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Wed, 12 May 2021 08:56:57 +0000Opposition: attempted burglary at Presidential Villa signals collapse of security
By Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the attempted burglary within the vicinity of the Presidential Villa was a clear signal that the security command structure has collapsed under President Muhammadu Buhari’...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:48:06 +0000Constitution review: Senate fixes zonal public hearing for May 26, 27
By Sanni Onogu, Abuja Chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said the much-awaited zonal public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution will hold from May 26 to 27. Omo-Agege, in a statement by his Speci...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:37:22 +0000Intensify prayers for Nigeria on security challenges, says Lalong
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has enjoined Muslims to intensify prayers for Nigeria following the increasing woes of security challenges. The governor made the call on Monday at Government House, Jos, during a dinner (Iftar) organised by him fo...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:37:21 +0000Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
By Olukorede Yishau One of the promotional materials reads: “Love IBB or hate him, every Nigerian needs to see Badamasi, portrait of a general, an Obi Emelonye film.” The face of Nollywood actor Enyinna Nwige glitters on the poster of the...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:35:26 +0000Sallah: Delta police deploy 1,715 policemen
By Okungbowa Aiwerie, Asaba and Blessing Olaifa, Abuja As Muslims mark Eid-il-Fitri tomorrow, Delta State Police Commissioner, Mr Ari Mohammed Ali, has ordered the deployment of 1,715 policemen to worship centres across the state. Ali urged residents...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:33:29 +000040 Nigeria’s envoys-designate reported in host countries
By Vincent Ikuomola, Abuja Nigerian ambassadors-designate have gradually resumed in their countries of postings, The Nation learnt on Tuesday. Ninety-five ambassadors-designate were cleared last September by the Senate, but were kept waiting until re...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:27:14 +0000Southern governors call for urgent national dialogue
By Aiwerie Okungbowa, Asaba, Mike Odiegwu, Port Harcourt and Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja Urgent and bold steps to restructure Nigeria Full enforcement of ban on open grazing and cattle movement from North on foot President Buhari should address Nigeri...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:09:16 +0000PTAD: Resolving pensioners’matters
FUNMILOLA: My name is Funmilola, wife to the late Sgt Ramonu. He served at No 2 Squadron Police Mobile Force Keffi Street Obalende Lagos, Force No 152028 until his death on February 26, 2004. His next-of-kin is Ismaila Omogboye, and children Sakira...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:08:21 +0000Taking maize production higher
Maize has grown in recent years, with several countries registering impressive growths in production and productivity. However, the increasing demands come various problems. At a conference in Abuja, which was streamed online, stakeholders discussed...
Wed, 12 May 2021 08:05:13 +0000Transfer window a positive devt for industry
Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers has paid N1 trillion to 65,000 retirees since the inception of the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Its Chief Executive Officer, Olumide Oyetan in this interview with OmobolaTolu-Kusimo speaks on how the company has be...