The troubled history of South Korean presidents
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday in a parliamentary vote after his short-lived declaration of martial law last week.
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Gov Otti approves discriminatory package to retain teachers in rural areas
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says he has approved discriminatory compensation package to incentivise teaching services in public schools located in remote areas
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NIWA reads riot act to boat operators, threatens arrest of offenders
The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, yesterday read the riot act to boat operators and passengers in Onitsha, Anambra State, and in Asaba,
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Fake News: ‘INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu is not dead’
Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is not dead. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to Prof. Yakubu
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National Assembly committed to youths inclusion in policy-making – Rep
A member of the House of Representatives, representing Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency in Oyo State, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, has reiterated the
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Ododo mourns ex-Kogi deputy speaker
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji. Ahmed Ododo has expressed profound sadness over the death of the former deputy speaker of the State
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Convert challenges to stepping stones, Kwara varsity VC urges graduates
The Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete, Professor Shaykh-Lukman Jimoh, has tasked new graduates of the institution to convert challenges into stepping-stones
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Pastor Enenche, wife celebrate as daughter graduates from medical school
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, and his wife, Becky, are celebrating as their daughter, Daniella, officially becomes
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Premier League: Man Utd will ‘fight’ for victory at Man City – Amorim
Ruben Amorim says Manchester United will “fight” for victory in Sunday’s clash against misfiring Manchester City as he bids to turn around their
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Miyetti Allah unveils cattle market in Nasarawa
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has inaugurated a cattle market in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The market is aimed
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Nigerian policewoman wins bantamweight championship in South Africa
Corporal Juliet Chukwu of the Nigeria Police Force has brought international glory to the country by clinching the Bantamweight Championship title at the
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NERC adopts new tariff tool to boost mini-grid development
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has officially adopted the African Forum for Utility Regulators’ mini-grid Tariff Tool. The commission disclosed this in a
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FCT health insurance scheme exceeds 2024 enrolment targets — Official
The FCT Health Insurance Scheme has surpassed the enrolment targets set by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat for 2024. The Mandate Secretary
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How I became bishop of C&S church — Shina Peters
Legendary Afro-Juju musician Sir Shina Peters revealed on Friday that his ordination as a bishop was in fulfilment of a divine calling. In
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Drop in beans price excites Lagos traders, consumers
Some Lagos State foodstuff traders and consumers are elated over the recent drop in the price of beans. The residents expressed their joy
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EFCC arrests Nigerian for defrauding 139 Australians
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Otukpa, for allegedly duping 139 Australians to the
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BREAKING: Tinubu appoints new Comptroller General for Correctional Service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Nwakuche Sylvester Ndidi as Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), following the
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PDP shadow govt in Abia treasonable, declares Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has described the recent establishment of a shadow government by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party
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ENBAR Law Week: Shun corruption and save the judiciary – Justice Obiora
A justice of the Appeal Court, Mr Justice Peter Chudi Obiora has accused some lawyers of being agents of judicial corruption by exploiting
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How ICPC uncovered $300,000 students’ funds in suspicious account
The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, has revealed how the commission in partnership
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How to report cash scarcity at ATMs, banks to CBN
In its bid to ensure that Nigerians have easy access to cash via Over-The-Counter withdrawals or Automated Teller Machines of Deposit Money Banks,
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Police link missing girls cases, ritual killings to hookups
The Nigerian Police Force has linked many cases of missing young women to ritual practices, with a growing connection to the rising hookup
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Harvesters pastor, Bolaji Idowu, denies real estate fraud allegations
The Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, Bolaji Idowu, has debunked allegations linking him to fraudulent real estate activities and money laundering,
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Lawyers bemoan commercialization of policing in Nigeria, with special focus on Enugu State.
The activities of the police have come under scrutiny by lawyers at the ongoing Law Week of the Enugu Branch of the Nigerian
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Women Affairs Minister hails Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment as WTO DG, says she an inspiration
Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has has congratulated Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her recent reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation
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Why I was arrested while investigating oil bunkering – Fisayo Soyombo
Popular investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has shared details of his undercover operation after his release by the Nigerian army. Soyombo’s release on Friday
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NAFDAC issues warning to frozen food sellers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned frozen food dealers to stop the sale and distribution of
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Minimum Wage: Cross River workers set for strike
The organised labour unions in Cross River says it is set for the industrial action as proposed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)
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How I pleaded with Abacha not to execute Obasanjo – Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowan says he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for
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Plateau recorded 581 HIV deaths, 2,270 new infections in 2023—Official
Plateau State recorded 2,260 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infections and 581 related deaths in 2023, according to the state Commissioner for
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