Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, approved the appointment of Mr. Taofik Adeyemi Fashola, Mr. Tunde Tairu Ogunleye and Mr. Fola Padonu as Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, Governor Ambode said the appointment …

Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed surprise that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governorship candidate in the April 2015 general elections, Dakuku Peter is still unable to come to terms with himself after losing to a more qualified and popular PDP candidate, and State Governor, …

In a bid to revamp the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for improved performance and better relations with the public, the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, approved the appointment of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Akioja Olakpe as the new Chief Executive Officer of the …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has commiserated with the Borgu Emirate Council and the government and people of Niger State on the passing away of the Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Haliru Dantoro Kitoro 111. Dr Ahmed in a condolence message described the late monarch as a consumate politician, a …

ABDULLAHI ISAHI, Maiduguri The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Borno State has said it is compiling evidence to challenge the outcome of last Saturday’s Borno Central senatorial bye election, as it threatened to sue the All Progressive Congress (APC) over various acts of misconduct and irregularities during the poll. Speaking …

Following what it described as ‘the open manipulation’s of last Saturday’s Borno Central Senatorial bye-election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged its members and supporters to ‘be on the alert and ready’ to defend votes in forthcoming elections, especially the November 21 and December 5 governorship elections in Kogi …

The chances of Governor Seriake Dickson winning the December 5, 2015 governorship poll became brighter at the weekend in Yenagoa as over 2,000 members of the leading opposition party, All Progressives Congress, (APC) led by Senator John Brambaifa and Chief Alex Ekiotene made their way back to the ruling Peoples …

There are indications that the immediate reason for the hefty $U.S 5.2 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on telecommunications operator in the country, MTN Nigeria, may not be unconnected with the recent kidnapping of one-time Finance minister and Yoruba Elder statesman, Chief Olu Falae. NCC had …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned that fraudsters are taking advantage of a major crackdown on fake bank accounts through the Bank Verification Number (BVN) exercise to swindle account holders. Customers had until the end of October to register their fingerprints and photographs at their local bank. The …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The lingering crisis rocking the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has been resolved following the intervention of the leaders of the regional body. This comes as the national leadership of the sports writers’ body also ordered fresh election into the state …

Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are now both in strong contention to win the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Player of the Year award for a fifth consecutive year. CAF, Monday, unveiled a shortlist of 10 footballers with no Nigerian making the list even as …

‎ AGENE GODWIN, Benin Hopes of many sickle cell patients now hang in the balance as facilities with which the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) successfully pioneered the stem cell transplant surgery in West Africa, four years ago, are no longer functional. With the development, the multi-million Naira equipment …

‎ AGENE GODWIN, Benin Irked by what it described as ‘a deliberate attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to rubbish the legacies of ministers who served under former President Goodluck Jonathan,’ a group, the Niger Delta Grassroots Emancipation has condemned the arraignment of Elder Godsday Orubebe by …

Trading in MTN shares was halted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Monday, amid uncertainty over a $5.2 billion fine imposed by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for failing to comply with an order to disconnect customers with unregistered phone cards. The bourse operator, JSE Ltd, said in a statement that …

Telecommunications operator, Etisalat, has partnered with the Leadership Empowerment and Resource Network (LEARN) to hold a three-day capacity building programme for unemployed youths. The training, which was coordinated by LEARN, was aimed at addressing the challenges of employability and equipping unemployed youths including fresh graduates with requisite employment tools that …

The ministerial screening of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi and his eventual confirmation for appointment as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the All Progressives Congress (APC)- dominated Senate is an official endorsement of corruption and gross abuse of democracy, said the Peoples Democratic Party …

The Anambra State Government has appealed for greater understanding and harmonious working relations with workers in the state judiciary which has recently been disrupted by a one-month long strike. Addressing newsmen at the weekend against the backdrop of threat by some officials of the Judiciary Staff Workers Union of Nigeria …

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims in some quarters that it is desperate to take over control of the state at all costs in connivance with the ruling APCgovernment, insisting that the reverse is the case. “For the avoidance of doubt, the Federal …

Golden Eaglets’ coach, ex-international, Emmanuel Amuneke, has said his team’s thrashing of the Brazil U-17 side was a boost that will serve to lift his players’ morale ahead of their semi-final tie. This is just as his opposite number, coach Carlos Amadeu has expressed anger at the defeat. Amuneke said …