Year: 2021
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Lead Story
Publish names of suspected looters of N6trn NDDC funds, SERAP tells Buhari
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “direct the Attorney General of the Federation and…
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Health
Joshua heads to hospital to check eye socket after losing titles
London, Sept. 26, 2021 (Reuters/NAN) Anthony Joshua, fresh from being dethroned as world boxing heavyweight champions, is set to go…
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Local
Pele congratulates Messi
Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 26, 2021 Brazilian legend Pele congratulated Lionel Messi on Saturday for overtaking him as South America’s…
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We have adequate structures to successfully e-transmit election results, INEC insists
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Sept. 26, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in its strongest defence of e-transmission of…
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Local
Remembering Moremi Ajasoro By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 History is replete with women of valour who not only towered head and shoulders over the…
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Buhari concludes eventful UNGA outing, leaves New York for Nigeria
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 25, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday left New York for Abuja, after a…
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Local
Usyk halts Joshua’s reign as world boxing heavyweight champion
London, Sept. 26, 2021 Anthony Joshua’s reign as world boxing heavyweight champion ended on Saturday, with the proposed “Battle of…
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Campaign: Soludo promises to produce 1, 000 millionaires yearly in Anambra
By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Sept. 25, 2021 Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in…
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Local
Anambra: We’ll address infrastructure deficit, marginalisation in Anyamelum – Ozigbo
By Chimezie Anaso Anyamelum (Anambra), Sept. 25, 2021 Mr Valentine Ozigbo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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Education
Nestlé Nigeria commissions community school projects
Learners of Salvation Army Primary School 1 Agbara, Ogun state will now enjoy a more conducive environment with the commissioning…
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Business and Economy
What Nigeria requires to address infrastructure deficit – Emefiele
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Sept. 25, 2021 Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday…
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Nigeria to electrify five million households by 2030, says President Buhari at Energy Dialogue
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday said that Nigeria is working on an ambitious Energy Plan towards reducing the energy shortcomings by…
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Local
ISWAP terrorists ambush military convoy; Soldiers, Vigilantes feared dead
Terrorists loyal to the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have killed at least seven Nigerian soldiers and four…
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Business and Economy
Osinbajo says Dakkada Housing Estate, Uyo will provide jobs, shelter
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Friday, flagged-off a 557 Low Density Luxury Estate in Akwa…
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Buhari lauds America’s support for fight against terrorism
Support by the United States of America has made a great difference in Nigeria’s efforts to stamp out terrorism within…
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Arts & Entertainment
Joy galore as Owomide Sherifa celebrates birthday in New Jersey, USA
Joy, funfare and excitement filled the air as Sherifa Owomide gathered friends and family to celebrate her birthday in Newark,…
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Lead Story
Continue to use your leadership position to stabilize West Africa, UN Secretary General urges President Buhari
Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership roles in Africa as…
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Health
Florida Gov. appoints Nigerian-American, Joseph Ladapo Surgeon-General
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 25, 2021 Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, U.S. has appointed a Nigerian-American, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, …
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Arts & Entertainment
Ladoja’s contributions to Oyo devt exemplary – Makinde …Celebrates ex-Gov at 77
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described a former Governor of the state and the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, High…
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Local
FG grants 12,000 expatriates’ quota in 24 months, says Aregbesola
By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Sept. 24, 2021 The Federal Government has granted 12,000 expatriate quota licences to foreigners seeking to…
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Local
Nigerian Content Policy saved $2 bn in NLNG Train 7 says NCDMC Boss
By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Sept. 24, 2021 The Nigerian Content policy being implemented in the ongoing Train 7 of the…
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Local
Okitipupa Oil Palm set to re-capitalise
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 24, 2021 The Okitipupa Oil Palm (OOP) Plc. is set to begin re-capitalisation following approval…
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Business and Economy
FG spends N8.9trn in six years on infrastructure development – Osinbanjo; Commissions Dakkada Towers in Uyo
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Vice – President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said that, Federal Government has spend a whooping N8.9trn…
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Local
Truck drivers block Bida/Mokwa/Kwara roads in protest
By Obinna Unaeze Minna, Sept. 24, 2021 Articulated vehicle drivers on Friday blocked all roads in and out of…
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At UNGA, Buhari raises alarm on erosion of democracy in West Africa; Urges rejection of unconstitutional takeovers
The recent trend of unconstitutional takeover of power, sometimes in reaction to unilateral changes of constitutions by some leaders, must…
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