Niger: Military force still possible — ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) on Friday said that the commission had not declared war on Niger Republic but made it clear that military force remained…
Suspected ritualist caught with two stolen children set ablaze in Niger
By Wole Mosadomi, Minna Nemesis has caught up with a suspected agent of a ritualist as he was set ablaze by a mob in Lapai, headquarters of Lapai Local Government…
UNIZIK demotes lecturers over sexual harassment of students
By Vincent Ujumadu SOME lecturers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka allegedly involved in sexual harassment of students have been demoted by the management of the institution. The Special Adviser to…
Ten Hag slams Man Utd stars for failing to run in Spurs loss
Erik ten Hag has warned Manchester United’s stars to take responsibility after slamming them for failing to run enough in their dismal defeat at Tottenham. Ten Hag was furious with…
Tears as Military buries 22 soldiers killed by terrorists in Niger
•We’ll avenge deaths of our officers, Chief of Defence Staff vows By Kingsley Omonobi -Abuja Twenty-two military personnel, comprising one Major, two NAF helicopter pilots, and 19 soldiers, Airmen and…
IGP to Officers: Don’t dent the police image with corruption
•We’ll reward hard work but won’t spare erring officers By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Inspector General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned police officers in the country not to…
Sharp Practices: Govt vows to seal fraudulent fuel stations in Enugu
Enugu State Government has vowed to seal fuel stations engaging in sharp practices, such as metre adjustment, stressing that the state had no room for petroleum products marketers, who short-change…
Self-centred politicians made it filthy in Nigeria– Fr. Obinyan
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – REV. Fr. Andrew Aigbe Obinyan was ordained a Catholic Priest of the Benin City Archdiocese 25 years ago. He is from Ubiaja, Esan South…
Gov Otu commends Tinubu for acting on NDDC slot
By Joseph Erunke Governor Bassey Edet Otu has commended President Bola Tinubu for acting decisively on the Cross River State nominee for the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. Otu, according…
Tinubu ‘ll use G20 Summit trip for FDI/ industrialization drive – Presidency
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Presidency on Friday said that President Bola Tinubu will use his attendance of the upcoming G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, to shop for…
CSOs express disappointment over N4.7m tobacco control allocation in 2023 budget
By Gabriel Ewepu, Abuja AS more Nigerians go down with tobacco-related diseases and deaths, Civil Society Organizations under the auspices of the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance, NTCA, yesterday, expressed disappointment…
Tinubu urged to consider Imumolen as Youth Minister
Concerned Nigerian Youths, CNG has urged President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to approve the presidential candidate of the Accord Party during the February 25 presidential election, Christopher Imumolen, as the…
Naira gains at investors, exporters window
The naira appreciated against the dollar on Friday as it exchanged at N740.38 at the Investors and Exporters window. The naira gained by 2.93 per cent compared to the N762.71…
Transfer deadline day: Barca sign Portuguese duo Felix, Cancelo on loan
Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season, the Spanish champions said Friday. “Barcelona and Atletico Madrid…
Alleged missing LG funds: DSS detains suspended Ogun LG boss
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government area of Ogun State, Mr. Wale Adedayo has been reportedly detained by the Department of State Security Services…
Kaduna Govt determined to revamp infrastructure, promote economic growth — Uba Sani
By Ibrahim Hassan, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reiterated the commitment of his administration towards rapid development of Kaduna state, insisting that the administration will not relent…
Transfer deadline day: Man United confirm signing of Sofyan Amrabat
Manchester United have completed the signing of Sofyan Amrabat on loan from Serie A side Fiorentina. The Moroccan had been a subject of interest for United for a major part…
Zamfara NMA suspends strike
Medical doctors in Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital (ASYBSH) Gusau in Zamfara have suspended their plan to embark on an indefinite strike on Sept. 4. This is contained in a statement…
Nigeria’s problem beyond legislative-executive rancour – Senate Deputy Minority leader
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Nigeria’s Deputy Senate minority leader, Senator Lere Oyewumi on Friday disclosed that the 10th Senate’s priority is national interest above political loyalty. He added that lifting…
West Ham ruin Luton’s homecoming to go top of Premier League
West Ham ruined Luton’s homecoming to Kenilworth Road as David Moyes’ men moved to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win on Friday. Set among rows of…