Year: 2021
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Local
VIVO partners TD Africa, rolls out attractive fault-proof devices
Multinational technology company, Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd. has partnered with TD Africa,Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading tech, lifestyle and solutions distributor,…
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Local
Abia’s too many dramas By Dr Monday O. Ubani
Theodore Orji, former Governor of Abia State was said to have been arrested at Abuja Airport, Thursday, by EFCC over…
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Police in Imo kill armed robbery gang leader – CP
By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Aug. 21, 2021 The police command in Imo said it has shot dead a notorious kingpin…
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Lead Story
Nigerian Embassy in Washington pledges close collaboration with NIDOA
(Left) Amb. Uzoma Emenike, Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S, receiving gift from the President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation-Americas…
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Super Eagles must guard against complacency in AFCON Group D
When the draw for the group phase of the next Africa Cup of Nations was made, the general feeling amongst…
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Governors deny alleged disbursement of N243.8bn to States
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Aug. 20,2021 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has denied alleged disbursement of N243.8 billion from the…
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Local
You’re not alone, UN chief tells terrorism survivors
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Aug. 20, 2021 UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Friday paid tribute to the victims and…
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Health
UNFPA, stakeholders in Sokoto hail COVID-19 response project
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, Aug. 20, 2021 The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Civil Society Organisations and stakeholders in Sokoto…
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Local
Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram urea fertilizer supplier
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 20, 2021 The Nigerian Army says its troops of Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North…
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A/Ibom acquires 63, 336 doses of modena vaccines; Records 796 active cases
Dennis Udoma, Uyo Akwa Ibom COVID – 19 active cases as at Thursday August 20, 2021 has hit 796. Secretary…
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Local
Nigeria to recommence cash transfer payment to beneficiaries Aug. 23
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Aug. 20, 2021 The National Cash Transfer Office(NCTO) under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster…
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Local
Anambra 2021: Valentine Ozigbo, PDP, gain momentum as influential Awka South groups pledge support ahead of November poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate for the November 6 elections, Valentine Ozigbo, continue to gain momentum…
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Anambra guber: APGA inaugurates Soludo campaign council
By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Aug. 20, 2021 The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Friday inaugurated its National Campaign Council and…
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Africa
Buhari’s son’s wedding: Osinbajo, Jonathan, Atiku, Governors, other dignitaries storm Kano (See pictures)
President Muhammadu Buhari was at the solemnisation of the marriage contract between his son Yusuf and Zahra, daughter of Emir…
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Africa
Signing of PIB, a wrong message to Niger Delta, says HOMEF
The signing of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law sends a wrong signal to the oil extraction impacted peoples,…
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Local
Gombe: UNESCO, Japan support women, girls, other marginalized communities
William Attah, Gombe The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Japanese Government are implementing a one…
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Arts & Entertainment
Guild of Editors congratulates its ex-President, Mohammed, on appointment as NNPC Spokesman
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has congratulated one of its former Presidents, Garba Deen Mohammed (FNGE), on his appointment…
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Local
Kyari tasks NNPC Greenfield Refinery Ltd Board on fuel importation
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari, has charged members of the Board…
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Arts & Entertainment
President Buhari reappoints JAMB registrar for another five years
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Aug. 20, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Prof. Ishaq Oloyede as …
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Lead Story
OML 11: NPDC resumes operation after Court judgment in its favour
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has hailed the recent Appeal Court judgment affirming its operatorship of the Oil Mining…
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Local
Maltreated Diplomat: African Diaspora Congress demands Indonesia’s apology for official, Nigerians, Africans
The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) has condemned in strong terms, what it described as “the inhuman treatment of a Nigerian…
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Wife snatching: A Pastor’s moral, ethical infraction
By Michael West August 20, 2021 In what looks like an adultery scandal, the news went viral a couple of…
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Education
Peter Obi urges FG to invest borrowed funds
By David Adeoye Ibadan, Aug. 20, 2021 A former Governor of Anambra, Mr Peter Obi, has called on the Federal…
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Local
Presidency sends delegation to Kano for Buhari’s son’s wedding, coronation
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 19, 2021 The Presidency has constituted a presidential delegation ahead of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit…
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Business and Economy
Nestle restates commitment to youths training
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Abuja, Aug. 19, 2021 The Managing Director, Nestle Nigeria, Mr Wassim Elhusseini, on Thursday, restated the organisation’s…
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