News

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the students of Ojodu Grammar school, who were crushed to death by a truck driver yesterday. In a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu described the demise of the students as …

Framework to be implemented with private energy investors An electricity sustainability framework that will provide reliable power to residential and industrial areas in Lagos State has been unveiled by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Governor, on Wednesday, launched the State’s Electricity Policy at an energy stakeholders’ event organised by the Ministry …

  By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Dec. 8, 2021 The National Chairman-Elect, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has said the outgoing National Working Committee (NWC), has justified the vision of the party’s founding fathers. Ayu stated this in his remarks at a valedictory session, organised for the outgoing NWC …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, Dec. 8, 2021 The National Universities Commission (NUC) has officially granted recognition to Imo State-owned Kingsley Mbadiwe University, Ogboko. It is the 42nd state-owned varsity in Nigeria and 143rd varsity in the country. Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, Chairman of the NUC conveyed the recognition of the university …

President Buhari has expressed sadness over the recent gruesome attack on innocent travelers in Sokoto State. Reacting to the incident on Wednesday, President Buhari said, “I am very distressed at the manner of death visited on these hapless citizens who were undertaking a legitimate journey to another part of the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that no one involved in the killing of Dowen College, Lagos student, Sylvester Oromoni (Junior) will go unpunished. President Buhari gave the assurance in a statement, Wednesday, December 8, 2021, by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity). He also said that if the …

The trial of former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar resumed on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, with the continuation of the cross examination of the defendant by the prosecuting counsel, Sylvanus Tahir. The defendant, Dikko, …

…says Nigerians are apprehensive at the delay in signing the bill. The Southern and Middle Belt Alliance has mounted pressure on President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly sign the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law saying Nigerians are apprehensive at the delay in signing the bill into law. The group …

President Muhammadu Buhari will lead other dignitaries to attend the public presentation of ‘My Participations,’ the autobiography of Chief Bisi Akande, on Thursday December 9, 2021 at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The President is the Special Guest of Honour. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is …

By Maureen Okon Abuja, Dec. 8, 2021 The Spanish government has honoured former Comptroller General (CG) of Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS), Mr. Mohammed Babandede, with an award of Order of a Civil Merit, for his services to humanity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award was presented …

By Nathan Nwakamma Port Harcourt, Dec. 8, 2021 The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) says encouraging the participation of Nigerians in the oil and gas sector remains relevant in the global push for cleaner energy. Mr. Patrick Obah, Director, Research, Planning and Statistics at NCDMB stated this at …

By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Dec. 8, 2021 UTM Offshore and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have signed a MoU to raise 2 billion dollars for the development of Nigeria’s first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project. Dr Yahuza Kassim, Principal Consultant for the development of the facility stated in Lagos …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Dec. 8, 2021(NAN) Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says it is worrying that a growing number of wealthy nations have banned or restricted public investment in fossil fuels, including natural gas. The vice president expressed his concern on Tuesday in his keynote address at the World Liquefied …

It was a night of world-class entertainment as TD Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa’s foremost distributor of tech and lifestyle products, hosted a befitting and star-studded 10th edition of Celebrating You 2021, an annual Dinner Party and Awards night. Widely regarded as the most eagerly anticipated annual celebratory event in the Nigerian …

turnpoit@gmail.com 807 552 5533 Frank Kokori, remember him? He was the petite but fire-spitting General Secretary of NUPENG who led the oil workers’ strike that crippled the entire country and held the Sani Abacha military junta by the jugular, until he was arrested on August 19, 1994 and the strike …

By Fabian Ekeruche/Misturat Adeosun Lagos, Dec. 6, 2021 Project Pink Blue, one of the leading Cancer nonprofit Organisations, on Monday, commenced the training of 34 Oncology Pharmacists in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training, tagged ‘Upgrade Oncology,’ is to build the capacity of pharmacists in …

By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos, Dec 5, 2021 The Alumni of the University of Liverpool has extolled the quality of education received at their Alma Mater during the reunion of the South West Zone of the institution in Lagos. Some of the Alumni who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Health has described the report that fake medicated eyeglasses are being sold in the state’s secretariat clinic as false and misleading saying, it is being peddled by mischief makers to tarnish the image of the ministry. A senior staff of the …

Nigeria will collaborate with the Republic of Belarus for the mutual benefit of both countries, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. The President spoke Tuesday at State House, Abuja, while receiving in audience Gen. Victor Sheiman, Special Envoy of President Alexandar Lukashenko of Belarus. After listening to the presentation of the …

By Cecilia Ologungaba New York, Dec. 7, 2021 Nigeria’s rich cultures came on display in New York as the Consulate-General of Nigeria showcased the cultures and traditions of the people of Rivers, Cross River and Benue States. The second edition of the Nigeria Cultural Show featured cultural displays from the …

… Zulum is exceptional, says Minister, others Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday launched Borno State’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, with the disbursement of N418m to 79 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the State. The launch held at the Multipurpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri, with the participation …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Dec. 7, 2021 Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says that presentation of COVID vaccination card is now compulsory for attendees of social gatherings in the state. Sanwo-Olu said this on Tuesday on the update of the management of Coronavirus in …

 …Offenders’ passports to be blacklisted for one year. …Gov warns against procurement of fake COVID-19 test results Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday said his government through the courts will prosecute anyone found wanting in compliance with the current guidelines on travel protocols released by the Presidential Steering …

By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Dec. 7, 2021 Access Bank Plc has awarded 100 women with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) mini-MBA and financial grants worth N9.75 million to top five women in its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Season 3 grand finale. The hybrid ceremony which took place at the Access Bank Towers, …

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has accepted the resignation of Secretary to the State Government, Hon Biodun Oyebanji, from his cabinet. The resignation which was conveyed in a letter to the Governor, dated December 3, 2021, takes effect from Tuesday, December 7th. Oyebanji had cited his decision to contest …