Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has signed the state 2016 budget into law. In a speech after accenting to the budget, the governor noted that the instrument in the appropriation law is enormous to serve the people of the state. “It will enable us by His Grace to serve …

The Nigerian Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (NASME) at its 7th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on the 28th of January, 2016 has elected 19 members into its Governing Council. The AGM which drew members from all chapters across the country was well attended by corporate and institutional …

DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), in Akwa Ibom State is set for war with the state government, Thursday, for refusal to settle salary arrears and emoluments of workers. The planned protest, which will hold simultaneously in all the 31 Local Government headquarters across the …

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has assured that Nigeria will do all it takes to ensure the continued survival and repositioning of the Pan African News Agency (PANA) to enable it fulfil its mandate. The Minister gave the assurance in Lagos on Wednesday when he received …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday challenged the management of the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited to put an end to gas flaring in the country. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Senate President, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, Saraki who stated this …

A coalition, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC), has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to investigate a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) soft loan of $7 billion granted to a consortium of bankers in 2006. In a petitioned sent to the anti-graft agency and signed by the …

Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Wednesday signed the 2016 appropriation bill into law with a pledge to fully implement the budget for the benefit of the citizens of the state. Speaking at an event to commemorate the signing in Sokoto, Tambuwal said considering the precarious financial situation the country is …

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Pastor Usani Uguru Usani, has called on the leadership of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) to support efforts aimed at ensuring and sustaining peace in the Niger Delta and North-East regions of the country. Uguru said this Tuesday when RTEAN paid him …

From Ruth David Security is everyone’s business and guaranteeing the security of lives and property of citizens is the cardinal responsibility of every government either at the federal, state or local level. Security issues have for the past few years been boggling the hearts and minds of security personnel in …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2016 arraigned one Sabo Sani Labaran before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the Gombe State High Court sitting in Gombe, on a 2-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N242,000.00( Two Hundred …

All the passengers and crew on board a chartered Bristow helicopter, with registration No. 5NBJQ, flying from Port Harcourt to Lagos which crashed Wednesday have been rescued. According to the General Manager, Public Affairs, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Mr. Sam Adurugboye, there were 9 passengers and two crew members …

SPEECH BY BABS OMOTOWA, MANAGING DIRECTOR, NIGERIA LNG LIMITED, AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE NEWLY CONSTITUTED ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE NIGERIA PRIZE FOR SCIENCE. Protocols. Permit me to welcome you on behalf of the Board and management of Nigeria LNG Limited to the inauguration of the new Advisory Board for …

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has expressed optimism that given the various plans under taken by the present administration in the sector, power generation would increase with additional 2000MW by the last quarter of 2016. He stated this at the Ministry’s budget defence before the Senate …

DENNIS UDOMA, Uyo The Republic of Denmark has expressed its readiness to partner Nigeria in the area of energy development, environment and waste management saying, the country is blessed with natural resources and great economic potential. Danish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Getter-Mann Torben disclosed this in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State …

Foremost financial institution, GTBank has restated its commitment to continue investing in both the academic and social well being on Nigerian university undergraduates, as it unveils the latest Mini Cooper winner. Hassan Jamiu Olawale who emerged winner of the 3rd Season of the GTCrea8 Mini Cooper giveaway special. At the …

The Media Office of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has described a report in which he was said to have replied President Olusegun Obasanjo while speaking to journalists after the presentation of the newly remodeled and refurbished Senate Press Centre as mere mischief, misrepresentation and undue sensationalism. Saraki in …

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Tuesday awarded a scholarship to Bashir Aliyu, a young, brilliant car designer to study automotive design in the United States. A statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, on Tuesday said already, the Governor has directed the Ministry for Higher Education and the state Scholarship …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has frowned at the substandard work done by the Shoprite, a mega shopping mall in the state capital in its construction of drainage system to contain the hazards constituted by the waste from its industrial activities. Governor Ugwuanyi expressed this dissatisfaction during his inspection …

Colourful car campaign stickers of the Edo state Deputy Governor, Dr Pius Odubu, Tuesday flooded the Edo state capital and its environs, speaking of the strong resolve of Dr. Odubu to run for the APC ticket in the party’s primaries expected to take place soon. The colourful stickers which are …

In a bid to continuously bring its brand closer to customers, Kia Motors Nigeria has strengthened its dealership network with the appointment of XYZ International Projects Limited, a corporate body located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Following its appointment, XYZ International Projects Limited will offer the entire range of top-of-the-segment Kia …

It was a great delight at the Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd, Enugu Sunday when the wife of the Enugu State governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, broke the social barriers and danced with rural women who gathered at the Cathedral during a four-day retreat for women in Enugu Province of …

The Security Council has condemned in the strongest terms “the horrific terrorist attacks on 30 January 2016 attributed to Boko Haram in Dalori village in north eastern Nigeria, which resulted in a large number of deaths and casualties. A statement Tuesday said that “the members of the Security Council expressed …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday said if the 2016 budget before the National Assembly is going to be realistic and successful, emphasis should be on the non oil and independent revenue generating sources. Saraki, while answering questions from Senate Correspondents after commissioning the newly upgraded and refurbished …

From RUTH DAVID,Bauchi Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi state has charged women in the state to use their positions to promote peaceful coexistence in Bogoro and Tafawa Balewa local government areas of the state. Mohammed Abubakar gave the charge when the association of daughters of Zaar from the two local …