3 killed, 2 injured as gunmen attack community in Bauchi
May 13, 2022 The Police Command in Bauchi has confirmed the murder of three persons in a fresh attack by unidentified gunmen at Num village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government…
Mind your language, stop creating confusion – DSS warns politicians, highly placed individuals
May 13, 2022 The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned politicians and highly placed personalities against unguarded statements that could derail efforts to deepen Nigeria’s democracy. Dr. Peter Afunanya,…
JDPC FESTAC mobilises 500 persons ahead of 2023 general elections
May 13, 2022 The FESTAC Deanery of the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Catholic Church, says it has mobilised its officials ahead of the 2023 General Elections. The commission,…
E-commerce shocker: Zinox may acquire Jumia
May 13, 2022 Jumia, one of the major e-commerce players in the African market, appears to be battling severe headwinds after its share price – which once traded at record…
UBEC begins head count for out-of-school children, teachers, others
May 13, 2022 The Universal Basic Education Commission(UBEC) has begun the process of ascertaining the accurate number of teachers in both private and public schools at the basic education level…
CLIMATE CHANGE: WHY AFRICA SHOULD DEFINE ITS ENERGY TRANSITION VISION – OSINBAJO
May 13, 2022 The fact that Climate Change poses challenges of survival and economic development makes it imperative for Africa to define its plan and come up with a vision…
Human trafficking: 17,727 victims rescued, 511 convictions secured in 19 years – NAPTIP
May 13, 2022 The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says 17,727 victims of human trafficking have been rescued and rehabilitated by the agency since its…
Emefiele: Before we re-write history
By Ahmed Sirajo Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has come under heavy censure in recent weeks. Not that the multiple awards-winning central banker is new to scathing…
After 38 years, SSS removes Nigerian journalist from watchlist
May 12, 12 2022 The State Security Service (SSS) has removed a journalist, Lanre Arogundade, from a watchlist in which his name featured for 38 years, the Director General of…
Anti-money laundering: Buhari signs 3 bills into law
May 12, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law, three bills aimed at improving the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing/proliferation financing framework in Nigeria. The bills are the…