By Muhammad Lawal Birnin Kebbi, July 31, 2021 Alhaji Abubakar Aliyu, Minister of State, Works and Housing, on Saturday, disclosed that the Federal Government had refunded N143 billion to five states for constructing federal roads. He made the disclosure during a visit to Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, at …

By Sam Oditah Umuahia, July 31, 2021 The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on its members to proceed on an indefinite nationwide strike, beginning from Monday, Aug. 2. The President of the association, Dr Okhuaihesuyi Uyilawa, said this on Saturday, while briefing newsmen on the resolutions reached …

The Chief Executive of Officer (CEO) of Brightflow Logistics Services Ltd., Mrs Aniefiok Iton, has said that investing in Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) export is a very lucrative venture. Iton said this in her presentation at a one day workshop on Products Development and Financing – PKS Value Chain for …

Borno State Governor on Saturday travelled to his home town, Mafa, headquarters of Mafa Local Government Area, to participate in congresses held by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to elect incoming executives at ward levels. Borno’s APC stakeholders had, during a recent meeting,  adopted consensus election of executives, heeding to …

By Fortune Abang Abuja, July 31, 2021 The Igbo community in the Diaspora, Ghana Chapter, has promised to work with Nigeria’s new High Commissioner, Retired Vice-Adm. Ibok- Ete Ekwe Ibas, to boost Nigeria’s  growth. Chief Chukwudi Ihenetu, the Eze Nd’Igbo of Ghana, said in a statement issued in Abuja on …

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, July 31, 2021 FBN Holdings Plc has posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N45.2 billion in its unaudited financial results for the half year (H1) ended June 30. The company’s Group Managing Director, Mr Mr Urum Kalu Eke, disclosed in a statement made available to …

Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand- Buhari. Ordinarily, the …

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, will, on Sunday, August 1, 2021, be speaking on “Challenges of our Times: Christian Perspective on the Current Governance and Economic Crisis.” Dr. Mailafia, a celebrated commentator on national and international affairs, will be the Guest Speaker …

By Babatunde Ogunrinde Lagos July 30, 2021 Some basketball fans have decried the poor performance of  Nigeria’s senior national women’s team, D’Tigress, which led to thir defeat by the French National team, 87-62, at the basketball event of the Tokyo Olympics. Speaking  with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Former Vice President, Exxon – Mobil subsidiaries in Nigeria and Akwa Ibom state governorship aspirant, Mr Udom Inoyo, has announced the institution of a N500,000 Ray Ekpu Award for Investigative Journalism to promote excellence among practitioners in the State. Inoyo, who has not yet announced the …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo The multi – million Naira security villages built across the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom are daily rotting away, and most of them are fast becoming safe havens for criminals. The security villages built by the Akwa Ibom state government as residential quarters for …

Some of the surrendered insurgents in the North East. By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, July 30, 2021 The Nigerian Army says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have taken custody of 91 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and their families who surrendered recently in the North East. …

Communique issued at the end of 2021 Conference/Book Presentation/ AGM of Book Sellers Association of Nigeria (BAN), held in Lagos on Thursday, July 29, 2021 The Booksellers Association of Nigeria (BAN) Thursday, July 29, 2021, held the 20th edition of its Nigeria International Book Fair (NIBF) at the Harbour Point …

Niger Delta youths who have taken over sections of the East-West road in protest of what they insist is the deplorable state of the road have rejected the plea of the Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Senator Godswill Akpabio that they should vacate the road to allow the contractor to commence …

  The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has protested the appointment of Major General Benjamin Olufemi Sawyer, a non-professional PR person as the new Director of Defence Information (DDI). General Sawyer resumed office today as the Spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). Speaking to PRNigeria, a council member and …

The Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has appealed to protesting Niger Delta youths to vacate Section 3 of the East-West road to enable contractors commence work immediately. “The essence of this protest is to draw the attention of the government to the road, now we are here, …

***Flays lavish funerals by Nigerians ***says don’t distance yourselves from grandparents, elderly cos of COVID – 19 The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama has condemned the escalation in the prices of foodstuffs, noting that the problem was also biting hard in his home. The Cleric, in his Homily, delivered …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto, July 29, 2021 The District Head of Gagi in Sokoto State, Alhaji Sani Umar Jabbi, has called for more support to physically challenged persons to overcome Gender Based Violence (GBV) challenges in the country. Umar-Jabbi urged stakeholders to increase provision of economic empowerment opportunities for the less …

Berlin, July 30, 2021  Next month’s European Super Cup match between Chelsea and Villarreal in Belfast can be attended by up to 13,000 fans, the European continent’s football ruling body UEFA said on Friday. UEFA said ticket applications for the Aug. 11 game at Windsor Park have started. It added …

 It is not yet clear whether the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, will accede to the demands of the United States of America (USA)’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to hand over Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari to them for his alleged role in the activities of …

You have a heart Comparable to none You always have a cart Compiling with love but undone Even in the dark One can always see your part. Under your star Darkness comes to light Clarity spreads in delight Emotions become transparently bright Unknowingly to all, it was just a plight. …

By George Odok Calabar, July 30, 2021 The Court of Appeal in Calabar on Friday declared Rep. Jarigbe Agom-Jarigbe as the duly elected Senator for Cross River North senatorial district. The Court also declared that Agom-Jarigbe was the lawful candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Dec. 5, …

  By Simon Akoje Lagos, July 30, 2021 Financial experts say the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ban of foreign exchange sales to Bureau De Change (BDC) operators will check round-tripping. They said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday, while reacting …

Nigeria’s celebrated ‘Super Cop,’ Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, is presently in the eye of the storm following an indictment by a United States of America (USA) court in the fraud case involving Nigerian internet fraudster, Hushpuppi. Kyari has been declared wanted by the  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) …

Adeze Ojukwu The plight of Africa and its pauperized people is heart-breaking. Poverty has remained a recurring decimal for much of its huge population. With very dismal demographic figures, the region continues to struggle with diseases, high mortalities and morbidities, as well as corruption, bad governance, unemployment, conflict and low …