Police uncover plot to disrupt May 29 inauguration
The Adamawa Police Command has raised alarm over an alleged plan to disrupt Wednesday’s inauguration of Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri as the newly-elected governor of Adamawa. The command, in a statement…
Four soldiers, journalist killed by Boko Haram landmine
Four Chadian soldiers and a television reporter were killed when their vehicle hit a mine on a road in eastern Chad, security sources said Sunday. The victims were headed towards…
Ooni creates wealth, empowers 1,000 fashion designers
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Saturday empowered no fewer than 1,000 fashion designers and charged them to be hardworking in their chosen career. The Ooni gave the…
Sudan protest, opposition groups call for two days of strikes starting Tuesday
A coalition of Sudanese protest and opposition groups on Friday called for two days of strikes in private and public enterprises next week as part of pressure on military rulers…
ACRI urges legislators to pursue an all encompassing solution to child destitution in Nigeria
The Almajiri Child Rights Initiative (ACRI) has called on members of the 9th National Assembly to continue from where their predecessors stopped in promoting Almajiri child rights and to pursue…
I’ll get Buhari to appoint more women, youths – Aisha Buhari
The wife of the President, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has re-assured Nigerian women and youths of her determination to champion their cause for active participation in governance. Mrs Buhari said this…
Out-of-jail Algarin gets job offers from Nigeria, UK: Kardashian frees 17 inmates
Out-of-jail Paul Algarin says he is now in global demand as multiple job offers are pouring in every day. Kim Kardashian’s advocacy for prison reform had contributed immensely to Algarin’s…
I will hit the ground running as soon as I am sworn in – Sanwo-Olu promises
The Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday said he would work assiduously to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people of the state. Samwo-Olu made the promise…
Arewa Pastors defend Buhari against allegations of killings, Islamisation
The National Chairman, Arewa Pastors Non-denominational Initiative for Peace, Bishop Abu Richard says President Muhammadu Buhari is not the cause of the killings in the country. Richard made this known…
43% of basic education teachers not qualified, says UBEC chief
The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Dr. Hamid Bobboyi has revealed that only 57 per cent of the nation’s basic education teachers are qualified. Bobboyi also said…