Falana to keynote 8th Penpushing Media anniversary lecture
The renowned human rights activist and cerebral lawyer Femi Falana has accepted the role of keynote speaker at the 8th edition of annual lecture of Penpushing Media, scheduled to…
37 vessels to arrive Lagos ports with petroleum products, food, others – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has said that 37 ships with petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected at Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island port…
Soludo and the cow’s tail, by Valentine Obienyem
I must begin by offering a modest apology for repeatedly referencing Governor Charles Soludo in this reflection. It is not out of any desire to single him out for…
Court revokes Sowore’s bail, orders his arrest
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday revoked the bail it granted Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, over his absence in court for his trial. Justice Mohammed…
Stranded Nigerians seek FG’s repatriation intervention
The Nigerian community in South Africa has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently resolve challenges delaying the repatriation of about 300 Nigerians stranded in Pretoria. Mr. Smart Nwobi, President…
Gunmen attack NIPSS, kill two soldiers, one cop
Unknown gunmen reportedly attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru, near Jos, Plateau State, on Monday night, killing two Soldiers and a policeman. The gunmen were…
NBC hosts high-level stakeholders’ meeting Tuesday ahead of DSO rollout
Ahead of the impending Digital Switch-Over (DSO) rollout, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is set to convene a high-level stakeholders’ meeting. The forum is scheduled for Tuesday, 16 June. It…
Sultan announces Tuesday 1st Muharram 1448AH, Sokoto declares public holiday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Tuesday, June 16, as the first day of Muharram 1448AH…
B-r-e-a-k-i-n-g: Troops rescue wife of late Major General Rabe from bandits
Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have successfully rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar and former Director…
Lagos police impounds 50 vehicles in crackdown on covered, unmarked number plates
The Police Command in Lagos State has impounded about 50 vehicles in a statewide enforcement exercise targeting motorists using covered, defaced, or unregistered number plates. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos…