Celebrated Nigerian writer and scholar, Prof. Kole Omotoso, passed away on Wednesday. The South Africa-based revered scholar-writer clocked 80 on 21st April, with members of the Nigerian literary community, including ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, joining family, friends and professional colleagues to celebrate the occasion. One of the late literary giant’s children and author, Yewande confirmed Omotoso’s death via an email exchange …

The 19-year-old candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Mmesoma Ejikeme, accused by the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) of result forgery has apologised to the examination body for her action. She read an apology letter in an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives Committee Ad hoc Committee to probe the matter headed by Hon. Sada …

There was pandemonium Tuesday evening at Abasi Obori following an altercation between two lovers leading to the death of 34 years Ms Esther Ndereke who was allegedly beaten to death by his older lover, 54-year-old Nkeruewen Etuk during an argument. It was gathered that the ugly incident occurred at 32 Abasi Obori Street, Calabar South Local Government Area, following a …

Katsina State Governor, Dr. Umaru Dikko Radda has promised to employ medical doctors undergoing the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Katsina State if they are willing to remain in the state after completion of their service. The governor also expressed his intention to employ corps members who excelled in special courses of study as classroom teachers. The …

The Senate has reached a resolution to abolish age limitations in job advertisements. The Senator representing Benue South senatorial district, Patrick Abba Moro, sponsored the motion on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. “It is pathetic that a graduate in Nigeria who could not get a job upon graduation and decided to go back to school with the hope …

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution to investigate the alleged abuse of firearms by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The resolution was the aftermath of a motion sponsored by the Senator representing Katsina Central senatorial district, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, decrying the alleged killing of citizens in Kastina State by arms-bearing Customs officers. In a motion titled “Urgent …

The House of Representatives has confirmed the appointment of the service chiefs recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu. Their confirmation followed the adoption of the report of House adhoc committee which screened them. The service chiefs confirmed are: Major General Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff), Major General Taoreed Lagbaja (Chief of Army Staff), Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (Chief of …

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate to seek confirmation of some members of the governing board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). The President’s letter was read on the floor at plenary on Wednesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The nominees for confirmation include: General Paul Tarfa (rtd.) (Chairman – North East, from Adamawa State); Hon. Gambo …

The African Leadership Review, which organises the Excellence in Corporate Enterprise and Leadership Awards, has honoured the Managing Director of Background Check International (BCI), Mr. Kola Olugbodi as the Professional Services Personality of the year. The Chairman of the Awards Committee, Prof. Joseph Mba said the award is an initiative of the African Leadership Review to celebrate selected African personalities …

A 25-year-old arrested car thief suspect, Meshach Isinugo (also known as Big Shark) has denied the allegation of stealing a Mercedes Benz from a car dealer, saying that he only drove the car from Abuja to Delta State. According to PUNCH Metro, a car dealer, Mohammed Manga reported that a customer, Henry, absconded with one of his cars, a Mercedes …