Mai Tangale Throne: Gombe SSG Calls for Calm As Government Makes Far-reaching Consultation
Gombe State Government says it is making far reaching consultations with relevant stakeholders on who becomes the next Mai Tangle amongst the top three contenders presented by the Kingmakers. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi stated…
NSIP: FG Tasks Independent Monitors on Diligence
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, has charged the 83 Independent Monitors of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP) in Delta State to carry out their responsibilities with utmost diligence and sincerity….
Nigeria Exits Recession, Records Positive GDP of 0.11% in Q4 2020
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.11 per cent (year-on-year) in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2020 (Q4 2020), representing the first positive quarterly growth in the last three quarters, according to the National Bureau of Statistics…
Grace Anita Paul: Why Army Has No Power to Arrest, Detain and Investigate Crimes – Court
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria has ruled that the Nigerian Army has no power to arrest, detain and investigate crimes in the country. The ruling, which brought relief and leading to wild…
Why I Don’t Visit Abuja For Kogi Security Solution – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has said he handles insecurity in his state without necessarily seeking a solution by visiting the President in Abuja. The governor who made the statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme,…
NAFDAC Approves AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine For Use In Nigeria
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Dr. Mojisola Adeyeye made the announcement during a live briefing on Thursday. She said…
Wikki Tourists Bus Goes Up In Flames
An accident in Hawan Kibo along Jos-Abuja road in Plateau State on Wednesday evening caused Wikki Tourists of Bauchi State’s bus to go up in flames. The Nigeria Premier League Club team bus was conveying the players to Uyo, Akwa…
Bayern Munich’s Pavard In Quarantine After Positive COVID-19 Test
French defender Benjamin Pavard is in quarantine after becoming the latest Bayern Munich player to test positive for the coronavirus, the Bundesliga club announced Thursday. “Benjamin Pavard has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in quarantine at home. He…
Over 300 Police Special Forces Arrive Kaduna to Battle Bandits
No fewer than three hundred and two officers and men of Mobile Police, Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Police Special Forces under the auspices of Operation Puff Adder II, have been deployed to Kaduna to fight bandits. Nigerian Tribune reports…
Oyo Okays Appointment of NUT Member on SUBEB Board
The Oyo State Government has approved the appointment of a member of the Nigeria Union of Teachers who would serve on the board of Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board. Adeniran, who was speaking while playing host to members of…
How Armed Bandits Stormed Niger State Villages, Killed 10, Abducted 23 Villagers
Unknown number of bandits have stormed Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, killing the District Head of Kusherki in the local council, Mas’ud Abubakar, abducting his wife, children and some others. The armed Bandits carried out a similar attack…
