The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of Africa’s first Gemology and Gemstones department at the Yakubu Gowon University in Abuja. The department, which is a first of its kind on the continent, is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing capacity building […]
In a crackdown on excessive noise, the Ogun State government has taken drastic measures to curb the menace of noise pollution, resulting in the closure of 45 centers in 2024. According to the state’s environmental commissioner, Dr. Ola Oresanya, a significant number of establishments were shut down for violating noise regulations, while many […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) notes the musing of His Excellency, Umo Eno, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom state, that likened the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a faulty airplane, incapable of taking safely to the skies, creating an imperative to seek alternative flight onward. We couldn’t agree more that Plane PDP has become […]
PRESS RELEASE The Russian government’s purported promises of military support and weaponry to Nigeria are nothing more than a cynical ploy to expand its malign influence in Africa. Russia’s track record speaks volumes; it is the primary architect of instability in West Africa today, actively sponsoring coups and undermining democratic order in neighboring nations […]
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has called on traditional rulers in the South East region of Nigeria to work together with the region’s governors to restore the region to its former glory. He made this appeal during a meeting of the South-East Traditional Rulers’ Council in Awka, which aimed to promote unity and […]
In a stunning upset, Al-Nassr has been eliminated from the AFC Champions League after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the semifinals. The loss marks a disappointing end to the Saudi Arabian team’s campaign, with superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates failing to advance to the final. Kawasaki Frontale will now […]
The Kano State Government has approved a massive N51.5 billion for infrastructure enhancement across the state, in a bid to boost economic growth and improve the standard of living of its citizens. The approval, which was announced yesterday, is part of the government’s efforts to address the state’s infrastructure deficit and create an […]
A global manhunt is underway for a 41-year-old foreign national accused of being involved in masterminding a large-scale cryptocurrency scam in Nigeria. The suspect, whose identity has been revealed to be Elie Bitar, is believed to have orchestrated the fraudulent scheme through an online trading platform CBEX that promised unusually high returns to […]
Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party in Enugu, Titus Odo and Emeka Mamah, a former Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The duo, who were key figures in the Labour Party, were received by the PDP State Chairman, Martin Chukwunwike, at the party’s secretariat on […]
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ifo, Ogun State, has handed down a three months prison sentence to a popular musician, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, for his involvement in a violent altercation with a police officer. The incident occurred in November 2022, when Portable physically attacked a police inspector who was attempting to serve […]
