The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has not indicted or blacklisted any major transport operator in the country for accident related issues. Mr Bisi Kazeem, the Head, Media and Strategy of FRSC gave the clarification on Wednesday, while reacting to reports that the Corps had blacklisted Peace Mass …

Former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma on Wednesday commissioned a General Hospital, council secretariat, police station and 37 other public structures to set the stage for the return of internally displaced persons, IDPs to Dikwa town, headquarters of Dikwa local government area in central part of Borno, which …

United Bank Africa (UBA) and MasterCard have announced a partnership which will see UBA act as the issuer for MasterCard in 18 new markets in Africa. The partnership which came into effect in the second quarter of 2016 will see UBA issue MasterCard credit, debit and prepaid cards across these …

Esin Suji There is universal acknowledgement of the primacy of Education in the sustainable development of any society; and this can hardly be over-stressed. Education is the foundation on which societies are built and defines the quality of life. Up to the mid-1980s, Nigeria’s educational institutions were rated among the …

Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship flag bearer in Edo State, has received the support of the business community for his aspiration as Governor of Edo state in the forthcoming election in the state. Friends and business associates of the founder Afrinvest West Africa hosted a fundraiser …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday presided over an emergency security council meeting attended by heads of security agencies in the State, just as the State Government assured residents that efforts are being put in place to make kidnapping a thing of the past in the State. Briefing …

The Enugu State Government Tuesday, gave reasons why it approved the lifting of ban on the operation of the traffic enforcement task force of its Ministry of Transport, saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that road users obey traffic rules and regulations in the state. The approval which was part …

All is now set for the 12th edition of the All Nigeria Editors’ Conference (ANEC) holding from August 3-7 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with the theme: Economic Diversification: Agriculture as Option for a Prosperous Nigeria. No fewer than 300 Nigerian editors, a collection of mainstream farmers, agribusiness financiers, policy-makers …

President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to discerning Nigerians to ignore orchestrated attempts to sully the integrity of ministers and other senior government officials, who are being tarred with the brush of corruption without any concrete evidence. Reacting to reports, particularly by online media, that the immediate past Group Managing Director …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), will on Saturday, 23rd July, 2016 deploy a total of 5,603 personnel for the conduct of outstanding re-run elections in Imo and Kogi states. For the Imo re-run elections, the Commission will deploy 4,105 personnel to conduct elections into one (1) Senatorial District of …

Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has again cautioned against the move by the National Assembly to amend the Act establishing the company, insisting that the plan would put the country at risk of losing foreign investors’ confidence, billions of dollars in cancelled projects and fines arising from lawsuits, and …

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the murderers of late Olalekan Ogunranti, Managing Director, Todays Prints Ltd. According to a statement by DCP Don Awunah, Force Public Relations Officer, the late Ogunranti was kidnapped on May 16, 2016 by some unknown gunmen in Osun State. However, with the slow pace …

Today, the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi turns 55. Born on the 19th of July, 1961, he remains a man of strong will and gentle speech, of imposing purpose and simple sentiments. His character and his politics have continued to please the people. He is genial, witty, …

The Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has identified religion as veritable means of tackling corruption and other social vices in Nigeria. Magu made this observation on Monday, July 18, 2016 while receiving members of the Interfaith Anti-Corruption Advisory Committee, IAAC, who were at the Commission’s …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on residents of the state not to erect structures on waterways to avoid the incidence of flood or erosion caused by blockage of the drainage system. Governor Ugwuanyi made the call while inspecting the erosion site along Okigwe old federal road by …

Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, has been named the Telecoms CEO of the Year by organizers of one of the most credible award platforms in the country, the Nigeria Telecoms Awards. Ogunsanya was honoured, last weekend, at a colourful ceremony that attracted several …

The need to strongly market and patronize Made-in-Nigeria goods will be the main focus of the 22nd edition of the Nigerian Economic Summit scheduled for October this year, in Abuja. Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma who disclosed this on Monday while inaugurating the Joint Planning Committee …

The Presidency has assured that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will fulfill its promise of providing open and transparent leadership for the country. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated this while speaking on the decision of the government to submit the budget …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin All is now set for a befitting state burial by Edo State government for the late former Super Eagles Coach, Amodu Shaibu Speaking with sports journalists in Benin, the state capital, Monday, the state Football Association Chairman, Frank Ilaboya, said arrangements have been concluded for ex- internationals, …

Senate President Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Monday restated his loyalty to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC). Saraki also reiterated his belief that the President Muhammadu Buhari government will redeem its electoral promises made during the 2015 general elections. According to a statement by Bamikole Omishore, Special Assistant on …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “Recently, the government restructured the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and almost everyone on the board are from the North. This would fuel agitations” – Ann Kio-Briggs, Environmental rights’ activist. There is a ding-dong in Ekiti; it reminds me of the days of Ido-Osi when a single …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Umaru Shinkafi as a committed nationalist who worked tirelessly for the unity and development of the country. Speaking in Sokoto Sunday when he paid a condolence visit to the deceased’s family and the Sultan of Sokoto, Chief Obasanjo said Shinkafi’s death, and …