Neptune Prime’s Gimba commissions Memorial School, inspects Cancer Clinic in Yobe To honour the past and secure the future, Dr. Hassan Gimba, Publisher and CEO of Neptune Prime Newspapers, took centre stage in Potiskum, Yobe State, on Saturday, 31st August 2024. The event marked the commissioning of the Hafsatu Gimba Ahmed Memorial School, a tribute to his late mother, located …

Defence Ministry Directs Relocation of Military Chiefs to Sokoto to Combat Banditry and Terrorism The Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON, has expressed his sadness over the activities of terrorists and bandits terrorizing Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi States and its environs. To address this, Dr. Matawalle has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and …

President Tinubu Arrives Beijing for a five-day official Visit to China President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, in the People’s Republic of China, on Sunday morning for a five-day official visit. Announcing President Tinubu’s arrival on his verified X handle, @DOlusegun, on Sunday morning, Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, gave a brief mention of …

NEW OLOSI OF OSI-EKITI, OBA STEPHEN ADEGBOYEGA ALABI GETS STAFF OF OFFICE AS OYEBANJI URGES PEACE, UNITY The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned the citizens of the state against actions that could trigger internal unrest capable of widening the gulf of divisions, as Oba Stephen Adegboyega Alabi was enthroned as the Olosi of Osi Ekiti, in Ido/Osi Local …

The Disappearing Integrity: A Reflection on Abike Dabiri-Erewa’s Transformation from Compassionate Journalist to Controversial Politician The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has drawn significant attention for its swift and decisive response to the incendiary remarks made by Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Canada-based Nigerian who, in a widely circulated TikTok meeting, made alarming threats against Yoruba and Benin people. Sunnberger’s comments, …

A needed “to do list” for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on their Campaign Rallies across the Country. They must never forget to tell their audience and listeners this very important statement. “ If you elect us and give us a decent majority in both the Senate and the House, we would deliver on all our promises to you without …

Readers’ Comments on Dangote’s Refinery and Food Security A weekly article has always been a tasking assignment in the face of several contending issues demanding time and attention. Academic activities- teaching, research and knowledge dissemination, community services – consultancy, mentorship, etc- are time-consuming and attention-seeking events. So, the best way to sustain weekly articles is to allow the views of …

Host Communities Welfare, Paramount For The Success Of Oil Industry — Lokpobiri. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri has assured host communities that the administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is committed to enhancing their welfare, particularly in the context of oil production and mining. This commitment was emphasised by Minister of State for Petroleum, Heineken …

Nwali Retains Crown in Gov Diri National Scrabble championship. Enoch Nwali of Ebonyi State has retained his crown in the masters category in the 4th edition of Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble championship in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Nwali recorded 13 wins at the Chief Harold Dappa Biriye conference hall with a plus 1229 cumulative spread to win the …

LAMENTATION OF A NORTHERNER. Where has thou gone wrong? “Those who dream of the banquet, wake to lamentation and sorrow”. /realist We are always busy talking of THE NORTH, our cultural heritage, yet the North is being sacrificed with lots of tears being shed. Who do we hold responsible? Is it a collective mistake or a deliberate act of those …