NLNG explains choice of Obasanjo to present literature prize
By Solomon Asowata The Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Ltd has explained its choice of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to present the 2022 Nigerian Prize for Literature to the winners. A statement…
We recognize the right of individuals to practise their faith – Polaris Bank
Following the dust raised by an internal memo at one of the Yes Centres of Polaris Bank, the bank has issued a statement stating that it does not discriminate against…
Banditry: Zamfara Govt announces lockdown in 9 communities, closes markets
By Shuaib Sadiq The Zamfara Government, on Friday announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi Local Government Areas (LGAs) following the resurgence of bandit attacks on communities. The…
Parents, guardians speak as ASUU suspends 8-month strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old strike conditionally, prompting reactions from many parents and guardians across the country. While some parents are jubilant over the…
Obajana: Kogi government counters Dangote, insists on ownership of cement company
By Lizzy Okoji The Kogi Government says it maintains its stance on the ownership of Obajana Cement Company. “As a government, we maintain that Obajana Cement Company was solely founded…
Osinachi’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, used to call her idiot – neighbor tells court
By Glory Abuh-Adejoh/ Talatu Maiwada A neighbour of the late gospel singer Osinachi, Grace Nnaji on Thursday told an FCT Court in Abuja, that her husband, Peter Nwachukwu used to…
Suspected gunmen kidnap police officer in Kwara
October 13, 2022 An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdulmumini Yusuf, serving at the Area Command in Ilorin, has reportedly been kidnapped by suspected gunmen. The state Commissioner of Police,…
Court remands man for allegedly killing 20-year-old in Ibadan
October 13, 2022 An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Thursday ordered that one Nate Kasa, 31, be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly murdering a 20-year-old man, Danmagaji…
India investigating Gambia children’s deaths – Indian minister
October 13, 2022 India’s external affairs minister told his Gambian counterpart on Thursday that New Delhi was investigating the deaths of some children in the African country, after a report…
World Bank restates fight against corruption, sanctions 35 firms, individuals globally
October 13, 2022 In a bid to intensify efforts to advance the fight against corruption in its development projects, the World Bank Group says it sanctioned 35 firms and individuals…