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PDP to Buhari: Beware of ‘cosmetic governance’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to be wary of what it termed ‘cosmetic governance,’ just…
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House of Reps: Rivers Election Tribunal declares PDP candidate winner
The Rivers State Elections Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja, Tuesday, dismissed the petitions filed by two candidates of the All…
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Moody’s declares Sterling Bank stable, assigns B2 Rating
Moody’s Investors Service, an accomplished and highly respected international ratings agency has further confirmed the resilience of Sterling Bank in…
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UNWTO calls for improved financing for tourism
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has called for greater support for tourism in international financing for development flows…
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Dickson empowers 3, 000 youths to manage state’s volunteers scheme
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Ahead of the 2016 Bayelsa state governorship election in December, Governor Seriake Dickson has empowered over 3,000…
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Industrial Court did not order re-instatement of sacked LG councillors in Rivers —PDP insists
The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that the Industrial Court sitting in Yenagoa, Bayelsa…
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Lagos flags-off 2015 Tree Planting exercise
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday urged residents to desist from indiscriminate felling of trees, just as he…
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Ambode visits Ikotun-Ejigbo Road; assures commencement of facelift in one week
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Tuesday, paid an unscheduled visit to the Ikotun-Ejigbo road, assuring the residents that…
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Sacked Ibekaku ignored disciplinary committee’s invitation, EFCC official tells court
The alleged case of wrongful dismissal brought against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), by Juliet Ibekaku, a former…
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Health workers call off over 1yr-old industrial action in Rivers State
The one year and one month old strike embarked upon by health workers in Rivers State has been called off.…
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Tech+: Uber offers N5k discount on 1st rides for participants, visitors; Jumia promises surprise gifts
As part of efforts geared towards enriching the experience of participants in the forthcoming Technology Conference and ExhibitionTech+, global…
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Chevron to Buhari: Improved security in Niger Delta is key to increased investment
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured stakeholders in the oil and gas sector of the economy of his readiness to enhance…
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Rebuild reputation of Armed Forces: Buhari charges new service chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja urged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to help him rebuild the reputation of…
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Buhari approves N160 to $1 rate for Christian Pilgrims’ operations
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved an official exchange rate of N160 to $1 for the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission’s (NCPC)…
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Development partners discuss unresolved issues on global tax system
The United Nations and other development partners, Monday, took practical steps to discuss “unresolved issue” of a global tax aimed…
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N2bn fraud: Oronsaye’s trial set for October 28
Justice Gabriel Kolawole of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed the trial of a former Head of Service, HoS,…
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Governor Ambode rescues accident victim in Lagos
In what could be best described as a show of concern, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Monday, alighted from…
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Ojodu council officials nab black market operator with 47 kegs of petrol
Officials of the Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Monday apprehended a middle-aged man in Ogba area, Innocent…
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Buhari sacks all service chiefs, NSA; announces replacements
President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked all service chiefs including the National Security Adviser (NSA), Sambo Dasuki. Special Adviser to the…
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Philip Obaji nominated for 2015 African Achievers Award
Education and child rights activist, Philip Obaji has been nominated for an African Achievers Award, this year. In shortlisting Obaji,…
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Sokoto workers get July salaries ahead Sallah celebrations
While other states are battling to pay backlog of salary arrears for its workers, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri…
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FG, UN collaborate to secure schools
The Federal Government is collaborating with the United Nations Special Envoy on Global Education to ensure security in all schools…
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NACCIMA to Nigerians in Diaspora: Come home and invest
The National Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to come…
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Health facilities in West Africa require complete overhaul – WHO
The World Health Organisation has called for urgent assistance in the West African sub-Sahara region, stating that without much needed…
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Nigeria’s active telecoms subscribers increase to 146m in May — NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Sunday said the active lines in the nation’s telecommunications industry stood at 146,561,744 for the…
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