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IPOB: Sit-at-home order successful in 100 countries
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described its May 30 sit-at-home order as a huge success, saying over 100 countries where Biafra people resided participated.
Federal government approves N977.7 million N-Creative, N-Tech trainings for 3,500 beneficiaries
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved the total of sum of N977.7 million for the N-Creative and N-Tech trainings to empower 3,500 beneficiaries in Northern and Southern Nigeria respectively.
2023 Presidency: Ohanaeze Youths warn Arewa Youths to stop instigating trouble
On the backdrop of recent comment by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum advocating a Northern President ahead 2023, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council have faulted such arrangement, saying that the presidential slot in 2023 still remains for the people of the South East.
Oando employees kick start 2019 by donating relief materials to flood victims in Niger...
Employees of Oando PLC kicked-off the year by putting smiles on the faces of thousands of people, who were affected by the 2018 floods in Rivers and Bayelsa State, a feat worthy of note and emulation.
Sullivan Chime: APC has final say on 2023 presidency
Former Enugu State Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime, says the leadership of the All Progressives Congress will have the final say on the zone that gets the president in 2023.
Abubakar Tsav: Ex-President Obasanjo laid the foundation for the problems confronting Nigeria
Abubakar Tsav, former commissioner of police in Lagos state, has faulted ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s comment on the security situation in the country.
Abubakar Tsav: Ex-President Obasanjo goofed on President Buhari’s performance in security
Elder statesman and former Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has faulted ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over his Sunday’s comment on the security situation in the country.
Election: Olusola Oke tours South West, vows to mobilise eight million votes for President...
The Southwest Zonal Coordinator for APC Presidential Campaign Council, Chief Olusola Oke (SAN) has pledged to mobilise 8million votes for President Muhammadu Buhari in forthcoming elections.
Banditry in Nigeria: A brief history of a long war
“Bandits” have emerged as the new bogeyman for insecurity in Nigeria, joining a long (and still growing list) that includes Boko Haram, cultists, herdsmen, kidnappers and militants.
NASFAT trains Muslims on inter-faith relations, co-existence
A faith-based organisation, Nasrulahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT), has trained 200 Muslims in southern Nigeria on sound inter-faith relationship and peaceful co-existence.
Sullivan Chime: 2023 is beyond Babatunde Fashola
Immidate past governor of Enugu state, Mr. Sullivan Chime, has faulted the Minister for Works, Power and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola, for assuming that President Buhari will ceed power to south west in 2023.
GEF-SGP spends $4.9 million on environmental projects in Nigeria
The Global Environmental Facility-Small Grant Programme has supported Nigeria with 4.9 million dollars grant to fund 141 environmental related projects in 27 states between 2009 and 2018.
Atiku Abubakar: I will rule Nigeria for only four years
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to leave office as Nigeria’s president in 2023 if elected next year.
IPOB: No amount of coalition against APC will stop President Buhari in 2019
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday said that even one million groups/parties coalition against APC or President Muhammadu Buhari will not stop him from winning the 2019 election.
Pastor Ashimolowo: Those perpetrating killings in North are not from Libya
A Renowned televangelist and Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Tuesday faulted the federal government claim that those perpetrating killings in some Northern states are not from Libya.
In defence of the Fulani in our midst
State of the nation: In the last two weeks, over 200 persons in Plateau State were reportedly killed by Fulani herdsmen, 45 villages were ransacked and sacked and those villages we are told have been taken over by Fulanis, and the original owners have had to flee from their homes
Kidnappers, cattle rustlers spread fear in Kaduna
A spate of kidnappings for ransom in the Birnin Gwari district of northern Nigeria’s Kaduna state has left residents afraid to even leave their homes.
Official: GEF supports Nigeria with $4.9m environmental projects grant
The Global Environmental Facility-Small Grant Programme has given Nigeria a 4.9 million dollars grant to fund 141 environmental related projects in 25 states between 2009 and 2017.
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PDP attacks APC over Dubai trip for Osun council chairmen
Peoples Democratic Party, Osun State chapter, on Sunday berated the state government and the ruling All Progressives Congress over planned 10-day official trip by chairmen of 68 local government areas and local council development authorities in the state to the United Arab Emirates.
Senator Fasanmi hails Southwest governors
Leader of Afenifere (Egbe Ilosiwaju Yoruba) Senator Ayo Fasanmi has hailed Southwest governors for their efforts to fight banditry and curb insecurity in the region.
Gernot Rohr: Dropping Kelechi Iheanacho, Semi Ajayi tough call
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted that it was a tough call excluding Kelechi Iheanacho and Semi Ajayi from his final 23-man squad for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Abducted Anambra pupils found in Onitsha hotel
Two pupils abducted from their school in Obosi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, were on Sunday, found in a hotel in Onitsha.
Brazil’s Arthur injured in pre-Copa America friendly
Brazil romped to a 7-0 victory over 10-man Honduras in their final friendly before hosting the Copa America, but lost Arthur to injury.
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Prison inmates display skill in drama, music concert
The Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) says 21 prison inmates of Medium Security Prison Oko, in Edo, have performed in a Bi-Annual Drama and Music Concert show hosted by the prison.
Lagos postpones entrance exams into model colleges, upgraded schools
The Lagos state Ministry of Education has announced a shift in the dates for the screening test into the State Model Colleges and Upgraded Schools, the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the Placement Test into JSS 1 in all public secondary schools.
Portugal defender Pepe to miss first Nation League final on home soil
Portugal will be without veteran centre-back Pepe as they aim to lift the first ever Nations League title on home soil on Sunday.
Governor Abdulrazaq appoints Chief of Staff, SSG, CPS
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Friday announced the appointments of Chief of Staff (CoS), Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief Press Secretary (CPS).
Eden Hazard: Leaving Chelsea toughest decision of my career
Real Madrid finally announced they have signed the Belgian on Friday following a protracted transfer saga and he admits it was not easy to leave.