The Task Of Consolidating Gains Of National Unity The Nigerian nation came into existence in 1914, through the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates under British colonial rule. This rule continued until 1960 when the sovereign State of Nigeria was granted independence. The country became a Republic in 1963 and since the attainment of nationhood, the central issue in public policies and politics has been that of national […]
In a bid to put smiles on the faces of the vulnerable in Kabusa a suburb of the FCT a non governmental organisation, Aisha Achimugu embarked on distribution of Food, clothing's and writing materials for children, persons with disabilities, the elderly and other vulnerable groups. The programme Manager of the foundation, Kiema Ogunlana said the gesture was part of its Social Investment Programme to give back to the society, no […]
A French court has declared the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot guilty of aggravated rapes and all other charges against him. At least 20 of the men accused of being recruited by Frenchman Dominique Pelicot to rape his then-wife – who he knocked unconscious with drugs, over the course of about a decade – were found guilty of rape by the court in Avignon on Thursday. Some of the men acknowledged […]
A young lady, Ms Blessing Ibuku, was among the over 30 suspects paraded by the Delta State Police Command on Tuesday for being involved in crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, cultism, and murder, among others, while also recovering 150 arms, including 32 AK-47 rifles. The state Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Asaba, said Ibuku was arrested for killing her 10-month-old baby, Prevail […]
No African nation has produced more CAF Player of the Year winners than Nigeria. Cameroon may boast 11 honours, but they were achieved by six different players, placing them level with Nigeria for individual accolades. Rashidi Yekini – 1993 Super Eagles record scorer Rashidi Yekini blazed the trail, becoming the first Nigerian to win the CAF African Player of the Year award in 1993. Known for his devastating power […]
A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence, according to his upcoming autobiography. The Pope writes that, after landing in Baghdad in March 2021, he was told an event at which he was set to appear was being targeted by two suicide bombers. Both attackers were subsequently intercepted and killed, he said in excerpts published by Italian newspaper Corriere […]
By James Itodo Senate has passed the 2014 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill. This is contained in the report of Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions report presented by Chairman of the Committee Sen.Abiru Adetokunbo during plenary in Abuja Senator Adetokunbo, while presenting the report said the bill was read the second time on July 18. He explained that the bill sought to essentially consolidate various exiting legislations […]
Residents of Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory have commended the on going reconstruction of Gwagwalada Market Road. They gave the commendation while speaking with Correspondent Bako Abdullahi in Gwagwalada, Abuja. According to them, the road, when completed, will further enhance socioeconomic activities in the area. They enjoined contractors handling the project to ensure quality delivery. The residents stressed the need for the FCT Administration to consider installing […]
A total of N1.9 billion has been disbursed nationwide by the office of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu to support elderly citizens during the yuletide. To this end, two hundred and fifty elderly individuals aged 60 and above in each state will benefit from the scheme, including a medical outreach in all the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and the Defence and Police Officers' Wives Associations. The initiative demonstrates […]
