Year: 2017
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Local
NAF deploy night-capable attack helicopter to North-East
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, on 1 November 2017, inducted a brand new Bell 412…
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Local
AMCON hands over Metro Plaza complex, Abuja, to NAHCON
By Salisu Sani-Idris Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), on Thursday, handed over the ownership of Metro Plaza complex, Abuja,…
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Business and Economy
Investors are showing renewed interest in Nigeria’s economy – Presidential Aide
By Oluwafunke Ishola Investors are beginning to show renewed interest in Nigeria’s economy, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, the Secretary, Presidential Enabling…
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Local
Army arrests over 50 criminals in A/Ibom
By Our Reporter TWO Brigade Nigerian Army in Akwa Ibom said, it arrested over 50 persons suspected to be vandals,…
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Lead Story
Former VP Ekwueme in stable condition, says aide; Ensure best medicare for him, APC Chief charges Federal, South East governments; Gov. Ugwuanyi has visited him in hospital – Ogbuagu Anikwe
By Emmanuel Acha A former Nigeria Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, who is currently on admission in Memfis Hospital for…
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Bayelsa Assembly approves N40 billion loan for existing projects ….says it will enhance speedy completion of projects
Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the request for the restructuring of the existing N40 billion loan for…
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Local
Ugwuanyi pledges continued partnership with women lawyers; Receives Enugu Pilgrims’ Board members
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu Stare has commended the activities and programmes of Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) in…
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Local
Ambode appoints Folashade Adesoye as new Head of Service
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the appointment of Mrs. Folashade Sidikatu Adesoye as the 20th Head…
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Dickson announces two year waiver as Brass Fertilizer company gets C of O
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson on Wednesday in Yenagoa presented the Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to…
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“My hubby is a thief, serial pickpocket, not a businessman, woman tells court
By Olawale Akinremi “My husband is a criminal, a serial pickpocket. I did not know I am married to a…
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Arts & Entertainment
Heritage Bank partners IFCOD on use of art performance for socio-economic devt
As part of its commitment to the growth and socio-economic development of Nigeria’s creative industry, Heritage Bank Plc has partnered…
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Local
Court dismisses Diezani’s application in N450m fraud case …admits evidence against Belgore; Closes case against Rep
Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, dismissed an…
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Local
Fayemi commiserates with Tinubu over son’s death
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi has commiserated with the National Leader of the All Progressives…
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Local
Turkey, the Gulen Movement and Nigeria By Jideofor Adibe
Last month President Buhari made a four-day visit to Turkey – his first to the country since his election…
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Local
Vandalism of public facilities: FCT Minister seeks partnership of Judiciary
In his determination to stem the menace of vandalism on public facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), FCT Minister,…
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Senator urges executive to pay ex-militants
By Cecilia Ijuo Senator Matthew Uroghide (PDP-Edo) has appealed to the executive to pay ex-militants the stipend due them. Uroghide,…
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Local
I don’t have presidential ambition in 2019 -Orji Kalu
By Emmanuel Afonne Former Abia governor and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Orji Uzo Kalu…
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Local
SIFAX Group calls for quick repair of Tin-Can/Coconut port access road
By Aisha Cole Dr Taiwo Afolabi, Executive Vice Chairman, SIFAX Group, has urged the Federal Government to quickly repair the…
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Africa
CAF lists 3 Nigerians among nominees for African players awards
By Olawale Alabi Three Nigerian players are now in line for consideration for continental football awards in January after being…
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Local
Buhari calls Tinubu, condoles him over loss of first son, Jide
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he is deeply grieved to learn of the passing away of…
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Education
Saraki directs MDAs to submit outstanding scholarships to Senate …Calls for review of scholarship policy
President of the Senate Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday met with representatives of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) responsible…
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Business and Economy
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Local
Dogara condoles with Tinubu over son’s death
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has sent a letter of condolence to National Leader of…
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Faith
Thanksgiving: Bayelsa reinforces public holiday, says no excuse for default
The Bayelsa State Government has called on residents in the state to use Thursday‘s public holiday to come out…
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Health
Lagos’ll make Agege Stadium ready for CAF Champions League – Ambode …Receives MFM FC, donates N50m to Club …Says Lagos Games Village to commence in 2018
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday heaped praises on the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football…
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