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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, …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has charged the students of Rev. Fr. Ekwu Memorial Secondary school, Owerre Ezukala, Anambra State, to face their studies seriously, telling them that what they will become in future is directly proportional to their efforts today. Obi …

ABUJA In line with its objective of enhancing financial inclusion and the development of the payment system by increasing access to deposit products and payments services through a secured technology-driven environment, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued Approvals-in-Principle (AIP) to three Payment Service Banks (PSBs). The three institutions …

By Yunus Yusuf and Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Sept. 18, 2019 The Lagos State Government on Wednesday gave a sum of N20,000 to each of the second batch of 315 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fresh batch of returnees arrived a week …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Sept. 18, 2019 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed allegations that its minister, Geoffrey Onyeama refused to appear before the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr Ferdinard Nwonye, spokesperson for the ministry, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According …

  She was a passionate organizer of all her communities in her cherished life. Chief (Mrs.) Patricia Nwabuaku Enyekwe Akudinobi passed away in Los Angeles, USA, on June 15, and was given her due befitting obsequies at the home of her beloved husband, Chief Emmanuel Patrick Emeka Akudinobi, in Umunuko, …

  The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has declared that the frequency with which Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike churns out quality projects justifies his world acclaimed name, “Mr Project “. Commissioning the Rumuwoji International Market built by the Wike Administration …

Paris, Sept 18 Angel Di Maria produced a vintage performance with two goals to help Paris St Germain, PSG, claim a 3-0 home win over Real Madrid in their Champions League Group A opening game on Wednesday. In the absence of the formidable trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Edinson …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family of Ola Olukoyede, Secretary to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the passing of his mother and the family matriarch, Mrs. Moroluke Marian Fakoyede. The President, in a statement by Femi Adesina,Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), commiserated …

By Okon Okon Abuja, Sept. 18, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja approved the appointment of Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) with immediate effect. In a statement signed by Mr Willie Bassey, Director Information, Office of the Secretary …

Emmanuel Adigwe The President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers, GOCOP, Dotun Oladipo, has challenged media practitioners to occupy the social media space in the bid to promote peace in the country. Oladipo, who is also the Managing Editor and CEO of Premium Eagle Media Limited, publishers of The …

By Amina Ahmed Bauchi, Sept. 18, 2019 The Association of Divorcees in Bauchi, Nigeria, is set to introduce counselling centres for intending couples across the state in an effort to address marital challenges leading to broken homes. The association’s Chairperson, Hajiya Balaraba Ibrahim, disclosed this in an interview with the …

By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Sept. 18, 2019 The House of Representatives on Wednesday recommended the Chairman of Air Peace Airline, Chief Allen Onyema for National Award for evacuating stranded Nigerians in South Africa during the xenophobic attacks . This is sequel to a motion by Rep. Abdulrazak Namdas (APC-Adamawa) which …

By Moji Eniola Ikeja, Sep. 18, 2019 (NAN) Mr Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday told an Ikeja High Court that he has been unable to serve his estranged wife, Mrs Temitope, divorce papers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Temitope nee Adebutu, is …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “Nigeria’s authorities to immediately lift the siege to the offices of Sahara Reporters and Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), end the illegality and allow journalists, activists and civil society to operate freely.” In a statement today by SERAP deputy …

Foremost ICT solutions company, Task Systems, has maintained its status as a certified supplier of genuine products and solutions from global Original Equipment Manufacturer, Hewlett-Packard (HP). The company recently scaled a rigorous audit by HP, further affirming Task’s quality assurance rating. The audit comes as the company has promised its …

The official Flag off of the proposed Nigeria Federal Credit Union, USA took place successfully at the Nigerian Embassy, Washington DC on Friday, September, 13, 2019. Officials of the Embassy were fully represented and spoke glowingly of the project that is meant to primarily service the Nigerian Community in the …

Robert Awokuse The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has urged residents to imbibe the culture of waste sorting at source by dropping all recyclable items in one bag and other waste items in another. This comes on the heels of the recently launched …

Lagos, Sept. 17, 2019 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it has launched its third annual Goalkeepers Data Report, which features new data. The foundation stated this in its Report which Spotlights “New Data on Global Inequality, Calls to Prioritise Those Being Left Behind” made available to newsmen in …

A coalition of Niger Delta youth groups on Tuesday applauded the pedigree of cabinet members from the region and urged the Federal Government to leverage on their competences to develop the area. The groups, under the auspices of Niger Delta Youth Coalition for Peace and Progress (NDYPP), commended President Muhammadu …

The Nigerian Army (NA), on Tuesday, inaugurated a General Court Martial (GMC) to investigate and unravel the true circumstances surrounding the disappearance of an alleged N400m by five run-away soldiers in Sokoto State on 11 July, 2019. The court martial, which is to be headed by the Army’s Chief of …