Year: 2021
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Local
Anambra poll: Put your house in order INEC tells parties; No longer to store electoral materials in Imo State
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Sept. 13, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties featuring in the…
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Health
Traditional Medicine: Compare Nigeria with Indian, China, says Prof. Iwu
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, Sept. 13, 2021 Prof. Maurice Iwu, Nigerian Professor of Pharmacognosy, has said that Nigeria should not…
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Lead Story
Kaduna again: Attack leaves 12 dead, two injured in Zangon Kataf LGA
Security agencies have reported that 12 persons were killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in Peigyim village, near Kibori,…
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Local
Attack on Kogi prison: Security forces on trail of perpetrators, inmates — Aregbesola
By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Sept. 13, 2021 Security forces have launched a manhunt for the yet to be identified gunmen…
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Business and Economy
Shell trains 40 Imo youths for Assah North-Ohaji South gas project
LEADING energy company, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has commenced a one-year professional and vocational training…
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Local
Igbo and Buhari’s peace speech in Imo State By Lasisi Olagunju
President Muhammadu Buhari last week in Imo State acknowledged the resourcefulness and enterprising spirit of Igbo people. He said: “The…
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Local
Buhari’s outreach to the Southeast By Dakuku Peterside .
Symbolic gestures are particularly evident in Africa. Ndigbo or south easterners, more than any other group, attach importance to symbolic…
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Arts & Entertainment
Bishop Okonkwo a detribalised Nigerian, peacemaker — PFN, President, Bishop Oke
Asaba, Sept.13, 2021 The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has described Dr. Mike Okonkwo, the Bishop of the Redeemed Evangelical…
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Arts & Entertainment
Sir GS Ekere’s family rounds off funeral programme with thanksgiving to God
By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The Methodist Church Nigeria was filled to the brim at Ikot Oboroenyin, Ikot Abasi Local Government…
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Health
NDLEA intercepts 24,311kgs of heroin, codeine in Lagos
Bags of Cannabis seized in Edo By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, Sept. 12, 2021 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency…
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Africa
Herbert Wigwe wins Leadership Awards’ Banker of the Year
In acknowledgment of his stellar leadership in the market expansion of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest bank and navigating the challenges posed…
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Local
Italian shoots Nigerian wife, Rita dead; Envoy, NIDCOM, Nigerian Community condemn killing, call for Justice
ABUJA, SEPT. 12, 2021: A 61-year-old Italian man, Pierangelo Pellizzar, has allegedly shot dead his 31-year-old Nigerian wife, Amenze Rita,…
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Business and Economy
Fidelity Bank grows PBT by 72.4% in 6 months
Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 12, 2021 Fidelity Bank Plc has posted…
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Faith
Osinbajo leads prayers for peace in Nigeria
By Bridget Ikyado Abuja, Sept. 12, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, led some clerics to pray for God…
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Lead Story
Buhari’s remarks in Owerri being “deliberately distorted, twisted out of context” – Femi Adesina
President Muhammadu Buhari’s concluding remarks at his meeting with South East leaders during his one day visit to Imo State…
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Local
Ezekwesili gets board membership appointment in Brazilian Business School
Former Vice President, World Bank, Africa Region, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has been elected as member of Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC)…
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Arts & Entertainment
Nigerians in the U.S. celebrate Yoruba culture, “Asa’’
A cross-section of Nigerians at the maiden edition of ‘Asa Expo in New Jersey. At the foreground is Amb.…
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Local
Police rescue five kidnap victims, arrest two suspects in Edo
Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Sept. 11, 2021 Police in Edo said on Saturday that they rescued five victims of abduction and…
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Business and Economy
COVID-19: Respite for air travelers to Nigeria
Respite has come for air travelers to Nigeria who are having difficulty filling their Health and travel history into the…
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Local
Makinde hails 3SC’s return to Premier League
…says feat is another promise kept, to be adequately rewarded Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has praised the resounding success…
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Africa
Nigerians in S/Africa pledge to guard against fake passport registration
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 11, 2021 Nigerian Citizens’ Association South Africa (NICASA) on Saturday pledged to remain vigilant against…
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Local
UN Secretary General, Guterres, marks 9/11; Hails first responders
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 11, 2021 UN Secretary-General António Guterres has paid tribute to the first responders who…
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Biden, Obama, Clinton mark 9/11 in New York with display of unity
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept 11, 2021 Three presidents and their wives stood somberly side by side at the…
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Local
Nigerians in Diaspora urge FG to streamline passport application process
Mr. Obed Monago, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation – Americas (NIDOA). By Fortune Abang Abuja, Sept. 11, 2021…
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Business and Economy
VAT: Orbih tells South South Govs to embrace law, use proceeds for grassroots development
By Deborah Coker Benin, Sept. 11, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman, South South, Chief Dan Orbih,…
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