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Not a small ruckus has been caused by the defection of former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) last week. An icing on the cake, or the salt added to injury (depending on which side you are), …

*VP adds: Nigeria is now technology investment destination in Sub-Saharan Africa *Commissions 100-KW Solar PV Mini-Grid project in rebuilt Kasuwan Magani Market in Kajuru LGA *Gov El-Rufai applauds VP, calls him a bridge-builder, who cares deeply about people It is the view of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, that Nigeria …

By Chinyere Nwachukwu From the left: Prof. Oluwole Familoni, DVC Academic and Research, Prof. Timothy Nubi, Director, Centre for Housing and Sustainable Development and Prof. Isaac Albert, University of Ibadan Lagos, Sept. 23, 2021 The University of Lagos (UNILAG), alongside two other universities in Africa and one in United Kingdom, …

Madrid, Sept. 23, 2021 FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned coach Ronald Koeman that “if decisions have to be taken, we will take them”. The Dutchman is under growing pressure following a slow start to the campaign that has seen Barca drop points to Athletic Bilbao and Granada in their …

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 23, 2021 The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$ 3 trillion, Africa will be the biggest free trade area in the world. Prof. Benedict Oramah, the President/Chairman, Board of Directors, Afreximbank, said this at the opening of the …

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 22, 2021 The Chairman, Board of Directors, Sterling Bank Plc, Mr. Asue Ighodalo, has said that the annual agriculture output of 1.3 per cent is insufficient to meet food and raw materials demands. Ighodalo said this in his address at the 4th Agriculture Summit Africa …

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN is a man of deep social conscience, a bridge builder and a leader that has the interest of ordinary Nigerians at heart, qualities that have endeared him to many, according to Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir, El-Rufai. The Governor stated this Thursday while delivering his remarks …

By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Sept. 23, 2021 Force Headquarters said in Abuja on Thursday that they have arrested 50 suspects, three of them believed to be among kidnappers of the 126 students abducted from Bethel School, Kaduna. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr. Frank Mba told newsmen that three of …

Nestlé is laying out its plans to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system – one that aims to protect and restore the environment, improve the livelihoods of farmers and enhance the well-being of farming communities. Nestlé will work with its food system partners, including the company’s …

By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Sept. 23, 2021 The Emergency Response Africa (ERA) and Anesthesia Critical Care Consultants (A3C) have entered into a strategic partnership to bring about high-quality end-to-end emergency care to Nigerians. Mr. Akintunde Sawyerr, the Director, A3C, in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, said this was in …

Abuja, Sept. 23, 2021 D’Tigress, Nigeria’s senior women national basketball team, on Thursday in Yaounde, Cameroun, beat Cote d’Ivoire 72-56 to advance to the semi-finals of the 2021 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. The Nigerian side, who are the defending champions and eyeing a third title in a row, won the …

By Dennis Udoma, Uyo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Akwa Ibom State, Group Captain Sam Ewang Rtd has dispelled a purported rumour of his suspension from the party saying that, “nobody can suspend me from APC.” Ewang, a former Military Administrator of Ogun and Rivers States, …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has signed a partnership with the Federal Government through the Diaspora Commission to further strengthen the relationship between Nigerians abroad, their relatives and the nation. To this effect, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Konga and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on …

  President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday announced the constitution of a Conference Committee on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The announcement was made at the start of plenary. Those selected to be members of the Committee include Senators Yahaya Abdullahi (Chairman); Kabiru Gaya (North-West); Basiru Ajibola …

Late Deaconess Rebecca M. Oleka, mother of a former Editor of Champion Newspapers, Lagos, Nigeria, Mrs. Cordelia Onu, will be laid to rest on Friday, September 24, 2021. A notice by the family of late Chief Dr. Michael Oleka Orji of Ndi Imaga compound, Elu Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government …

*Approves USD$57 per barrel oil benchmark, N410/US$1 Exchange rate  The Senate has passed the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) ahead of the expected presentation of the 2022 Appropriations bill to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari. The passage of the 2022-2024 Medium Term Expenditure …

Three events involving the New York Political Coalition team took place all in one day. The events were the El Barrio East Harlem (Team Adams) involving the Puerto Rican Silent Procession with the Puerto Rican flag helping the Island of Puerto Rico which was strongly supported by Democratic candidate for …

It was a day to remember as Jumai Rita Apollo added one more year to her life and celebrated with friends and family in Newark, New Jersey, United States. There was outpouring of love and joy as family and friends dined and wined with the Celebrant. Pictures here capture the …

Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has  filed an application before the High Court of Abia State, seeking the leave of the Court to intervene in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s fundamental rights’ suit pending before the Court. According to a statement by Abia Onyike, Chairman, ADF Media & Publicity Bureau, if their application …

  The 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has called on Governor Nyesom Wike to urgently reactivate the drainage master plan put in place by his predecessor, Rt Hon Chibuike Amaechi. Dr. Peterside spoke against the background of the terrible flooding …

Manchester, England, Sept. 22,2021 (Reuters/NAN) European football’s governing body UEFA has urged FIFA to stop pushing its plan for a two-year World Cup and instead to engage in “genuine consultation” over reform of the international match calendar. FIFA is conducting a feasibility study into holding the World Cup on a …

By Olatunde Ajayi Lagos, Sept. 23, 2021 The director of Information Technology, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Rukiya Mohammed, on Wednesday said the apex bank has concluded plans to launch the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on October 1. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mohammed disclosed this …

Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Sept. 22,2021 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted its State Congresses from Saturday, Oct. 2, to Saturday, Oct. 16. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said an updated timetable …

President Muhammadu Buhari, who is in New York, United States, for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA76) has been having meetings with dignitaries including heads of government and delegation and top officials of international organisations. He has met with the President of Burundi and the Deputy …