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Yinka Odumakin: A life of critical activism
SHOCK and an outpouring of grief were the immediate responses by many Nigerians to the death of Comrade Peter Oluyinka Odumakin, a democracy advocate, civil society activist and spokesman for
Ramadan: Gov Sule, Speaker, Almakura to Muslim Ummah: pray for Nigeria, Leaders, families for peace
By David Odama – Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa Tuesday tasked Muslim ummah to use the opportunity of immense reward that abounds during the month of Ramadan to pray
Amos Adamu praises Edo State, condemns use of mercenaries to win medals
Former Director General of the defunct National Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Amos Adamu, has commended the Edo State government for the state-of-the-art facilities it provided for the 20th National Sports
German Cabinet agrees ’emergency brake’ to fight virus’ third wave
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel Germany’s central government tried to reassert its authority in combatting the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday by agreeing on a set of national measures – including night-time
Broadcasting in search of patriot to clean up its failures
By Okoh Aihe THIS is Monday morning. At about the time of writing this material, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is organising a broadcast industry stakeholders
NHRC receives 121 complaints in 3 months in Kaduna
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received 121 complaints of human rights abuse in Kaduna in three months. NHRC Coordinator in Kaduna State, Mr Terngu Gwar, who was represented by
Upon Resumption from Easter, Senate suspends plenary over death of N’Assembly members
By Henry Umoru – Abuja The Senate upon resumption from its two weeks recess yesterday, adjourned plenary to another legislative day and that is today, Wednesday 14th March 2021, over
Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in US, roll-out delayed in Europe
Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine was paused in the United States and its roll-out in Europe delayed, as health authorities investigate a potential link to rare blood clot events. US
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Ex-Imo Governor Okorocha
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested a former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, in Abuja. Spokesman of EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed his arrest
Northern Governors decry killing of Army personnel in Benue
The Northern Governors’ Forum, has decried the killing of 12 army personnel in Konshisha local Government Area of Benue. The chairman of the forum and Plateau governor, Simon Lalong, criticised
