The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of its three operatives by gunmen in Abakaliki, the state capital. The command’s Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, told newsmen on Thursday that the deceased were shot dead at a checkpoint on…
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the entertainment industry, particularly musicians and producers, over the passing of renowned music producer, instrumentalist and instructor, Pa Chris Ajilo. Ajilo was band leader of the National Orchestra for Nigeria’s independence in 1960. In…
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated the state’s contingent to the just-concluded 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Edo, for emerging overall winners at the games. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Thursday…
The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KAD-CHMA) has distributed additional 5,000 basic health care identification cards to vulnerable groups under a mop up exercise in the state. The Director-General of the State Contributory Health Management Authority, Aliyu Saidu, disclosed…
Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, has faulted the country’s education curriculum as it prevents Nigerian students from excelling in schools abroad. Abdulkareem made this remark during an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Ilorin. He…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists who are Muslims to always drive with caution while returning home to break their Ramadan fasting in order to minimise crashes on the highways. Taofiq Iyanda, the FRSC Sagamu Unit Commander…
Alhaji Jamiu Abdulrasheed, the Chief Imam of Ore Olohun Mosque, Olunlade in Ilorin, has described Ramadan fast as the easiest way Muslims can deepen their relationship with Allah. He made the remark in an interview with newsmen in Ilorin on…
Paul Edeh, Chairman, Naija Ratels FC said on Thursday that the club’s presence at the National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin was to support female football and grassroots sports development. Naija Ratel FC is a Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL)…
Felix Owolabi, a former Green Eagles player, on Thursday said Ahmed Musa’s decision to play for Kano Pillars has further endeared the Super Eagles Captain to him. Owolabi, a former player of IICC Shooting Stars now known as Ibadan Shooting…
Prof. Chinedum Babalola, the Vice-Chancellor, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, on Wednesday called for more investment in research institutes and universities to strengthen research capacity. Babalola made the call at the ongoing Nigeria Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) and Nigerian Guild of Editors…
