President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to sign the 2019 Budget of Nigeria into law on Monday, May 27, 2019. He had presented the budget proposal of N8.83 trillion to the National Assembly, which, after 132 days, on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, passed the Bill into law, having adjusted the figure …

Lagos, May 25, 2019 Authorities of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos on Saturday said no student of the institution was shot during a protest in its campus. The school authorities described as false, stories circulated in the social media and rumoured by some mischief makers that its students were shot during …

Cheryl Adaeze Ibezim received a Master of Education degree with major in Educational Leadership from the Clark Atlanta University, Georgia on Monday, May 20, 2019. Adaeze (Princess), the daughter of Prince Cyriacus and Ezi-Ada Caroline Ibezim, who has been running a non-governmental organization, NGO, Back-To-School Transformation (https://backtoschooltransformation.org/), dedicated to the …

By Patricia Amogu Abuja, May 25, 2019 Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh is organising a 2.8km walk tour in Abuja for the elimination of drug abuse and human trafficking. Dike made this known via her Instagram account@tontolet on Saturday. The walk which will take place at 1 pm is scheduled to  …

  Those who were young (men-about-town) in the 80s will remember the 1979 hit track by McFadden & Whitehead, titled Ain’t no stopping us now. The lyrics goes thus: Ain’t no stopping us now! We’re on the move! Ain’t no stopping us now! We’ve got the groove! And if you …

By Bolaji Buhari Lagos, May 24, 2019 The Conference of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) on Friday condemned calls in some quarters for the cancellation of the 2019 governorship elections in Lagos State. The Chairman of the CRPP in Lagos State, Mr Taiwo Fatai, made the condemnation at a news conference …

Former Super Eagles Players and other prominent  footballers on Friday honoured Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at a novelty football in Port Harcourt. Governor  Wike,  his wife, Justice Eberechi Suzzette Nyesom-Wike , Deputy Governor Ipalibo Harry Banigo and other prominent  Rivers leaders watched the match. Kanu Nwankwo,  Taribo West, …

By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, May 25, 2019 Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka, former Deputy Governor of Ekiti  and Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP) governorship candidate in the last governorship election, has congratulated Gov. Kayode Fayemi on his election victory at the Supreme Court. While reacting to his loss at the apex court, …

By Aderonke Ojo Abuja, May 24, 2019 Asisat Oshoala, Desire Oparanozie and Onome Ebi headline the 23-player list of Super Falcons players heading to the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in France. Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement on Friday …

Communities impacted by oil spills in Bayelsa State, Nigeria on Thursday accused the regulatory agencies in the oil sector of connivance with International Oil Companies (IOCs) in the destruction of their environment. The agencies are, Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA). The …

The Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, North America, NA, Region 6, Province 2 is holding its Annual Women’s Retreat and Conference for 2019 with the theme Strengthened By His Glory (Ephesians 3:16) from today Friday, May 24 to Sunday, May 26, 2019. The program is holding at the Ramada …

Zenith Bank Plc was presented with a Certificate for Greenhouse Gas Auditing by V4 Advisors after a successful completion of the Bank’s Greenhouse Gas Audit for the 2018 Financial Year. The presentation of the certificate and the report of the Auditors was done by V4 Advisors at the Zenith Bank …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, May 24, 2019 Sen. Kabir Marafa (APC-Zamfara) has described the Supreme Court judgement on Zamfara All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the last elections as “sweet, bitter, but a huge victory for democracy.” Marafa, who represents Zamfara Central Senatorial District, also said it is victory for …

  All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi over his election as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum. Asiwaju Tinubu expressed confidence in the Ekiti State governor to deliver on the assignment given his credentials, competence, integrity and fine leadership ability. In …

Mr Chubby Ben-Walson, has dragged the Bayelsa  chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to a State High Court sitting in Yenagoa, for failure to pay its eight years outstanding rents. The rents totaling N85 million is for the State Secretariat of the Party in Onopa area of Yenagoa. At …

The Management of Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production  Company on Friday bemoaned frequent sabotage on the 97 kilometer, Nembe Creek Trunkline (NCTL) linking its oilfields in Bayelsa to the Bonny Export Terminal. Mr Victor Okoronkwo, Managing Director of Aiteo expressed the concerns of the oil firm during a fund raising …

By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja, May 24, 2019 The U.S. says it is committed and will continue to work closely with Nigeria on recovery and repatriation of stolen assets to the country. Heather Merritt, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law (INL) Enforcement Affairs, said …

Barcelona (Spain), May 24, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Lionel Messi has said FC Barcelona’s biggest mistake was failing to compete during the 0-4 defeat at Liverpool which sent them crashing out of the UEFA Champions League. The Argentina forward compared the loss to the 0-1 loss his national team suffered against Germany …

By Dennis Udoma Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel will perform the official commissioning of Southern Atlantic Polytechnic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria on Saturday this week. The Polytechnic, located at Kilometre 50 along airport road is partnering the Microsoft Imagine Academy, USA on entrepreneurship development, the …

By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, May 23, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha for his fight against criminality in the country. The president gave the commendation while inaugurating the new headquarters of the Nigeria Prisons Service in Owerri on Thursday. President Buhari, who was represented by Vice …

 By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 23, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar has raised an alarm on alleged plans by “unscrupulous and anti-democratic elements to contrive skirmishes in the coming weeks aimed at smearing his personality.” Abubakar raised the alarm in a statement issued by his …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, May 23, 2019 The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, says the support and commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari to the development of transport infrastructure led to his achievements in the last four years. Amaechi disclosed this during his valedictory news conference on Thursday in Abuja. …

By Thompson Yamput Jos, May 23, 2019 A Plateau State High Court on Thursday issued an interim injunction stopping Gov Simon Lalong from tampering with the composition of the Gbong Gwom Jos Traditional Council. The injunction was issued by Justice Christine Dabup, after listening to Mr Niri Darong, Counsel to …

The Nigerian-flagged vessel, MV CHARIS, which was attacked by unknown assailants on May 5 and subsequently rescued by the Spanish Navy and handed over to Equatorial Guinea, has been released. The release of the vessel was facilitated by the Nigerian Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea, Ambassador Toko Ali Gongulong, with the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigeria’s diversity will remain a source of strength for the development of the country. He spoke on Thursday in Abuja, while receiving Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Mr Shimon Ben-Shosan. President Buhari, also Thursday, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi of …