Lagos, Osun, Ondo declare June 12 public holidays
Lagos, Ondo and Osun states have declared June 12 as public holiday in commemoration of its significance and declaration recently by President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Lagos had…
Obasanjo’s letter: How Lai Mohammed disobeyed me – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he stopped his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina from replying former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter against his administration because of Adesina’s age. The…
Troops neutralise 12 bandits fleeing market in Kaduna
Troops from 1 Division in Kaduna neutralised 12 bandits on Thursday after a covert operation in some village markets in the state. Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu said in a…
Agriculture tops agenda as Buhari jets off to Morocco on working visit
President Muhammadu Buhari will begin a two-day working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has said. Shehu, in…
Egypt Mo Salah may be fit for World Cup opener against Uruguay
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is confident he will be fit enough to take part in Egypt’s World Cup opener against Uruguay in Yekaterinburg next Friday, Spanish newspaper Marca reported on…
Beware of depression, a risk factor for suicide, WHO raises alarm
June 9, 2018 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised the public to support persons showing signs of depression by encouraging and talking to them to seek help to prevent…
Interview: Why we partner TD for Nigeria’s power market – Vertiv Boss
WOJTEK PIORKO, Director, Sales Middle East and Africa for Vertiv in this chat with our Correspondent, Theresa Igata, explains why they are partnering with Nigeria’s Technology Distributions Limited for a…
Le Matin becomes first Swiss newspaper to go 100% digital
The popular French-language Le Matin tabloid, founded in 1893, is set to print its final paper edition on July 21. The change, caused by financial troubles, may result in up…
Tragedy averted as chopper carrying VP Osinbajo forced to land
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has only God to thank as a police force chopper that conveyed him to the graduation ceremony of the Senor Division Course 1/2018 at the Nigeria…
How Tinubu secured June 12 honour for Abiola, others
Does the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, have a hand in the recent national honour and recognition for the late Chief MKO Abiola and…