The Katsina State Governor and Chairman, North West Governors’ Forum, Aminu Bello Masari, has reiterated call for citizens to be allowed to bear arms in self-defence as part of measures
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Mr. Clem Agba has said his ministry is presently in talks with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to change the agency’s
Some Northern senators on Wednesday, kicked against a proposed law for women empowerment in Nigeria, saying its contents contradict Islam and northern cultural values. Abiodun Olujimi senator representing Ekiti south,
Barcelona and Argentina striker Sergio Aguero broke down in tears as he announced his retirement from football on Wednesday due to a heart condition, bringing the curtain down on an
Britain’s seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton received a knighthood for services to motorsport on Wednesday, days after losing out on what would have been a record eighth title in
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Africa’s leading payments technology company Flutterwave, has announced Grammy Award-winning international artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, as its Global Brand Ambassador. The company also announced the launch of
Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s visit to Imo State on Tuesday. The Vice President who was visiting the state for the 29th edition of the National Micro, Small and Medium
National issues and how to move the nation forward dominated discussions at the one year remembrance of the Publisher of Leadership Newspapers Sam Nda-Isaiah. The event put together by family,
Saving the vultures from complete extinction is the essence of this workshop. Key representatives from the Nigeria conservation foundation, the Nigeria customs service and wild life are exploring ways to
OJ Simpson is a free man. The 74-year-old former football hero and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was granted good behavior credits and discharged
Although under intense pressure from different quarters, particularly governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari, might have resolved to sign the amended
Merck, a leading science and technology company, on Tuesday announced that it has signed an agreement with biotechnology company Innovative Biotech (IB) to design the manufacturing process for the first
Ayo Adebanjo, acting leader of Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group, has described Bisi Akande, former governor of Osun state, as a “political neophyte”. Commenting on Tuesday during the Morning Show on
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A Nigerian medical student who is also an illustrator, 25-year-old Chidiebere Ibe on November 24th posted an image he drew of a pregnant Black woman’s womb on Instagram, a diagram
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has increased the number of flight slots given to Nigerian flag carrier Air Peace to seven per week from an initial one per week. It
Nigeria’s federal government on Monday earned a total of $547.2 million as MTN Nigeria and Mafab Communications Ltd emerged winners of the keenly contested 3.5 GHz spectrum auction for 5G
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, has appointed the Chairman, THISDAY Group and ARISE News Channel, Prince Nduka Obaigbena; Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka;
Elon Musk has been named Time’s 2021 Person of the Year. Musk, the richest person on Earth, is the CEO of the aerospace company SpaceX and electronic car company Tesla.
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