Social Crusader
PDP: Yinka Odumakin’s demise huge loss to Nigeria
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the death of right activist, social crusader and national publicity secretary of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, as a huge loss to the nation.
2023: Niger Delta activist Ann-Kio Briggs makes case for Igbo Presidency
Renowned Niger Delta activist Ann-Kio Briggs has advocated for the emergency of a Nigerian President of the South East geo-political zone in 2023, if the mantra of ‘One Nigeria’ is to be taken serious.
Senator Orji Kalu mourns renown Igbo musician ‘Morocco’
Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Kalu has described the demise of Igbo legendary and philosophical singer, Chief Chukwuemeka Maduka, popularly known as “Morocco” as a big loss to the country.
Natasha Akpoti donates three ventilators to FMC Lokoja
The rather timid war against the Coronavirus pandemic in Kogi State had received a boost with three ventilators from an unlikely source.
Ex-inmate calls for reintegration of other ex-inmates
Mr Basil Udeh, an ex-inmate of Nsukka Correctional Centre, Enugu State, on Saturday advised civil society organisations to assist those released from correctional centres to reintegrate into the society.
APC expresses shock, sadness over Senator Uwajumogu’s demise
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock and sadness over the death of senator representing Imo North Senatorial district, Benjamin Uwajumogu.
Olorogun Okumagba congratulates Festus Keyamo on nomination as minister
Former Commissioner for Finance and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Delta State, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, has hailed the ministerial nomination of Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Bayelsa group commends federal government’s appointment of Nelson Brambaifa as acting NDDC chief
The Bayelsa First Initiative (BFI), has commended the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointment of Professor Nelson Brambaifa as the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).
Recent Stories
SGF: Attacks on schools put pressure on educational system
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has said incessant attacks on schools especially in the North East has put pressure on the country’s fragile educational system.
NIS boss: 1.5 million people passed through Nigerian borders in 2020
Muhammad Babandede, comptroller-general of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), says more than 1.5 million people passed through the nation’s borders in 2020.
Nigeria’s crypto crackdown may not be best way forward
Early February saw the Nigerian Central Bank took the country by surprise by issuing a ruling that instructed banks and financial institutions in the country to restrict accounts that were involved in cryptocurrency transactions.
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa condemns Chad violence that led to president’s death
President Cyril Ramaphosa described the death of Chad President Idriss Déby Itno in military violence as "disturbing news", and expressed concern on behalf of the South African government about developments in that country.
KW-IRS: Why Kwara IGR plummeted by over 50% in 2020
The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) has attributed the significant drop in the state’s revenue to the biting effects of COVID-19 and other related factors.
Most Popular
Liverpool defender: Lack of consistency has hurt us
Liverpool fullback Andrew Robertson says they've struggled to put winning performances together this season.
Ekiti to start testing vehicles, generators for harmful emissions
The Ekiti government says it is set to commence emission tests on vehicles, generators, other petrol and diesel engines in the state.
At least 21 African migrants die as boat sinks off Tunisia
At least 21 migrants from Africa died when their boat sank off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian island of Lampedusa, a Tunisian official said on Friday.
Presidency: We’ve not given up on missing Chibok girls
The Presidency yesterday revisited the issue of the abducted students of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok, Borno State, saying it has not given up on getting the girls released.
Congo Republic’s president promises to improve business climate as he starts new term
Congo Republic's President Denis Sassou Nguesso pledged to reform and simplify business and tax laws to help boost economic growth as he was sworn in on Friday, prolonging his 38-year reign over the central African oil producer.