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Housewife seeks dissolution of 4 year old “loveless “” marriage

Judiciary

Housewife seeks dissolution of 4 year old “loveless “” marriage

Bode August 15, 2023

A housewife, Suwaiba Madauci, on Tuesday, approached a Grade I Area Court, Kubwa seeking the dissolution of her four-year-old marriage to estranged husband, Abdullahi Makarfi on grounds of “lack of love and care”. Madauci said that she married Makarfi in 2020 according to Islamic Personal Law. The...

Nigerian News

Otti inaugurates 9th Abia Traditional Rulers Council

Bode August 15, 2023

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has inaugurated the 9th Abia Traditional Rulers Council, with a charge to participate in the implementation of government’s agenda to boost rural development. Speaking during the event in Umuahia on Tuesday, Otti said that the government was determined to work with people that...

Nigerian News

I never received money from job seekers – FCC commissioner tells reps

Bode August 15, 2023

The commissioner, representing Nasarawa State in the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Alhaji Manman Alakai, on Tuesday denied receiving money to secure employment for in job seekers. Alakai, who appeared before the House of Representatives ad hoc committee probing job racketeering in Federal Government agencies in Abuja denied collecting...

SPORTS

Spain reach first Women’s World Cup final after beating Sweden

Bode August 15, 2023

Spain secured their place in a first FIFA Women’s World Cup final after battling to a 2-1 win over Sweden. Their qualification followed a thrilling finish in the semi-final on Tuesday in Auckland. Olga Carmona scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute following a pulsating conclusion...

POLITICS

Gov. Sule has regards for Adamu, Al-Makura – Aide

Bode August 15, 2023

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has high regards for his predecessors, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu and Sen. Umaru Al-Makura. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Public Affairs to the governor, Mr Peter Ahemba, said this in a newsmen conference on Tuesday in Lafia. The media aide was reacting to a...

WORLD

ECOWAS: A house divided against itself? By TEMITOPE PONLE

Bode August 15, 2023

Is the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) the proverbial house divided against itself? On July 26, the military in Niger Republic staged a coup which ousted the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. This occurred after armed guards had taken over the presidential palace in Niamey, the...

WORLD

Mali’s president confirms call with Putin about Niger coup

Bode August 15, 2023

Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that he had spoken on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the situation in Niger, where a junta seized power in a coup last month. Putin “stressed the importance of a peaceful resolution of the situation for a more...

Nigerian News

FG withdraws firearms case against Emefiele, files 20 new charges

Bode August 15, 2023

The Federal Government has applied to withdraw the “illegal possession of firearms” case it filed against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Abubakar,...

Nigerian News

Can Tinubu administration tame job racketeering in MDAs? By FEMI OGUNSHOLA

Bode August 15, 2023

Nigeria has one of the highest unemployment rates in Africa. According to National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Nigeria’s unemployment rate stood at 33.3 per cent in the last quarter of 2020 while the rate of unemployment among youths was even higher, 42.5 per cent. The NBS further says...

BUSINESS

Kaduna Govt, Google train 5,000 women in tech

Bode August 15, 2023

The Kaduna State Government and Google on Tuesday announced a partnership to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. Google’s Director for West Africa, Olumide Balogun said in a statement that the partnership was a significant move towards promoting...

OPINION

Bassey Otu: Cross River gets a restorer’s touch By RASHEED OLANREWAJU

Bode August 15, 2023

According to the former British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, “Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.”, this means with proper planning, the right strategy, and purposeful leadership, lost glory can afterall be regained. Cross River state Governor, Senator (Prince) Otu has demonstrated this with the restoration...

SPORTS

2023 AFCON: Super Eagles coach urged to assemble perfect blend of players

Bode August 15, 2023

An ex-international, Bright Omokaro, has advised Super Eagles Head Coach José Peseiro to assemble a perfect blend of players for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled for Cote d’Ivoire in January, 2024. Omokaro, a member of the 1988 Summer Olympics, said this in an interview with the...

SPORTS

OPQT: Senegal stun hosts Nigeria in a hard-fought opening clash in Lagos

Bode August 15, 2023

Senegal opened their FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament campaign with a resounding 93-87 success over hosts Nigeria in Lagos to take the early initiative in Group A. The result leaves Nigeria in a do-or-die situation as they will need to beat Mali on Tuesday to keep their 2024 Olympic hopes...

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Russian government via teleconference in Moscow

WORLD

Western countries planning to merge NATO forces with AUKUS – Putin

Bode August 15, 2023

Western nations are planning to integrate NATO forces with the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Putin said this on Tuesday at the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security. “We do not rule out that the...

Firefighters at the scene of the explosion and blaze at a petrol station in the city of Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, on August 15, 2023 [Russian Emergencies Ministry/handout via Reuters]

WORLD

30 killed, many injured as explosion rocks Russian petrol station

Bode August 15, 2023

At least 30 people have been killed in an explosion at a petrol station in the Russian republic of Dagestan in the Caucasus, local officials said on Tuesday. Another 75 people were injured in the blast in Dagestan’s capital, Makhachkala, the state news agency TASS reported, citing the...

WORLD

U.S. jury indicts Trump, associates in 2020 election investigation

Bode August 15, 2023

Former U.S. president Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia, after an investigation by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis into efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 presidential election results. Eighteen others were also indicted, including Trump’s personal lawyers Rudolph Giuliani and Sidney Powell. Willis...

BUSINESS

NCC showcases indigenous telecom achievements at NTICE 2023 expo

Bode August 15, 2023

By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to showcase achievements so far recorded in the promotion of indigenous content in the telecommunications sector at the second edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content Expo (NTICE 2023), which holds in Lagos from...

Gunmen kill newly-wedded couple in Plateau school

Bode August 15, 2023

Gunmen have killed a newly-wedded couple, both of whom are teachers at BECO Comprehensive High School, Kwi in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau. The gunmen also injured the Vice-Principal of the School. The incident happened on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer in Plateau, DSP Alfred Alabo, confirmed...

Security News

REVEALED: How NAF helicopter evacuating injured troops to military hospital crashed in Niger

Bode August 15, 2023

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, helicopter which crashed earlier today in Niger State, was actually conveying to a military hospital in Kaduna State, some troops wounded in a gun battle with terrorists, PRNigeria exclusively gathered from credible military sources. “The NAF helicopter that unfortunately crashed in Niger today...

OBITUARY

Good night my sister Mbandoo Hagher Pila, By AMB IYORWUESE HAGHER

Bode August 15, 2023

Mbandoo Hagher Pila, is no more! (February 1960-August 2023) My look-alike sister, Mbandoo, has gone to be with the Lord. She did not just have an uncanny resemblance to my father, Teacher Hagher Gbaaiko, they both answered the calling of life to be teachers, to make a difference in...