Year: 2021
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Local
South East Governors resolve to join hands with security agencies to stop killings
The Governors of the South East zone states of Nigeria have risen from a meeting in Enugu with a resolve…
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Africa
We will always extend helping hand to South Sudan – Buhari assures Kiir; Departs Addis Ababa
Nigeria is ready to extend a helping hand to South Sudan towards political and economic stability, President Muhammadu Buhari said…
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Education
UNICAL postpones matriculation ceremony to Oct. 29 – Registrar
By George Odok Calabar, Oct. 5, 2021 The University of Calabar has announced the postponement of its matriculation ceremony earlier…
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Local
The economics of elaborate funerals By Prof. Okechukwu Edward Okeke
Introduction Elaborate funerals are the kind of funerals that we are familiar with in southern and central Nigeria. They are…
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Education
Nestle Nigeria Plc inaugurates hygiene facilities in Abaji schools – official
A solar powered borehole donated to school by Nestle Plc, in Abaji FCT on Tuesday By Jacinta Nwachukwu Abuja,…
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Education
14,000 Nigerians studying in US — Official
By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Oct. 5, 2021 The United States Consulate in Nigeria says no fewer than 14,000 Nigerians are…
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Local
PDP slams ZLP, says: ‘It’s only non-existent groups that are declaring for your candidate’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is only non-existent groups in the party that are declaring for the Zenith…
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Africa
Good old Prof. Baikie at 90 By Emmanuel Yawe
In Nigeria where the World Health Organization has put male life expectancy at below the age of 60, it is…
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Education
Hon. Faparusi institutes N1million Ekiti State Teachers’ award for outstanding performance
Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Hon. Engr. Bamidele Faparusi, has instituted a N1million annual “Ekiti Teachers Fappy…
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Local
Gov. Ikpeazu hosts Valentine Ozigbo as PDP’s National Campaign Council strategises ahead of Anambra guber poll
Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, was in Abia State…
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Health
NAFDAC cautions consumers on dietary product
By Aderogba George Abuja, Oct. 5, 2021 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has implored…
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Local
Nigerian Army commences Operation- Still-Water, sets up Super-Camp in Bakassi
By Christian Njoku Calabar, Oct. 5, 2021 The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has commenced a three-month security…
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Local
Court fixes Oct. 8 to hear Odili’s fundamental rights suit against Immigration Service
By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Oct. 5, 2021 The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Oct. 8 to hear the fundamental…
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Local
Buhari to present 2022 budget to NASS on Thursday
By Naomi Sharang Abuja, Oct. 5, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to present the 2022 budget to a joint…
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Africa
Regional Security: Zulum, 7 other Lake Chad Governors meet in Cameroon
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside seven other Governors within the Lake Chad Basin, on Monday, met in Younde,…
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Local
Commodity market crucial in developing agricultural value chain—Osinbajo
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 5, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says a vibrant commodity market is crucial in developing…
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Local
Varsity students protest poor state of Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Oct. 4, 2021 Some Students of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) in Abia on…
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Africa
Buhari urges peace, stability in Ethiopia as Abiy Ahmed begins second five year term as Prime Minister
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Addis Ababa, called for peace and stability in Ethiopia, amid the many challenges facing the…
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Local
Makinde flags off military’s Exercise Still Waters in Oyo …assures residents of safety
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Monday, flagged off ‘Exercise Still Waters’ being undertaken in the state by the Oyo…
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Business and Economy
Channel your economic strengths, vast networks towards advancing economic opportunities in Nigeria’s market, Ambassador Ella tells Diasporans
Ambassador Nicholas Ella, the Consul in charge of Trade & Investments at the Nigerian Consulate, New York, United States of…
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Local
Late billionaire Okunbo for burial on Friday
By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, Oct. 4, 2021 Prominent Benin billionaire and philanthropist, Capt. Idahosa Wells Okunbo, who died on Aug.…
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Local
Sanwo-Olu, Mustapha set for GOCOP fifth annual conference
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, have confirmed their…
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Local
Obi: Group dismisses sponsored Premium Times report, says investigations will vindicate him
A human rights group, Nigerians For Justice (NFJ), has dismissed what it called an “obvious sponsored inquest” against the Vice Presidential…
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Local
Don’t give up on Nigeria, Nigerians in Diaspora urge compatriots
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Oct. 4, 2021 Nigerians in the Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Singapore Chapter, on Sunday night urged compatriots…
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Business and Economy
Nestlé celebrates 10th Anniversary of her Technical Training Program
Nestlé Nigeria recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of her Technical Training Program. Over 140 students have benefitted from the program…
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