UgamatvBuhari meets members of Economic Advisory Council
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is currently meeting with members of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. Buhari is presiding over the virtual meeting from the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
Failed state: Northern, Southern leaders fault presidency over ‘childish’ response to Obasanjo
A group of elder statesmen in Nigeria has expressed concern on the response of the Presidency to their meeting with ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying they “have no regrets or apologies…
NIGERIA’S INFLATION HITS 13.22%, RECORDS BIGGEST MONTHLY INCREASE IN 2020
The nation’s inflation rate has recorded its biggest increase so far this year, rising to 13.22 per cent in August, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday. The 13.22…
Brazilian ex-president Lula faces new money laundering charge
Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces a new charge of money laundering as part of the investigations into the largest corruption scandal in Latin America. The former…
ONE KILLED, WOMAN ABDUCTED AS GUNMEN ATTACK KATSINA COMMUNITY
A 50-year-old man identified as Ashiru Aliyu was killed by gunmen early Monday morning at Daulai village, Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. Many women were also reportedly abducted…
NO BLANKET OPENING (OR CLOSURE ) OF UNIVERSITIES PLEASE!
Last week, this column highlighted the increased penetration of digital learning as one of the unforeseen consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. It concluded by asking if anyone was willing to…
RISING FUNDAMENTALISM IN NIGERIAN CHRISTIANITY
All through last week while Nigerians were killed in different parts of Nigeria, what occupied most Nigerians was the exchange between radio personality, Daddy Freeze (whose real name is Ifedayo…
OSINBAJO LEAVES FOR GHANA, TO MEET NIGERIAN COMMUNITY
Issues arising from the $1m levy imposed by the Ghanian authorities on traders from Nigeria may be part of the agenda as Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo holds a meeting with representatives…
CJN ENDS WAIT FOR BUHARI’S APPROVAL, INAUGURATES FCT JUDGES
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Monday swore in 11 judges for the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The inauguration ceremony, which took place…
RIVERS LAWMAKER TELLS POLICE , GO AFTER BOBISKY’S MEN
The lawmaker representing Gokana Constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Dumle Mao, says his people are excited over the arrest and consequent death of a serial killer…
