Category National

Diri Commends Tinubu on Nembe-Brass Road project

Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Tuesday praised President Bola Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to the second phase of the Nembe-Brass road project. Diri gave the commendation during a courtesy visit by the project’s contractors, A.I.L Infrastructure Limited, in…

Nigeria’s Skin Bleaching Crisis Exposed

IN northern Nigeria, a mother cradles her toddler, his face and legs scarred by burns. She is haunted by guilt and regret. Under pressure from her family, she applied skin-lightening creams to all six of her children—decisions she now deeply…

Atiku Condoles With Radda Over Mother’s Death

FORMER Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has condoled with Gov. Dikko Radda over the death of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru-Bare-bari, a respected nonagenarian who lived for 93 years. During the visit on Tuesday in Katsina, Atiku in his message said: “On…

Boko Haram Raids Two Military Formations in Borno

  …Two soldiers feared dead, others injured after landmine explosion ….As Senator Ndume express worry By Inusa Salihu, Maiduguri ARMED Boko Haram terrorists have raided Wajirko army formation in Damboa local government area with another formation in Wulgo village of…

Senate Set To Pass Tax Reform Bills Today

THE Senate is poised to pass the controversial tax reform bills forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly, with the approval expected today, Tuesday. Two prominent senators, who requested anonymity due to restrictions on commenting, confirmed to Punch that…