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The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that the growth and development of Nigeria’s economy will, among other things, depend on progressive and innovative ideas and the rise of small and medium scale enterprises that will drive the economy …

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for making what the ruling party in the state said are “spurious claims that betray the bitterness, delusion and angst they have been forced to endure since they suffered crushing …

Insecurity has challenged Nigeria, her economic development and leadership like never seen in the recent history of the country apart from the civil war. In truth, everything seems to be on a standstill. Our leaders need help and a change of direction. Insecurity in Nigeria seems to have defied every …

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the academia, in Nigeria and all over the world, in condoling with the family of Prof. Chukwuma C.C. Osakwe, a renowned scholar on military history, whose contributions to research and educational development will be sorely missed. A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to …

…insists critical ratios formed basis for budget revision … budget revised to enhance performance, it says The Oyo State Government has declared that there is no evidence of padding in the 2021 Budget, which was revised and passed by the House of Assembly last week. The state government noted that …

Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, worldwide would be embarking on a 63 day fasting and prayer program in the New Year, 2021. This was announced by the General Overseer, GO, of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye at the Holy Ghost Service night of the Holy …

Renowned human rights lawyer, Barrister Joni Icheka, has dragged former chairman of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NgCC) and ace musician and President of the Copyright Society of Nigeria Ltd/GTE, Chief Tony Okoroji, to court over alleged defamatory publications. The plaintiff, a senior civil servant at the …

TDPlus, a subsidiary of Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading technology, lifestyle and solutions distributor, TD Africa, has signed a partnershipto provide quality support services to customers of Samsung, a global Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)in Nigeria and beyond. Specifically, TD Plus has been certified as an Authorized Service Centre for Samsung Mobile and …

The safe return of all 344 boys kidnapped from the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, in Katsina State would be celebrated in any decent part of the world where empathy overrides cheap politics. And for a good cause. The outpouring of sighs, cries of relief and joy over the return …

Abuja, Dec. 20, 2020: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the news of the death of Dr Ben Okigbo, a medical doctor in Houston and his wife, Theresa who was a nurse, as most shocking and depressing. In a statement by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri, …

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Sunday disbursed N100m cash to 704 small and medium entrepreneurs in Borno state as part of ongoing measures to boost business, stimulate the local economy and fight poverty. The distribution took place along Damboa road where 304 persons in small businesses received N50,000 each, and …

  In its commitment to make the growth of the small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) its primary focus, SunTrust Bank gave out N23.96 billion as loans and advances to the sector in 2019. This information was contained in the bank’s annual report, made available to our reporter over the …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Comrade Femi Falana’s 20th Convocation Lecture to the Ekiti State University delivered on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 is not only topical but also profound. Titled “Restructuring and the liberation of Nigeria”, it speaks to the burning issues of the moment and cannot but command the attention …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has narrated to the students of Gregorian College, Ogidi, Anambra State, how he has been able to struggle his way through life, saying that education played a huge role in his journey to success. Speaking …

SUGAR LAND, Texas An investigation is underway after a husband and wife were found dead Friday morning at a Sugar Land home, according to police. The discovery was made around 10:05 a.m. at the Greatwood Subdivision in the 1500 block of Brookstone Lane. “One of the kids dialed 911 apparently …

The Ujoh family of Amuzi Obowo, in Imo State, Nigeria, will on December 27, 2020 roll out the drums in celebration of the 70th Birthday of Ezinna/Nze Cyprain Emeka Ujoh. The celebration, which will feature a Thanksgiving Service, that will hold at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Amuzi Obowo, is also …

By Deborah Coker Benin, Dec. 18, 2020 Stakeholders from different sectors of the economy on Friday in Benin, Edo State capital, called for a holistic approach toward ending harmful traditional practices in the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stakeholders were drawn from traditional institutions, academia, …

By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Dec. 19, 2020 Mr Anthony Okungbowa, Head of Service (HoS) in Edo, was on Saturday evening kidnapped by suspected gunmen along Oza Road, in Orhionmwon Local Government Area. The gunmen reportedly killed his official driver, whose name could not be immediately confirmed, before abducting Okungbowa. A …

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with foremost scholar, teacher, legal luminary, author, and anti-corruption crusader, Professor Itsejuwa Sagay, as he turns 80 December 20, 2020. The President rejoices with the Sagay family, the academia, legal profession, and all friends and associates of the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, saying his …

Sunday Bassey Uyo, Dec 19, 2020 The Government of Akwa Ibom says the approval of 4.6 billion dollars by the Federal Government to build Ibom Deep Seaport (IDSP) will create jobs for over 300,000 youths in the state. Mr Akan Okon, the Commissioner for Economic Development and Ibom Deep Seaport, …

By Peter Uwumarogie Gombe, Dec. 19, 2020 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the chairmanship and council seats in Gombe local government polls conducted on Saturday, according to the declaration made by the Gombe state Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC). The Executive chairman of GOSIEC and chief presiding officer …

TEXT OF A LECTURE TITLED IDENTIFYING THE POLITICAL INTEREST OF THE IGBOS OF THE SOUTH-EAST GEO-POLITICAL ZONE IN NIGERIA AND STRATEGIES FOR ITS ACTUALISATION, DELIVERED BY SENATOR ANYIM PIUS ANYIM AT THE 6TH WORLD IGBO SUMMIT HELD ON THE 18TH DECEMBER 2020 AT GREGORY UNIVERSITY, UTURU, ABIA STATE.   INTRODUCTION …

All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari over his prompt intervention in rescuing the over 300 kidnapped students of Kankara Government Science Secondary School in Katsina State. He also commended Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari and the armed forces for working tirelessly to …

William Attah, Gombe Gombe State Deputy Governor, Dr. Daniel Manasseh Jatau says, the State Government conducted the Saturday December 19, 2020 Local Council polls in obedience to President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive that no council under any caretaker committee should be given it’s grants. The Deputy Governor stated this shortly after …

New York, Dec. 19, 2020 The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, on Friday welcomed the release of the 344 schoolboys forcibly taken away from their school in northwest Nigeria a week ago. After the release of the boys, kidnapped by armed men from Government Science Secondary School in Kankara on …