Nigeria International and Watford FC striker, Odion Ighalo has insisted he would not set any goals target for himself this season as that has not been his practice in the past. Speaking with mtnfootball.com on his brace in the game against Liver­pool last weekend, the Watford strik­er noted there was …

BEING TEXT OF A PRESS BRIEFING BY THE HONORABLE MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 23rd,2015 Protocol We are delighted to welcome you to this first interaction with our media stakeholders in the transportation sector. We are certain this would be the first of many such interactions in the light …

Let me start with a disclaimer:the title of this piece is not original to me. It was the title of one of the short stories by the Nigerian novelist, playwright and political activist Obi Benue Egbuna, which was published in 1980 by Fourth Dimension Publishers, Enugu. Obi Egbuna (18 July …

As Muslim and Christian faithful celebrate Eid El Maulud (the birthday of Prophet Muhammad) and Christmas (the birthday of Jesus Christ) respectively, adherents of both religions have been urged not to see the simultaneousness of the events as a mere coincidence, but as a sign of God’s desire for Nigerians, …

The Lagos State Government, through LAGBUS and its Franchisees, will provide Free Bus Ride to Lagosians on Friday December 25, 2015, to commemorate this Year’s Christmas celebration. This move is aimed at promoting the use of public transportation, as well as reducing congestion on Lagos roads during the festivities. According …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has inaugurated a 12 member Committee for the resettlement and distribution of assorted relief materials she donated to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Borno State to alleviate their sufferings . Mrs. Buhari, while delivering the relief materials …

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Muslims in the country to emulate the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad as they celebrate the Eid-el-Maulud festival. President Buhari said this in his message of felicitation with Muslims as they mark the birthday of the Prophet. In a statement by the Special Adviser …

Governor of State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has said that building state-of-the-art schools to impart knowledge and build strong characters in the Osun children is a priceless legacy his administration is determined to leave behind in the state. The Governor, while commissioning the newly completed N130 million Olufi Government …

Suspected Boko Haram militants killed two soldiers and three civilians in Niger’s southern border town of Abadam in an overnight raid, two security sources said on Wednesday, in the third suspected attack by the group in less than 24 hours. Also, Wednesday, four militants detonated suicide bombs on Lake Chad, …

THE PRESENTATION OF YEAR 2016 BUDGET PROPOSAL TO THE ENUGU STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY BY HIS EXCELLENCY, THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE, RT. HONOURABLE IFEANYI UGWUANYI ON 23RD DECEMBER, 2015. PROTOCOLS It is with a great sense of honour and sincere gratitude to the God of Abraham, the God of …

The Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has flagged off the construction of the Ivo Water Project estimated to cost over N1.2bn. Speaking at the ceremony in Amagu Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, Umahi disclosed that the project which was conceived when he was a deputy governor was a …

Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC), the Nigerian subsidiary of ENI, on December 16, 2015 declared a Force Majeure (FM) on gas supply to Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) from its Obiafu-Obrikom (OBOB) gas plant as a result of a fire incident that disrupted crude oil /condensate evacuation; thereby impacting its ability …

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has solicited the support of the nation’s media in the war against terrorism, stressing that ‘when Nigeria is at war, they cannot afford to be neutral.’ ”Gentlemen, in this time of war, you cannot afford to be neutral. Yes, you must remain …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Wednesday, advocated the need for acknowledgement of the gallant and bravery efforts of officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces both in protecting the territorial integrity of the nation and keeping the country united. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Marina, …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the State Government had to dissolve the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) due to the high level of insecurity that has claimed lives and damaged the economy of the area. Governor Wike accused the former Chairman of the council, Augustine Ahiamadu, of …

RUTH DAVID, Bauchi Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to be patient with the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government on its change mantra, just as he also sought the public’s understanding of the administration’s goals. Dogara made the plea at the official flag –off …

In the spirit of yuletide season, employees of leading telecoms operator, Airtel Nigeria, has showered gifts on kids of Arrow of God Orphanage as part of their 5 Days of Love CSR activities. The team, led by the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, donated food …

IDANG ALIBI The country’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declared the November 25 governorship election in Kogi state inconclusive when over 49,000 voters, for various reasons, were unable to vote on that election day. Following INEC’s declaration, yet again of another governorship election, as inconclusive, this time …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Wednesday, has felicitated with Muslims on this year’s celebration of Eid-el-Maulud and enjoined Nigerians to imbibe the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) which are anchored on love, peaceful coexistence and harmony. Saraki in a goodwill message to celebrate the birth of the Prophet, signed …

A total of 17 projects from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe have been selected, from a total of 109 candidacies, as finalists of the 12th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. The winners in the four categories – public policy and governance, …

As part of measures put in place to ensure the success of the State of Emergency declared in the education sector in Sokoto, the state government will from next year build special estates, known as teachers’ villages, in various districts across the state. In addition, monetary and other incentives will …

The Super Eagles will play two friendly games when they hit South Africa for the final leg of preparations ahead of the 2016 Africa Nations Championship which starts next month in Rwanda. Media officer of the team Toyin Ibitoye confirmed that the two friendly matches are be against Ivory Coast …

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris, Wednesday, reiterated the commitment of the present administration to move the health sector forward in order to ensure the wellbeing of Lagosians, explaining that things would henceforth be done differently to reflect the mantra of change the government of the day. …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase has directed all Zonal AIGs and state Command Commissioners of Police to ‘take all necessary measures to ensure the provision of adequate security across the country before, during and after the yuletide celebration.’ This is also as the police chief expressed his …