By Jameel Gulma, Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested 165 foreigners found living in a three-bedroom flat in Birnin Kebbi. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Abubakar, intelligence reports led to the discovery of over 200 individuals residing in a cramped three-bedroom apartment in the Kuwait area of Birnin…
By Chris Mark The Organisation of Oil Exporting Countries (OPEC) has handed pass marks to Nigeria and other member countries over their conformity with the crude oil production quota for November and December 2024. The evaluation, which was carried out during the 58th Meeting of the OPEC Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC), showed that OPEC…
By Lai Gidado Prof. MK Othman and nine other professors who have met the laid down criteria for Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) vice chancellor position have been cleared as the top contenders to appear before the selection board led by the Chairman, ABU’s Governing Council, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, on 4 February. Others to appear…
You Cannot Order My Removal, Tinubu Tells Court By Shalom Oludele President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to compel the National Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against him over alleged human rights violations. The case, marked as FHC/ABJ/CS/1334/2024, was filed by…
By Michael Adedotun Oke Revitalising Nigeria’s agricultural sector requires more than just policies and programmes; it demands strong political will, strategic investment, and consistent government commitment. Agriculture remains the backbone of the nation’s economy, providing food, employment, and raw materials for industries. However, without decisive action and well-coordinated efforts, the sector will continue to…
By Falilat Oreoluwa Dikko Women are the unseen architects of success, not just in the home but in society at large. Behind every great man is a woman whose strength, dedication, and sacrifices help shape not only his life but the course of history. Throughout the world, women have proven time and again that their…
By Prof. M. K. Othman China’s narrative is not fading, and many people share my view of the country: admiration, envy, and respect. A large population is typically associated with chaotic and undisciplined behavior, as control and regulation become challenging, but this is not the case with China. The population is exceptionally high, representing…
By Chris Mark The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) have hailed the leadership of the commission for establishing the Niger Delta Sports Festival, saying it will greatly impact sports and human capital development across the region. At a stakeholders…
Ebola: Nigeria On High Alert As NCDC Updates Emergency Contingency Plan By Shalom Oludele The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has heightened surveillance efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Speaking in Abuja, NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris reassured Nigerians that while no cases have been…
FG Alerts Nigerians On Imminent Electricity Tariff Hike By Shalom Oludele The Federal Government has indicated that electricity tariffs will be increased in the coming months as part of efforts to attract private investment into the power sector. The government, however, said that the planned increase needed to be balanced by subsidies for less-affluent…
