As the world commemorates the 2016 World AIDS Day on Thursday December 1, the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday called for an end to all forms of discrimination against and stigmatization of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Saraki, a medical doctor, in a statement by his Special Adviser …

On November 24, 2016, the Nigerian Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) held the much-anticipated auto award show at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Mercedes-Benz emerged winner of two distinct awards; Luxury Car of the Year (Mercedes-Benz S-class)and Heavy Duty Truck of the Year (Mercedes-Benz Actros). “We keep winning! We …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Benin Traditional Council(BTC) has dismissed claims over the purported demotion of one of its prominent Chiefs, Osemede Adun by His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewaure 11. The Benin palace said Chief Osemede, the Ayobahan of Benin Kingdom was not only found worthy by late Oba Erediauwa who …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for the establishment of military formations in border communities across the state to strengthen security of lives and property. Governor Ahmed made the call when he received the Commandant, National Defence College, Nigeria, Abuja, Rear Admiral Samuel Alade at the Government House. …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has emphasised his administration’s resolve to continue to partner stakeholders and organizations to improve the wellbeing of citizens of the state. The governor, represented at the event by his deputy, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, stated this at Nike Lake Resort Hotel Enugu recently during a …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Edo state Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has assured of his readiness to do everything humanly possible to guarantee security in the state by supporting the Nigerian police saying “it is the most important factor in attracting investment”. Besides, Governor Obaseki said once investors feel that their property …

The Enugu State governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has said that the provision of affordable healthcare for the people remains a cardinal objective of his administration. Governor Ugwanyi who was represented by his deputy, Mrs Cecelia Ezeilo, at the inauguration of the Enugu State Health Advisory Committee added that it …

Erratic political outbursts from Stanley Ohajuruka have sent me down memory lane. What used to be the demeanour of a hitherto promising young man and other early genial antecedents have become so incongruent with his present behaviour that I keep wondering how Stan became capable of such a despicable descent. …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, congratulated the Super Falcons for qualifying for the finals of the ongoing 2016 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON). Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, lauded the team and the technical crew for their …

The wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugochi Ugwuanyi, has been commended by widows and other vulnerable groups in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area for her sustained commitment to charity. The commendation came as Mrs Ugwuanyi, represented by Princess Francisca Ubosi, wife of the Enugu House of Assembly …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday presented the Year 2017 Budget proposal of N813billion to the House of Assembly, assuring that the budget would be judiciously implemented to continue the massive infrastructural renewal and the enhancement of Lagos as one of the foremost tourism and investment destination in …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said the State Government will commence the disbursement of the N25billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) initiative of his administration by December, 2016. Governor Ambode, who spoke in Lagos at the graduation ceremony for 500 artisans trained by the State Government on modular …

On Saturday, November 26, 2016, friends, families and art enthusiasts trooped into the Mercedes-Benz Center for the opening reception of an art exhibition by Tayo Ayelowo, themed “Standing with the Kings”. The showroom was transformed to an art gallery for portrait paintings of various traditional rulers in Nigeria, thus illustrating …

The agreement involves both online sales and POS payments through electronic payment terminals Societe Generale (www.SocieteGenerale.com) has announced that it has signed a merchant acquiring partnership with American Express (www.AmericanExpress.com) in eight countries in Sub-Saharan Africa where the Bank operates. These countries include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Guinea, Ivory …

The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has resolved to support the rebuilding efforts of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in its quest to reposition, reform and restructure for the benefit of the nation. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday expressed the readiness of the National Assembly to support the Nigerian Air Force in the development and deployment of Made-In-Nigeria technology in its operations. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, gave the pledge in …

Kabiru Abdullahi Yusuf, the Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Trust Media Limited and the Public and Private Development Centre, PPDC, a non-governmental organisation, will be honored with the Lifetime Award for Journalistic Excellence and Anti-corruption Defender Award respectively at the Eleventh Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting …

The Advocacy and Campaigns Coalition (ACC) has frowned at the recent cancellation of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise by the Lagos State Government, calling on the authorities to, as a replacement, urgently adopt the draft state WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Policy and roll out an effective implementation plan. The …

Since November 18, 2016, my principal and I have been the subjects of the acerbic pens of aides in the present Anambra State Government. It is as if they have suddenly discovered the Throne of Persia, as they boastfully write, alleging they caught me flagrante delicto [red-handed] taking pictures of …

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State Chapter says it is no longer moved by the senseless fabrications of Mr. Magnus Abe whose notoriety in fabled-stories is now common knowledge. The State PDP Chairman, Bro. Felix Obuah stated this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and …

Massive investment in infrastructure is the surest way to get the country’s economy out of recession, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, on Tuesday told laureates of the Nigerian National Order of Merit. Addressing the annual forum of the laureates in Abuja during their 9th …

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has said that a sustained investment in science and technology would eventually result in development. The governor spoke while formally inaugurating an engineering laboratory built by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas company for the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Addressing the students, the governor pledged …

In a move aimed at reducing the import dependent profile of the Nigerian economy, creating more jobs and boosting the local sourcing of raw materials, leading manufacturer and Nigeria’s only total alcohol beverage company, Guinness Nigeria Plc, has commissioned a new production line that will support the local manufacturing of …