Russia on Monday said more than 60 soldiers were killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-held territory in the New Year offensive, the biggest casualty reported by Moscow so far. Kyiv took responsibility for the attack which it said took…
WikiTimes, and investigative and data journalism outletlaunch an accountability reporting fellowship. Named after Professor Umaru Pate, the current Vice Chancellor, Kashere Federal University, the scholarship will provide a six-month paid internship to young graduates in investigative journalism, data and fact-checking.…
The former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Mr. Akeem Agbaje, has urged Nigerians to elect candidates with the capacity and ability to overcome the many challenges confronting the country to power. Agbaje, who stated this…
The presidency said the criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration by former President Olusegun Obasanjo was borne “out of frustration.” It said that the former president’s attitude towards Mr. Buhari was the height of selfishness and less than “moral evil.”…
Schools in Malawi’s two largest cities must be closed until further notice because of a worsening cholera outbreak, the government said Monday. Students returned to class after the holiday on Tuesday. But the health ministry said the start of school…
The gubernatorial candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kebbi State, Aminu Bande, on Monday launched his campaign promising to handle security better than his main rival, the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Nasir Idris.…
Atiku Abubakar’s presidential campaign spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo is seeking a third term by proxy through the endorsement of Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Obasanjo officially endorsed Obi for the February 25 election, saying…
It is the best time to celebrate excellence and relive old memories on Sunday when accomplished scholars, friends, colleagues and professionals gather to honor the famous historian, Toyin Falola. The event was an evening tribute attended by academics, politicians, university…
The Adamawa State Police Command has warned politicians against involving police officers and other security agents into politics for better security ahead of the 2023 general elections. This was in a statement by the spokesman of the state command, Suleiman…
Whatever management style is preferred in the next four years, the main national goal is to get the economy to “escape velocity”. In this way, even if Nigeria’s debt problem is as much a failure of poor official revenue numbers,…