Sultan insists strength of nation lies in its diversity, as he commissions 10.2km road in Bayelsa
General News
September 23, 2023
Sultan insists strength of nation lies in its diversity, as he commissions 10.2km road in Bayelsa
*Calls on state governments to work with traditional rulers to engender development By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji…
Releasing my Chicago University records will cause me ‘severe and irreparable harm’, Tinubu pleads in US court
Education
September 23, 2023
Releasing my Chicago University records will cause me ‘severe and irreparable harm’, Tinubu pleads in US court
*Gets temporary relief as case adjourned to his pleaded date of Monday Sept 25 *What court intends to do: Adopt…
Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks, Kyiv says
Defence
September 23, 2023
Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities in biggest attack in weeks, Kyiv says
*Strikes evoke memories of Russian air strikes last winter *Power supply disrupted in five regions – grid operator *At least…
Funke Akindele headlines Prime Video mini series, ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’, out Sept 29
Entertainment
September 23, 2023
Funke Akindele headlines Prime Video mini series, ‘SHE Must Be Obeyed’, out Sept 29
By BASHIR ADEFAKA The Nigerian entertainment atmosphere is currently packed full of excitement as Amazon Prime Video has announced the…
FACT-CHECK: Tinubu not first African President to ring Nasdaq closing bell
Africa
September 22, 2023
FACT-CHECK: Tinubu not first African President to ring Nasdaq closing bell
*Error sincerely regretted – President’s media office By KEMI KASUMU Two days after media reports based on statement of Special…
VARSITY STUDENTS ABDUCTION: Zamfara Gov summons emergency security meeting as insecurity lingers
General News
September 22, 2023
VARSITY STUDENTS ABDUCTION: Zamfara Gov summons emergency security meeting as insecurity lingers
By IBRAHIM KANOMA, Gusau The worsening safety condition in Zamfara State has led to an emergency security meeting called by…
MURDER OF JOURNALIST: Gov Lawal feels distressed, orders immediate probe
General News
September 22, 2023
MURDER OF JOURNALIST: Gov Lawal feels distressed, orders immediate probe
By IBRAHIM IBRAHIM, Gusau The Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, has expressed distress over the abduction and subsequent…
Army troops rescue 6 of 24 students abducted from Zamfara community
Defence
September 22, 2023
Army troops rescue 6 of 24 students abducted from Zamfara community
Six of the 24 students of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State kidnapped in the early hours of Friday (today) have…
Bandits abduct 24 Federal University Gusau students in Zamfara community invasion
Education
September 22, 2023
Bandits abduct 24 Federal University Gusau students in Zamfara community invasion
*3 student hostels attacked, all occupants taken away – Eyewitness It was extremely saddening as bandits invaded the Sabon-Gida community…
LEKKI TOLLGATE: Police disperse Mohbad’s candlelight procession attendees with teargas in Lagos
General News
September 22, 2023
LEKKI TOLLGATE: Police disperse Mohbad’s candlelight procession attendees with teargas in Lagos
*Why we dispersed them – Lagos Police Command By KEMI KASUMU “Therefore, in fulfilment of our mandate to protect…