A US-based renewable energy power firm, Motir DuSable Power Investment Limited, has sited its $200m solar power project in Enugu State to generate 300 mega watts of solar power into the national grid. In the first phase of the project, the firm is to generate 100 mega watts of solar …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the town hall meetings being held across the country by the Federal Government provides an avenue for both the government and the governed to exchange ideas, thus fostering good governance. ”It’s not so much about the government explaining its …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 In a period of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act – George Orwell, author of ‘Animal Farm’ & ‘Nineteen Eighty Four’. From time immemorial, South-west politics have been laced with the poisoned chalice called treachery. I read this in History books as …

The 64th Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, will holding from August 1-7, 2016 at The Arena of the Redemption Camp, Km 56, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway will witness the ordination of 876 Pastors on Sunday, August 7, 2016. Also, 1825 Assistant Pastors and 8551 Deacons and Deaconesses …

PwC Nigeria has again hosted its annual Capability Enhancement Workshop for journalists. The one day workshop which held in Lagos, targets journalists across both traditional and new media platforms. It features insightful presentations on various topics by experts, aimed at building the capacity of journalists and enhancing their ability to …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Mahmoud Abubakar, SAN, and other national officials of the association. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, said the election …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Administration’s change agenda is real and irreversible, despite the derision of the agenda by those opposed to it. ”To those who have been mocking our change agenda, we say let them continue to entertain themselves, but we remain …

The Federal Government on Monday took a major step in its plan to revitalise the steel sector as it signed a renegotiated concession agreement with Global Steel Holdings Limited for the Nigerian Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Itakpe. By the new agreement, Ajaokuta Steel Complex has now reverted to the …

The Nigeria Immigration Service has promoted 2,424 Junior Staff to the next Rank. They are in the Inspectorate Cadre of the Service. This was announced by the Comptroller – General of Immigration, Muhammad Babandede at the CGI monthly parade when he addressed Officers and men of NIS at Abuja on …

The Presidency has again attacked The London Telegraph for publishing another article critical of the government’s handling of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) ’s crisis in the North East geo-political zone of the country as well as the anti-corruption campaign. In a statement by Garba Shehu, SSA Media and Publicity …

Nigerian’s current efforts at enhancing relationship with China is not just for financial assistance but more importantly to tap from its transformation experience and narrow the trade deficit between the two countries, Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, has explained. The Minister, while interacting with staff of …

The MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta will on Tuesday 2nd August, 2016 host the finals of the GTBank-Ogun State Principals Cup. The much anticipated fixtures will light up the Rock City as thousands of football lovers and supporters from the Egba, Ijebu, Remo, and Yewa divisions of the State will …

The World Bank and the Sokoto State Government will execute various projects in 10 LGAs of the state to the tune of N8.8 billion. To be executed under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), the collaboration is aimed at addressing the menace of gully erosion and land degradation …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that his administration has surmounted political and economic challenges to deliver quality pro-people projects and improve the living standard of the people of the state, adding that his commitment to development and democracy is irrevocable. The governor stressed that the state would attain …

As part of efforts to revive cricket as a game in Edo state, the state cricket association has relaunched the school cricket program. The event which took place at the Adolo College, now Edo Boys High School cricket playing field was designed to empower players and coaches alike Speaking at …

LAGOS, Nigeria, July 31/– The Federal Ministry of Health and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) are exploring partnership opportunities in healthcare delivery. At a just-concluded Health Concepts Validation Exercise organised by SNEPCo in Lagos, the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole identified potential areas of collaboration in the …

Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, at the weekend, in Beijing, made a strong case why the Chinese government should assist Nigeria financially in funding critical major infrastructure projects in the country. Senator Udoma who was in China for the Coordinator’s meeting on the implementation of the …

The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Hajia Aisha Muhammadu Buhari on Friday described Nigeria’s First Military Head of State. Maj. General Johnson Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi as an excellent soldier and great patriot. ‎The Tribute was the highlight of eulogies after a Mass at St. Finbarrs Catholic Church, Umuahia, …