Following the conclusion of some rail projects in some states, with President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval, minister of transportation Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has named the railway stations along the Lagos -Ibadan corridor and others on the Itakpe /Ajaokuta /Aladja-Warri after some deserving Nigerian citizens. A statement by the ministry’s …
Read More »Journalism Emergency Relief Fund grants announced for 16 Nigerian publications
Lagos 23 July 2020 – The Google News Initiative Journalism Emergency Relief Fund (JERF) has announced it is supporting 16 Nigerian publications with funding. Launched in April, the JERF serves to help local publishers facing financial hardship as a result of the economic and advertising downturn. “JERF has provided $39.5m …
Read More »Evacuation: 35 Nigerians arrive Nnamdi Azikwie Airport from France
By Maureen Okon By Maureen Okon Abuja, July 26, 2020 Thirty five Nigerians arrived Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja from France via @airfrance flight AF0936 on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission’s (NIDCOM) Twitter handle, @NCDCgov, the flight landed with …
Read More »Manchester City end EPL campaign with 5-0 battering of Norwich City
Manchester (UK), July 26, 2020 Manchester City wrapped up their 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) campaign with an emphatic 5-0 victory over already-relegated Norwich City on Sunday. The win was more fitting as it came in midfielder David Silva’s final league game for last season’s champions. Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus …
Read More »Nigeria’s COVID-19 cases exceed 40,000, death toll hits 858
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, July 27, 2020 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday announced 555 new COVID-19 cases in the country as total infections from the virus exceeded 40,000 in five months. The NCDC, which made this known on its official twitter handle, also recorded two deaths …
Read More »Edo 2020: I regret mistake I made supporting Obaseki in 2016 – Oshiomhole
By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, July 26, 2020 The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adams Oshiomhole, says he regrets his mistake of supporting Mr Godwin Obaseki for governorship in 2016. Oshiomhole said this on Sunday in Benin while addressing some members of the APC. He disclosed …
Read More »Guardiola thanks Silva for decade of Manchester City service
Manchester (UK), July 26, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva will return to the Etihad Stadium for a proper send-off after making his final Premier League appearance for the club in Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing of Norwich City, manager Pep Guardiola said. Silva, who joined City a decade ago, will leave …
Read More »Chelsea earn UEFA Champions League spot with win over Wolves
London, July 26, 2020 Chelsea secured a UEFA Champions League place on Sunday after a 2-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) game. First half goals from Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud gave them the win, which has come with it a top …
Read More »Stop misguided, vicious attacks on MFM GO, Dr. Olukoya
Mountain of Fire And Miracles Ministries, MFM, has described as malicious falsehood and misguided and vicious attacks on the person of the General Overseer of the Mission, a story titled “SCANDAL! General Overseer, Mountain of Fire And Miracles Ministries, In Big Mess in US.” In a statement by Collins Edomaruse …
Read More »President Buhari greets Queen of the Tube, Julie Coker at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with multi-talented artiste and veteran broadcaster, Chief Julie Coker, on her 80th birthday, joining the creative industry to celebrate the iconic culture ambassador, musician and author. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), “President Buhari congratulates the …
Read More »Why indigenous languages must be cherished, nurtured – Mazi Ogbonna, founder, Mother Tongue Academy
Mazi Ogbonna, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the New York, United States of America-based Mother Tongue Academy, MTA, responded to our online questions on issues surrounding his crusade to save indigenous African languages from extinction. Here are excerpts: Could you please introduce yourself to our readers? First of all, …
Read More »Nigerian Govt approves resumption of domestic operations in 14 airports
By Gabriel Agbeja Abuja, July 26, 2020 The Federal Government has approved the full resumption of 14 airports in the country for domestic operations from July 8 to July 24. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, made the announcement in his official Twitter handle, @hadisirika, on Sunday. Sirika pointed …
Read More »Edo 2020: APC, PDP trade blames over supporters’ clash
By Deborah Coker/Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, July 26, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo on Sunday traded blames over Saturday’s clash among their supporters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that supporters of both parties clashed on Saturday around Ring Road area …
Read More »COVID19- British Cabinet Office commends Nigerian for ingenuity in mass ventilator production
The Cabinet office of the United Kingdom has described a Nigerian Information Technology Consultant, Victor Osagie as one of the best Britain has to offer due to his ingenuity in the mass production of ventilators to boost the National Health System, NHS fight against the corona virus pandemic, COVID-19. In …
Read More »SERAP asks Lawan, Gbajabiamila to publish reports on corruption probes, seeks special counsel bill
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Lawan; and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, urging them to use their “good offices and leadership positions to urgently publish all reports of completed public hearings and corruption …
Read More »Zulum condoles with Kwara Governor over father’s demise
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has commiserated with Governor Abdulrahman Abdul-Razaq of Kwara State over the demise of his father and elder statesman, AbdulGaniyu Abdul-Razaq (SAN), who died Saturday at almost 93. Governor Zulum, in a condolence message released by his spokesman, Malam Isa Gusau, said the late elder …
Read More »South-South zone completely PDP – Wike ….Says nobody can rig Edo guber election.
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that South-South Zone completely belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to him, the people of the region will not allow any other political Party to have a foothold in the area any more. Governor Wike stated this Saturday during …
Read More »PDP urges media not to play politics with fight against corruption
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, July The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to media practitioners not to play politics in reporting exposed cases of corruption in the country. National Chairman of the party, Mr Uche Secondus, who stated this at a press conference on Friday in Abuja urged journalists and …
Read More »Nigerian Envoy in South Africa inaugurates NICASA board of trustees
By Busayo Onijala Lagos, July 25, 2020 Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, Amb. Godwin Adama, has inaugurated the Board of Trustees for Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) on Saturday in Johannesburg. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 29 members of NICASA Board of Trustees, chaired …
Read More »Remittances from Nigerians in diaspora hit $25bn as Buhari urges more active role in post-COVID-19 economic recovery
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to actively participate in the country’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts. In a video message to commemorate this year’s Diaspora Day, observed on July 25 of every year, President Buhari appealed to his compatriots, whose home remittances exceeded $25 billion annually in …
Read More »Nigerian hip hop singer Okiki Bright releases new single ‘Ibile Lemi’
By Patricia Amogu Abuja, July 25, 2020 Popular hip hop musician Mutiu Adekunle popularly known as Okiki Bright on Saturday released a new single titled Ibile Lemi. “Ibile Lemi, which means,’I am a typical Yoruba person’ is a song that promotes the Yoruba culture and our culture as a people, …
Read More »Abuja-Kaduna train service resumes July 29, says Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has announced that the Abuja – Kaduna rail service would resume on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Amaechi disclosed this on Saturday while test-running the 10 new coaches recently deployed on the route. According to the Minister, there have been pressure from several …
Read More »Lampard justifies confrontation with Klopp but regrets language used
London, July 24, 2020 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said on Friday that he should have reined himself in when arguing with Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp on the touchline. But he insisted he has no regrets over standing up for his team during their English Premier League (EPL) defeat at …
Read More »Nigerians in Diaspora Conference holds Saturday July 25, 2020 online
An online conference, on the theme: Leveraging Diaspora Resources for National Development in a Covid-19 era, is expected to hold tomorrow, Saturday, July 25, 2020 in recognition of the Nigerian National Diaspora Day. The Federal Government of Nigeria has set aside July 25 every year to recognize the contributions of …
Read More »Court adjourns National Theatre concession suit until Oct. 29
By Sandra Umeh Lagos, July 24, 2020 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday adjourned until Oct. 29, continuation of hearing in a suit by a company, Topwideapeas Ltd., challenging nullification of its concession over the National Arts Theatre Complex. The plaintiff described itself as a special purpose entity …
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