In a move highlighting his commitment to merit, unity and diversity, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman, has re-appointed Mr. Moses Azubuike Okezie-Okafor, as the Director-General for Research and Development in Kogi State. Okezie-Okafor, who hails from Anambra State, has a…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged state Governors and Lawmakers to enact legislation prescribing capital punishment for kidnapping. She expressed deep dismay at the heart-wrenching act of kidnapping innocent children, whom she referred to as the future of the nation.…
A medic at Gaza’s largest hospital said Friday a humanitarian airdrop in the north of the Palestinian territory killed five people and wounded 10. The casualties were taken to Gaza City’s Al-Shifa hospital, the emergency room’s head nurse, Mohammed al-Sheikh,…
Fulani groups in Plateau State have demanded compensation for their members who lost cattle during an attack on Wednesday in Nafan Dreji of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. PREMIUM TIMES reported that some gunmen killed one cattle…
Throughout history, the central role played by women has ensured the stability, progress and long-term development of nations. In the 21st century, the issues of gender balance and the need to accord women equal opportunities and allow them achieve their full…
: President of the African Development Bank Group, Akinwumi Adesina, has appealed to leaders in Nigeria and across Africa to make poverty history as he outlined a compelling case for welfarist policies and people-centred development. “Given the high levels of…
Team Nigeria’s quest for their first gold medal at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana suffered a double blow on Friday. The country’s table tennis stars succumbed to the superior firepower of their Egyptian counterparts; losing in the finals…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said France would not rest until the right to abortion, now protected by the French constitution in a world first, was guaranteed in the EU rights charter and around the globe. Macron spoke after…
Fuel scarcity looms in the nation’s capital, Abuja, as commuters and commercial drivers formed long queues at fuel stations in different parts of the city on Friday. While there were queues at some filling stations visited on Friday, other stations…
…as Alake of Egbaland, others harp on unity Eminent sons and daughters of Egbaland, on Thursday, gathered at Mokola, in Abeokuta, to celebrate the 37th Lisabi Festival and honour the late Otun of Egbaland, Chief Tairu Braimoh Olaleye, as the…