Nigerian traders: Ghana hasn’t fulfilled promises, says Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has expressed surprise that Nigerians living in Ghana are still facing what he called problems and complications despite the assurances the Federal Government received from the…

Building collapse: Ikpeazu threatens to prosecute developer as one dies

One person was killed and about six others trapped when a three-storey building collapsed around 3am in Aba, Abia State on Wednesday. The building is located on the Azikiwe Road…

Court allows Okorocha to amend suit

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, granted a request by the immediate-past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, allowing him to amend his suit filed against the Economic…

Ohanaeze condemns Buratai’s emergency declaration threat in S’East

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Wednesday, condemned alleged threat by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, to impose a state of emergency in the…

Powerful figures in govt protecting bandits –Northern coalition

Pan-Arewa socio-political organisation under the aegis of the Coalition of Northern Groups have told the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to scrutinise his inner circle, as some power influencers…

Edo unveils sexual offenders’ database, referral centre

The Edo State Government, on Wednesday, inaugurated its sexual offenders’ database and Sexual Assault Referral Centre to curb rape and other violence against women. Governor Godwin Obaseki sought more convictions…

42 ambassadors await postings 96 days after Senate confirmation

Ninety-six days after the Senate confirmed the nomination of 42 career ambassadors, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has yet to assign them portfolios, UGAMATV has learnt. Similarly, the…

Aston Villa sign Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez

Aston Villa announced the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on Wednesday for a reported fee of £20 million ($26 million). The 28-year-old Argentine, who has signed a four-year deal,…

NIGER CLOSES ROADS, BANS TRUCKS

The Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello, on Tuesday ordered the closure of the deplorable Minna- Bida Road and other state-owned roads to fast-track their rehabilitation. The governor placed a ban…

FAILED STATE: FALLACY IN LAI’S RESPONSE TO OBASANJO

I didn’t know I would have to comment on the state of the nation again so soon after a recent response to presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, on the courage…