FRCN DG decries media self-censorship
The Director-General of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Mansur Liman, has lamented what he described as self-censorship of media practitioners in government outfits.
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We’re ready to resume classes, say Southeast varsity teachers, students
After almost five months at home, lecturers and students of public universities in the Southeast have said they are ready to resume classes
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2023: Muslim-Muslim ticket is worse than another northern President
UNLESS there’s a miracle and a third force succeeds next year, Nigeria faces two disastrous choices. One is another president from the North succeeding
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IGP bans SPY vehicle number plates, orders seizure
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the ban on the use of Police SPY Vehicle Number Plates by vehicle
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I’m leaving no inheritance for my children, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday identified training and education as the best legacies he has given to his children while raising them. He foreclosed leaving
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No going back on Shettima, say Tinubu’s men
Loyalists of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, have said the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima, will not be dropped
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Insecurity: Plateau natives, Fulani sign peace agreement
Plateau natives of Irigwe Chiefdom and Fulani community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State have signed a peace agreement to halt
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Morocco 2022: Super Falcons target FIFA World Cup ticket against Cameroon’s Lionesses
Ever-present Nigeria believe they will celebrate another FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket on Thursday night after a quarter-final clash with neighbours Cameroon in
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Outrage as Tinubu says Labour Party’s ‘Obidients’ will labour till death
Some aggrieved Nigerians have expressed their displeasure over the statements made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that
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£223,000 ransom: Lawyer wants Evans produced from jail
Mr Amobi Nzelu, the new lawyer representing convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, aka Evans, yesterday said he had applied to have him produced
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Fire razes major market in Afikpo, Ebonyi State
Tragedy struck in Afikpo town of Ebonyi State in the late hours of Tuesday when a section of the popular Eke market was
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Eagles’ Ahmed Musa slams politicians over ASUU strike
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has slammed Nigerian politicians over the continued strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Musa slammed the
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World population to hit 8 billion on Nov. 15 — UN
The UN has announced that the world’s population is expected to reach eight billion on Nov. 15. The information is in a statement
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Okon Lagos begs international community for help
Actor Imeh Bishop Umoh aka Okon Lagos has fumed over the overwhelming insecurity bedeviling Nigerians,pleading with the international community to help Nigeria ‘by
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BREAKING: Lagos PDP Gov candidate unveils Funke Akindele as running mate
Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Olajide Adediran aka Jandor has announced popular actress, Funke Akindele as his running
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344 new police constables to work in their communities in Jigawa
The 344 new police constables deployed in Jigawa will serve in their respective local government areas and communities. They are part of the
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Obi insists Nigerians take back country
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi today in Enugu reiterated his call for Nigerians to take back their country by ensuring the
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Ex-Rivers gov candidate dumps APC over Muslim-Muslim ticket
A former governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Princewill, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, citing the Muslim-Muslim ticket for the presidential election
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Our night of horror – Kuje Prisons neighbours recall ugly experience during insurgents’ attack on facility
Days after the deadly attack on Kuje Medium Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, many residents of the prison’s neighbourhood
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Another Nigerian pilgrim dies after returning from Mount Ararat
Another Nigerian pilgrim, Hasiya Aminu from Kaduna State is dead. The pilgrim died after she returned from the plains of Arafat, Friday evening.
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Onitsha demolition: Soludo orders punishment for security agent for assaulting Odumeje
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered that the member of the taskforce team who manhandled a cleric, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as
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My encounter with bandits who attacked Buhari’s convoy — Katsina resident
Bandits’ attack on President Muhammadu Buhari’s convoy in Katisna State on Tuesday came as a rude shock to many Nigerians who are thankful
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2023: Fund your candidates, Aisha Yesufu urges Nigerians
Ahead of the 2023 general election, Social activist, Aisha Yesufu, on Friday, called on Nigerians to commence donations for their candidates. Yesufu, who
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I won’t probe past govts if elected – Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has said his administration will not carry out a witch hunt of previous
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Kuje attack: Senate shocked by no CCTV, porous security
The absence of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja, shocked the Senate yesterday. Senate President
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Terrorists trooping southward, Akeredolu cries out
THE Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has raised the alarm that terrorists are moving southward to take refuge in the forest. He
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‘Ogun Gateway Agro-cargo airport ready in December
Cargo transportation is a very crucial segment of the Nigerian aviation industry and by extension its economic development. The simple reason that it is
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebration. A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
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APC, PDP’ve nothing to offer in Osun – Kwankwanso
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday said both the ruling All Progressives Congress and the
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UNN club honours APGA’s presidential candidate, assures him of support for 2023
THE Senior Staff Club of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka yesterday honoured the presidential candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Professor Peter
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