Ahiazu Mbaise, Imo State Nigeria, August 17, 2021: The Imo State government has been told to urgently rehabilitate roads in Mbaise, especially those that have become death traps for users. The call was made by a high powered delegation, to the just concluded 2021 Iriji Mbaise (New Yam) festival, …
Read More »Access Bank’s USSD security advancement protects customers against fraud
Seeking best-in-class ways to safeguard the resources of its customers, Access Bank PLC has introduced the *901*911# USSD code, a solution that allows customers act swiftly to prevent fraudulent activities on their accounts. The service allows customers of all account types to deactivate a USSD profile simply by dialling *901*911# …
Read More »Tambuwal inaugurates two million tree plantation in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Aug. 18, 2021 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Wednesday inaugurated tree plantation of 2 million seedlings for 2021 to improve the economic growth of the state through economic trees. The state Ministry of Environment in partnership with state Zakkat and Endowment Commission flagged …
Read More »Haitians angry over lack of govt. aid
Les Cayes (Haiti), Aug. 18, 2021 Haitians on Wednesday voiced anger over the lack of government aid as they spent the fourth night in the open, many without clean water and food. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who flew to visit the worst-affected town of Les Cayes in southwest Haiti soon …
Read More »Afghan female journalist: I may not be alive by the time US can evacuate me
By Naomi Zeveloff/CPJ Features Editor Steven Butler describes it as “mass panic.” As the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, Committee to Protect Journalists, CPJ’s Asia program coordinator has been fielding “hundreds and hundreds” of daily pleas from journalists asking for help to flee the country. Butler, along with CPJ Asia …
Read More »When will medical doctors stop going on strike? By Bola Bolawole (Comrade Issa Aremu (mni))
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Between doctors who habitually go on strike, with the attendant costs in lives and limbs, to draw attention to the parlous state of the country’s health sector and the indifference of the authorities, and the authorities that act like Rome’s King Nero – which is to …
Read More »Gov Okowa, Pa Adebanjo, Dr Baba-Ahmed, others to lead discussions as Ripples Nigeria Dialogue holds
Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, is expected to be joined by a stellar lineup of speakers as he chairs this year’s Ripples Nigeria Dialogue with the theme, “Rebuilding Trust in a Divided Nigeria: Advancing the Conversation”. The Dialogue is jointly organised by Ripples Nigeria and it’s non-profit sister organisation, …
Read More »‘Omo Ghetto (The Saga)’ hits Netflix on Sept. 10
By Priscilla Osaje Abuja, Aug. 18, 2021 ‘Omo Ghetto’ (The Saga), a comedy movie by Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello a.k.a Jenifa, will premiere on Netflix on Sept. 10. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the blockbuster was the first Nollywood film to cross N500 million in Nigerian box …
Read More »16th Kaleidoscope Annual conference: Another opportunity for investors to explore, discuss business potentials in Nigeria – Amb. Egopija
The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York says the 16th Annual Kaleidoscope Global Conference and Award provides another opportunity for investors to explore and discuss the business potentials in Nigeria. The Consul-General, Amb. Lot Egopija, said the global business event also presents another opening for foreign investors to harness …
Read More »President Buhari approves Sylva-led Steering Committee on Petroleum Industry Act
President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced implementation of the newly signed Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by approving a steering committee to oversee the process. The steering committee is headed by the Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President …
Read More »NNPC, CMEC, GE sign contract for 50MW Maiduguri Emergency Power Project
A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno State, was taken Tuesday with the execution of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Equipment Procurement contracts for a 50Megawatts (MW) Emergency Power …
Read More »Alleged fraud: Court okays CBN’s request to freeze accounts of coys
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Aug. 18, 2021 The Federal High Court, Abuja has granted the request of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to freeze the accounts of some companies allegedly involved in fraudulent financial activities. The request, granted by Justice Ahmed Mohammed, was filed by former Attorney-General of the …
Read More »Earthquake recovery: UK charity to send team to Haiti
London, Aug. 18, 2021 A UK volunteer search and rescue team is preparing to fly to Haiti to offer humanitarian assistance following the earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation at the weekend. British charity, Search and Rescue Assistance in Disasters (SARAID), said on Wednesday morning it had mobilised a team …
Read More »My First Encounter with Ibrahim Mantu By ‘Timi Alaibe
We have been in this season of bad news for too long. When are we getting out of it? When will death give up on us? Who can stop death from claiming our best—in business, in politics, in leadership, in the military, in sports, in everything? Where did we go …
Read More »AFREXIM bank’s strides excite Osinbajo, seeks backing for MSMEs
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Aug. 17, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has applauded the African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIM) over its efforts at stimulating and developing African trade, including its many engagements in Nigeria. In a statement on Tuesday, Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande quoted him as saying this at the Presidential …
Read More »ISWAP rejects ceasefire as more Boko Haram members surrender
…Fear stricken ones release families to troops Over 1,500 persons who have so far surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military in Borno State, are members of Boko Haram and not the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist sect, PRNigeria has reliably gathered. PRNigeria had reported how top …
Read More »Buhari meets with security chiefs Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday, August 19, 2021, confer with the country’s security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President returned to Abuja last Friday after 18 days in London, during which he attended an education summit and did health checks. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, …
Read More »Hushpuppi saga: Report of investigation on DCP Kyari not yet ready – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has said that the probe into the alleged indictment of DCP Abba Kyari by the FBI, being conducted by the NPF Special Investigation Panel (SIP), is still ongoing. A statement by CP Frank Mba, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, stressed that “the panel has not …
Read More »New petroleum industry law is to attract investors – Minister
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 17, 2021 The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, said that the philosophy behind the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) signed into law by the President was to attract investors. The minister disclosed this while responding to questions on the three per cent …
Read More »Men’s Empowerment Meeting holds in Paterson, New Jersey USA August 28
A special Men’s Empowerment Meeting will hold on Saturday, August 28, 2021in New Jersey, United States of America (US). The program is being put together by Shombay The Trainer in collaboration with Buds & Umoja & The Street Keepers, and will take place at Christopher Hope Center, Paterson, New Jersey …
Read More »NNPC commits to supporting NLNG
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has reiterated the Corporation’s commitment to supporting the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited towards achieving its goal of becoming a global LNG company of choice. Speaking as a Guest of Honour at the 2021 NLNG …
Read More »Nigerian Consulate, New York, USA suspends services
The Nigerian Consulate General in New York, United States of America (US) is suspending in-person processing of all Consular and Immigration services from September 20 to 27, 2021. To this end, all appointments already made for passport biometric capture from 20th to 27th September 2021 (both dates inclusive) are being rescheduled. …
Read More »Pastor Adeboye, wife minister at 25th Annual Convention of RCCG The Americas in Texas, USA
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye will be ministering at the 25th Anniversary Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Americas, holding from Wednesday, August 18 to Friday, August 20, 2021. The …
Read More »Malaria: Makinde flags-off distribution of five million insecticide-treated nets
…. says govt ‘ll continue to deliver affordable, qualitative healthcare for residents … ‘We’ll restore Oyo as Mecca of Health care services’ Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, kick-started the distribution of five Million insecticide-treated nets to people across the 33 local governments of the state. He also …
Read More »US must protect Afghan journalists as Taliban take power – CPJ
….Hundreds seek assistance, relocation amid threat from militant group New York, August 16, 2021 The United States must do more to ensure the safety of Afghan journalists as the country falls under the control of the Taliban, including facilitating safe passage out of the country and providing emergency visas, the …
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