Year: 2017
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Local
There is nothing like micro-zoning for Dec. 9 National Convention, Says Gov. Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated there is nothing like micro-zoning in relation to the December 9 National…
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Local
“We are working with security agencies to secure Sango’s release” – Gov. Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has said that the Plateau and Kaduna State Governments are working round the clock with…
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News
Anambra election: Truly free and fair? By Chamberlain Njoku.
My perception about the future of this country took a drastic turnaround after watching and listening to the former governor…
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Africa
Liberia’s Supreme Court lifts suspension on presidential run-off election
By Harrison Arubu The Supreme Court of Liberia has lifted its stay order on the country’s presidential run-off election earlier…
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Africa
Security Council condemns Libya’s African slave trade
By Prudence Arobani The United Nations, UN, Security Council on Thursday condemned the slave trade of African migrants in Libya…
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Local
NJC sacks Justices Ademola, Tokode for misconduct
By Wandoo Sombo The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of Justices A. F. A. Ademola and…
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Local
FAAC:Federation revenue declines by N25.3bn in Oct
By Racheal Ishaya The Federal, States and Local Government in the month of October shared N532.7 billion which shows a…
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Local
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria calls for ethnic tolerance, acceptance among Nigerians
By Joshua Olomu Stuart Symington, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, has called for ethnic tolerance and acceptance among Nigerians of all…
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Local
Dokpesi will not step down in PDP National Chairmanship race
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Mr Idea Eguabor, the Director Of Chief Raymond Dokpesi Campaign Organisation for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Business and Economy
NLNG commits to supply 350ktpa of DLPG
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has demonstrated its commitment to continue to support growth of the LPG industry by dedicating 350,000 metric…
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Lead Story
APC stakeholders in Kano endorse President Buhari, Ganduje for second term; President directs crack down on drug traffickers; Holds Town Hall Meeting
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State on Thursday adopted President Muhammadu Buhari as their candidate for…
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Local
Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d’Or
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d’Or for World Player of the Year on Thursday for a record fifth…
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Local
FRSC deploys 60 vehicles, 1,500 marshals in Lagos for festive period
By Kazeem Akande The Lagos Command, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has deployed about 60 patrol vehicles, 1,500…
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Local
Now that Atiku has re- joined PDP… By Jideofor Adibe
On Sunday December 4 2017, Atiku finally announced that he was re-joining the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The Waziri Adamawa…
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Arts & Entertainment
D’banj signs mega deal with Dugout UK
Nigerian’s music super star and entrepreneur, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo a.ka. D’banj, has signed a mega deal with Dugout in UK,…
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Africa
Cameroon escalates military crackdown on Anglophone separatists
Cameroon’s government ordered thousands of villagers to leave their homes in the Anglophone Southwest region as it deploys troops to…
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Local
Ikwerre people in Rivers endorse Governor Wike for second term
By John Amieyeofori Political leaders, traditional rulers, various social groups of Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers on Wednesday endorsed Governor…
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Local
Court jails Managing Director 10 years
Justice U. N. Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Wednesday, 6 December, 2017…
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Arts & Entertainment
Femi Adesina nominated for Chieftaincy Award
Like the proverbial handshake across the Niger, honour is headed the way of Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media…
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Local
2017 Season: Quelea birds, other pests’ control exercise through aerial spray flagged off In Bauchi
Gov MA Abubakar has flagged off the 2017 Season Quelea birds and other pest control spray in the state. The…
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Faith
Avoid abscondment, pray for Nigeria, Gov. Abubakar charges Bauchi Christian pilgrims to Holy land
Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi has charged state Christian’s contingent to the holy lands of Rome, Greece and Israel against…
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Business and Economy
Re-assessing Nigeria, WTO on the benefits scale By Prince Adetokunbo Kayode
When WTO officially commenced activities on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April…
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Payroll scam: Panel uncovers 500 Admin Officers in Bayelsa LG Council …..5000 non-academic staff discovered in NDU, five other institutions
The Bayelsa State Government Committee on Civil Service Reforms has uncovered 500 administration officers at the Sagbama Local Government Area…
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Cross River’s N1.3trn budget achievable, says NEXIM Bank MD
The N1.3 trillion budget estimate for 2018 presented by Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River to the State House of…
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Education
Good governance: Over 21,000 Enugu teachers hold solidarity rally for Ugwuanyi
In appreciation of what they described as the present reign of unprecedented good governance in Enugu state, over 21,000 teachers…
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