Governing Council Closes UNIAbuja over Students’ Demonstration
Following protests by students in its two campuses, the University of Abuja has been closed until further notice. The University’s Governing Council closed the campuses on Monday, ordering the students…
Why Plateau State PDP Chairman Was Suspended
There was tension in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State on Monday, leading to the suspension of the State Chairman of the party, Dr. Haruna Dabin, by the…
Police IG Deploys Highest Number of Policemen, Hi-Tech Equipment to Ekiti
As the governorship Election Day in Ekiti approaches, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar has ordered immediate deployment of hi-tech security equipments, including surveillance helicopters, armoured personnel carriers and patrol…
Tukur Gets Ambassador-at-Large Portfolio
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, the immediate past Chairman of the ruling PDP, as Ambassador-at-Large. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by…
Battle of Telegraphs: Kalu edges out TY Danjuma’s CBO Capital Partners
In what many industry analysts have termed a record that should interest the managers of Guinness Book of Records, Nigeria’s shortest-lived daily newspaper, Today’s Telegraph, may as well hold this…
Editorial: The Spirit of June 12
Every major anniversary celebration has become a ritual in chronicling all that has failed in Nigeria. Year after year, things continue to go from bad to worse. Lamentations are, therefore,…
We want to Rescue the Girls Alive ― FG
Mike Omeri, chairman of the National Information Centre, has revealed that the over 200 schoolgirls abducted in Chibok Borno State in April would be rescued as soon as the “right…
Joseph Mbu Again!
Throughout history and throughout the world, some names have become synonymous with wickedness and negativity. Some names are only famous for their notoriety. Joseph Mbu, the current Commissioner of Police…
US Congressmen Urge Nigeria to Provide Relief Funds for Victims of Insurgency
Four American lawmakers visiting Nigeria, have called for a special relief funds for the victims of Boko Haram insurgency. The lawmakers who came to Nigeria as part of global efforts…
Police Averts Explosion in Imo, Arrests Suspects
Six persons have been arrested in connection with two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted at the Living Faith Church (a.k.a. Winners’Chapel), Owerri, Imo State. Commissioner of Police in the state,…