Year: 2022
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Business and Economy
Fidelity Bank disburses N34Bn in credit to boost rice value chain
Fidelity Bank has facilitated the disbursement of over N34 Billion in direct credit to players in the Nigerian rice value…
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Business and Economy
NNPC: FUT Minna honours Kyari, others, as company leads Africa’s energy transition
By Edith Ike-Eboh and Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, Feb. 6, 2022 (NAN) The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited had a…
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Education
Celebrating Black History Month: Dr. Khalfani speaks on “Black Votes Matter”
In continuation of the celebration of the Black History Month, marked annually every February, Dr. Akil Khalfani, Director of Essex…
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Education
Sanwo-Olu gives hope, offers lifeline to two out-of-school girls; Says they’ll now be under his, first lady’s care
On his way to an official function last Thursday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu momentarily halted his convoy to attend…
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Education
Sanwo-Olu and the pepper girls By Lasisi Olagunju
Monday, 7 February, 2022) I experienced him for the first time as he was introduced as Imam Orimadegun. He was…
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Local
Social media as the new political wrestling ground By Dakuku Peterside
Society is constantly evolving, and nothing is ever constant. This constant change is a feature of human nature and endeavours.…
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Bazookas used to destroy Guinea-Bissau Presidential Palace, Buhari told; Africa needs stronger, better leadership to grow, he, Ethiopian Prime Minister agree at AU meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday morning, got a comprehensive briefing on the coup attempt to oust President Umaru Sissoco Embalo of…
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Lead Story
Fear of Russian invasion: Stay calm, NiDCOM urges Nigerians in Ukraine as U.S. threatens to shutdown gas pipeline project; Sends more troops to Poland as NATO reinforces eastern flank
By Maureen Okon (with additional reports) Abuja, Feb. 6, 2022 The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) on Sunday, called on…
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Arts & Entertainment
African Entertainment Award USA takes the world by storm
Seven years old this year, the African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA) has continued to blaze the trail as the foremost…
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Local
Ekiti: APC, PDP primaries of controversies – 1 By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 February 6, 2022. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship party…
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Local
Someone should tell Atiku, Benue won’t back down on ranching law By Foga Tyozer
On the eve of his planned visit to Benue State, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is quoted to have promised…
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Buhari at opening of AU Assembly in Ethiopia; Nigeria re-elected into Peace, Security Council; Pledges fight for justice
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, February 5, 2022, participated at the opening session of the 35th African Union (AU) Assembly…
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Local
Nigeria, Ndigbo and our catch-23 dilemma By MARTINS ONYEIKE
Whereas the 2023 general elections is still over a year away, no mistake should be made about the fact that…
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Health
World Cancer Day: In remembrance of Dr Athan Obiadazie, Diri Orabuche, Fr Emmanuel Anulunko! By Obijiofor Aginam
February 4 is World Cancer Day! Created in 2000, World Cancer Day is “the global uniting initiative led by the…
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PDP will not support presidential candidate that won’t serve Nigerians’ interest – Wike
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not give its presidential ticket to…
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Lead Story
2023: Nwodo recommends Obi as credible Presidential Candidate
A former Governor of Enugu State who was also a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr…
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Education
Plant a tree, save the environment for humanity – Aregbesola
Plant a tree to mitigate against deforestation and curb the effects of climate change on the environment to save humanity.…
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Health
World Cancer Day: Increase more Cancer centres – Nigeria Cancer Society tells governments
From: Ruth Yarnap,Bauchi The Nigeria Cancer Society, Bauchi chapter has called on governments to establish more cancer care centres in…
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Arts & Entertainment
IPI lauds PRNigeria Centre on digital trainings, mentorship of young journalists
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has commended the PRNigeria Centre for its investment in training and mentoring of young…
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Local
Ohanaeze Ndigbo condemns women in UK for taking Ozo title; Passes vote of confidence on Obiozor
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has passed a vote of confidence on its President General, Ambassador…
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Local
ISWAP terrorists drown in Marte River as Military bombardments kill scores in Lake Chad
No fewer than 25 terrorists fleeing airstrikes of the Nigerian military have drowned in a deep river located within the…
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Health
BRECAN raising future cancer awareness advocates, says Mrs. Akeredolu
As All Saints College wins ‘Sing for Life’ music competition Wife of the Governor of Ondo State and founder of…
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Industry regulator applauds Shell for investing in Nigerian gas infrastructure
Leading energy company, Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG), has received accolades from industry regulator, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory…
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Arts & Entertainment
Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr explores the complexity of her mother, Dora Akunyili’s life and more in new book, ‘‘I Am Because We Are’
Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr honours her mother’s heroism with new book, ‘I Am Because We Are: An African Mother’s Fight for Soul…
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Arts & Entertainment
Benue at 46: Like Winston Churchill, like Samuel Ortom By Yemi Itodo
When Benue State was created by the military administration of General Murtala Mohammed, on 3rd February 1976, it was a…
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