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.Urges opposition to join hands with president to move Nigeria forward  The minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima over their victory at the Supreme Court. He also congratulated the national Chairman of the All …

Agric Summit Africa (ASA), known for its significant contributions to the agriculture sector, proudly announces the forthcoming 5th edition of its annual event. This year’s event, themed “Empowering Innovations: A Confluence of Capital, Vision, and Agribusiness Enterprise,” is set to take place on 8th of November 2023 in Lagos, Nigeria. …

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mararaba (Nasarawa State), Oct. 26, 2023 As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the Access Bank Retail Operations Group has donated hospital equipment to the Primary Health Care Centre (PHC) at Gurku 1, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Ms. Emem Ukoh, Zonal Head, Abuja …

The 2023 MTN Champs Athletics Championship is taking place In Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital for Primary and Secondary School children. About 2000 school children are participating in the Athletics Championship scheduled to take place from Thursday October 26 to Saturday October 28 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium …

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN AND MIDDLE BELT LEADERS’ FORUM (SMBLF) HELD IN ABUJA, ON THURSDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2023COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF A MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN AND MIDDLE BELT LEADERS’ FORUM (SMBLF) HELD IN ABUJA, ON THURSDAY, 26TH OCTOBER, 2023 Leaders …

By Adekunle Williams  Lagos, Oct. 26, 2023 The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his triumph at the Supreme Court, saying it affirmed  his victory as duly elected President. Alake made this known in his reaction to the apex court’s ruling, which …

Brent Mortgage Bank Limited, a leading Primary Mortgage Bank (PMB), has formally appointed new members into its Board and management team. Mr. Adeniyi Bilesanmi, the bank’s Executive Director, Business Development and Corporate Services, disclosed this in a recent statement from the bank’s head office in Lagos. “Dr Oluseye Awojobi, a …

By Busayo Onijala/ Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Oct. 26, 2023 Former Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, says  Nigeria is still in search of national leaders and that its democracy needs serious rethinking in terms of scope and focus. Amaechi was the guest speaker at the 2023 TheNiche Annual Lecture themed:  “Why …

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, 60, is a medical doctor and retired army captain. But he has not had a job after retirement 37 years ago. His day job since has been bandits’ advocacy. He has become so used to getting away with saying what he likes when he likes and how he likes …

New York, Oct. 26, 2023 The latest mass shooting to afflict the U.S. claimed about two dozen lives and left more than 50 others wounded Wednesday night, sending a small New England town into terror. The carnage in Lewiston, Maine, began around 7 p.m. (00:00GMT) when the first of at …

Konga, Africa’s leading e-commerce group, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated Black Friday campaign; Konga Yakata! This month-long extravaganza of discounts and deals is set to take the online shopping experience to the next level from November 1 to 30.  Konga Yakata promises shoppers massive discounts and savings, …

By Ebere Agozie Abuja, , Oct.26, 2023 The Supreme Court has dismissed the motion by former Vice President and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, seeking leave of the court to file fresh evidence in his appeal against the victory of President Bola Tinubu, in the …

The Board of Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced the postponement of the kick off date for the 2023/2024 league season to a yet to be announced date. The league originally planned to kick off on Saturday October 28 according to the NNL was postponed to enable clubs conclude registration …

Kano Pillars was on Monday fined ₦1million for their supporters’ encroachment onto the field of play during the MatchDay 4 fixture against Rivers United. In another development, Heartland of Owerri were issued a stern warning to curb restive acts of their supporters and advised to organise reorientation for the supporters …

The much-anticipated second edition of the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) got off to a boisterous start on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 as leading financial institution -Fidelity Bank Plc -hosted a broad range of businesses, regulators, members of the diplomatic corps and other guests to the opening ceremony …

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank Limited, Mr. Abubakar Suleiman has identified the need to fix infrastructure, promote positive narratives about Nigeria and advocacy by stakeholders as critical factors necessary for propelling the growth of Nigeria’s tourism industry. Mr. Suleiman made these remarks during Sterling Bank’s observance …

A world-wide association of old students of the Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria, known as Zenith Environmental and Social Protection Network (ZESPRONET), has donated laptop computers worth over N8.5 million Naira for the use of students and staff of the Imo State University, Owerri. This was made known in a …

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, has advised that making unending changes to the structures set up by Petroleum Industry Act 2021 could kill the confidence of investors and stall new projects in the oil and gas sector. Speaking on …

By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Oct. 25, 2023 The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi has commended the United Kingdom (UK) for its respect for rule of law in reversing the 11 billion dollars awarded against Nigeria in a case filed by the Process and Industrial Developments …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 26, 2023 Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Americas South Savannah has celebrated the achievements of the Nigerian-Canadian, Uzoma Asagwara as the Minister of Health and Deputy Premier of Canada’s Manitoba Province. NIDO Americas South Savannah Vice President, Dr Tomi Ademokun, in a statement to …

Thursday, October 26, 2023, according to reports, will be judgement day in Nigeria as the Supreme Court of Nigeria will, most things being equal, deliver judgement on the appeals filed against the election of President Bola Tinubu by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr. Peter …

The governorship Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Bayelsa State, Engr. Udengs Eradiri, showcased his manifesto at a debate organised on Monday evening for candidates ahead of the November 11 election. The candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Gov Douye Diri, the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Chief Timipre …

Tribalism is the ism topping all isms! All the talk of Socialism, Communism, Humanism and so on must now be put on one side to make way for the true king of the jungle: Tribalism! Of all the isms of the whole wide world, the most triumphant ism is without …

Two highly-connected characters have their hands soiled in circumstances climaxing in the tragic death of 27-year-old Afrobeat Rapper and Musician, Mohbad, on September 12. Sam Larry is one. This music promoter and Lagos socialite flaunted his heavy connection with the high and mighty, climaxing in him posting a selfie with …