El-Rufai mourns Abba Kyari
Governor Nasir Elrufai of Kaduna State has condoled the family of late elder statesman, retired Brigadier-General Abba Kyari. General Kyari was appointed military governor of North Central State in 1967 and served in that capacity till 1975. Governor Nasir El-Rufai in a message of condolence described the late elder-statesman as a shining star of his […]
Why we failed to air Atiku’s AUN programme live despite receiving payment – NTA
The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Sunday admitted that it received payment to air a live programme of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) but could not do so. The PREMIUM TIMES reports. The state broadcaster, however, said its failure not to air the programme as agreed was due to technical issues and not political […]
Cross River farmers plan solidarity rally in honour of Gov Ben Ayade
…… to award him best performing Governor in Agriculture The Cross River state farmers, under the umbrella of “Farmers Arise ” is to hold a solidarity rally in honour of His Excellency, Governor Ben Ayade, on Monday 3rd December, 2018, where they have vowed to shut down the city of calabar in celebration of the […]
APC’s “NextLevel” of Fraud, Incompetence, and Sorrow
By Farooq Kperogi APC’s embarrassing “NextLevel” reelection campaign has erased all lingering doubts that the Buhari presidency is a veritable graveyard of creativity, intelligence, and basic decency. The campaign’s logo and slogan, as most people know by now, are unoriginal. They are also the product of willful intellectual theft. More than that, though, its symbolism […]
BREAKING : Yellow Fever Outbreak In 14 States
Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), reports that a yellow fever outbreak is currently active in Nigeria. Confirmed cases have been recorded in 14 States: Kwara, Kogi, Kano, Zamfara, Kebbi, Nasarawa, Niger, Katsina, Edo, Ekiti, Rivers, Anambra, FCT, and Benue; and all healthcare workers are particularly advised to be cautious and alert in their dealings […]
Atiku Celebrates ….Birthday, Daughters marriage and Founders Day.
By Omololu Ali and Peter Jatau. (YOLA, ADAMAWA) It was a session of celebration in Yola, Adamawa state as the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar hosted guest from far and wide. The celebrations this weekend included the 72nd Birthday of Atiku, The giving out of one of his daughters in marriage , […]