Nigeria Youths march for Tinubu in Abuja Youths under the platforms of Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF) trooped out en mass in Abuja for a solidarity rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration The placard-carrying youths converged on the Unity Fountain at the Business District Centre of the Federal Capital City as early as 9 am …

Ex-Army Officer, Col. Saka proffers solutions to security challenges   Disturbed by the increasing rate of insecurity in Nigeria, a retired Military Officer, Colonel F.S Saka has advised the nation’s security agencies to adopt use of modern technology to tackle kidnap cases ravaging the entire country, saying information is more important than weapon. Col. Saka Rtd added that with the …

A 39-year-old father of four from Ghana has been identified as the man killed in one of two seemingly random shootings in northwest Toronto over the weekend. In a police update Tuesday, Det. Phillip Campbell said Adu Boakye and another unnamed 16-year-old boy were “shot indiscriminately” less than 24 hours apart while waiting for a bus in the area of …

Nigeria, once hailed as the giant of Africa, is now teetering on the brink of collapse. The economic downturn gripping the nation has plunged its citizens into a state of despair and destitution reminiscent of Venezuela’s plight. Surging inflation, a weakening currency, and a precipitous decline in living standards have become the norm for millions of Nigerians, painting a bleak …

  The Second Graduation / Walimat ul Qurian ceremony of Madrasatu Ar-Rasheediyatu Al- Islamiyatu Education Center Erijiyan Ekiti has been held amidst pomp and pageantry. The epoch-making event was held at the School’s premises, along Ikogosi Road, Erijiyan-Ekiti in EkaMeta LCDA of Ekiti State on Sunday, 18th of February 2024. Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Hon. Adekunle Saliu Oloruntegbe who …

The Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the pensioners and the populace of Osun State. He made the declaration during the official launch of the free surgery and medical care program for pensioners in the state, a collaborative effort between the Osun Health Insurance Agency and Rotary International. Adeleke underscored the …

We’ll eliminate ‘Japa’ syndrome in Osun health sector –Adeleke. The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, had reiterated his commitment in eliminating “Japa” syndrome among health professionals in the state. Speaking at the flag off of Free Surgery and Medical Care for Pensioners in Osogbo, on Tuesday, the Governor added the he has approved several allowances and upgrades including the …

FG installs 30-second biometric gates for Immigration at Airports   In line with international standards and best practices, the federal government has installed 30-second biometric clearance gates for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at all international airports in the country. The biometric gates can screen and clear a passenger within 30 seconds without any interface or contact with Immigration personnel. …

Land Disputes; One Killed, Several Injured In Community Clash. Bayelsa Govt Condemns Use of Violence. A 46 year old man, ThankGod Odede, from Opolo Community, in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, was yesterday macheted to death and several persons injured by some individuals from Okutukutu. The attack which has thrown Opolo Community into pandemonium occurred at about 1100hrs …

APC Woes in Adamawa; Party blasts Binani (Guber Candidate) in the last election. The Working Committee of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State rained tones of the blame on their Gubernatorial candidate, Senator Aisha Ahmed Dahiru Binani as the root cause of the party’s inability to win the Governorship election that paved the way for Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru …

The late Prof. Mustapha Ahmed Falaki had a larger-than-life personality during his working career that made his name ring the bell nine years after his assasination. As expected, my tribute last week to the academic colossus, social-justice crusader, power of the powerless, and farmers’ general, Mallam Falaki, attracted praise and happy testimonies from those whom his human kindness touched. It …

Nurses: Protest Rocks Bayelsa Over Revised Guidelines For Nurses Verification Nurses in Bayelsa State has stage a peaceful protest to express their grievances over revised guidelines for verification of certificates with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN. The Nurses who are under the auspices of Nursing Reform Initiative (NRI) thronged the streets of Yenagoa caring placards with various …

Bukar Abba Ibrahim: The Man Who Touched My Life (2) by Hassan Gimba Adamu Maina Waziri is one politician most people misunderstand. He is one man who does not suffer fools and, unlike the typical politician, he shoots from the hip, the reason some saw him as “crude”. His word is his bond; and if you asked him for a …

AIYEDATIWA: AN IDEA SURFACING IN ITS OWN TIME Yesterday, the people of Ondo state rose to defend their Governor who had been wrongly accused and maligned by a few Abuja legislators. They didn’t even wait for the media aides of the Governor to do what they have been appointed to do. I sat back and read. It marked an end …

Lagos Police Capture Notorious One-Chance Gang In a remarkable display of community vigilance, residents of Lagos rallied together to thwart the criminal activities of a notorious ‘one-chance’ robbery gang. The group, comprised of a 45-year-old man named Okoro and a 42-year-old woman identified as Patience, had been terrorizing commuters under the guise of commercial bus drivers Reports indicate that the …