Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has advised Nigerian universities to look inwards for the development of their various schools. He gave the advice during his visit to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Sharing managerial experiences with some principal officers …
Read More »Ikoro Mbaise Global Forum hails Gov. Ihedioha’s Tribunal victory
Ikoro Mbaise Global Forum has welcomed the victory of the Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha at Imo State Governorship Election Tribunal, Federal Capital Territory, High Court, Jabi as well deserved and expression of the people’s collective desire. In a statement by Arch Chukwunyere Ikwu (President and Global Admin) …
Read More »Tribunal affirms Gov. Emeka Ihedioha’s election Tribunal affirms Gov. Emeka Ihedioha’s election
By Aderogba George/Diana Omueza Abuja, Sept. 21, 2019 The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Imo sitting in Abuja on Saturday affirmed the election of Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo. Delivering judgment, Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Mallami Umar-Dogondagi, dismissed the petition of the candidate of the Action Alliance Party, Mr Uche …
Read More »NNPC to begins full rehabilitation of refineries in January 2020 – Kyari
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept 21, 2019 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it will begin full rehabilitation of the nation’s three refineries by January 2020. The nation’s refineries are located in Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna. The Group Managing Director Malam Mele Kyari disclosed this on Saturday in …
Read More »CBN FC beat Unity Bank FC 1-0 to win 2019 AFIFC
ABAKALIKI The Central Bank of Nigeria Football Club (CBN FC) has won the 2019 All Financial Institutions Football Club (AFIFC) competition, beating the Unity Bank Football Club by a lone goal at the game played at the Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium, formerly known as Abakaliki Township Stadium. The only goal …
Read More »Nestlé, Wecyclers sign MoU on environmental sustainability
By Vivian Ihechu Lagos, Sept. 20, 2019 Nestle Nigeria Plc. on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with an environmental group, Wecyclers, to tackle the challenge of plastic waste pollution in Nigeria. Wecyclers is a social enterprise that helps households in low-income communities to capture value from their waste, …
Read More »Governor Wike, six PDP Governors meet in Port Harcourt
Six Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Governors on Friday night met with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike at the Government House, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The meeting had in attendance: Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha ,Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, Sokoto …
Read More »VP Osinbajo, Gov. Fayemi, Hon. Amaechi at burial of Pastor Olukoyede’s mother
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State and Minister of Transportation, Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi were among dignitaries that graced the internment ceremonies of Madam Moroluke Mariam Fakoyede, mother of the Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Barrister Ola Olukoyede. The internment was …
Read More »Forex Intervention: CBN injects $314.74m, CNY 23.5m into Retail SMIS
ABUJA In continuation of its intervention in the inter-bank foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday, September 20, 2019, injected the sum of $314.74million into the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) and CNY 23.5million in the spot and short tenored forwards segment of the …
Read More »Why I am pursuing judicial option for my mandate — Atiku
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Sept. 20, 2019 The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar said his recourse to the court over the 2019 presidential election was to ensure that “votes of Nigerians count.” Abubakar in a statement he issued on Friday in Abuja, said it was …
Read More »Suspected serial killer admits strangling 7 girls in P/Harcourt, others
By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, Sept. 20, 2019 A suspected serial killer, Gracious David-West, 39, arrested by the police has admitted killing at least seven women in hotels in Lagos, Owerri and Port Harcourt. The suspect was arrested on Thursday, following CCTV footage which showed him leaving an unnamed hotel …
Read More »In business, we must play according to rules, President Buhari tells NACCIMA delegation; Receives new Head of Service
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja said everyone must play by the rules when it comes to trade and business activities that are central to Nigeria’s economic development. President Buhari, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), spoke at State House when …
Read More »Arrest of serial killer: Rivers State Security Council lauds Police
Rivers State Security Council has commended the Nigeria Police for arresting the prime suspect of the ritual killings targeted at young women in parts of the state. Addressing journalists at the Government House Port Harcourt after an emergency meeting of the Rivers State Security Council presided over by Rivers State …
Read More »Chevron to build world-class hospital in Ondo State
Alaba-Olusola Oke Ode-Ugbo (Ondo State), Sept. 20, 2019 Chevron Plc, is to build a Mother and Child Hospital worth over N200 million in the oil producing area of Ondo State. Mr Pius Orisabinone, the Chairman of the Amalgamation of Ilaje Ugbo Coastal Communities Association (AMAICOMMA), made this disclosure at a …
Read More »We’re happy Real Madrid Football Academy has become reality, says Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has expressed happiness that the Real Madrid Football Academy has become a reality, saying that major international football stars will be groomed at the facility. Addressing journalists on Thursday after inspecting the Real Madrid Football Academy in readiness for the commissioning programme on Saturday, …
Read More »Kia Motors captivates football fans with winsome, inclusive programs at 2019/20 UEFA Europa League
(SEOUL) September 20, 2019 As an official partner of the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League season, Kia Motors Corporation has kicked off a series of inspiring and enthralling marketing activities with the aim of vivifying fan engagement throughout Europe and around the world. Under the slogan “Empowering Fans,” Kia, in collaboration with …
Read More »Service Chiefs snub House of Reps; Gbajabiamila, Wase ready for war
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday turned back representatives of the nation’s military service chiefs at a meeting he convened to discuss the security situation in the country. A statement by Lanre Lasisi, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House …
Read More »‘Made in Heaven’, featuring RMD, AY hit cinemas
By Joshua Olomu (08189426868) Abuja, Sept 20,2019 A star-studded romantic movie “Made in Heaven,” featuring Nollywood veteran Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) and ace comedian Ayo Makun (AY) is released in cinemas on Friday across Nigeria. The movie is directed by Toba Mcbaror with Newlink Entertainment, Peekaboo Global Consulting and NewOhens as …
Read More »Modernizing moonlight games through Gerald Eze’s Egwu-Onwa By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The ground floor of the tall building housing The Law Zoomers Chambers in Awka, Anambra State raised the art of music to exhilarating heights on the evening of Sunday, September 8. Mmaduabuchi Gerald Eze, a First Class graduate of Music, had assembled an exciting cast of music makers, young …
Read More »CBN supports 849,480 rice farmers with N146bn; Commits N30bn to oil-palm production – Emefiele
By Mustapha Sumaila Abuja, Sept. 19, 2019 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it spent N146 billion to support 849,480 wet and dry seasons rice farmers across the country. The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, gave the details at a meeting with some state Governors in Abuja on Thursday. …
Read More »FG begins inspection of weights, measures of oil pumps in filling stations in Bayelsa; Seal some for under dispensing
The Weights and Measures Department, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has commenced inspection on filling stations in Bayelsa. The exercise aimed checking the exploitation of the public is part of efforts to correct irregularities in quantity of products sold to customers. The team of Inspectors on surveillance activities, …
Read More »PDP primaries outcome: Dickson fires aide for holding divergent views on the process
The aftermath of the Bayelsa Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election has pitched Gov Seriake Dickson against members of his camp who criticised the process that produced the candidate for the November 16 polls. Gov. Seriake Dickson has subsequently fired his Special Adviser on Talent and Gender Development, Mrs. …
Read More »NLNG is best destination for investment, NNPC GMD says in USA; Look beyond Train 7, NLNG MD tells shareholders
By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Sept.19, 2019 The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, has said that “Nigeria is more of a gas nation than oil and for us, gas is the future. We have, therefore, committed to providing the necessary support required to …
Read More »Acting Head of Service assumes duty
By Okon Okon Abuja, Sept. 19, 2019 The Acting Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, has assumed office on Thursday. A statement issued by Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, the Director, Information office of HCSF, said Yemi-Esan assumed duty at about 6.40 p.m. after she was received by …
Read More »Group protests construction of Ebonyi International Airport
By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Sept. 19, 2019 Organisation of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (OESID) has rejected plans by Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi to embark on the construction of an international airport in the state. The group in a statement signed by its spokesman, Mr Paschal Ogbonna in Abuja …
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