The Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has denied a news item promoting him as a presidential hopeful in the 2023 general election, insisting that it should be discountenanced as it is the handiwork of fake news promoters. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Taiwo Adisa, also attributed the …
Read More »Rotary Club, Yenagoa Sunshine chapter, installs new president
Mr. Uchenna Onyekaonwu of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has been unveiled as the new President of Rotary Club, Yenagoa Sunshine chapter. Speaking after his installation on Sunday in Yenegoa, Onyekaonwu commended members of the club for finding him worthy to be their president. Onyekaonwu noted that …
Read More »FirstBank wins Private Bank of the Year award by Global Finance
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 13, 2021 First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has won the Global Finance ‘Private Bank of the Year 2021’ award. The Deputy Managing Director of the bank, Mr Gbenga Shobo, disclosed in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in …
Read More »Dangote Refinery partners Content Board on Oil Sector Research, Devt
Dangote Oil Refinery has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to promote the critical issue of Research and Development (R&D) in the oil and gas sector of the country. To display its readiness for this promotion, Dangote Petroleum Refinery was a Platinum sponsor of …
Read More »UNESCO D-G meets Buhari, invites him for UNESCO Anniversary in Paris
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Sept. 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outcome of the meeting was unknown …
Read More »Nigeria-born United Nations Deputy Secretary-General concludes visit to Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 13, 2021 UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed has concluded a three-day visit to Kenya, Tanzania and Somalia. Spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Stephane Dujarric said this at a press briefing on Monday at UN headquarters, New York. “In her meetings in Somalia, which included …
Read More »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 Anambra governorship election to put their houses in order and carry out responsible campaigns. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, gave the advice …
Read More »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 be compared with other African countries, on Traditional Medicine, rather Nigeria should be compared with countries like Indian and China. Iwu said this on Monday in Abuja, while delivering his …
Read More »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, Atyap Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna State. A statement by Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State said that security agents …
Read More »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 who attacked the Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kogi at midnight on Sunday, the Ministry of Interior has said. Mr. Sola Fasure, the Media Adviser to the Minister of …
Read More »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 for 40 youths from the SPDC Joint Venture host communities of the Assa North and Ohaji South gas project in Imo State. “The aim is to ready these youths, not …
Read More »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 fundamental thing about the Igbo people is that there is no town you visit in Nigeria without seeing the Igbo being in charge of either infrastructure or the pharmaceutical industry. …
Read More »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 gestures. It is ingrained in their culture. However, for once, Igbos are divided over the significance and symbolisms of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit last week to the Eastern heartland. The …
Read More »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 Mission (TREM) as a detribalised Nigerian and a peace maker. This is contained in a statement issued by the President of PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, which was made available to …
Read More »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 Area, Akwa Ibom State, Sunday, as members of Ekere’s family ended the funeral rites of their late father, Pa Gabriel Sampson Ekere with thanksgiving to God. Late Sir (Obong) Gabriel …
Read More »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 (NDLEA), has intercepted more than 24,311 kilogrammes of different hard drugs at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MIIA), Ikeja and the Tin-Can Seaport, Apapa, Lagos. Mr Femi Babafemi, Director, Media …
Read More »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 by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Access Bank PLC, Herbert Wigwe, has been recognised as the ‘Banker of the Year’ at the 2020 Leadership Conference and Awards, …
Read More »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, in Italy. It was reported that Rita filed for divorce which angered her embittered husband to carry out the heinous act of killing her. Rita was killed in front of …
Read More »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 a profit before tax (PBT) of N20.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank, Mrs Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, disclosed this in …
Read More »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 to grant Nigeria victory over sponsors and perpetrators of violence in the country. The prayers were offered during the dedication of two Churches in Abuja. The Churches were the All …
Read More »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 “is being deliberately contorted and twisted out of context,” the Presidency has said. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), the impression …
Read More »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) Board of Trustees, to help FDC consolidate its objectives. Ezekwesili, an economics policy expert, joined the FDC board as the newest member. The founder and Global Chief Executive Officer of …
Read More »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. Lot Egopija, Consul-General of Nigeria in New York and some officers of the Consulate-General By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept. 12, 2021 It was two nights of excitement in New …
Read More »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 arrested two suspects in connection with the crime committed on Friday. Police Spokesman, SP Bello Kontongs, said in a press statement that arms and ammunitions were also recovered from the …
Read More »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 Nigeria International Travel Portal (NITP). A memo by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to All Airlines Operating International Flights into and Out of Nigeria said that they are now …
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