Kebbi State Government tasks INEC on neutrality in 2019 elections
Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be neutral and ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2019. The governor, made the…
Only merit can unburden Nigeria’s leadership burden – Dr. Chidi Amuta
Full text of Dr. Amuta’s lecture at Mr. Ray Ekpu’s 70th birthday anniversary colloquium Leadership & the Burden of History (A Tribute Lecture for Ray Ekpu at 70) Chidi Amuta…
BB Naija Efe becomes African Ambassador for Indian varsity
Nigerian rapper Efe Ejeba, winner of the 2017 edition of Big Brother Naija reality television show has signed an endorsement deal with educational outfit, Kalinga University, India. The “Warri’’ crooner…
Israeli raids kill 2 Hamas activists in northern Gaza
Two Palestinian, belonging to Islamic Hamas movement, were killed on Tuesday by Israeli artillery fire in northern Gaza Strip, according to Hamas’s military wing, al-Qassam Brigades. Qassam identified the two…
UNICEF facilitates release of 128 child soldiers in South Sudan
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has facilitated the release of 128 child soldiers from a disbanded rebel group in Yambio located in South Sudan’s southern region of Western Equatoria. According…
Morocco accepts U.S. poultry products for the 1st time
The U.S. Trade Representative’s office (USTR) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Tuesday said Morocco has lifted the ban and agreed to accept imports of American poultry products…
Zimbabwean police looking for opposition leaders in connection with post-election violence
Zimbabwean police said Tuesday they are looking for nine senior opposition MDC Alliance leaders in connection with the post-election violence in central Harare. Six people died while several others were…
Forte Oil reports N61.8 billion revenue in first half 2018
Forte Oil has announced a revenue of N61.8 billion for the half year ended June 30, 2018. Mr Akin Akinfemiwa, the company’s Chief Executive, said the revenue represented a growth…
At last, security operatives allow senators into NASS, Akpabio resigns
After heated debate and near-fisticuffs, security operatives have allowed some lawmakers and staff into the National Assembly. Security operatives had on Tuesday barred some lawmakers, newsmen and staff of the…
NASS leadership meets INEC Chairman; APC receives Akpabio Aug. 8, it’s the end of PDP – APC chief
Obviously bowing to public pressure and national interest, Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has summoned an emergency meeting of all principal officers of the National Assembly scheduled to hold…