In a deft move designed to ensure efficient distribution and country-wide penetration of petroleum products, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commenced nationwide consultation with stakeholders aimed at drumming support for the planned expansion of its retail outlets across the country. Under the expansion plan, NNPC is seeking to …

Until now, I didn’t believe any representative of the Nigerian government would raise their voice during a conversation with parents of the missing Chibok schoolgirls. Government exists to protect life and property, and, where it fails as in the case of the Chibok schoolgirls, it should at least feel guilty. …

The Senate has described as regrettable belly-aching the statement by the former interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, in which he described the claim that the 2016 budget was missing from the upper legislative chamber as an indication of the indiscipline that produced its …

Tayo Ogunbiyi Aside being the commercial and economic nerve center of Nigeria, Lagos is famously referred to as the ‘Center of Excellence’. The appellation is derived from the resourcefulness and entrepreneurial disposition of Lagosians (Lagos residents) who possess enormous capacity for astute exploits in diverse sphere of human endeavours. The …

The Lagos State Government on Saturday called on residents to remain calm over the outbreak of Lassa fever, just as it assured that it is doing everything possible to curtail the spread of the virus in the State. Addressing journalists at the Alausa Secretariat, on the first case of the …

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, has called on Nigerians, including corporate organisations, government and NGOs, to join efforts in humanitarian causes to support the less privileged. Mr. Ogunsanya made this call Friday at the premiere of Season 2 of Airtel’s revolutionary CSR …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has formally presented the state’s budget proposal of N150.645billion for the 2016 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly in Yenagoa for consideration. Dickson christened the 2016 Appropriation Bill as “Budget of Transition”. Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Konbowei …

ANTHONY OMOH Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has intensified action geared towards improving safety of air navigation within the runway and associated airside facilities at the four international airport in Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Port Harcourt with a two-day workshop in collaboration with NCAA, FAAN, AIB, and NIMET and in …

Arik Air, Friday, introduced a new flight service between Nigeria and Gabon as part of the airline’s expansion programme that commenced on Feb. 12, 2015. This is contained in a statement signed by the airline’s Communications Manager, Mr Ola Adebanji, and made available to newsmen in Lagos. The statement said …

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday, January 17, embark on a three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement by Garba Shehu, SSA to the President on Media & Publicity, President Buhari will, in the course of the visit, join the Secretary General of the …

A woman who died in Sierra Leone was diagnosed with Ebola Thursday evening, the same day that the World Health Organization said it had been 42 days since the last known Ebola case in the region. WHO confirmed the diagnosis Friday morning. The case shows that while a devastating, two-year-long …

Gunmen suspected to be ex-militants, Thursday night, blew up a gas pipeline in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State conveying gas from Escravos–Warri-Lagos-Abuja, property of the Nigeria Gas Company, NGC, in what is believed to be a resumption of fresh hostilities in the Niger Delta region. On Thursday, Niger …

On the recommendation of the committee established to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the Armed Forces and Defence sector from 2007 to 2015, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to carry out further investigation into the misconduct established against the following …

Paul Ibe, a former Editor of Thisday Newspaper has asked the Court of Appeal, Abuja to compel the publisher of the paper, Nduka Obiagbena to pay him N19.7m judgment debt. Ibe made the claim in a motion filed before the appellate court, a copy of which was made available to …

Community leaders in Adamawa State, under the aegis of the Adamawa Peace Initiative, a peace-building NGO in partnership with the American University of Nigeria, paid a sympathy visit to traders whose shops and wares were destroyed in the inferno that razed down major parts of Yola Town Market early in …

A motherless child, Master Uchechukwu Nwachukwu who had undergone surgery, financed by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for a brain ailment called conjenitus hydrocephalus, has been discharged from Memfy’s Neurosurgery Hospital Enugu. Briefing the press shortly before the discharge of the child, the state’s commissioner for health Dr. Samuel …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno state Governor Hon. Kashim Shettima of Borno state has described the country’s fallen heroes as the pillars of the nation, pointing out that most of them lay down their lives for the unity and progress of the country. Governor Shettima disclosed Friday while speaking …

AGENE GODWIN,Benin Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has put to rest speculations that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not conduct primaries ahead of 2016 Governorship election. Governor Oshiomhole said his party is open to conducting party primaries for all aspirants but maintained that he has the …

Former President of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has canvassed continued support for Nigeria and Africa’s economic progress through trade and investment at the Hope Global Forums in the United States. Delivering the opening remarks at the event which is discussing Emerging Africa: Beyond the Headlines, on Friday, January 15, 2016, …

The Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, CSIS, has indicated willingness to support the development efforts of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC. This followed a visit of a delegation from the international organization to the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt Friday. Speaking for the US group, Ms. Jennifer …

Victorious Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, Friday extended an olive branch to Prince Terhemen Tarzoor, defeated governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, whose appeal was dismissed at the Supreme Court. Reacting to the judgment at the Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, Governor Ortom commended Prince Tarzoor for opting for …

NEDU MARK YENAGOA Bayelsa State Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has officially presented the state government’s budget proposal of N150.645billion for the 2016 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly in Yenagoa. Dickson christened the 2016 Appropriation Bill the “Budget of Transition.” Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Konbowei …

NEDU MARK YENAGOA The Police in Bayelsa state has confirmed the death of three children who were roasted in a fire outbreak at Elebele community, Ogbia in the home of Mrs Favour Udoh. The inferno which was caused by a candle light also destroyed valuables including cloths and electronics. Spokesman …