Oct. 1: How Nigerians should mark anniversary — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says there is reason for hope in the country, in spite of the challenges that have beset it. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said this…
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Refs admit ‘human error’ over disallowed Luis Diaz goal
Referees’ body PGMOL has admitted the decision to disallow Luis Diaz’s goal in nine-man Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur was “a significant human error”. At 0-0 and with the…
Alleged kidnap of 3 students in Ogun is fake – Police
By James Ogunnaike ABEOKUTA: Ogun State Police Command has denied the rumour-making round that three students of Salawu Abiola Comprehensive High School, Osiele, Abeokuta were kidnapped. The command spokesperson, Omolola…
Why Africa needs to invest in AI – Danbatta
By Emmanuel Elebeke – Abuja The Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has charged African countries to prioritise investing in artificial intelligence (AI)…
Kwara: Hotel owner found dead in own facility
Managing Director of a popular hotel in Ilorin has been found dead in one of the hotel rooms. Police spokesman in Kwara, CSP Okasanmi Ajayi, stated in Ilorin on Friday…
Elections in Burkina Faso not a ‘priority’, says Military leader
Elections in Burkina Faso are not a “priority” compared to “security”, the country’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore said Friday on state TV, almost a year after coming to power…
Edo 2024: I’ve not anointed a successor – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki said that he has not anointed anyone to succeed him after his tenure expires next year. “I am not in the position now to determine,…
‘Internet highly unaffordable in Nigeria’
•Country drops in Digital Quality of Life •Ranks behind Kenya, South Africa •FG reacts, calls for regional collaboration By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor & Juliet Umeh A new study by…
Nigerian develops AI-powered writing app LexiGenius
By Prince Osuagwu Nigerians have joined the band of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine base application developers whose ingenuity has created fast increased popularity and transforming every aspect of human…
Afenifere to Tinubu: Nigeria becoming ungovernable, pauperised
By Dayo Johnson THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, lamented that Nigeria is becoming increasingly ungovernable, following the increasing state of insecurity across the country. Afenifere said this after its…
Mohbad: Coroner’s inquest begins Friday
•Reps seek monitoring of on-going investigation; Ask NCC to protect artiste’s songs, secure son’s legacy •He wouldn’t have died if he ran to us —OPC By Clifford Ndujihe, Henry Ojelu…
Court stops impeachment move against Ondo dep gov
•We’ll proceed with process — Lawmakers By Dayo Johnson & Ikechukwu Nnochiri THE Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, yesterday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching…
2023 Budget Tobacco control fund abysmal, needs increase, NTCA tells Tinubu
•Says tobacco use impedes realisation of SDGs By Gabriel Ewepu AS Nigerians continue to grapple with non-communicable diseases, the Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance, NTCA, yesterday called for upward review of…
2023 World Rivers Day: Our rivers under threat by climate change, pollution — FG
By Gabriel Ewepu AS Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate 2023 World Rivers Day, the federal government has raised concerns over threat of climate change, indiscriminate pollution…
National security remains precarious amid numerous successes — Speaker Abbas
By Gift Chapi-Odekina Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called on the legislative arm to intensify efforts in addressing security challenges currently facing the country. He also…
We didn’t mandate anyone to negotiate with bandits — Defence ministers
•As FG assures abducted students, others’ll soon reunite with families By Kingsley Omonobi The federal government said yesterday it didn’t mandate anyone to negotiate with bandits on its behalf. Recall…
Senate clears Cardoso, 4 others as CBN gov, dep govs
•Akpabio begs aggrieved senators to sheath swords •How we’ll tackle foreign exchange challenge, others —Cardoso •Says FX situation worrisome By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief & Henry Umoru THE Senate…
INSECURITY: US warns Americans against visiting 18 Nigerian states
The US Department of State has advised Americans to reconsider travelling to Nigeria “due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed gangs.”Following its travel advisory update done on Wednesday,…
Man sodomises stepbrother in Ondo
A 24-year-old man, Pelumi Folorunsho, has been arrested for allegedly sodomnising his eight-year-old stepbrother in Akure, Ondo State. He was reportedly caught by their neighbour while committing the act at…