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Reptiles’ power and national security

April 20, 2019 0

It is customary for the military authorities to code-name their operations to suit a particular war or security challenge. For instance, when the United States wanted to deal with the late Thief of Baghdad, Saddam […]

Tribal marks: A cultural heritage sliding to oblivion?

April 20, 2019 0

Whether it’s two lines drawn vertically on each cheek, or a series of lines, sometimes numbering seven or more for each cheek, tribal marks have been part of African’s rich cultural heritage. However, the art […]

Osun govt confirms Blueprint report, to sack 586 workers

April 19, 2019 0

Osun state government has confirmed an exclusive report of the Blueprint Newspapers on the plan to sack some workers with certificate infractions. A statement signed by the Supervisor, Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Adelani […]

Hope for better Nigeria, Adamolekun charges Christians

April 19, 2019 0

The founder of Kayode Adamolekun foundation, Engineer Kayode Adamolekun, has charged Christians to imbibe the spirit of hope of the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ brought to mankind. In his Easter message, Adamolekun […]

Ekiti community blames colonialists for obaship crises

April 19, 2019 0

The people of Ilawe Ekiti in Ekiti local government area of Ekiti state have blamed British colonialists for most of the traditional crises generating ripples in some states in the south-west region. The indigenes of […]

Police nab 9 EBSU students for cultism in Ebonyi

April 19, 2019 0

Police command in Ebonyi state on Friday said it has arrested nine students of Ebonyi state University (EBSU) for shooting some policemen attached to the command. The suspected cultists had last week snatched a police […]

Man 48, needs N12m for kidney transplant

April 19, 2019 0

A Lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa state, Engr. Iliya Sani is battling for his life after being diagnosed of an advanced kidney disease (stage V CKI) secondary to type 2 diabetic mellitus and long […]

Easter: Nigeria under siege, needs prayer – Secondus

April 19, 2019 0

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has urged Christians to use this period of Easter to intensify their prayers for Nigeria because the country is under siege. Secondus in […]

N3trn required to fix road nationwide—FG

April 19, 2019 0

The Minister of State for Power, Works and Housing, Alhaji Mustapha Shehuri said the federal government needs nothing less than N3 trillion to fix road infrastructure in the country. Shehuri disclosed this Thursday evening when […]

Gov Emmanuel commended for engaging indigenous companies for road construction

April 19, 2019 0

The Managing Director, Hensek Integrated Services, Engr Uwem Okoko, has commended the Akwa Ibom state governor Mr Udom Emmanuel for engaging indigenous construction companies in handling most of the major infrastructural projects in the state. […]

Ndume best for senate presidency – Mandawari

April 19, 2019 0

A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Hajiya Halima Mandawari has described Senator Ali Ndume as the most suitable person for the post of the Senate Presidency. Speaking to news men […]

EPL: Citizens eye revenge against Spurs

April 19, 2019 0

Manchester City and Tottenham will face each other for the third time in less than a week at the Etihad Stadium. Both sides played each other over two legs in the Champions League, with Spurs […]

Good Friday tragedy: Church collapses during Easter programme, 13 dead

April 19, 2019 0

No less than 13 persons died on Thursday in South Africa, during a church service to observe the Passover night, one of the programmes to commemorate the Easter. Reports say, officials believe heavy rains caused […]

Breaking: After winning AMAA award, Nollywood star dies

April 19, 2019 0

Nollywood, Nigeria’s thriving industry, has been hit by the cold hand of death once again, this time, snatching Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA), award winner and top Nollywood producer, Ifeanyi Onyeabor. Though news of the […]

9th Senate: Gombe APC drums support for Goje

April 19, 2019 0

A Chieftain and Publicity Secretary of All Progressive Party (APC) in Gombe State, Na’omi Joel Awak, has appealed to the elected Senators to back Senator Mohammed Danjuma for the position of the Senate President. Na’omi […]

Tribal marks: A cultural heritage sliding to oblivion?

April 20, 2019 0

When Kano citizens brainstormed against social menace

April 18, 2019 0

Tackling the social menace in Kano is a herculean task though, but concerned stakeholders under the leadership of Alhaji Bashir Tofa have taken up the challenge as BASHIR MOHAMMED reports. Kano, by its nature, is […]

Still on open defecation: The Lagos example

April 17, 2019 0

In many Nigerian villages, open defecation is a taboo for which one can be lynched. In such places, lavatories are scarce but residents, who do not have them, go inside bushes and dig grounds to […]

Kwara community in self help project

April 17, 2019 0

Worried by the dearth of medical facilities in Omupo, an ancient Igbomina town in kwara state, sons and daughters of the community mobilised resources and accessed over N10 million fund for the construction of a […]

When heads of courts converged on NJI to strategize on speedy justice delivery

April 16, 2019 0

Just last week, the National Judicial Institute (NJI) hosted heads of courts to the maiden edition of its roundtable on speedy juicy delivery. KEHINDE OSASONA captured the proceedings. In a bid to expand, improve and […]

Insecurity: Will Buhari honour Reps’ summon?

April 16, 2019 0

Joshua Egbodo writes on the House of Representatives summon on President Muhammadu Buhari over incessant killings by herdsmen and armed bandits across the country. Yet another summon It wouldn’t be the first time the lower […]

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