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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to traditional rulers to support the government in promoting peace and unity across the country, amid rising cases of incendiary statements and hate speeches capable of tearing the nation apart. The Minister, who made the remarks in Abuja on Friday when he received the Olowo of Owo, […]Read More

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, today in Maiduguri unveiled a new and more effective distribution plan for delivering relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons in the North-East which departs from the undignified practice of forcing people to queue up for food. Under the new plan which Prof. Osinbajo kicked-off at the Bakassi Camp, camp officials […]

It would have been enough to dismiss the ultimatum by some northern groups asking Igbo residing in their region to quit before October 1 or face dire consequences, as the ranting of overzealous and misguided youths. But against the background of Nigeria’s precarious situation, after pro-Biafra agitators grounded activities in South-eastern Nigeria; shutting down major […]

In line with its business objective of enabling young Nigerians and students to derive maximum benefits from their limited finances, Bridge Concepts Limited has announced a partnership with the pan African Financial institution, United Bank for Africa (Plc) with the introduction of co-branded discount cards known as the Naija Green Card, the first of its kind discount payment solution.  […]Read More

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians against making statements that are capable of undermining the country’s peace and security. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, urged Nigerians to feel free to reside in any part of their choice across the country, saying the government has the capacity to […]Read More

It was one of America’s greatest presidents and renowned world leader, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who said, “In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” Since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria to continue his medical tourism (nobody should blame me for calling it medical tourism. That was […]

A total sum of N375.8 million has been paid to 20 whistle blowers, who provided useful information under the whistle-blower’s policy, the Federal Government has revealed. The Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr Salisu Dambatta made the revelation on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the sum was paid with regard to the recovery […]

In a merciless operation, Nigerian troops have neutralized Boko Haram gunmen who attempted to attack Jiddari Polo community in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Announcing the elimination of armed terrorists, the Army Spokesperson, Brigadier Sani Kukasheka Usman said: “there was an attempt by a few suspected Boko Haram to attack Jiddari Polo and all have […]

The Joint Admissions and matriculation Board (JAMB), has described as fake the ongoing  scam on the Facebook, a social media​ account, calling for candidates desirous of upgrade of scores in the 2017 Unified Tertiary matriculation Examination (UTME) to come forward. The organisation which warned the public particularly desperate candidates against falling victim of unscrupulous elements […]

Justice Adeniyi Ademola, on Wednesday, resumed sitting at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Ademola was among eight superiors court Judges arrested after a “sting operation” the Department of State Service (DSS) conducted in October, 2016. His resumption comes in spite of the presidency’s insistence that none of the Judges recently recalled by the National […]

The three-month ultimatum issued to Igbos by a group in the northern part of Nigeria has continued to generate controversies in the country. On Wednesday, a former President of Igbo socio-cultural group, Aka Ikenga, Chief Goddy Uwazurike condemned the eviction notice, saying it calls for urgent action by the concerned authorities. Uwazurike, a legal practitioner, […]

… Calls for arrest of ultimatum issuers  The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, has condemned the recent eviction ultimatum issued by a group of Northern youths to the Igbos in the region. The Northern group asked the Igbos to leave the north within three months.  Publicity Secretary, Rev. […]