Ex-Minister Aisha Al-Hassan ‘Mama Taraba’ Dies at 61
Former Minister of Women Affairs of Nigeria, Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, popularly knowns as Mama Taraba, is dead. According to her media aide, Bala Maina, she passed away on Friday at an undisclosed hospital in Cairo, Egypt. She was aged 61 Detail, later
Digital Economy: NCC, NigComSat Sign MoU on 5G Spectrum for Nigeria
As part of measures to facilitate the release of contiguous bandwidth in one of the most suitable frequency spectrum bands for early deployment of fifth-generation (5G) Network services in Nigeria, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The development came on the heels of the […]
Plant Variety Protection Shouldn’t Be Signed Into Law- Nnimmo Bassey
Research has shown that although there are many policies around aspects of agriculture in Nigeria, there is no organizing policy that ties everything together. Officials work on silos and sometimes actively protect their turfs and appear not to care about the systemic implications of their stance. The link between seeds and plant varieties is downplayed […]
President suspends NPA chief executive
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of Hadiza Bala Usman as the managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). In a statement, presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, said the suspension followed a recommendation by the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. An administrative panel of inquiry has been raised to investigate the management of the […]
A CONVERSATION WITH SHEIKH ABDURRAHMAN AHMAD, NATIONAL MISSIONER, ANSAR-UD-DEEN SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, PART 3
ISLAM: AN ENDLESS MARCH OF PROGRESS AND EXPANDING MODERNITY (This is the first report on the interview conducted with Sheikh Abdurrahman on May 2nd, 2021. For its entire recording, see https://fb.watch/5eN6-jkkUu/) By Toyin Falola I did not intend for this to be my first report on the interview with Sheikh Abdurrahman Ahmad. It […]
BREAKING: Pastor Adeboye’s Son Dies At 42
Pastor Dare Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is dead. Adeboye was said to have died in his sleep on Wednesday in Eket, Akwa Ibom State. A source confirmed that he officiated a service the previous night and retired to his bed and […]
CBN Extends Payment of N5 for Every $1 Diaspora Remittance
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced its extension of “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme” till further notice. The scheme is an incentive by the bank for senders and recipients of international money transfers. The scheme was introduced by the apex bank on March 5 as part of the efforts to drive diaspora remittances. CBN […]
Chelsea Beat Real, Face City In All-English Champions League Final
Chelsea set up an all-English Champions League final against Manchester City as goals from Timo Werner and Mason Mount beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory at Stamford Bridge. If anything, the scoreline flattered Madrid as the 13-time European champions had no response to Chelsea’s speed on the counter-attack. The […]
BREAKING: 29 Abducted Kaduna Forestry College Students Regain Freedom
The remaining 29 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation abducted by Bandits have regained their freedom. The Chairman of the Parents’ Committee, Mr. Abdullai Usman, confirmed their release on Wednesday. Mr. Usman said the victims were released some minutes past 4pm around the Kidanda area in Giwa Local Government Area of the state […]
SWAGA Tackles Fayemi Over Anti-party Activities
The National Chairman of the South West Agenda for 2023, (SWAGA), Senator Dayo Adeyeye, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to caution the Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi and place him under close watch over suspected anti-party activities SWAGA is a political pressure group within the APC, rooting […]
