Editorial: The ignominious sacking of IGP Adamu
There cannot be any question on the right and privilege of the President to hire and fire any minister, head of government agency or parastatal; but the melodramatic sacking of…
I’m taking a short rest in London – Buhari
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, who is on a medical check-up, has said he is taking “a short rest” in London. This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement issued by…
Africa Needs $12b to procure and distribute Covid-19 Vaccines
Africa needs around $12bn to procure and distribute sufficient numbers of Covid-19 vaccines to achieve adequate protection against the virus, the World Bank and IMF said in a report at…
Jim Ovia’s University, 19 Others, get provisional licenses
Twenty newly established private universities, including James Hope University owned by Dr. Jim Ovia, founder of Zenith Bank, have been given their provisional licenses. The licenses were given by the…
Nigerian Army loses Officer, 10 others in Benue Ambush
The Nigerian Army says it has lost one officer ad 10 soldiers who were killed in an ambush attack by unknown gunmen in Benue State. A statement by the Army…
North Will Retaliate Attacks on Northerners by South -Matawalle
Zamfara State Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle, who is almost on his way out of the People’s Democratic Party, as he is being wooed by the ruling All Progressives Congress, has…
Editorial: Insecurity and Buhari’s failed Presidency
If there was any time when President Muhammadu Buhari would see insecurity as a national emergency which poses a threat to national unity, that time is now. With the unending…
Uzodimma Blames “Aggrieved” Politicians for Imo Attacks
Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo Governor, has blamed “aggrieved” politicians for the spate of attacks on police facilities in his state, vowing to expose them shortly. The governor’s words…
Sports festival continues -FG
The Federal Government has said that the National Sports Festival holding in Benin City, Edo State, continues as planned. This nullifies an earlier announcement by the Local Organising Committee late…
6m ammunition in circulation in Nigeria – Abdulsalami
There are 6 million illegal ammunitions circulating in Nigeria, a former head of State, Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar, has revealed. The insecurity in the country has also claimed as many as…