Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara  has stated that the House is committed to passing a new minimum wage bill. In a statement to mark the 2017 Workers’ Day, Dogara, reiterated the resolve and commitment of the parliament to enact the New minimum wage bill for Nigerian …

The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has commended the Federal Government’s efforts towards diversification of the economy, which is a way out of the current recession in the country. In a communiqué at the end of its 2017 Biennial Convention in Lagos last weekend, the Guild specifically commended  the Central …

 As part of activities marking the World Immunization Week for 2017, Save the Children International has charged stakeholders in Gombe State on the need for a more enhanced participation and continuity of the immunization programme in the State. Save the Children’s Advocacy and Communication Officer in the Gombe field office, …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday, congratulated Mrs. Funke Egbemode, on her reelection as the President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), during the Guild’s Biennial Convention in Lagos. Saraki, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, noted that the choice …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has congratulated the Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Football Club for winning the Under-15 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs  tournament in Lagos, on Saturday. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, commended the sterling efforts made by …

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday evening showered encomiums on the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for his administration’s programmes and policies at improving the lives of the people of the State. Speaking at the 2017 Annual Dinner and Awards of the Institute of Chartered …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said that contrary to the view held by most people, recession was not a crime but a period that calls for government at all levels to rearrange its expenditure and give more priority to capital expenditure. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the …

  Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has described the release of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as a welcome development. Kanu, who was detained for 18 months, was set free from Kuje Prison Abuja on Thursday evening after meeting the …

  As part of the activities centered on supporting locally manufactured merchandises especially in the world of beauty, Weststar is pleased to announce the partnership with ‘World PR Media’ for Mercedes-Benz World PR Beauty Business week. Its maiden edition is scheduled to hold from 17th to 19th May 2017 at …

The Federal Government has urged all State Governments to allow free movement of people on Saturday, 29 April 2017 to enable students to participate in JAMB’s Voluntary Mock Examination fixed for that date nationwide. In a statement issued in Lagos on Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai …

In a distinguished  way of honouring  one of the   late founding fathers of Ebonyi State, Sen. Offia Nwali,  the David Umahi-led government has named the popular PRESCO junction situated along the ever-busy  Abakaliki-Enugu federal highway after him. Engr. Umahi, who  made the announcement on Friday during Nwali’s funeral  at …

    The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed on Friday, April 28, 2017, that authorized dealers were only able to pick $85.69 million out of the $100 million offered by the Bank offered at Thursday’s FOREX wholesale auction in the inter-bank market. Speaking on the development, the Acting Director …

The Lagos State Government on Friday sealed off the building that partially collapsed at Nicon Town Estate on Admiralty Way in Lekki on Thursday which reportedly killed two persons and left one other severely injured. The State Government has also ordered integrity test to be conducted on the structure. Speaking …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of former Minister of Education, Prof. Babalola Borishade, who died on Wednesday. President Buhari, according to a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), sent his condolences to the government and people of Ekiti State, professional colleagues, political associates and …

 The graduating class of 2017 at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) will experience a touch of royalty on May 13, when the 14th Emir of Kano will give the traditional Commencement Address.  Interim President Professor LeGene Quesenberry of AUN announced that HRH Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II CON has accepted …

  The Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Victor  Ezugwu has commended troops of 21 Brigade  of the Division for delivering a devastating deep punch to Boko Haram terrorists leading to the capture of large quantities of terrorists’ equipment.The commendation, according to a statement by …

Under the hot and unforgiving sun, they trudged to the Edo State Government House, veterans of years of service to the state. They were not messing around, and the placards they wielded said as much. They were unhappy on a number of legitimate but misinformed accounts. They were members of the …

 From Freedom Ajala, Abakaliki   No fewer than four out of the 13 Chairmen of Local Governments in Ebonyi State were Thursday grilled for several hours by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu zonal office. The commission is said to be investigating a petition alleging diversion …

  The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has charged government information managers to remain focused in carrying out their duties, despite efforts by naysayers to distract and intimidate them. The Minister gave the charge in his keynote address at the 2017 Annual National Conference and Annual General …

The Nigerian Air Force has appointed a new spokesman to manage its public affairs activities. He is Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya. The new Director of Public Relations and Information (DOPRI) replaced the former Air Force spokesman, Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa. Until his recent appointment, Air Commodore Olatokunbo Adesanya was the …

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita in fulfilment of her promise, Thursday, handed over documents of a three-bedroom flat to the father of quintuplets Mr. Imudia Uduehi on behalf of the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria.   Mrs. Oyo-Ita had on behalf of the …

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Nsima U. Ekere is leading  a strong delegation to this year’s Oil Technology Conference to explore partnership opportunities in modular refineries for the Niger Delta region. The conference, which is holding in Houston, United States, from …

 Buoyed by the impact of its interventions and stability in the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday, April 27, 2017 offered the sum of $100 million to authorized dealers to meet the requests of wholesale customers at the forex auction in the interbank wholesale window. …

Contrary to report making the round, Sterling Bank Plc, has said that it did not sack 650 staff but only returned them to service providers that had earlier assigned them to work with the bank. The company made the clarifications in a statement made available to GPN Thursday. According to …

  Ship Owners Association of Nigeria (SOAN) has given its support to Dr. Dakuku Peterside, the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and safety Agency (NIMASA) to lead African maritime sector revival, for the economic benefit of the continent, following his recent election as the Chairman, of the Association …