Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, and his colleague from Abia South, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, have advised the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) to join efforts with the Senate and other institutions to get Nigerian manufacturers to produce quality goods. Speaking on the aftermath of the NESG summit which followed …

The agitation for Biafra restoration weekend, received a boost as 52 Civil Society Organisations (CSO), ethnic nationalities and trade associations have threatened to align with the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), “if Nnamdi Kanu is not released unconditionally as ruled by the courts.” The groups which gave the threat after …

What would have been a major disaster, was Monday, averted in Abia State when a petrol tanker laden with 40,000 litres of petrol lost control and feel on an on-coming Mercedes Benz car. The truck marked XKN 222 SA with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) inscription on it was …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to commentators and analysts to refrain from making statements that can jeopardize the release of the Chibok girls who are still in captivity. The Minister made the appeal on Sunday in Abuja at a special thanksgiving Church Service and …

The Enugu State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his vision, steadfastness and sheer dexterity in simultaneously flagging off 35 developmental projects across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state to extend development to the rural areas. The party …

The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Literature sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has announced Abubakar Adam Ibrahim as the winner of the 2016 edition of the prize after a nine-month long process of adjudication. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Advisory Board for the …

In line with its resolve to prioritize all economic bills as a way out of the current recession, the Senate will on Tuesday commence debate on the 2017-2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) submitted for its approval by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday October 4, …

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture, in consolidation of its employment generation initiatives in Ogoniland, has trained another 60 youths in entrepreneurship skills, business planning, management and pitching. Fifty of the trainees who succeeded in the final assessment received start-up funds for their business ideas under the LiveWIRE …

Late Bishop Jacob B. Udobang was a devout Christian, born into the humble Christian family of late Mr. and Mrs. Brown Udobang in the oil-rich community of Ikot Ekpang, Odoro Ikot Clan in Ikpa Ibom Ward 3, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. From the records, he …

Dennis Udoma Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has sacked members of his cabinet. The dissolution order, which came as a surprise to the Commissioners and Special Advisers was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Sir Etekamba Umoren. The dissolution has finally …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to the implementation of the 1992 International Civil Liability Convention and the 1992 International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Fund. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside said this at the 7th meeting of …

The Governor of Ebonyi State , Engr. David Umahi, has inaugurated the Ebonyi State Implementation Committee on Sustainable Development Goals projects and the Steering Committee for the proposed 198-kilometre ring road in the state. Addressing members of the two committees at the Government House, Abakaliki, Umahi directed them to work …

Christian Pentecostal Mission International (CPM)’s Pentecostal Action Team (P.A.T) International Men’s Conference with the theme ‘WISE MEN: Running with the Vision’ held at CPM’s headquarters Church, Ajao Estate, Lagos on Sunday 9/10/2016. Below are some of the pictures that captured the memorable programme.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s intensely busy three-day Official Visit to Germany ended on a compassionate note on Saturday with his convoy veering off its way back to the airport in Berlin, to visit a Nigerian military officer receiving treatment in a Berlin hospital. The military officer, Brigadier-General Mohammed Sani Aliyu, the …

The Wife of the Rivers State Governor, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike has lauded former Chief Judge of Rivers State, Retired Justice Daisy Okocha for her contributions towards the development of the game of golf in the state. She also commended the former Rivers Chief Judge for her contributions to the …

Vigilant troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE Saturday morning intercepted and neutralized a male suicide bomber at Madagali, Adamawa State. A statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director, Army Public Relations, said that the suicide bomber was spotted by a vigilant duty sentry attempting to infiltrate troops forward defensive line …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the newly elected Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guetteres and described him as a global citizen and statesman. Saraki in a personal letter to the new UN boss, also expressed optimism that the tenure of Guetteres would foster greater collaborations and …

In a move to extend the frontiers of development to the rural areas, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Friday flagged off an unprecedented number of infrastructural development projects across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The flag off ceremonies for the projects, which comprise 25 roads, water …

• As Minister inspects sites of private sector building partners in Nasarawa, describes efforts as inspiring • What we need to do now is double the capacities in many multiples and again address problem of sustainable housing programme, he says • Assures that Government will provide infrastructure that enables private …

President Muhammadu Buhari as part of his official visit to Germany, on Otober 14,2016, participated in a Business Forum and met with Representatives of the Nigerian Community in Berlin Germany.

In a statement coinciding with the publication of a new global survey by the WHO, International Confederation Of Midwives, and the White Ribbon Alliance Global, H.E. Toyin Saraki, ICM Global Goodwill Ambassador and Founder, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, has said:”I welcome the launch of the WHO “Midwives Voices, Midwives Realities …

The Managing Director of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority, Mr Umana Okon Umana, on Wednesday learnt that the diversion of cargoes meant for the nation’s oil and gas free zones is a major threat to government revenue and a menace to the achievement of the full potential of …