By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, March 5, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, said Africa must begin to groom selfless and transformational leaders to move the continent forward. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta at an event organised to mark his 87th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the …
Read More »Abia Govt. organises free medical outreach to treat 5,000 persons
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, March 5, 2024 The Abia Government says it will commence a free medical outreach aimed at providing treatment for 5,000 persons and conducting no fewer than 200 surgeries in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo, …
Read More »Kingibe commissions road project; Performs groundbreaking for 50-bed Hospital in two FCT Communities
Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday lived up to her promise of providing social amenities for residents of the FCT with the commissioning of road project in Karu, a satellite town in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The construction of the 0.6 kilometres …
Read More »NIMASA, Sternula sign MoU on VHF Data Exchange System
· This will boost our digitalization efforts – Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sternula Denmark on full-scale Very High Frequency (VHF) Data Exchange System (VDES) space capabilities between the Agency and Sternula. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and …
Read More »Enforce anti-gas flaring regulations in Niger Delta, Nwoko tells FG
By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 5, 2024 Senator Ned Nwoko has called on the Federal Government to urgently enforce the regulations on gas flaring and venting of natural gas in the Niger Delta region. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District at the Senate, made the call on Tuesday, during …
Read More »Ukraine’s food donation to Nigeria a national disgrace – Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election has described the recent donation of tons of grains to Nigeria by war-torn Ukraine as a nation disgrace resulting from years of leadership failure. Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State said that …
Read More »Transcorp Power lists 7.5bn shares on NGX
Management team of Transcorp Power, NGX at the listing of the company on the Exchange on Monday in Lagos By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, March 4, 2024 Transcorp Power Plc, a subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), on Monday listed 7.5 billion ordinary shares at N240 per share of 50k …
Read More »Benue State Government denies mismanagement of N44 Billion
In response to allegations made by a group accusing the government of mismanaging 44 billion naira, the Benue State Government has swiftly reacted, denouncing the claims as false and aimed at derailing the governor’s developmental agenda for the state. Tersoo Kula, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, refuted …
Read More »Dangote honours late Access Bank CEO, names Lagos refinery road ‘Herbert Wigwe road’
Aliko Dangote, the Chairman and CEO of Dangote Group, has honoured the late Access bank CEO Herbert Wigwe by naming the “biggest” road network leading to his Lagos refinery after him. The tribute comes following the tragic passing of Wigwe, his wife, and son in a helicopter crash in California, …
Read More »President Tinubu returns after two-day state visit to Qatar
President Bola Tinubu has concluded a two-day State visit to Qatar, following an invitation from the Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Tinubu returned to Abuja on Monday, March 4, 2024 and was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by senior government officials, including …
Read More »Again, court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG, DSS to March 18
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, March 4, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, again adjourned a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government to March 18 for hearing. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) had, …
Read More »Reps move to issue arrest warrant against Binance CEO
By Ericjames Abuja, March 4, 2024 The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes has recommended the arrest of the Chief Executive Officer of Binance Holding Ltd over alleged tax evasion and money laundering in Nigeria. The recommendation followed a motion by Rep. Isah Dogonyaro (APC- Jigawa state) at a …
Read More »Apple fined €1.8bn in EU for unfair competition in music streaming
Brussels, March 4, 2024 The European Commission has fined Apple 1.8 billion euros (two billion U.S. dollars) for unfair competitive practices involving its music streaming service, Apple Music, following a complaint by Spotify. Apple device users in the European Union “were not able to make a free choice as to …
Read More »How to prevent, manage diabetes – Nutritionist
By Lilian U. Okoro Lagos, March 4, 2024 A Clinical Nutritionist, Mrs. Ifeloluwa Akinyinka, has advised Nigerians to eat adequate balanced diet to live healthy, saying that adequate, proper diet can prevent cancer and diabetes. Akinyinka, who works with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), gave the advice in …
Read More »NIN: Activist drags MTN, Airtel, Glo, others to court, claims N10bn damages
By Sandra Umeh Lagos, March 4, 2024 A rights campaigner, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, on Monday filed a suit before a Federal High Court Lagos, against telecommunications companies in Nigeria, challenging the recent barring of phone lines of citizens. The applicant joined as responders to his suit: Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), …
Read More »Dialogue not violence will solve conflicts in Africa – Obasanjo
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, March 4, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has restated that dialogue and not any form of violence would help resolve various conflicts in Africa. Obasanjo stated this on Monday in Abeokuta at a Youth leadership symposium with the theme “Opportunities for Peace: Roles of The Youths …
Read More »2024 ‘mega election year’ as 60 countries prepare for polls – UN envoy; Identify flashpoints
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, March 4, 2024 UN rights chief Volker Türk has described 2024 as a “mega election year” with more than 60 countries slated to hold elections involving nearly half of the world’s population. Türk, in a statement, expressed optimism that most of the elections would likely be …
Read More »I will cling to the old rugged cross, and exchange it someday for a crown By Fr. Peter Iwuala
The cross is the primary symbol of the Christian religion, urging Christians to renounce themselves and take up the cross daily. The transformation process from sinful to righteous lives with the Lord is a continuous process, beginning after man fell into sin. The ruggedness of the cross symbolizes salvation, providing …
Read More »Market capitalisation gains N1.86trn as TransPower lists on NGX
By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, March 4, 2024 The Nigerian Exchange Ltd.(NGX) equity market on Monday opened positively, as gains in newly listed Transcorp Power Plc and 22 others grew the overall market capitalisation by N1.86 trillion. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Transcorp Power earlier listed 7.5 billion shares …
Read More »Uzodinma, Heartland’s last hope By Emeka Obasi
They were born as Spartans, stronger than Hercules. Before Imo, they belonged to the East Central State and were National Sports Festival champions, two times consecutively. These ones called Heartland look so hopeless in the league. Governor Hope Uzodinma must save fans another heartbreak. Perhaps, he should go into the …
Read More »Faithfuls celebrate Adeboye at 82
Pastor Enoch Adeboye at 82. Sunday, March 3, 2024 By Uchenna Eletuo Lagos, March 3, 2024 Faithfuls of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Sunday celebrated the General Overseer (G O) of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on his 82nd birthday. Adeboye, born March 2, 1942, has been …
Read More »Nigeria Nationwide League to sign multi-million Naira sponsorship deal
The Nationwide League One (NLO) is set to seal its biggest sponsorship deal worth multi-million naira and also announce partnership with two foreign service providers. The sponsorship deal which will run for four years, is record-breaking and a breakthrough for grassroots football development in Nigeria. NLO Chairman and ex-Deputy Governor …
Read More »World Hearing Day: 2000 register for free hearing kits in Ogun
No fewer than 2000 persons have so far registered for the 2024 Free World Hearing Day exercise organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital as at last weekend. The Special Assistant on Media to the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed this in a statement on …
Read More »Transcorp Group announces listing of Transcorp Power PLC on Nigerian Exchange
Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) wishes to announce the listing of its subsidiary, Transcorp Power Plc (Transcorp Power or TP Plc) via listing by introduction on the Main Board of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), on Monday, March 4, 2024. According to a statement signed by Stanley Chikwendu, the Group Company …
Read More »Kumuyi, Tortoise and looters of noodles By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 4 March, 2024 Wise old Tortoise sat his children down. “My dear ones, two things are essential for your growth and wellbeing in life: Always tell the truth, and never ever take whatever is not yours.” The attentive children nodded; they promised to do as their father counseled. They …
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