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The General Overseer, GO, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and his wife, Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adeboye will be in Maryland, the United States of America, for the Ministers’ and Workers’ Conference of the Church on Friday, October 26, 2018. The theme of the …

Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose may not return home from the offices of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, today as he may be detained to assist interrogators get to the bottom of some allegations against him. Fayose, who left office as governor on Monday and …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, in keeping with his administration’s commitment to facilitate the speedy upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for safety and security of lives and property on Tuesday, inaugurated an action committee. Inaugurating the committee, Gov. Ugwuanyi, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs. …

Gombe State Governor, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo has flagged-off the construction of twelve township roads in Gombe metropolis with a promise to do more before he leaves office in May 2019. The Governor had during a welcome political rally for him and his party’s Governorship candidate, Bayero Nafada last Thursday promised …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has condemned the murder of Hauwa Leman, an aid worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), by Boko Haram insurgents. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, in Abuja, noted that humanitarian …

By Sandra Umeh Lagos, Oct. 16, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar are amongst dignitaries expected to grace the maiden edition of “Handshake Across Nigeria”, summit. Mr Yinka Odumakin, secretary of the “Nzuko Umunna” in partnership with the Core Federalists, organisers of the summit said in a statement …

By Doris Esa Abuja, Oct. 16, 2018 Supporters of former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday besieged Wuse II Annex of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja, in solidarity with the former governor. Fayose, whose tenure as governor of the state, ended on Monday, reported …

turnpot@gmail.com  0705 263 1058 One of the basic rules of identification an intern or cub reporter learns is never to write someone’s name using only the first name or surname. The reason for this is not far to fetch: First name, surname or initials do not properly and adequately identify …

Aspirants of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Gombe State, who contested various positions in the last party primaries but lost, have been encouraged to work for the unity of the party as they approach the 2019 general elections. Leader of the Party, Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje alongside the party’s …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 15, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo and Aminu Masari of Katsina States at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the president met separately with the governors in his …

Coming shortly after they killed one of the aid workers in their captivity, the terrorist group, Boko Haram, Monday, killed another aid worker who has also been their hostage. In a swift reaction, the Federal Government has said it is shocked and saddened at the killing  despite the actions taken …

By Solomon Asowa Lagos, Oct. 15,2018 Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has taken delivery of its fifth Embraer jet ahead of the airline’s plan to re-launch its flights to Sokoto and start its Katsina service. A statement signed by Air Peace Corporate Communications Manager, Mr Chris Iwarah on Monday disclosed that …

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate for the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, is not on Twitter, his Special Adviser, Mr. Valentine Obienyem, said on Monday. He was reacting to a statement published in some newspapers purportedly extracted from Obi’s supposed Twitter handle, which, for reasons only known to …

The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige and the National President of Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Comrade (Dr.) Bobboi Bala Kaigama, have commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his sterling performance in office and outstanding commitment to the welfare of the state’s workers. The …

By Bolanle Lawal Ado-Ekiti, Oct. 15 , 2018 The Ekiti Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday said that measures had been put in place to ensure a free flow of traffic on Tuesday during the inauguration of the state’s governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, in Ado-Ekiti. The …

By Peter Ejiofor Lagos, Oct. 15, 2018 Nestlé Nigeria has begun a Sales Academy in collaboration with the Lagos Business School (LBS) to train and equip its employees. This, the company said was in line with its commitment to create an environment that allows people to learn, grow and thrive …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 14, 2018 The Presidency says the Executive Order 6 is not a political weapon against opposition but part of revolutionary efforts to rid Nigeria of the menace of corruption. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, stated this …

By Sandra Umeh Lagos, Oct. 14, 2018 Stakeholders in the education and business sectors in Lagos have called on government to expedite action on the rehabilitation of the Lagos-Badagry expressway to alleviate the plight of commuters. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the highway, along which several …

By Folasade Folarin and Racheal Ishaya Bali (Indonesia), Oct. 14, 2018 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, says maintaining stable exchange rate to avoid depreciation of the Naira is better than building foreign reserve buffers. Emefiele told newsmen on Sunday that this was part of the …

The winner of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial primary election for Gombe North Senatorial zone, Mohammed Ribadu has been assured of a juicy committee in the House of Representatives for forfeiting his candidature to Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo. Dankwambo, one of the twelve Presidential aspirants of the PDP who polled …

 By Adekunle Williams Lagos, Oct. 14, 2018 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has partially lifted the suspension on International Aviation College, Ilorin, Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certificate. Mr Sam Adurogboye, General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA made the announcement on Sunday in Lagos. Adurogboye said the lifting of the suspension …

Nobody is rattled by Executive Order 6 or President Buhari’s directive that it be implemented “in full force”. The order, which bans 50 Nigerians suspected to be corrupt from travelling abroad or selling their assets until their cases are determined in the courts, seems as weak as the government making …

By Constance Imasuen Abuja, Oct. 14, 2018 The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has appointed Mr Nnamdi Nwokike as Director, Public Affairs, following the retirement of Mr Tony Ojobo. A statement on Sunday in Abuja by Mr Sonny Aragba-Akpore, NCC Assistant Director Public Affairs, said Nwokike’s appointment took effect from Oct. …

The Benola Cerebral Palsy Initiative held its 2nd Annual Public Lecture and an Awareness Walk, on Thursday and Friday, October 4 and 6, 2018 respectively, in Lagos, Nigeria. The programs were packaged to commemorate the World Cerebral Palsy (CP) Day 2018 which had as theme “I Am Here / We Are …

  NAME : Mr. Peter Gregory OBI, (CON) DATE OF BIRTH : 19th July 1961 PLACE OF BIRTH: Onitsha, Nigeria NATIONALITY: Nigerian MARITAL STATUS: Married with two children EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED · Christ the King College, Onitsha (W.A.S.C.) . University of Nigeria, Nsukka (B.A. Philosophy) · Lagos Business School, Nigeria …