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The Deputy President of Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has expressed excitement at the emergence of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). According to him, her emergence attests to the excellence of the womenfolk in Nigeria across every walk of life. The Deputy President of the …

By Reuters Staff  JERUSALEM (Reuters) Israel’s largest healthcare provider on Sunday reported a 94% drop in symptomatic COVID-19 infections among 600,000 people who received two doses of Pfizer’s vaccine in the country’s biggest study to date. Health maintenance organization (HMO) Clalit, which covers more than half of all Israelis, said the …

Moscow, Feb. 15, 2021 The World Trade Organisation (WTO) members on Monday elected Nigerian economist, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to be the next Director-General of the organization. She will be the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. “WTO members have just agreed to appoint Dr Okonjo-Iweala as …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Feb. 15, 2021 The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) says it plans to hold election into the 33 local government councils of the state on May 15. Mr Isiaka Olagunju, Chairman, OYSIEC, said this on Monday when he addressed a news conference at the commission’s …

By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Feb. 15, 2021 No fewer than 20 suspects have been arrested in Owerri, Imo on suspicion of defrauding their unsuspecting victims through the internet. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, Head of Media and Publicity, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) made this known in a statement in …

By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Feb. 14, 2021 Mrs Chidiebere Onyia, a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), who was abducted on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by gunmen has regained her freedom. The nursing mother was said to have been released by her abductors in the early hours of …

– DIG in charge of South-West, David Folawiyo, to coordinate operations The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, has ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention and Stabilization Forces to Oyo State to reclaim the public space, reinforce security and bolster public confidence in the areas affected by the …

London, Feb. 14, 2021 Manchester United lost ground in the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) title race as they dropped points in a 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes equalised Mbaye Diagne’s early goal for second-bottom West Brom, but the home side held on for …

Madrid, Feb. 14, 2021 Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos were on target in the first half as Real Madrid easily beat a listless Valencia side 2-0 at home on Sunday to make it three wins in a row in La Liga. Benzema got Zinedine Zidane’s side off to a strong …

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Feb 15, 2021 The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, has led the Bankers Committee to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on takeover of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, for the purpose of reconstructing the facility. Information obtained from …

By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Feb. 14, 2021 The University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Sunday released a virtual guide ahead of its maiden non-physical post Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) test, urging candidates to avoid acts that could disqualify them. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, who released the …

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has commended Total Exploration and Production (Total E & P) for its confidence in the Nigerian economy. Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Simbi Wabote made the commendation in a statement issued on Sunday. The statement was signed by Mr Naboth Onyesoh, Manager, …

•‘Jakande served outstandingly, died a great man’ – Gov Three days after the passing of Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande, the late first Civilian Governor of Lagos State literally came back alive, as his widow and other family members shared memories of his last moments and his unfulfilled goals with Governor …

Over the past few months, Nigerians have been engrossed with salacious paternity stories. After many years, men suddenly realize that children from their wives regarded from birth as their biological children were products from other men. It is not just a simple tale of unfaithfulness. Instead, it is a deadly …

…As Minister, Governor canvass investment in abattoir business The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has described Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as ‘Action Governor’ of Lagos. He said Lagos State has always produced Action Governors since the days of the first civilian governor of the …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court, Abuja to “stop President Muhammadu Buhari from implementing draconian and unlawful provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 which allow the Federal Government to arbitrarily merge a new association with an already registered …

…sue for peace between Yoruba, Hausa community …Oyo gov to meet Yoruba, Hausa leaders …pledges palliatives for victims Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Sunday, visited the troubled S       hasa community in Ibadan, Oyo state where they appealed for …

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government will protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether majority or minority in line with its responsibility under the constitution. In a reaction to reports of breakout of violence in some parts of the country by some ethnic and sectional groups, President Buhari, …

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Feb. 14, 2021 Fidelity Bank Plc says it has successfully issued 10 years N41.21 billion in fixed rate unsecured subordinated bond at 8.5 per cent coupon rate due 2031. Mr Mustapha Chike-Obi, Fidelity Bank Chairman, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency …

Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) has so far disbursed the sum of N3.924 billion to 392,490 women and youths across Kano, Jigawa, Kogi, Adamawa, Borno, Yobe, Lagos, Niger, Nasarawa, Sokoto and Katsina states as part of its microgrant programme   Additionally, the Foundation has concluded plans to extend the disbursement of the micro grant program to Ogun, Osun, …

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) will hold an International Investors’ webinar to showcase investment opportunities in four enterprises slated for concession on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The event will hold at 10am. The facilities are: Tafawa Balewa Trade Fair Complex, Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC), Calabar Special Economic …

Mr. Peter Obi, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, has called on Christian leaders to resist the seductions of ‘prosperity gospel devoid of hard work’, which, he said, has gradually turned Nigeria to a society without values, honesty, hard work, integrity, etc. …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Last Tuesday, February 9, 2021, a workshop on community policing held in Lagos titled “Mass sensitization of the members of the public on community policing” with the theme “Understanding community policing: A framework for action”. Organised by the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with two private …

New York, Feb. 13, 2021 The historic second impeachment trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in the Senate ended with his acquittal in a 57-43 vote on Saturday. Seven fellow Republicans, including former Majority Leader, MitchMcConnell, voted to convict Trump of the single charge of incitement of insurrection. The …

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Ilorin, Feb. 13, 2021 The Management of the University of Ilorin on Saturday postponed reopening of hostels earlier schedule for Feb. 15 due to ongoing strike action by the non-academic unions in the university. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that UNILORIN’s Non-Academic Staff Union of …