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It is now clear from all indications that Nigeria’s economic growth has once again stalled since after the last recession that ended in 2016 or thereabouts. This new stagnation is in large measure due to the nagging issue of low industrial utilization. Industrial output, the main engine of employment has …

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has unfolded its plan to partner the National Council for Arts and Culture, NCAC, to boost its revenue drive, and also empower Corps Members that are talented in Arts and Culture. NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim stated this when he visited the Director-General, …

  Adeze Ojukwu with AP reports Nigeria recorded 1270 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths, Tuesday, amidst fears of more spikes, if schools re-open next week. Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) said ‘till date, 102,601 cases have been confirmed, 81574 cases have been discharged and 1373 deaths have been …

…says purveyors of fake news want Amotekun to fail …COVID-19 still with us; procedure for its containment unchanged, Makinde says Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that his government will do everything possible to end kidnapping and insecurity in the state by working with all security agencies including …

Washington, Jan. 14, 2021 Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has ruled out a Senate impeachment trial for President Donald Trump before incoming president Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20. “There is simply no chance that a fair or serious trial could conclude before President-elect Biden is sworn in next week,” …

The reported ultimatum by a group based in Sokoto, “Muslim Solidarity Forum,” calling on the Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev Matthew Hassan Kukah to tender an unreserved apology to the entire Muslim Ummah over his recent “malicious comments” against Islam, or quietly and quickly leave the state, is wrong …

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed sadness at the death of the former Military Governor of Imo and Lagos states, Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (Rtd), and a Life Bencher and Leading Lawyer, Senator Onyeabo Chukwunedum Obi. Kanu, …

By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Jan. 13, 2020 The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has inaugurated two committees to facilitate reforms in the commission and drive projects in the Niger Delta. A statement issued by Ibitoye Abosede, the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs on Wednesday, said that the NDDC’s Interim …

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says the Federal Government has refunded to the State Government the N78 billion it spent on federal projects. Governor Wike stated this during the inauguration of the Isiopko Internal Roads  Phase 2 in Ikwerre Local Government Area, performed by the 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate …

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday approved the release of N10m to save the life of Mbahi Sarki Suleiman, a 29-year old 300 level student of geography at the University of Maiduguri, who is in critical need of kidney transplant. The student hails from Yara in Hawul …

By Ismaila Chafe, Ikenna Osuoha, Adeyemi Adeleye, Ikenna Uwadileke, Yemi Adeleye Abuja, Lagos, Jan. 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with family and friends of former military administrator of Lagos and Imo States, retired Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, aged 77. Buhari prayed for God’s covering over all his loved …

The people of Emohua Local Government Area will roll out the drums tomorrow to welcome Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as he commissions Isiodu Road at 11 a.m. Isiodu Road, the fourth to be commissioned this week is one of the legacy projects of Governor Nyesom Wike. A statement by Paulinus Nsirim, …

By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 13, 2021 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations, to ensure the safety and stability of the Nigerian Financial System, among other things. It is also to promote the use and adoption of electronic payments and foster innovation …

.. Approves new land for expansion of Specialist Hospital  … Orders illegal occupants of teachers’ quarters to vacate  Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday gave an order for the recruitment of 40 medical doctors as addition to his previous approvals, in order to meet health care needs of …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reiterated its commitment to abide by the output cut agreement of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies aimed at stabilizing the global oil market. The Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, stated this Wednesday while speaking …

Burnley (UK), Jan. 13, 2021 Manchester United moved three points clear at the top of the 2020/2021 English Premier League (EPL) after a Paul Pogba goal gave them a 1-0 win over Burnley on Tuesday. The victory, in the re-arranged fixture at Turf Moor, put Manchester United on 36 points …

Nigeria has lost another eminent scholar, Prof Ebere Onwudiwe. He died in the early hours of Saturday, January 9, of COVID-19. Prof Pat Utomi had already called on Ohaneze to postpone its elections to give Ndigbo some time to honor the late Prof Onwudiwe. A native of Isunjaba in ISU …

By Bola Bolawole turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 When one had thought the matter was settled, drums of war were beaten again between the authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), formerly University of Ife (Great Ife) and some citizens of the historic town of Ile-Ife, regarded as not just the …

By Harrison Arubu United Nations, Jan. 12, 2021 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decried the continued closure of schools in “too many countries” on account of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said this was in spite of increasing evidence that schools were not …

Youths from Koluama communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa have applauded the successful development of Oil Mining Leases (OMLs) 83 and 85 to production start up. The youths expressed hope that anticipated upsurge in project activities would create jobs for them as they have a pool of skilled …

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, has ordered the posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to State Commands/Formations as follows: i. Kebbi State – CP Adeleke Adeyinka Bode, mni ii. SPU, FHQ, Abuja – CP Philip Maku iii. Sokoto State – CP Ali Janga Aji iv. Armament, FHQ, …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that there are forces within and outside the country working desperately to frustrate the consideration and passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB, presently before the National Assembly. Lawan made this known in a speech delivered when members of the Senate Press …

The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has directed all NYSC State and FCT Coordinators to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 Prevention and Safety Protocols in all Camps and other formations of the Scheme nationwide. The Director-General, according to a statement by Adenike Adeyemi (Mrs), Director, …

Accra, Jan. 12, 2021 The funeral of Ghana’s former President, Jerry John Rawlings, has been rescheduled for 27 January, according to information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the international community and diplomatic missions. Media reports on Tuesday said Rawlings, who died on 12 November, 2020, will lie in …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Jan. 12, 2020 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has lauded the efforts of a team of Nigerian professors and scientists investigating the effectiveness of Ivermectin drug in the treatment of COVID-19. Ivermectin is a medication used to treat many types of parasite infestations. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, …