Korede Abdullah in Lagos Residents of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area have been educated on the dangers of tuberculosis through a programme jointly organised by the council and TB Champion and Ambassador. Wife of the council Chairman, Mrs Iyabo Ashafa emphasized the LCDA’s commitment to prioritizing the health and well-being of its citizens. She praised…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected thugs over an alleged plan to stage a violent protest in the state. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the arrests were made following credible intelligence about the planned unrest. He added…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has called for sustained collaboration between the state government and the Nigerian Army as well as with other security agencies to ensure a unified and effective response to emerging security challenges. The Governor stated this on Tuesday when he received the General Officer Commanding…
In light of Nigeria’s current economic challenges, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has encouraged citizens to seek out alternative income sources to support themselves. Speaking on Channels Television on Tuesday, Onanuga emphasized the need for individuals to seek financial alternatives beyond their primary earnings. You can’t rely on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s economy recorded a 3.4% growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024, up from 2.74% in 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). “Overall, the annual GDP growth in 2024 stood at 3.4 percent, an increase from 2.74 percent in 2023,” the NBS stated. The economy’s performance in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The United States has released its list of eligible countries for the 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP), with notable exclusions and additions. The list, published by the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs, does not include African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. However, Romania has been added to the…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is collaborating with British institutions to enhance transnational education in Nigeria. This partnership aims to foster knowledge exchange, research collaboration, and faculty development while reducing Nigeria’s dependence on foreign education. Speaking during a meeting with a British Council delegation led by Charlie Walker, TETFund Executive Secretary Sonny Echono emphasized…
Elder statesman, Pa Edwin Clark was a different personality to different people. But he was indisputably unique in his styles, Juliet Jacob observes and chronicles some of his outstanding panaches. A Fearless Advocate for Justice Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark stands tall as a monumental figure in Nigerian nationalism and advocacy for the Ijaw people….
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Haruna is 29-year-old. Pint-size in frame and dressed in faded suit or jacket ‘Barrister’ Haruna is a common face in the Central Area of Abuja. He sells bitter kola and kola nuts to motorists in traffic. From the Traffic Light around Church Gate to the Ministry of Defence – Ship House axis, Haruna paces the…
