THIRTY-five years after the establishment of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, the Federal Government, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 commissioned the first barracks that will provide office and residential accommodation for officers, men and women of the anti-narcotics body. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the first NDLEA …
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Deputy Senate President in the 9th assembly, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has described the passing of Chief E. K. Clark, as the end of an eventful era characterised by the distinguished role of some leaders who fought assiduously for the building of a Nigeria anchored on justice, fair play, equity, and …
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A reckless driver has killed Oladipo Ademuyiwa, a professor of Biochemical Toxicology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in Ogun State. Reports said that the professor was killed by the driver on the newly rehabilitated Kemta-Somorin Road in Ogun State on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Ademuyiwa, in his …
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Global testaments: Zulum’s policies, programmes and projects are credible milestones to Borno rebirth Dauda Iliya OFTEN, the beginning of the year is typically devoid of splendour and fanfare following the festive season. However, this was not the case for the Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, as he began the …
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By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri Nigeria’s former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Hon. Tanimu A. Tahir as his Special Assistant on Youth Engagement and Strategy. A young Tahir who hails from Marama town, Hawul local government area of Borno state was one time the Special Assistant (SA) on Media Affairs …
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THE Queensland government is set to unveil the venue plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games on March 25, bringing an end to more than 1,200 days of uncertainty surrounding the event. Brisbane was awarded the Games in 2021, but political disputes, especially concerning the main stadium and …
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Elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner of Information, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, is dead. He was aged 97. His death was announced in a statement by Professor C.C. Clark and Mr Penawei Clark on behalf of the family The statement reads: :The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, …
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ON February 22, 2025, readers will be captivated by the release of “The Space Between,” the debut novel from Nigerian author and educator Veronica Osanakpo. This poignant story delves into the often-overlooked elements of trust, understanding, and supportive family relationships that build and sustain enduring love. “The Space Between” follows …
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THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. In a weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet anticipated sunny and hazy conditions throughout the forecast period, starting on Monday. “The North Central region is expected to experience slight dust haze …
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THE African Union (AU) on Sunday unveiled the 2024 Africa Malaria Progress Report, highlighting funding priorities and addressing challenges and threats hindering the elimination of malaria. This announcement was made in a statement by Mr Molalet Tsedeke, Media Centre Coordinator at the Directorate of Information and Communication of the AU …
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