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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 …

Paris, Feb. 13, 2021 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) moved to the Ligue 1 summit as Moise Kean’s late goal sealed a 2-1 win over Nice at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. Coach Mauricio Pochettino was without the services of Brazilian superstar Neymar, who is out for a month after suffering …

Leicester (UK), Feb. 13, 2021 Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has admitted that his side’s slim chances of retaining their English Premier League (EPL) title are over after they were beaten 1-3 at Leicester City on Saturday. Three goals in seven minutes from James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes overturned …

By Chukwuemeka Opara Abakaliki, Feb. 13, 2021 Former President of the Senate, Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, has urged Nigerians irrespective of class, tribe and religion, to unite in order to achieve a greater and more prosperous nation. Anyim, also a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, made …

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has dismissed media reports that it uncovered ‘missing 2 million barrels of crude’ in oil production records by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) between 2016 and 2018. The DPR described the allegations as false and baseless. The report had alleged that SPDC which was …

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has condemned the violent clash between some Yoruba and Hausa traders in Shasha market, Ibadan Oyo State capital at the weekend. The violent clash had reportedly led to the death of some residents, destruction of properties and displacement of people in the area. Dr …

In furtherance of Federal Government’s commitment to address multiple security threats facing Nigeria, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd) convened a meeting of the General Security Appraisal Committee ( GSAC) on February 11, 2021. A statement from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on …

The ongoing strike by Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Bayelsa Chapter has grounded Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. The strike has hampered access to basic healthcare services like ante-natal for pregnant women and child immunisation at health centres across the eight council areas in Bayelsa. The …

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the payment of N13.9 million and car gift to a 65-year old medical doctor from Ogun State, who lived within the General Hospital in Monguno and continued to offer healthcare services to patients even when the town was faced with the …