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London, Aug. 7, 2019  British Airways said Wednesday it had resolved the technical problems with it’s check-in system that led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at two major London airports. The glitch could cost the airline more than 8 million pounds (9.7 million dollars) in claims for compensation, …

Justice Archibong Archibong of the Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo, on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, convicted and sentenced Archibong Effiong Edem to seven years imprisonment over N28, 234, 735 fraud. The convict was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, …

Dennis Udoma The Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), Akwa Ibom State has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel’s moves towards improving the worsening security situation at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO). This is coming a week after the institution’s female hostels were randomly attacked by suspected cultists operating within the Town and main …

By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Aug. 7, 2019 The National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Awka has fixed Friday for hearing of a motion seeking to relist Mr Christopher Ekweozoh’s petition against Sen. Uche Ekwunife (PDP, Anambra Central). Ekweozoh was the candidate of the Progressive People’s Alliance in the Feb. 23 …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Aug. 7, 2019 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday felicitated with his Anambra State counterpart, Chief Willie Obiano, who turns 64 years on Aug. 8. The Governor also same Wednesday congratulated the Doyen of Comedy in Nigeria, Atunyota Akporobomerere, alias Alibaba, on his Presidential Award …

By Friday Idachaba Lokoja, Aug. 7, 2019 Fidelity Bank Plc says it has disbursed over N2.6 billion to customers as reward for their loyalty in the last four years. Richard Madiebo, Head, Divisional Retail Banking of Fidelity Bank, made the disclosure while presenting cheques to three beneficiaries of the reward …

By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Aug. 7, 2019 Gov. Adeboyega Oyetola of Osun has appointed Mr Ismail Omipidan as his Chief Press Secretary(CPS). Omidpidan, 44, an Assistant Editor in Charge of Politics at the Sun Newspaper, replaced Mr Adesina Adeniyi, who resigned his appointment as CPS to the governor. A statement …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Aug. 7, 2019 The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia has fixed Aug. 29 for the adoption of final written addresses in a petition filed by Dr Alex Otti of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Otti is challenging the election of Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu …

By Edith Nwapi  Abuja, a Aug. 7, 2019 The Court of Appeal Abuja division on Wednesday restored the certificate of  return  issued to  Chike Okafor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Okafor is a member representing Ehime Mbano/Ihite Uboma/Obowo Federal constituency of Imo …

By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 7, 2019 The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari, has urged management of Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to look beyond the execution of the final investment decision (FID) on Train-7. The final investment decision is billed for October 2019. …

Zenith Bank Plc has introduced the Zenith Timeless Account, which allows Nigerians aged 55 years and above to enjoy free financial services. The Zenith Timeless Account is a product offering targeted at senior citizens (aged 55 years and above), pensioners, potential and existing retirees, that allows them bank for free …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 6, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the families of the students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ABTU), Bauchi State, who lost their lives following the collapse of a bridge at its Gubi Campus after a downpour on Monday night. The President, in a …

  turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 Work on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has been going on, on-and-off and at snail’s speed for God-knows-how-long. Even the king of dullards knows that this is the most important road in the entire country; its economic value, not to talk of the political, is comparable to …

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Monday rose from a crucial meeting with Vigilante/Nieghbourhood Watch groups in the 17 local government areas of the state and took decisive decisions towards strengthening the security of the state. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. …

ABUJA The Nigerian inter-bank foreign exchange market received another boost of $210 million from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),following transactions concluded on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Figures obtained from the CBN on Tuesday indicated that the Bank offered $100 millionto authorized dealers in the wholesale sector of the market, …

Justice Chuka Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, ordered the freezing of the sum of N9.9bn belonging to the Lagos State government. The funds are domiciled in First City Monument Bank, FCMB, account number 5617984012; Access Bank account number 0060949275 and …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Aug. 6, 2019 An Abuja Federal High Court will, on Thursday, rule in the application filed by the Department of State Service (DSS), seeking an order to detain Mr Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC)’s presidential candidate in the 2019 elections, for 90 days pending …

Belgrade, Aug. 7, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Former European champions Ajax Amsetrdam were held to a 2-2 draw at PAOK in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie on Tuesday. Last season’s semi-finalists Ajax, who have won Europe’s premier club competition four times, made a perfect start …

A teenager, Miss Treasure Bamgbose was miraculously brought back to life on Sunday after she slumped in front of the altar during the Thanksgiving Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Solution Centre Area Headquarters, Ipaja, Lagos. 14-year old Bamgbose who was brought to the church by her aunt, …

By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 6, 2019 The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has urged the public to be wary of attempts to drag the corporation into politics in the guise of requests for information under the Freedom of Information law. The Group Managing Director of the Corporation disclosed this …

Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has inaugurated a task force committee that will chart a way forward in addressing the deplorable state of the health sector in the State. Inaugurating the committee in his office, Tuesday afternoon, Governor Inuwa said a visit to some health facilities shortly after …

By Lizzy Okoji Abuja, Aug. 6, 2019 Seven Nigerian State Governors benefiting from the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) agribusiness investment fund have pledged their commitment to ensure the success of the programme towards boosting Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The governors made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja in separate …

By Hajara Leman Gombe, Aug.6, 2019 The Gombe State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has secured N3.4 billion loan from the World Bank for use in checking malnutrition in the state. Dr Kamil Shoretire,  National Project Manager, Accelerating Nutrition Result in Nigeria (ANRiN), stated this while fielding questions …