-
Local
Why privatization of power sector must be reviewed now – Senate President …As Senate probes FG intervention in power sector …Adjourns plenary till June 2, 2020
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called for the immediate review of the privatization exercise of the power sector…
Read More » -
Nigeria set to prosecute pirates under new anti-piracy law · Inter-agency collaboration key to maritime security – Jamoh
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has restated its commitment to collaboration among relevant agencies and stakeholders…
Read More » -
COVID-19: NCDC ministerial team visits Gombe…Gives verdict
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Ministerial Task Team on Covid-19 has commended Gombe State Government’s proactive measures in…
Read More » -
Health
Rivers Govt alleges plan to declare state of emergency
The Rivers State Government says it has uncovered plans by some citizens of the State who reside in Abuja to…
Read More » -
Local
Gov. Ugwuanyi mourns Senator Okoro
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has expressed sadness at the demise of an elder statesman, a seasoned politician and…
Read More » -
Business and Economy
Zenith General Insurance’s Profit Before Tax rises by 16% to N3.67bn
Zenith General Insurance Limited has released its full-year financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019. A review of…
Read More » -
We’ve lost a gem, state’ll immortalise him, says Makinde as Oyo holds valedictory exco session for late commissioner
The Oyo State Executive Council, on Monday, conducted a valedictory session in honour of the erstwhile Commissioner for Environment and…
Read More » -
Local
Man, 50, commits suicide in Abia community
By Sam Oditah Umuahia, May 19, 2020 A 50-year-old man, identified as Chukwudi Maduka has allegedly committed suicide at Umuezu-Ore…
Read More » -
Local
Agenda for Prof. Ibrahim Gambari – New Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari By Kazeem Bello
The euphoria and pageantry that greeted the announcement of Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, an Ilorin Prince as the new Chief…
Read More » -
Faith
Anambra and the challenges of COVID-19 By Obiora Okonkwo Ph.D
In my Easter message to the good people of Anambra state a few weeks ago, I noted that the disruptions…
Read More » -
Africa
China, Africa And The World After COVID-19 – By Kingsley Moghalu Kingsley Moghalu
The Coronavirus crisis has created a welcome opportunity for us to reassess the relationship between China and Africa on…
Read More » -
Health
Trump threatens to pull U.S. funding to WHO permanently
Washington, May 19, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to permanently pull funding from the World Health Organisation (WHO)…
Read More » -
Health
Nigeria records 216 new COVID-19 cases, total now 6,175
By Abujah Racheal Abuja, May 18, 2020 Nigeria has recorded 216 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of…
Read More » -
Local
COVID-19: UBA improves mobile app for customers
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, May 18, 2020 The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), on Monday, upgraded its mobile banking…
Read More » -
Business and Economy
COVID-19: CBN, NNPC move to save evacuees in Lagos, Abuja
By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, May 18, 2020 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
Read More » -
Faith
COVID-19 palliatives: Peter Obi donates to Imo, Abia hospitals; Receives kudos
The management of four major hospitals in Imo and Abia states have hailed the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples…
Read More » -
Africa
We screwed up public education, now is the time to fix it By Akin Olaniyan
Nigeria has always been an interesting case. It’s the richly endowed country that is also home to some of the…
Read More » -
Business and Economy
Dead fishes: Expert disagrees with NOSDRA on findings; Accuses agency of conspiracy with oil multinationals
The Centre for Environmental Preservation and Development (CEPAD) has disagreed with National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on…
Read More » -
T.Y. Danjuma visits Buhari in Aso Villa; Work closely with PTF on COVID-19, President urges Governors
Abuja, May 18, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with retired Gen. T. Y. Danjuma at…
Read More » -
Why it took us 12 days to disclose Paramount Ruler’s covid-19 status… Gombe Taskforce
William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Taskforce Chairman on Covid-19, Professor Idris Mohammed has given reasons why they kept the result…
Read More » -
COVID-19: SGF applauds NNPC over COVID-19 intervention initiatives … As Corporation promises to construct 14 permanent medical facilities across 14 states
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce on Covid-19, Boss Mustapha, has applauded…
Read More » -
Health
UEFA shifts May 27 meeting over Euro 2020 hosting issues
Nyon (Switzerland), May 18, 2020 UEFA has postponed its Executive Committee meeting scheduled for May 27 because of some “open…
Read More » -
No Presidential broadcast on COVID-19 – Presidency
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 18, 2020 The Presidency says there will be no presidential broadcast on COVID-19, on Monday…
Read More » -
Business and Economy
Buhari renews tenure of Akabueze as DG, Budget Office of the Federation
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the tenure of Mr. Benjamin Akabueze as Director-General of the Budget Office…
Read More » -
Police parade suspected kidnappers of popular Ibadan cleric’s twins
By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, May 18, 2020 The police in Oyo State on Monday paraded seven suspects linked to the…
Read More »
