EX-NIIA DG, AKINTERINWA SAYS: Why ambassadorial appointments may noT protect ex-service chiefs from ICC probe

Former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Prof Bola Akinterinwa, says the appointment of ex-service chiefs as non-career ambassadors may not necessarily grant them diplomatic immunity or…

COVID-19: Obiano imposes curfew, threatens to shut down markets

The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has imposed a curfew on the state following increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government,…

WTO: Biden asked to endorse Okonjo-Iweala as Korean candidate withdraws

South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee withdrew her bid to lead the World Trade Organisation, leaving former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the only remaining candidate for the job,…

Buhari nominates Olonisakin, Buratai, other former service chiefs as ambassadors

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has nominated all the service chiefs who were changed last week as non-career ambassadors. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and…

Gunmen kill two, injure many in Imo market

At least two persons have died at Afaor Awo market in Awo Omamma community in the Oru East Local Government Area of Imo state. The incident which happened on Wednesday…

Why Buhari extended IGP’s tenure —Minister

Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammad Dingyadi, on Thursday, said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), decided to extend the tenure of Mohammed Adamu as the Inspector-General of Police for…

Participate in politics, Buhari urges youths

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, urged Nigerian youths to be willing to do something different if they want to see something different. According to a statement…

Trump refuses to testify in impeachment trial

Former president Donald Trump refused Thursday to testify in his looming impeachment trial after being called by House prosecutors to give evidence, branding the process “unconstitutional.” Trump’s lawyers ridiculed the…

Gbajabiamila installs wi-fi in Lagos schools

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has facilitated the installation of free Wi-Fi in six public tertiary institutions in Lagos State.  The six public tertiary institutions that…

Barcelona vs PSG: Things are getting hot

We’re still two weeks away from seeing Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain go at each other’s throats on the pitch, but the war has already begun away from the grass. With the first leg of…