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Sixteen Chinese nationals and eight Nigerians involved in massive illegal mining were on Monday arrested in Zurak, Wase Local Government, Plateau State on the orders of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Brig-Gen Babagana Monguno (rtd), when the NSA in company with the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode …

In a riveting, faith-stirring sermon, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, lead speaker at the just concluded Superfest Miracle Crusade of the Abundant Life Church, Agege, Lagos, held thousands of worshippers spell-bound as he challenged them to wake up to hope. For about two hours last Wednesday August 9 2017, the attendees who …

There is no question about Gov. Godwin Obaseki’s commitment to the welfare of Edo people as he continues to make the difficult decisions to clear out entrenched behaviours that inhibit growth, Crusoe Osagie writes   Lying adjacent to the University of Benin, Ekehuan Campus, is Garrick Memorial Secondary School (GMSS), …

As former Rivers State Governor, Sir Dr. Peter Odili marks his 69th birthday on August 15, 2017, the leadership and entire members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State have joined other well-meaning people across Nigeria and beyond to celebrate an accomplished leader whose landmark achievements and contributions …

The management of Infinity Security Services Limited has dismissed reports linking the firm to the reported reckless shooting in Lagos by policemen attached to a popular Nigerian musician on July 5. The report had quoted a police chief as identifying the erring policemen as members of 20 Police Mobile Squadron …

The Lagos State Government on Monday outlined plans to transform the blighted areas of Oworonshoki Waterfront into one of the biggest transportation, tourism and entertainment hubs in Nigeria. Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Engr. Ade Akinsanya in a statement, said that the project will improve the aesthetics and security of the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday expressed sadness over the death of a Commissioner of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Mr. Abdullateef Raji. Raji, a former Special Adviser on Information and Strategy between 2011 and 2015 died in the early hours of Monday at the age …

The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the state radio and television stations, Edo Broadcasting Service and the Nigerian Observer, publishers of the Observer newspaper titles and hinted that the media outfits would be overhauled for optimal performance. Speaking after inspecting …

Embattled National Legal Adviser of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Muiz Banire on Monday failed to appear before the Disciplinary Committee set up by the party in Ward C of Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State to adjudicate on allegations of anti-party activities and misappropriation of campaign materials and …

The Northern Interfaith and Religious Organisation for Peace, NIROP, has called on the United Nations to audit its humanitarian groups and personnel to douse suspicion  by security agencies that Boko Haram terrorists were being harboured in its facilities.  The suggestion came following the decision of the UN Office to resume its …

THE chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi has debunked speculations that some governors in the zone were engaged in activities that could Islamize the zone. The governor, at the meeting of the Forum in Enugu, Monday, linked the speculations to the application of …

Enugu State International Partners on Health have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his passionate, visionary and supportive roles towards qualitative, efficient and affordable healthcare delivery in the state. In their separate remarks at the flag-off of the first round of the 2017 Maternal, New Born and Child …

Nigerian politicians should reduce travelling by air and patronise Nigerian roads in order to feel what the masses are going through, a public affairs analyst and former Commissioner for Information in Taraba State, Emmanuel Bello, has said.   He charged the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola …

The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), last Thursday, August 10, 2017 held its 1st Annual Conference with the theme ‘Sustaining Growth through Diversification of the Economy,’ at The Renaissance Lagos Ikeja Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Pictures here show some of the dignitaries that graced the event, …

All is set for the WorldStage Economic Summit 2017 (http://worldstagegroup.com/wes) with the Theme: ‘Transforming Business and Economy Through Innovation’ at the Event Centre, the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Lagos on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 by 9.30AM. In a statement by World Stage Limited, the organisers, the summit will attract participation …

Gombe state Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Dahiru Buba Biri and the Gombe branch Manager of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Adamu Idris, have been fingered in an alleged scam of defrauding farmers. According to the All Lower Farmers Association of Nigeria (ALFAN), who addressed a press conference, the Anchor Borrowers …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that the first set of 5000 brand new buses under the Bus Reform Initiative, a brain child of his administration, would be flagged off within the next six months. Governor Ambode, who spoke when students of the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that Nigeria is set to benefit from the deep sea mining through effective harnessing of the opportunities by working with the International Seabed Authority (ISBA). The NIMASA DG who made this known at …

  The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, is seeking the collaboration of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the introduction of a capacity building programme to enlighten civil servants about corruption related issues. Obaseki made the request when he received the Head of the Benin zonal office …

In continuation of efforts to stem the tide of corruption among the state’s traffic officials, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested eight of its officials for collecting bribe from motorists and for other corrupt practices. The officials, who are attached to the Agege-Pen Cinema Office of the …

Kwara State Government is to deploy solar energy systems to villages, small scale businesses and key government establishments to boost electricity supply and enhance economy activities in the state. The State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed who disclosed this when he received the National President, Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria, …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has described the passage of both the Administrative and Fiscal Policy Bills for the Petroleum Industry as key parts of the priorities for the 8th Senate when it resumes after its annual recess. Speaking on the issues that will take up the …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday identified the right investment in sports as the necessary impetus that can bring about good performance of Nigerian athletes in sporting competitions, saying that it was time for the country to focus in such direction. Governor Ambode, who made the reamrks while …