Jos, April 3, 2024 The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG ), through its Hospital Support Programme (HSP), has inaugurated a twin theatre suite at the Accident and Emergency Unit of  the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), to enhance healthcare delivery. Mr. Andy Odeh, the General Manager, External Relations and …

Dakar, April 3, 2024 Newly elected Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally appointed opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko the country’s new prime minister. Faye, 44, made the announcement early on Wednesday, appointing his close ally who enjoys support among young Senegalese. Faye had taken the oath of office just hours …

Kokoro Kokoro Fijo s’ayo o The warm The warm relishes The warm rejoices in dan- cing. Alagba Jimi The standing fire in your eyes It’s glittering twinkle, smiles forever, The thunder in your voice The gravel in the natural microphone Buried in the chord of your patented baritone Crooning and …

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on the President Bola Tinubu administration to slow down on further borrowing and “first re-evaluate what has been achieved with previous borrowings and make better decisions for the good of the nation.” Mr. Obi, …

President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II, the Awujale of Ijebuland, on the 64th anniversary of his coronation. The President, according to a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), “joins the great people of Ijebuland, Ogun State, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 2, 2024 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has said that the Haitian population “cannot wait any longer,” for the reign of terror by gangs to end. Türk said this on Tuesday in a video statement to the UN Human Rights Council in …

Has Nigeria learnt any lessons from the Okuama massacre?  Will the incident repeat itself or offer profound lessons against future experience?  In the journey of life, no individual or country is immune from occurrences thrown up by circumstances, which, may be pleasant or painful.  Lessons learnt from such experiences are …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, April 2, 2024 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Thursday, arraign Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, two top officials of Binance Holdings Ltd on five counts of money laundering charge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reliably gathered on Tuesday that Binance, Gambaryan …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto With few days left to complete one year in office, Sokoto state Governor, Ahmed Aliyu has denied taking any loan to execute projects in the state. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, said an earlier report by BBC listing Sokoto state amongst …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, April 2, 2024 The Abia Government has expressed its resolve to commence a Pension Contributory Scheme for civil servants. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr. Okey Kanu, made  this known on Tuesday during a press briefing on the outcome of the State Executive Council Meeting …

… With 36% Year-on-Year Revenue Growth Transcorp Hotels Plc (“Transcorp Hotels” or the “Company”), the listed hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”) has released its audited 2023 full-year results, showing outstanding performance and setting new revenue and profit records. In its full year audited results filed with the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 1, 2024 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has called for unity to realise the full rights of persons living with autism, calling for an inclusive and accessible world for all. Guterres made the call in his message to mark World Autism Awareness Day, globally, celebrated …

(Middle) Outgoing Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija and wife, Mrs. Florence Egopija with some executive members of OAN at a farewell event organised by OAN in New York By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 1, 2024 Nigerians in the diaspora in New York and New …

The Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company (NBET) has disclosed that a petition from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) hindered its efforts to recover approximately $69.4 million debt owed by two foreign companies operating from Benin Republic. In response to an audit query from the Office of the Auditor General …

The Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced an increase in the price of natural gas for strategic sectors, potentially affecting electricity tariffs and the energy sector as a whole. In a statement signed by its Chief Executive, Farouk Ahmed, the NMDPRA revealed a new tariff regime for …

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported revenue of over N6 billion from train operations in 2023, despite a notable decline in passenger traffic compared to the previous year. According to a Rail Transportation Data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the NRC recorded 2,182,388 passengers in 2023, …

The Association of Corporate & Marketing Communication Professionals of Banks (ACAMB) has assured the banking public that banks in the country have the wherewithal to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recent directives on recapilitalisation of the sector. The Association in a statement signed and released by its president, …

Zenith Bank Plc has emerged as the Best Bank in Nigeria in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2024, winning the award for the fourth time since 2019. The Bank was among other banks from 36 countries in Africa recognised as the prestigious Global Finance announced its 31st Annual Best …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 2,  2024 The Nigerian Army says a minor explosion occurred in a farmland near the Mammy Market within the Ikeja Cantonment in Lagos on Monday. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the …

  Rivers United secured a slim 1-0 victory over USM Alger of Algeria in the first leg of their TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash in Nigeria on Sunday, March 31, 2024. Augustine Okejepha emerged as the hero for the home side, breaking the deadlock in the 10th minute with …

THE world’s longest reigning paramount monarch, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona is 64 years on the throne. A patriot and nationalist of the highest order, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, was officially crowned on April 2, 1960, six months before the country’s attainment of independence. His coronation including the presentation of the staff of …

… My ordeal, will not deter me – Olatunji The management of First Media Network Limited, publishers of FirstNews, has revealed plans to secure an insurance policy for all its editorial staff. The development comes on the heels of the recent abduction and release of its editor, Segun Olatunji, by …

A battle of supremacy by two bandit groups over the control of some mining sites has led to the killing of several terrorists. A credible intelligence obtained by PRNigeria revealed that the brutal clash was between Jammatu Ansarul Musulmin Biladis Sunna, also known as Ansaru, and Dogo Gide’s groups of …

Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has assured that the anti-graft war that he is leading will continue to be broad-based, holistic and unsparing of anyone linked with any form of economic and financial crimes. He gave the assurance in Abuja on Sunday, …

  Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited has elevated Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, its former Head, Media Relations and Corporate Communications to Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. NLNG Ltd. is the foremost LNG company in the country and in the African continent and is the best international company based in Nigeria that is being …