Traditional rulers from Epie kingdom on Wednesday lauded the efforts of the Governor Seriake Dickson led administration at transforming the state capital; Yenagoa in less than four years in office, assuring him of their total support for his re-election bid. Leading other traditional rulers and the council of chiefs in …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Wednesday, said it would establish a mini plant for motorcycles and tricycles number plate production in Kano state. The Corps Marshal, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, disclosed this at a rally and flag-off of the commission’s Ember Months Road Safety Campaign for the North West in …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its condolences to the family of its flagbearer in the April 11 Governorship elections in Plateau State, Senator Gyang Nyam Pwajok, who died, Wednesday. A statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, said the ‘Acting National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus …

The Petroleum Gas Association of Nigeria (LPGAN) has assured that the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will soon flood the market following a spate of scarcity endured by consumers in the country in recent time. President of the union, Dapo Adesina stated that supply of the product had become imperative in …

Medtronic, the world’s largest medical technology, services, and solutions company, and Renescor Limited Liability Partnership, have signed a partnership deal to bring high quality cardiac care and healthcare managed services to the purpose-built Gbagada Cardiac and Renal Centre (CRC) in Lagos. Renescor was recently awarded a five-year concession agreement by …

ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri The Nigerian Army has released photos of nearly 100 people whom it says are its most-wanted Boko Haram suspects. It also sought the cooperation of the people to offer information needed to ‘smoke them out so that the country can live in peace.’ Making the call, Wednesday, …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thursday, pledged the sum of $600m in assistance for development projects in Africa at a major summit in Delhi. More than 50 African leaders are attending the India-Africa Forum Summit, unprecedented in scale, in the Indian capital. Although India’s trade with Africa has more than doubled …

Nigeria’s U-17 football team, the Golden Eaglets will face Brazil in the quarter finals of the ongoing FIFA -17 World Cup in Chile. The Golden Eaglets hammered Australia 6-0 in Viña del Mar to reach the last eight where they must now line up against three-time champions, Brazil. Nigeria, record …

Embattled,  suspended FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, has caused more controversies claiming, Wednesday, that the decision to award Russia the hosting rights for the 2018 World Cup was made before actual voting had taken place. The remarkable revelation by the suspended Fifa president means England, who unsuccessfully bid for the tournament …

As part of efforts to continuously build a healthy workforce and encourage employees to achieve work-life balance, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has organised a breast cancer awareness seminar tagged Pink October under its Employee Knowledge Series for October. The highly informative and interactive Knowledge Series is in line …

It was a bizarre tale at a recent mega rally in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, when it was revealed how the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Timipre Sylva, ruined the state’s economy through massive corruption and abuse of power as governor between 2007 and 2011. The revelation came from …

The Nigeria Police has commended Olashore International School for blending world class education with a strong sense of values, discipline and history. At a special visit and meeting with the school, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Oshogbo, AIG Kalafite Helen Adeyemi, (mni) also recognized that …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state, Wednesday, administered the swearing-in of the new acting president of the Enugu State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice George Nnamani, with a charge to him to apply dignity, integrity and total commitment to the sensitive job. Governor Ugwuanyi who spoke after the swearing-in ceremony at …

Newly-appointed Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Adeniji Kazeem has pledged the continuous cooperation and support of the Executive for the Judiciary in a bid to promote efficient and speedy administration of Justice and the Rule of Law. Kazeem made the pledge when he led top management …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said in New Delhi, India, that despite the fall in oil prices, his administration remains fully committed to maintaining macro-economic stability and improving investor confidence in Nigeria. President Buhari disclosed this, Wednesday, at an interactive session with Chief Executives of Indian companies with interests in Nigeria. …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Bayelsa state Police Command, Wednesday, paraded seven suspected notorious cable vandals who specialized in removing Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company PHEDC cables in the state. Police said the seven vandals were arrested alongside the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of ITB, a contracting firm to the 500-bed hospital …

Telecoms services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has unveiled “Call Assist”; a new phone call management Value Added Service (VAS) specially designed for the convenience of top corporate and business executives. With the Call Assist service, customers with very busy schedules can transfer calls from their phones to designated assistants who will …

President Muhammadu Buhari has officially congratulated President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire on his re-election for a second term in office. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, SSA to the President on (Media & Publicity), Wednesday, President Buhari also commended the people of Cote D’Ivoire for putting the unity, …

Top industry players graced the one year anniversary celebration of the Air Peace Limited marked with fanfare at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers, recently. The event which drew notable figures from all sectors was highlighted by the cutting of the One year anniversary cake by the Chairman/CEO, Air Peace Ltd, …

RUTH DAVID, Bauchi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed plans to establish a force operational base in Bauchi State. Making the disclosure to Governor Muhammad Abubakar at the Government House, Bauchi during a courtesy call, the Chief of Training of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Ahmed Iya, …

President Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday, in New Delhi reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to curbing corruption, plugging all loopholes in public sector accounting and deploying available resources for the good of all Nigerians. Addressing members of the Nigerian community in India, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on (Media & …

In line with the approval given by the National Council on Education on the introduction of road safety education in the educational curriculum of the primary and secondary schools in the country, the Kano State Government has stated its commitment to introducing the road safety education in its schools. This …

The deputy governor of Enugu State, Hon (Mrs.) Cecilia Ezeilo, has affirmed her readiness to assist the “Breast Care Foundation” in actualizing its community-based fight against breast cancer in the state. The deputy governor gave this assurance in an address at Saint Mulumba Catholic Church, New Haven, Enugu during the …

The Praise Night of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Lagos Province 38 holds on Friday, October 30, 2015. Tagged Praise Showers, the theme of this year’s programme is “A Time to Dance”- Ecclesiastes 3:4b. Special Guest Compere at the special night will be Deaconess Moyin Oluwa Olutayo (Dear …