By Ray Umukoro In Greek mythology, Prometheus, a Titan, was credited with innovation and creative abilities. He is the forerunner of modern day innovators and disruptors. His Olympian far-sightedness, virility, skill and fecundity put him at the cutting edge of every competition. Little wonder he is often ascribed as the …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Monday called on security agencies in the country to contribute in ensuring stronger institutions in the country to guarantee the survival of the nation’s democracy. Saraki made the call when members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) Nine of the Institute of …

The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Gabriel Olonisakin has re-emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and security. He reiterated that Nigeria has been maintaining steady deployment of troops to hot spots around the world to maintain and enforce peace. General Olonisakin made this disclosure at Defence Headquarters Abuja when …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno state government through the state Relocation Committee (SREC) has evacuated and transported 4,506 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in public schools to to camps to enable the government re-open the public schools. It could be recalled that recently over 600 IDPS from Government …

After more than three months of waiting, Nigeria finally got new ministers to help President Mohammadu Buhari execute his programme of change. While officially inaugurating them, the president explained that the delay was informed by his desire to select competent men and women, who would be committed to his change …

Nestlé coffee brand, Nescafé, joins forces with Social Media Week in Lagos, Nigeria to boost and share ideas, innovations and insights into how social media and technology are changing business, society and culture worldwide. The fourth West African edition of the annual international conference takes place from February 22-26, 2016, …

Some Senators have condemned, in strong terms, statements credited to Senator Kabiru Marafa, pointing out that though they had recently canvassed reconciliation and leniency for the Senator, his latest statements, which they say are ‘outright mischief and misrepresentation’ have made it imperative for the Senate to be protected and for …

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) declared force majeure on Forcados liftings effective 1500hrs (Nigerian time) February 21 2016, following the disruption in production caused by the spill on the Forcados Terminal subsea crude export pipeline. SPDC is intensifying efforts on containment and oil recovery from the …

The West African Examination Council (WAEC), has now offered to procure a free examinations form for the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, to re-sit her mathematics exams after her blunder during budget defence at the National Assembly last week. Adeosun had alleged that one of the exams body in …

Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has thrown its weight behind the Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos 2016, which begins on 22nd to 26th February 2016 at the Land Mark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed ‘The Networked African: Technology’s Impact of Africa’, the 5 day-long Social Media Week provides a …

Former chairman of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Dr Sam Amadi, has declared as illegal the recent directive to the agency by the Senate to suspend the newly-effected 45 per cent tariff hike, saying the lawmakers do not have the constitutional powers to reverse the tariff. It would be …

The 13th Annual Award of The Sun Publishing Limited was held at the Eko Hotel in Lagos, weekend.

Bank customers have been urged to report illegal and excessive charges by their financial institutions to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The apex regulator gave the advice in a statement titled: “Alleged Excess, Illegal Charges by Deposit Money Banks,” signed by its Director, Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Mu’azu, which was …

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, has said that the country will keep striving to increase crude oil production to meet local demand and not to essentially sell it in the international market. Kachikwu also announced Nigeria’s …

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Rickey Tarfa, has filed a fresh fundamental rights enforcement suit against telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, for the alleged violation of his right to privacy. Tarfa is seeking a court declaration that his right to privacy was violated when the call records/log on his phone …

Manchester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho could figure in Nigeria’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying games against Egypt in March, according to Super eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh. Oliseh, explained that he is considering the striker on the strength of his recent performances for his club. OLiseh is also said to …

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has formally congratulated the immediate past Senate President, David Mark, on his victory at the Benue South senatorial district zone rerun election which held, Saturday. Ekweremadu, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Uche Anichukwu, in Abuja, Sunday, described the victory as …

Spokesperson for the Senate Unity Forum, Senator Kabir Marafa, Sunday, blamed Senate President, Bukola saraki, for ‘allegedly creating controversies around the 2016 budget in order to blackmail President Muhammadu Buhari.’ Marafa, who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on National Identity and National Population, told a group of journalists in …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has called for the use of Nigerian languages as languages of instructions as part of strategies to mitigate poor performances in Nigeria schools. Governor Ahmed said this on Friday when the national leadership of the Nigeria Academy of Letters, NAL, paid him a courtesy …

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) at the weekend embarked on several activities all geared towards ensuring a holistic response to Sexual and Gender Based Violence in the State in line with the mandate of the Governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration. Coordinator of the DSVRT, Mrs. Titilola …

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won all three senatorial seats, Benue South, Kogi Central and Kogi East and all the three House of Representatives declared Sunday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi. Also, PDP won all Assembly elections held in Taraba. A breakdown of the election …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has ruled out registration extension for the forthcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).‎ Reacting to protests in parts of Edo and Lagos states by prospective candidates, its spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, Sunday, ruled out any extension on the date already …

President Muhammadu Buhari will begin a week-long official visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, Monday, February 22, 2016. The President, who will be accompanied by a high-powered Federal Government delegation, including the Minister of State (Petroleum) and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, (NNPC), Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, …