By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud, a strong synthetic strain of cannabis meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season, concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...
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Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has said that the decision to demolish 188-year old Malam Abdulkarim Central Mosque Zaria, was a painful decision that weight heavily upon the Emirate Council. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the royal father disclosed this during the groundbreaking ceremony for...
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, Dr David Oyedepo, has urged the Federal Government to improve funding of the education sector to reduce continuous strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Oyedepo gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in...
By Femi Ogunshola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a bid to reshape Nigeria’s democratic landscape, the Independent Candidacy Bill debate has been reignited in the 10th National Assembly. This ground breaking legislation aims to amend the constitution to grant citizens the ability to contest elections without relying on...
Language is a dynamic tool shaped by interaction, cultural perception, attitudes, and beliefs. While some see language as a simple system of words, research shows it is a complex set of symbols, expressions, and actions that resonate with specific communities. In Nigeria, known for its creativity and linguistic diversity,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Professor Tanko Ishaya, has called on members of the university community and the nation to embrace peace, humility, and generosity during this Christmas season and beyond. He made this call at the 2024 Festival of Nine...
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to setup a probe panel on the incessant national grid collapse. Oyintiloye, while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said the incessant collapse of the grid was becoming...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – President Nzuko Okigwe, Amb. Dr. Timothy Ihemadu Jp, has congratulated Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu, on his emergence as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Amb. Ihemadu, in a statement on Sunday, said this development is a testament of your sterling and impeccable qualities and persona....
Unlike in the last twenty four years of his power and crushing majesty, Bashar al-Assad had a decision quickly made for him. The choice between flying out of Hmeimim air base in his super luxury presidential jet and a rugged military version of the Russian SU 35 duty jet...
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, has said the division has recorded modest achievements in improving security in its Area of Responsibility (AOR) in 2024. Saraso stated this at the annual 2024 West African Social Activities(WASA), held at the 2 Battalion parade...
Abba Yusuf of Kano State has directed all the Commissioners reassigned in the recent cabinet reshuffle to ensure a smooth handover and assumption of duty before the close of office hours on Tuesday. Yusuf, who issued the directive through his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the cabinet changes...
Nze Fidelis Chukwu from Imo has emerged as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Imeobi and General Assembly meeting held on Saturday in Enugu and signed by the Secretary-General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Amb....
Investors have been called upon to recognise Anambra as a prime destination for investment in the agricultural sector and renewable energy solutions. The call was made by Mr Mark Okoye, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency. He spoke with the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – An international police advisor and advocate against Gender-Based Violence, Elizabeth MacLeod, has urged society to take a stand against sexual violence. Speaking at a one-day seminar organized by the Borno Police Command, MacLeod emphasized the importance of exposing and punishing perpetrators of sexual violence....
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has launched a 5,000 man Benue State Civil Protection Guards (BSCPG)and a Joint Security Task Force in the State, codenamed Operation “Anyam Nyor.” Governor Alia who officially inaugurated BSCPG at IBB square in Makurdi also donated 100 Hilux...
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan on Saturday scored once in each half of the game to beat visiting Kano Pillars Football Club 2-0. In the match day 17 game of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Kano Pillars were left...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and his predecessor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, have paid special tribute to one of the founding fathers of the state, Chief Emmanuel Adaelu, who died recently at 92. In separate speeches at a memorial colloquium organised in Adaelu’s honour by Clifford University, Ihie, in Isala...
Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson’s early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal’s title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton on Saturday. With just four minutes left at Anfield, Arne Slot’s side were in...
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a fine of ₦150 million on Deposit Money Banks found guilty of giving out illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers across the country. The move was after the apex bank addressed recent misinformation about the validity of the old...
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members to resume duties effective Monday, December 16, 2024. This directive followed the expiration of a two-week industrial action observed by the union from December 2, 2024, to December 15, 2024. ASUP President, Shammah Kpanja, in a statement, said...