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Kano government to establish mechanic village; signs MOU with PAN to train mechanics
Kano state government is to establish a mechanic village where automobiles will be repaired, spare parts fabricated and youths trained…
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(Analysis) Bauchi State: Governor Abubakar’s 100 days and the politics of change
When Governor Mohammed Abubakar took the mantle of governance on May 29, there were lots of expectations, especially with the…
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(OPINION) Curtailing fire outbreaks in Lagos Tayo Ogunbiyi
Considering recent spate of fire occurrence in which scores of human lives have been terminated and billions of Naira worth…
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Outlook for Nigeria: Opportunities and Potential in a Low-Price Global Oil Market: Highlights of a public lecture hosted by Emerald Energy Institute, University of Port Harcourt
Highlights presented by PROF. CHIJIOKE NWAOZUZU, the Deputy Director, Emerald Energy Institute, University of Port Harcourt. The Emerald Energy Institute…
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On medical treatment abroad: My First Letter to President Buhari by C.V.Akuta
. Dearest President Buhari, yours truly will be writing you series of letters, and where and when necessary, shall seek…
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Photonews
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Gov Obiano condoles with Ngige over father’s death
Governor Willie Obiano has extended condolences to former Anambra State Governor, Senator Chris Ngige on the death of his father,…
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NABDA staff arrested over N.5m bribe to “kill” a fraud case
A staff of the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), who attempted to dupe a National Agency for Food and Drug…
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South-South media professionals pledge support for NIMASA
The South-South Media Professionals have pledged their support for the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and to use their…
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Business and Economy
Nigeria’s strong growth reserves opening new prospects in economy – Okonkwo, Fidelity Bank CEO
Nigeria’s strong growth reserves are opening new prospects in the face of the slump in oil revenue occasioned by a…
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Lead Story
IDPs camp bomb blast: Only persons with hearts of evil could have done this – Atiku; As death toll rises to 10
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sadness at the bombing of the Yola Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp…
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POWA ends annual convention; elects new executive committee members
The leadership of the Nigeria Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) has ended its two-day convention and election into various offices…
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Local
Oil price plunges further, Friday as Goldman cuts forecasts
Oil prices fell, Friday after Goldman Sachs cut its crude forecasts, citing global over-supply and concerns over the health of…
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Local
APC hails Nigerian workers, Civil Society for standing up against corruption
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed Nigerian workers and the Civil Society for ‘standing firmly against corruption’, further describing…
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Ambode appoints new heads for State Safety Commission, LASIRA, Water Regulatory Board
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has appointed new heads of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance…
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Arts & Entertainment
Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi headline 2015 Joy of Jazz festival
The first Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert which took place at the Pretoria State Theatre, 18 years ago, was…
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Sports
Airtel Rising Stars 5 Football Clinic kicks off in Lagos with coaches from PSV Eindhoven, YSFON
Following the successful conclusion of the fifth edition of Airtel Rising Stars (ARS) U-17 tournament, the yearly football clinic organized…
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Sports
Chelsea: Thibaut Courtois undergoes knee surgery; out until December
Thibaut Courtois has undergone surgery to his right knee and José Mourinho, the Chelsea manager, has said that the goalkeeper…
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Sports
David de Gea signs 4yr contract with M/United; now on £200, 000 per week
David de Gea has performed a dramatic U-turn by signing a four-year contract at Manchester United, the goalkeeper doing so…
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PAP explains delay in payment of ex-militants’ tuition, allowances
The Presidential Amnesty office has explained the delay in the payment of tuition and allowances of beneficiaries of the programme…
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USAID pledges increased support for Niger Delta region
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has pledged increased support to the Niger Delta region of the country…
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News
Buhari jets off to France for 3-day state visit, Monday
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Nigeria next Monday for France on a three-day state visit. While in France, President Buhari…
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Int’l tourist arrivals up by 4% as Nigeria, others drop by 6% H1 2015 — UNWTO
The number of international tourist arrivals grew by 4% in the first half of 2015, according to the latest United…
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Sports
Why Brown Ideye flopped at West Brom — Club explains
Barclays Premier League club, West Bromwich Albion have given a detailed account of the likely reason their former Nigerian striker…
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Delta Guber Polls: Drama as Ogboru clashes with own counsel in court
A mild drama played out Thursday, at the resumed hearing of the Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in…
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