamic State nor a Christian State, hence the need for all to understand our pluralism and respect one...
Myanmar’s detained government leader Aung San Suu Kyi asked court on Monday to be allowed to meet her lawyers in person. Suu Kyi said this when she appeared at a hearing via video link to face charges brought by the military junta that could see her jailed for years....
The Nigerian Army on Monday laid to rest, the remains of Captain Adeolu Adedayo and eleven other soldiers killed by bandits in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. Bereaved family members, colleagues, and senior officers of the 72 battalion Makurdi led by the Commander, 4 Special Forces Doma,...
A newspaper on Monday reported that Czech President Milos Zeman said he wants to use a wheelchair at public appearances in the future. According to Monday’s edition of the newspaper, Pravo, the 76-year-old president said “I don’t see anything wrong with it at all.’’ Provo added that the president...
The Federal Government on Monday called for a well-coordinated international cooperation to tackle the link between drug cartels and all forms of organised crime. NDLEA Chairman, Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, made the demand at the on-going 64th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs holding in Vienna. NDLEA’s Director,...
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu has approved the dissolution of Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC) board. This is contained in a statement by the state Acting Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday in Akure. He directed the most senior officer to take charge of the commission with effect...
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has debunked reports alleging that the United States placed him on a ‘terror watch list’ for alleged ties with the late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. Pantami, an Islamic cleric, also said he has been preaching against the terrorist sect...
The UK government will launch a formal investigation into former prime minister David Cameron’s lobbying of the current government for Australian banker and financier Lex Greensill, the Sky News broadcaster reported on Monday. Calls have been made for an independent review after the Sunday Times and the Financial Times...
The Federal Capital Territory will host the 2021 Africa Regional Council for Women Conference in June. President of the council, Mrs Laraba Shoda, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Abuja. Shoda, who is also the National president, National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), said the conference earlier...
A former governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji AbulAziz Yari, has told the state governor, Bello Matawalle, to note that he would lose his seat if he leaves the Peoples Democratic Party, going by the Supreme Court’s verdict that brought him to power in 2019. Alhaji Yari spoke at the...
Bandits killed two persons in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the killing in a statement issued in Kaduna. “Security agencies have reported that bandits attacked Wawan Rafi II village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has frown on the breach of the covid-19 protocols especially at the General Aviation Terminal One, GAT Lagos by passengers, drivers and other airport users. To this end, the Authority says to ease facilitation and enhance safety at the terminal, all passengers,...
Edo State House of Assembly on Monday cleared 15 nominees for appointment as Special Advisers to Gov. Godwin Obaseki. The clearance was sequel to a letter dated March 31, and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Osarodion Ogie, requesting the lawmakers to approve the appointment....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has condemned the terrorists’ attack on humanitarian aid facilities and killing of civilians in Damask, Borno State. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali, The...
A clergy, Pastor Ezekiel Daniel of Assemblies of God Mission, Ayobo, Lagos has advised couples to unite against the enemies of the marriage to have a blissful union. Daniel gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. According to him,...
The European Union (EU) is concerned over the incident at the Natanz nuclear facility in Iran and considers it important to clarify the situation, European Commission spokesman Peter Stano said on Monday. On Sunday morning, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) reported that the Natanz facility had suffered...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday commenced the screening of its aspirants for Anambra Governorship Election ahead of its primaries scheduled for June 26. The screening, taking place at the party’s National Headquarters, Wadata Plaza, Abuja, is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The Screening Committee, Chaired by former...
Shitile is a Tiv world that connotes so much meaning. It has a generic meaning that may mean different thing to different people. The literal meaning of the phrase; Shi-tile in Tiv means stop, or hold it, or wait a while or a pause. It also means cool dawn...