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Nigerian-born celebrated music minister, Nathaniel Bassey, will be performing live in New Jersey, United States of America, on Sunday, July 14, 2019. The Concert by the music maestro, which is in collaboration with Onome Ovwori and which will feature the Community Fellowship Mass Choir, has as its theme: Revealing Jesus …

It was excitement galore at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) on Monday, July 8, as the institution’s Engineering Faculty successfully unveiled its first five-seater electric automobile car. The car, Lion Ozumba 551, which was made with 80 percent locally-sourced materials, could undertake a 30-kilometer distance when fully charged. Vice …

Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has issued an Executive Order prohibiting the activities of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the State till further notice. The Order which was issued by Gov. Ugwuanyi pursuant to section 48 (1) and (2) of the Public Order Law Cap …

By Ifeoma Aka Enugu, July 13, 2019 The price of crayfish has increased by 50 per cent in some major markets in Enugu State, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A market survey conducted by NAN in Enugu on Saturday shows that the price of the product increased due to …

There are clear indications that the immediate past governor of Oyo state, Senator Abiola Ajimobi may be the next Minister from Oyo state. President Muhammadu Buhari may release the ministerial list any moment soon Senator Ajimobi, who lost his senatorial election bid to Dr Kola Balogun of Peoples Democratic Party …

By Olushola Oke Owo (Ondo State),  July 13, 2019 Prince Ajibade Ogunoye has beaten 17 other contestants to emerge the Olowo-designate of Owo Kingdom in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Ogunoye got 14 votes out of the 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos who have the …

By Peter Okolie Onitsha, July 13, 2019 The promoters of the first ever Onitsha City Marathon, known as the Onitsha Business School, says it has secured authorisation to organise the tournament in the commercial city of Anambra. The Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee of the race, Mr Philip Balepo, stated …

By Yemi Adeleye Lagos, July 13, 2019 The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), Lagos State Branch, has commended Prof. Wole Soyinka on his struggle for the emancipation of the Nigerian masses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commendation came as Soyinka, a Nobel Laureate, …

By Peter Okolie Onitsha (Anambra), July 13, 2019 The Federal Controller of Works in Anambra, Mr Adeyemo Ajani, on Saturday said the second Niger Bridge may be redesigned to prevent suicide attempts. Ajani stated this when the Abuja branch of the Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE) inspected the on-going works …

By Francis Onyeukwu Owerri, July 13, 2019 Twelve young Catholic men including twin brothers Paul Mary and Peter Mary Onele were on Saturday in Owerri, Imo State ordained priests and deacons of the Claretian Missionaries, East Nigeria Province. The ordination involving nine priests and three deacons was performed by His Lordship, Most …

By Yakubu Uba Yola, July 13, 2019 Adamawa Police Command has confirmed the killing of an uncle to Sen. Ishaku Abbo and the abduction of his step mother. The command Spokesman, DSP Suleiman Yahaya, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Saturday. Yahaya said the …

President Muhammadu Buhari has been in telephone contact with Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, whose daughter, Mrs Funke Olakunri, was killed by an armed gang on Kajola-Ore road, Ondo State on Friday. The President, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), condoled …

Robert Awokuse The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has reacted to the killing of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Late Mrs Olakunrin was Friday killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen while travelling along Benin – Ore Road, in Ondo …

One of the major sponsors of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Zenith Bank, has commended the Super Eagles for their exploits so far in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Egypt. Super Eagles won two games 1-0 respectively against Burundi and Guinea in the preliminary stage …

The Action Democratic Party (ADP), Rivers State chapter has condemned what it described as the arm-twisting, financial inducement, harassment and intimidation of its witnesses for the Governorship Election Tribunal by the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and its agents. In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, the state capital and signed by …

Robert Awokuse Wife of Lagos State governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has assured residents of the state of the unwavering commitment of the present administration to invest massively in provision of quality healthcare services to the people, saying that no effort would be spared to improve on the situation in the …

ABUJA The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has made another intervention in the retail Secondary Market Intervention Sales (SMIS) to the tune of $2698.71 million in addition to CNY 39.69million in the spot and short tenured forwards segment of the inter-bank foreign market. The Director, Corporate Communications Department …

Make Bayelsa Great (MBG), a political group, on Friday said that Chief. Ndutimi Alaibe, owes nobody apologies for switching political parties in quest of his governorship ambitions. Alaibe, a founding member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 and is back to the …

Lagos, July 12, 2019 The Police in Lagos have arrested a 20-year-old woman, Blessing John, for allegedly biting off the manhood of her boy friend, simply identified as Johnson, while trying to escape being raped. Blessing, who is being detained at the Lagos State Criminal Intelligence Investigation Department (SCIID), Panti, …

By Chinenye Offor Abuja, July 12, 2019 Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,  have expressed disappointment in Dana airline meant to fly them from Abuja to Port-Harcourt. A cross section of the passengers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday at the airport described …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the death of his daughter, Mrs Funke Olakunrin. The deceased was reportedly shot Friday along the Kajola-Ore road, in Ondo State, by those the police described as armed robbers. The President, according to Femi Adesina, Special Adviser …

The Obafemi Awolowo Hall of the University of Ibadan, UI, has been attacked by armed robbers. Armed men, numbering about 10, had raided the female hall of residence in the early hours of Friday, carting away phones, laptops and other valuables. A report says the hall porters had carried out …

Chioma Achara celebrated her birthday this month and friends and relatives rallied round her to mark the joyous occasion. Pictures here show the celebrant,in Church at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Dominion Cathedral, New Jersey, United States of America,  in her gorgeous attire, beaming with smiles, in acknowledgement of …

 As part of its 7th Anniversary celebration, Konga, Nigeria’s foremost composite e-commerce giant embarked on a visit to orphanage homes in Lagos and Abuja to spread love to the needy and less-privileged. The event, which saw Management and staff turn out in their numbers at both locations, was held on …

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Mr. Olawale Abdul-Mojeed Mogbonjubola, as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Mr. Mogbonjubola, is an architect by training and principal partner of Cadarch Limited. He attended the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife and has over fifteen years of cognate experience …