Terrorists abduct two Kaduna APC women
Two women leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, Hajiya Lami Awarware Hajiya Haulatu Aliyu, have been abducted by bandits. The women were reportedly abducted along the Manini flashpoint in the troubled Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the Chairman of Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressive Union, Ishaq Usman Kasai, the […]
FG, Labour meeting deadlocked as fuel price hits over N700/litre
Talks between the Federal Government and organised labour over the removal of fuel subsidy ended in a deadlock on Wednesday as they failed to reach a consensus following the hike in petrol pump prices to over N700 from N195 per litre by oil marketers. The hours-long meeting which was held at the Presidential Villa was […]
ECOWAS, EU move to boost West African energy sector
The Economic Community of West African States, and the Commission of the West African Economic and MonetaryUnion in collaboration with the Commission of the European Union under the 11th European Development Fund, have revealed plans to eradicate poverty through enhanced governance, transparency, and accountability within the West African energy sector. The PUNCH reports that the […]
Looking beyond Buhari: The imperative for modulated continuity in Tinubu administration
From the benefit of hindsight, almost all new administrations that come on board tend to abandon the projects of the preceding administration to start their own from scratch. The new administration not only abandons or terminates the projects no matter the cost implication or the burden of the opportunity cost of the termination, but they […]
Assent to arbitration, mediation bill will boost dispute resolution – CIArb
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of Nigeria has said assent to the Arbitration and Mediation Bill by former President Muhammadu Buhari will bring significant developments and shape the future of arbitration in Nigeria. CIArb stated this on Tuesday during a press conference on the bill which began in 2005. Speaking at the event held in […]
Why I quit my marriage – Shaffy Bello
Shaffy Bello, in a chat with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo, reveals why she quit her 25-year marriage. The Nollywood actress was married to her estranged husband, Mr Akinrimisi. She disclosed that the distance away from her husband who was based in the United States didn’t sit well with her so, she settled for divorce. […]
Sevilla beat Roma to win Europa League
Sevilla won a record-extending seventh Europa League title after overcoming Roma 4-1 on penalties in Wednesday’s final in Budapest following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Yassine Bounou was the hero for Sevilla as he saved two spot-kicks in the shootout while the Spanish side converted all four of their attempts. Gonzalo Montiel, who converted […]
Police rescue six pregnant girls from ‘baby factory’ in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has uncovered a ‘baby factory’ run by a child trafficking syndicate in Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state. The command rescued six pregnant women from the baby making factory. The women, aged between 20 and 23 years, were being held with the intention to trade their babies after […]
Establish spiritual units in hospitals – Don
Establish spiritual units in hospitals – Don Professor Anthonia Maurice Essien of the Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has called for the establishment of spiritual and pastoral units in the hospitals. She noted that such spiritual provisions would complement medical treatments. Essien, while speaking at an inaugural lecture […]
NSCDC rescues 25-year-old woman locked for years
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps have rescued a 25-year-old woman allegedly locked in a room for years by her father in Jigawa State. The spokesman of the Jigawa State NSCDC Command, CSC Adamu Shehu, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. He said this followed a complaint lodged at the NSCDC State Command Headquarters by […]