The clash between the University of Benin, or UNIBEN, students and some soldiers last Thursday, which resulted in injuries to both students and security officials, has been regarded as very sad by the National Association of Nigerian Students, or NANS. NANS National Vice President for Inter-campus Affairs, Comrade Vanessa Egbeahie, released a statement on Saturday … Read more
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has knocked former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili over repeated criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari. BMO said it has become the norm for her to inundate the public space with “a noxious chemistry of bad mouthing and ill-mannered pontification” in addressing Buhari. A statement on Saturday by the Chairman Niyi … Read more
Conflict and insecurity are the major factors impeding the growth of Africa, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo said at the weekend. Osinbajo delivered a lecture virtually to the 2023 Africana Conference of the Fletcher School, Tufts University, USA, titled “Africa 2050: Making Growth Work.” The VP, who addressed a wide range of issues affecting Africa’s development, … Read more
The House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, is currently making his final address in that capacity. Mr. Gbajabiamila is giving the address during the 9th House’s current farewell meeting. Patricia Etteh and Ghali Na’Abbas, a former speaker, are present for the closing remarks. In his remarks, Mr. Gbajabiamila praised the parliamentarians for their work over … Read more
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani has said kidnapping in the North won’t cease as long as Bello Turji and Ado Aleru are at large. Sani was reacting to the abduction of 80 people in Zamfara State. He stressed that the government had failed to protect the lives of Nigerians. Bandits had kidnapped over 80 … Read more
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his commitment to improving the lives of youth in the state, noting that his administration has already put in place systems to help young people realize their full potential. As part of celebrations for the 2023 International Youth Day, the Governor made this statement in a message signed … Read more
The federal government’s proposals to impose a 5% tax on all telecommunications services in the country were criticized yesterday by Isa Pantami, the minister of communications and the digital economy. The judgment, in his opinion, wasn’t the result of careful consideration and would have a bad effect on the sector if it were to stand, … Read more
In light of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that his country welcomes the fresh defensive assistance it received from US President Joe Biden. According to Zelensky, Biden’s updated defense assistance is helping Ukraine defeat Russia. On Monday night, he revealed this in a post sent from his … Read more
Bishop Michael Ukpong of the Umuahia Catholic Diocese has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of crucifying the hope of Nigerians for a better country through its conduct of the 2023 general elections. Bishop Ukpong’s statement is contained in his Easter message issued in Umuahia. The cleric urged Nigerians not to give up, expressing … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of Tramadol, Rohypnol, Ecstasy (Designer drug) and Cannabis concealed in winter jackets and bottles of body cream in Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the drugs were seized … Read more