Jigawa Flood: DEATH TOLL RISES TO 20, OVER 50,000 FAMILIES DISPLACED

By Farouk Pantami (Jigawa State Correspondent)

As Jigawa State government continues to count its loses following the menace of flood arising from last week's heavy downpour, the state government, at the weekend, said that the death toll has risen to twenty, while 50,000 families were displaced and thousands of houses and farmlands destroyed by the flood.

JITTERS IN TARABA PDP, AS SENATOR BWACHA DEFECTS TO APC

By Nahum Sule (Taraba State Correspondent, in Jalingo)

Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

JONATHAN, OKONJO-IWEALA, OTHERS TO BE HONOURED FOR SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT

By Micheal Jegede (In Abuja)

Former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan and Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of World Trade Organization (WTO), have been selected among some eminent Nigerians to be honoured for distinguishing themselves in their different fields of endeavour and for their great contributions to societal growth and advancement.

JOURNALIST DEFEATS INCUMBENT REP MEMBER IN ONDO STATE

By Kayode Agagu (Ondo State Correspondent, in Akure)

Former Abuja Politics Editor of the Daily Independent and LEADERSHIP Newspapers, Mr Donald Ojogo, at the weekend election, trounced incumbent member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Kolade Akinjo, and won the election seat for the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, Ondo state.

JOURNALIST'S DAUGHTER EMERGES BEST MEDICAL STUDENT AT UNIZIK

By Agency Reporter

A 23-year-old daughter of Lagos-based Journalist, Miss Nneoma Abajue, has emerged the best graduating Medical student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (Unizik), Nnewi Campus, Anambra State.

JOURNALIST'S SON, OLAWALE KAYODE-ADEDEJI, HITS MUSIC SCENE WITH NEW HIP-HOP SINGLE

By Nelly Mordi (Entertainment Reporter)

Olawale Kayode-Adedeji, the 26-year-old son of journalist Prince Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, founder of Penpushing Media, is making waves in the music industry, as he is set to release a new hip-hop single, titled "Habibi Cover."

JOURNEY TO GRENADA AND REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY

By Azu Ishiekwene

Nigeria’s spectacular crises in almost every facet of its national life are inescapable. They cling like your skin. And for your sanity, you must detox from time to time.

JUDICIARY THROWS WEIGHT BEHIND FG’s ANTI-INSECURITY DRIVE

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

The Judicial arms of government in Borno state has pledged complete commitment to partner with the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) under the Office of the National Security Adviser to President Bola Tinubu to strengthen the fight against the use of illicit arms and ammunition in the Northeast sub-region.

Jun12: NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRACY WARNS AGAINST NIGERIA'S DISINTEGRATION

* Demands Credible Anambra Guber Election

By Desmond Ukandu (Politics Editor)

The National Alliance for Sustainable Democracy (NASD) has paid tributes to the heroes and heroines of democracy in Nigeria since Independence in October 1960, and calls on the Federal Government to provide dividends of democracy to the masses of Nigeria in other to ameliorate the adverse effects of the current economic hardship in the country.

Junior Pope: PRECIOUS OFURUM WILL GET DESERVED HONOUR, GOV FUBARA ASSURES

• * As Nollywood Seeks Support For Bereaved Family

By Adango Isokarari (Rivers State Correspondent, in Portharcourt)

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the State Chapter of Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) and Nollywood practitioners, that deserving honour will be given to Precious Chimaobi Ofurum, a Rivers indigene who was involved in the unfortunate Asaba boat mishap.

KALU SALUTES REPS SPEAKER, TAJUDEEN ABASS, AT AT 58

• * Says 'You 're A Dependable Leader'

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has rejoiced with his boss, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on the occasion of his 58th birthday on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Kamala Harris Vs. Donald Trump: THIS AIN'T GONNA BE CLOSE

By Ugorji Okechukwu Ugorji

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the world's longest and most consequential experiment in democracy will face another monumental test. Will the United States of America elect it's first female president and commander-in-chief, or will a majority of the people return to the white nationalist DNA of the American experience?

Kano Trade Fair: EMIR OF KANO, OTHERS APPLAUD NCC’S CONSUMER INITIATIVES

• * We're Committed To Consumer Protection, Says Danbatta

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, influential individuals, who visited the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) pavilion as well as telecom consumers, who participated at the ‘NCC Special Day’ at the recently-concluded 42nd edition of the Kano International Trade Fair, 2021 in Kano State, have commended the Commission for its various consumer-centric initiatives.

KARMA CANING CAMEROON

By Emeka Obasi

Of the three times Cameroon defeated Nigeria to lift the African Nations Cup trophy, two will fail today's VAR test. Only their first cup victory makes sense, the others were fraudulently assisted by the referee.

Kashamu: THE VERDICT OF HISTORY

By Bolanle Bolawole

In life, he was controversial; in death, no less. Who else but Kashamu Buruji, who boarded the COVID-19 plane penultimate Saturday? The first salvo was fired by no less a personality than former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Noted for his knack for letter-writing, Obasanjo fired a sarcastic “condolence” letter that did anything but condole, to the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, in which he mocked his one-time political Nemesis.

KEBBI GOVT TASKS POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS ON DIVIDENDS OF DEMOCRACY

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Kebbi State Government has tasked political office holders in the state to focus on providing the dividends of democracy to the people of the state who voted them to power.

Kebbi Ward Congress: GOV BAGUDU COMMENDS APC SUPPORTERS FOR A SMOOTH EXERCISE

• * Re-states Respect For Judiciary

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has expressed delight with the peaceful conduct of the APC ward congresses across the state.

KELLYRAE WINS AS BIG BROTHER NIGERIA SHOW ENDS

In an electrifying conclusion to Big Brother No Loose Guard, Kellyrae emerged victorious as the season's champion, with Wanni claiming the runner-up spot.

Ken Nnamani: WHY NIGERIA NEEDS HIM AS PRESIDENT IN 2023

By Our Correspondent

After extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders, Ken Nnamani, a former Senate President, finally joined the race for the presidential nomination of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.

Kenneth Okonkwo: APOSTLE PAUL OF THE "OBIDIENTS" AND MATTERS ARISING

By Jude Ogechi Eze

n annotated bibliography of similarities can easily be drawn between the biblical Saul of Tarsus who become Paul upon his baptism (Acts. 9:10-21) and foremost Nollywood ace, Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo monikered Andy Okeke from his 1991/92 premiere movie "Living in Bondage."