Varsity reopening: NANS to set up COVID-19 task force

The National Association of Nigerian Students has urged the Federal Government and members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities to resume academic activities at the nation’s public universities. The…

Army to deploy new recruits to Sambisa, says Burutai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has charged new recruits to be ready to defend the country against external aggression and other security threats. He gave the…

Trump says impeachment move causing ‘tremendous anger’

Donald Trump emerged from isolation at the White House on Tuesday to brand the likely second impeachment of his presidency “absolutely ridiculous” and warn that it has triggered “tremendous anger.”…

16-year-old sexual abuse victim not with Abiodun’s wife –Aide

An aide to Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, wife of the Ogun State governor, Kemi Oyeleye, has denied that the alleged sexually harassed 16-year-old girl, Barakat Melojuekun, is in the custody of…

Trump, Pence meet as Democrats move to impeach president

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence met on Monday for the first time since rioters stormed the US Capitol last week, signaling a united front as Democratic efforts to…

Mother of slain Imo youth seeks justice

Mrs Roseline Onuachu, mother of a slain Mbaise youth, the late Chika Onuachu, who was allegedly kidnapped and murdered on December 25 has called on the Imo Police State Command…

Homeland Security chief quits ahead of Biden inauguration

US Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf announced his resignation unexpectedly Monday as worries rose over more violence during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week. Wolf’s departure as head of…

Lecturers can’t ensure social distancing in crowded classes, hostels –ASUU

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, said it cannot guarantee social distancing in crowded classes and congested hostels. The union also said the government was yet to put…

Rivers youths protest kinsmen’s detention by Navy

Hundreds of youths in Rumuolumeni community, Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, have on Tuesday morning blocked all major and internal roads including waterways in the community to protest…

Atiku congratulates new Ohanaeze Ndigbo president, Obiozor

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has felicitated the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor. Obiozor, a former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States, Israel and Cyprus, became the…