Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, says that as part of the country’s efforts to combat insecurity, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) should be extended to two years, and members be allowed to undergo military. The governor who was a…
The Maiden edition of the Delta State Local Government Sports Festival has kicked off at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba. Speaking at the opening event, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said the tournament is a breeding ground for discovering grassroots talents that…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, warned the ICPC over the manner it was handling the prosecution of Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the warning following the inability of…
South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, reported Thursday to the EstCourt Correctional Centre in KwaZulu-Natal, to begin his 15 month prison sentence. This was despite days of protests by his supporters. The 79-year-old had long tried to resist, and veterans’…
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has debunked reports that he was paid a sum of N50 million to aid the arrest of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho. Mr. Adeola Oloko, the media aide of the Olubadan of Ibadan…
The Federal Government has demanded a full and unconditional return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes that were looted in the 19th century and domiciled in German museums. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the demand in…
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Mr Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta), has felicitated the state Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa who clocked 62 years on Thursday. In a state statement on Thursday in Abuja, Elumelu described Okowa as a huge blessing…
Dr Nathaniel Adewole, a Consultant Gynaecologist at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, has advised women with fibroids not to be afraid of operation as the procedure is safe. Adewole gave the advice in an interview with the Newsmen…
Ms Patience Oniha, DG Debt Management Office (DMO): 15 Nigerian states have N1.68tn debt Analysis of data obtained from the Debt Management Office has shown that the cumulative domestic debts of Lagos and 14 others rose by 153.82 per cent…
The police at Maroko Division, Lekki, Lagos have arrested two security men and arraigned them before a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing their employer’s 126 pack of tiles valued N447,460. They also stole property of Vava Construction Company being…
