Senator representing Taraba South, Emmanuel Bwacha, has raised the alarm that Nigeria’s territorial sovereignty is under threat following the invasion of Manga community in Takum local government area by Ambazonia separatists from Southern Cameroon. Coming under a point of order, the lawmaker during the commencement of plenary bemoaned the killing …
Read More »Resign now! Niger Delta group tells Akpabio; Alleges abysmal performance
The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta, (MOSIEND), has asked the Minister of Niger Delta, Sen. Godswill Akpabio to resign immediately for lack of performance. MOSIEND regretted that Akpabio has betrayed the hopes and expectations that heralded the announcement of his appointment as …
Read More »Zenith Bank’s GMD, Onyeagwu, advocates paradigm shift to Diaspora Direct Investment for sustainable economic growth and development
The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank, Ebenezer Onyeagwu, has called for increased collaboration of Nigerians in the diaspora for the nation to achieve its economic growth targets. He made the call during the 4th Edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) 2021 organised by the Nigerians in …
Read More »Of FG, State Governments and financial rascality By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Reports have it that the 36 state governments sued the Federal Government to stop deductions from their allocations at source to pay Paris and London clubs refund due to consultants who reportedly worked to assist the state governments get the refunds in the first place. According …
Read More »NDIS, sure platform for attracting Diaspora investment — Osinbajo
By Maureen Okon Abuja, Nov. 17, 2021 The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, says Nigerian Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) is one of the surest platforms for attracting direct investment to Nigeria. The vice president made the observation at the 4th edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit 2021 organised by …
Read More »Buhari presides over the Federal Executive Council Meeting
‘The legend of Nnamdi Azikiwe remains unmatched’ – Valentine Ozigbo celebrates late Zik of Africa
Nigerian business mogul Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November governorship election in Anambra State, has extolled the leadership qualities of the first indigenous Governor-General and President of Nigeria, the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe. While speaking to journalists after the combined 9th and 10th …
Read More »Buhari returns to Abuja
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 16, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after official visits to Glasgow, Scotland, France and Durban in South Africa where he attended the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president’s Chief of Staff, Prof. …
Read More »If Zik were alive By Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia
Being a Speech delivered at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja under the auspices of Igbo Nsukka United Front in honour of The Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, GCFR, PC. on Wednesday, November 16, 2021 PROTOCOL Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide commends the Igbo Nsukka United Front for organizing the 2nd Igbo Nsukka Zik Annual Merit …
Read More »Nigeria’s problems surmountable with unity of purpose, says Fayemi at Zik Lecture ….Hails Zik’s stand on indivisibility of Nigeria
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that various political, economic and social problems afflicting Nigeria can be overcome if leaders and followers share a unity of purpose to get them solved. Dr Fayemi who said a well structured dialogue remains a major pathway to peace and progress said …
Read More »US oil firm Heritage Energy appoints Ex-Chevron Executive, Adebawo, GM
Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) a United States (US) firm on Monday announced the appointment of Mr. Adesola Adebawo as General Manager, Government, Joint Venture and External Relations. According to a statement by Chief Executive Officer of HEOSL, Mr. Naeem-Atiq Sadiq, HEOSL, a subsidiary of US based Heritage Oil …
Read More »Oti Ikomi, Fatayi-Williams, Consul General, others to attend Realnews 9th Anniversary Lecture
Prominent Nigerians and Africans have confirmed their attendance to speak at the Realnews 9th Anniversary lecture holding on Thursday, November 18, at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, starting 10am. Those playing prominent role in the lecture, who have confirmed their attendance in writing include Oti Ikomi, founder and chief executive officer of …
Read More »Lagos EndSARS Report: PDP demands prosecution of killers, APC collaborators…Says Report confirms that APC is a murderous party
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the report by the Lagos state EndSARS panel confirming the gruesome killings of innocent youths at the Lekki Tollgate during the 2020 EndSARS protest, “strengthened the fact that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is running a murderous and oppressive regime that has no regard …
Read More »“I convened 2014 National Confab to address seeds of discord” – Ex-President Jonathan
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 16, 2021 Former President Goodluck Jonathan says he convened the 2014 National Conference with the intention to create an environment for Nigerians to address issues pushing citizens towards divisive politics and sowing the seeds of discord. Jonathan stated this in his remarks at the “2nd …
Read More »President Buhari hails Dr. Goodluck Jonathan at 64
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent birthday greetings to former President Goodluck Jonathan on his 64th birthday anniversary. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), said: “On behalf of the government and Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari greets former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on his …
Read More »Immortalise Achebe, Association urges Anambra government
By Joy Mbachi Awka, Nov. 16, 2021 The Society of Young Nigerian Writers, Anambra chapter, has appealed to the State Government to immortalise Prof Chinua Achebe for his legendary work in the literary Arts. Mr. Izunna Okafor, Chairman, Anambra chapter of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers made the …
Read More »Police arrest suspected kidnapper of Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor, teacher in Calabar
By George Odok Calabar, Nov. 16, 2021 The Cross River Police Command has arrested one Felix Etim, suspected to be among the gang members that kidnapped Sunday Adediran, a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Calabar, and a teacher whose name was not mentioned. Police Public …
Read More »Unilorin expels student for assaulting lecturer
The management of the University of Ilorin has expelled a student, Salaudeen Waliu Aanuoluwa of the Department of Microbioligy after being found guilty of assaulting a female lecturer of the same Department. A statement by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, disclosed that the verdict was handed …
Read More »Unravel real motive behind invasion of Justice Odili’s residence, Gov. Wike charges IGP
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has charged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba to unravel the real motive behind the recent invasion of the residence of Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili. The governor, said it is curious that weeks after the obnoxious invasion of Justice Odili’s residence, …
Read More »Ikoyi building collapse: Lawyer says insurance pre-requisite to granting building approval
By Sandra Umeh Lagos, Nov. 16, 2021 A Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Ogedi Ogu, on Tuesday urged the state government to make insurance a pre-requisite to granting approval for buildings. Ogu spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in reaction to the recent collapse of a 21-storey building at Ikoyi, …
Read More »Acting Comptroller General of Immigrations visits Abuja, Lagos Airports …..Urges professionalism, healthy synergy
Acting Comptroller General of Immigrations (Ag. CGI), Isah Jere Idris has, Monday, November 15, 2021 paid working visits to the Abuja and Lagos Airports to meet with critical stakeholders to discuss possible strategies to improve the quality of service delivery at the nation’s major entry Ports. The Acting Comptroller General, according …
Read More »Nigeria announces possible resumption of flights with UAE
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Nov. 16, 2021 Nigeria may resume flights to the United Arab Emirates soon after succumbing to the COVID-19 conditions of the UAE. The National Incident Manager of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, Dr Mukhtar Muhammad , said this on Monday, in Abuja at the …
Read More »Gov. Tambuwal presents N188.4 bn 2022 Budget to Sokoto Assembly
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Nov. 16, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Monday presented N188,429,495,847.63 budget proposal for the 2022 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Tambuwal presented the budget, tagged, “Budget of accomplishments and sustainable development”, in Sokoto. He said the 2022 budget is lower …
Read More »Turkey arrests man for alleged involvement in Haiti president’s death
Istanbul, Nov. 16, 2021 Turkish authorities on Tuesday arrested a man considered a suspect in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. State news agency Anadolu reported that Samir Handal, one of the suspects wanted in connection with the murder of Moise in July was detained on arrival at Istanbul …
Read More »Fulbright Program marks 75th year of existence; Organises Facebook Live event
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program (1946-2021), there will, today, November 16, 2021, be a Facebook Live session with three Distinguished scholars. The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program aimed at building mutual understanding in a complex and changing world for 75 years …
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