The Senator Walid Jibrin-led Board of Trustees of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assumed administration of the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja. Chairman of the BoT, Jibrin, announced this at a meeting with the party’s staff at the PDP National Headquarters at Wadata Plaza, Wuse, …

The much-publicized one-day trip to Ogoniland, Rivers State by President Muhammadu Buhari for Thursday’s flag off of Niger Delta clean up has been cancelled. The President will now be represented by his Vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo. The cancelation may not unconnected to security threats to the President from a newly …

Kia Motors Corporation announced Thursday its May 2016 global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 261,269 units sold. This figure represents a 3.4% year-on-year increase compared to the same month of 2015. …

Diamond Bank Plc held its 25th Annual General Meeting at the prestigious Intercontinental Hotel, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island Lagos on Friday 27th May 2016. It was a remarkably successful event.Pictures below capture faces of those that graced that AGM.

First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the most valuable bank brand in Nigeria, has created a value-chain of support for the interests and activities of its customers. With varying categories of products and services to support businesses across market segments, the Bank is set to ensure that its customers’ lifestyles align …

Pan-Africa contest seeks to capture fast-changing cities, industry, technology Agility (http://www.Agility.com/africa), a global leader in integrated logistics, has launched its Africa 2016 Photo Competition (www.Africa-2016.com), an effort to inspire and showcase images that illustrate the breathtaking pace of change across modern Africa. The annual contest, now in its second year, …

Farmlands in five communities in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have been submerged by flood. The flood was caused by the blockade of a dam being constructed by the Federal Government in Npu,Anuri LGA of Enugu state. The affected communities are Ameke, Okue, Amaokwe, and Ngwogwo. Governor David …

AGENE GODWIN ,Benin Wife of Inspector Felix Agge,the escort commander to the Edo state Deputy Governor, has cried out to President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Inspector General of Police to produce those who she claims shot her husband while on official duty. Mrs Stella Agge, who spoke of her …

Fifteen Scientists have sent in their research papers on finding a long-lasting solution to Malaria in a contest to win the NLNG sponsored The Nigeria Prize for Science worth $100, 000. The entries came in response to a call for entry which was published in February 2016. The entries were …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has appointed former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo as Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development to the Governor. The governor has also appointed Mr Chibuzor Aholu as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Financial Matters. A statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to …

Ahead of the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to Rivers State for the flag off of the implementation of the UNEP Report, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has banned the operations of motorcycles and tricycles in Gokana and Khana Local Government Areas between 6 am and 6pm on Thursday. …

The Sixteen-Man Technical Committee for the implementation of the palliatives meant to cushion the effects of the increase in the pump of petrol has been constituted. The committee which will be chaired by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige (OON) has the representative of the …

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Boboye Oyeyemi has been invited by the Sultan of Sokoto and Chairman of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Sultan Saad Abubakar 111 to address Muslim leaders at the forthcoming meeting of the Council scheduled to take place …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday assured Nigerians of the Senate’s commitment toward a viable pharmaceutical industry where capacity and products will meet the health challenges of the citizenry. In achieving this, Senator Saraki said the 8th Senate will through review of existing legislations, reposition the …

Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has assured that the Federal Government under President Muhammadu Buhari will ensure the sustenance of the Abuja-Kaduna rail project upon completion. Briefing news men after a brief inspection and test ride of the rail project on Wednesday in Abuja, Amaechi said the project will …

About 1,000 farmers in northern Nigeria will be trained on good agricultural practices and entrepreneurial skills thanks to a new partnership between Nestlé Nigeria and the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). Nestlé Nigeria and IFDC have launched a two-year pilot project that aims to help smallholder farmers, of whom 40% …

Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, says the Federal Government is marshalling out ways of encouraging the establishment of a National Shipping Line to ensure maximum exploitation of the potentials in the maritime industry. Amaechi also said the Federal government is making efforts at improving business in the country’s maritime …

The Ebonyi State Government has suspended the collection of manifest charges in all motor parks in the state. Government David Umahi made this known to journalists after a closed door meeting with the Association of Mass Transit Operators of Nigeria in the Government House, Abakaliki on Tuesday. He said, “It …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI In efforts to minimize complaints and ensure proper feeding of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), the Borno state government has flagged off the first phase of the house hold feeding system for IDPs in Nganzai local government area of the state. While flagging off the feeding …

Debt Management Office (DMO) Director-General, Dr. Abraham Nwankwo has painted a rosy economic future anchored on diversification and enhanced revenue from taxation. According to him, in three to five years, Nigerians will feel the impact of the present administration’s policies on manufacturing, agriculture, entertainment and mining, among others, because, according …

• The spirited efforts of the Nigerian Navy (NN) to checkmate the activities of illegal crude oil thieves, pipeline vandals and other criminals operating in the Niger Delta has continued to yield positive results. The Service more than before stepped up its operations against all forms of threats in the …

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), has said that the country recorded negative trade balance, while the value of total exports and imports have fallen by N793.5billion or 22.6 per cent within the last one quarter (Q1). In a statement, NBS noted that the falling export figures have resulted in …

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has announced an outright ban on the mass disconnection of electricity consumers by electricity distribution companies across the country. In May, the power distribution companies commenced what they described as the mass disconnection of chronic debtors, who allegedly owed them N94bn. Executive Director, Association of …

Newly-sworn-in Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, Tuesday, vowed to stop passport officers from coming to Abuja for collection of booklets. Babandede, who told newsmen in a Abuja that the step would reduce corruption in the system, added that additional passport offices would be opened …