I’ll make Anambra Nigeria’s industrial hub -Tinubu says in Awka
By Francis Onyeukwu Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to transform Anambra into industrial hub of the country, if given the mandate in…
Atiku in Sokoto, pledges to reconstruct Funtua-Gusau-Sokoto road, fight poverty
By Habibu Harisu Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the Feb. 25 presidential election has pledged to reconstruct the Funtua-Gusau-Sokoto road, if elected. He also…
Under Buhari, Fulani Losing Livelihoods, Becoming Endangered Species – Fulani Groups
The Coalition of Pastoralists Associations of Nigeria (CPAN) has called the attention of the Nigerian government and the international community to the plight of the average cattle herder in Nigeria…
W/Bank wants more reforms in Nigeria telecoms, increased broadband access to rural areas
By Jessica Dogo The World Bank wants Nigeria to increase its broadband penetration to provide internet access to people in rural areas and remote places. The World Bank Country Director,…
Security personnel abort Tinubu’s mega rally in Niger, cite ‘order from above’
A detachment of security operatives Tuesday cordoned off the New Bussa Township Stadium, Borgu local Government Area venue for the APC presidential and governorship mega rally. The security personnel merely…
Osun Govt clears air on Adeleke’s alleged forge certificate; calls judgment ‘Kangaroo’
We seek to clarify a very sinister component of the Kangaroo judgment on Osun Governorship election. Governor Ademola Adeleke did not forge any certificate or testimonial. The Issue of forgery…
Naira redesign: Emefiele appears before Reps; says he acted in public interest
The Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has honoured the invitation of the ad-hoc committee of the House of Representatives which is investigating the scarcity of the new naira notes….
Court remands housewife, son who allegedly killed in-law for stealing meat from soup
By Onyeje Abutu-Joel A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, ordered that a 40-year-old housewife, Charity Upev and her son, Tertsea be remanded in a correction centre for alleged culpable…
US Institute lists agenda for Nigeria media in 2023 polls reportage
By Diana Omueza The US Institute of Peace (USIP) on Tuesday in Abuja, urged the media to ensure thoroughness and due diligence in their reportage of the 2023 general elections….
Nigeria corruption index worsens, drops to 150 out of 180 countries/territories
Nigeria’s corruption rating has fallen four places from 154 to 150 out of 180 countries and territories in the latest ranking of the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index released by Transparency…