Four bandit leaders on Thursday said they have denounced their illegal activities in Katsina state and surrendered 45 rustled cattle, two General Purpose machine guns, 24 AK-47 assault rifles, 109 GMPG ammunition, 95 7.62MM Live Ammunition, among others. Katsina State…
The Niger State Government, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other stakeholders have expressed readiness to partner with Tatsuniyya Cartoon series for the promotion of investment in the culture sector in Nigeria’s quest for economic diversification. They made the pledge…
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the government is committed to the partnership with Ufuk Dialogue toward eradicating poverty and promoting peaceful coexistence in the state. The governor gave the assurance during a courtesy visit by the management…
Rep Tanko Sununu, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services says a large number of resident doctors working in federal institutions are receiving multiple salaries. Sununu said this while briefing journalists on Thursday in Abuja over the ongoing strike…
Abia Government says it has begun investigation “to unravel the source and nature” of the suspected explosive devices found in Union Primary School, Afaraukwu Umuahia. The Commissioner for Information, Chief Okiyi Kalu, stated this in a statement issued in Umuahia…
In this interview with AKINYEMI KEHINDE AND TALATU MAIKANO, the paramount ruler of Ifako Ijaiye/Ojokoro Land, HRM Oba Oluwalambe Taiwo, traced the historical path of the land, even as he commented on the Ojokoro Festival Day. Excerpts: Can you speak…
By Femi Adesina Our country is at war today on many fronts. Nigeria battles insurgency, terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, armed robbery, cult killings, ritual murders, and war of tongues. War of tongues. Is that a new one? No, it’s as old…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has described the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), as the fastest growing young university in Nigeria. The NUC team, led by Prof. Saint Gbilekaa, said this on Thursday while on an accreditation visit to three…
Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta The Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Nigerians, particularly residents of the state, not to be discouraged by the prevailing security, economic and social challenges confronting the nation, but be steadfast in their prayers for…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Prince Onu has cautioned elements within the party against building disaffection between President Mohammadu Buhari and the national leader of the party, Chief Bola Tinubu. Onu, a former APC Senatorial candidate,…
