How sit-tightism and IGP Egbetokun’s incompetence is brewing mutiny in the police force
By Ebiowei Dickson Recent developments across the country’s internal security architecture have shown that the Nigeria Police Force has never had it so bad like it’s currently having since it was established many years ago. This institution which was established 25 years after the formation of the London Metropolitan Police came into being to protect […]
How Gov. Alia is trying to hide attacks on Benue communities – Ortom
The former governor of Benue state, Samuel Ortom, has accused his successor Hyacinth Alia of attempting to conceal attacks on Benue communities from the public. Ortom made the accusation in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Terver Akase, on Monday, February 10. Parts of the statement read: “We watched with utmost shock and sadness, a […]
Ribadu – El-Rufai: Before today, there was yesterday, and there’ll be tomorrow
By Abdullahi O Haruna On November 26, 2011, Yasmin, the eldest daughter of Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, passed away at the young age of 25 in her London apartment. Overwhelmed by sorrow and grief, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, despite his own constricted emotions, displayed remarkable strength and loyalty. He travelled to London to bring home the fragile […]
Cancer day: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies gives 194 Oncology scholarships to African doctors
In commemoration of the 2025 World Cancer Day (WCD) celebration, the Merck Foundation, First Ladies and Ministries of Health in Africa have provided 194 scholarships to African doctors from 32 countries to undergo Oncology training. Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, is making history in Africa by training the First African Oncologists […]
Group slams El-Rufai for harassing, distracting Gov Sani’s govt
The Kaduna Good Governance Forum (KGGF) has condemned former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s alleged attempts to rewrite history and assert himself as the owner of the state. While accusing El-Rufai of harassment and distraction of the incumbent Governor, Uba Sani with a threat ahead of the 2027 general elections, the group noted that El-Rufai’s […]
Tinubu approves 65years retirement age for doctors
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age of medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the country from 60 to 65 years. Tinubu also gave his approval for the necessary adjustments to be made for both the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS), inline with […]
Plateau govt. to build hydropower generation plant
The European Union (EU) and Plateau state government have forged an alliance and are exploring the potential for small hydropower generation in the state. Head of Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation in Nigeria and ECOWAS, Inga Stefanowicz mad the disclosure during the delegation’s visit to the state to assess the Assop falls […]
Domestic Crude Supply: NUPRC reads riot Act to producers, refiners
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has vowed to deny export permits for crude oil cargoes intended for domestic refining if oil companies do not fulfill their domestic crude obligations, except it has an express approval from the Commission Chief Executive. NUPRC’s Commission Chief Executive (CCE), Engr. Gbenga Komolafe in a letter dated February […]
Troops Kill One terrorist, 23 others Surrender in Taraba
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have dismantled a notorious bandit camp in Angwan Bala, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing one bandit in a fierce gun battle. The operation, carried out on Sunday, also led to the surrender of 23 suspected bandits, including 19 males and four females, after they were overwhelmed by […]
STAMSAA swears in new executives
By Esther Akaa The St. Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Alumni Association (STAMSAA) has inaugurated its new executives to serve for a four-year term. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 30th, during the association’s 39th anniversary celebration. The newly inaugurated officials include; Rev Fr Thomas Omiunu (President), Prof Paul Haaga (Vice President), Rev Fr […]