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In a bid to target a broader range of customers, Mercedes-Benz Vans expanded its model series with the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz X-Class pickup truck. At Stockholm, a concrete outlook was given with two concept X-class pickup trucks. The concepts were impressively designed to combine the best of both worlds. …

Sole Rebels Founder, Bethlehem Alemu, Zaron CEO Oke Maduewesi and GQ UK Editor, Dylan Jones, have been announced among the MasterClass Facilitators for the GTBank Fashion Weekend scheduled for the 12th and 13th of November 2016. Others include celebrity Makeup Artist Sam Fine, Chairperson of the British Fashion Council Caroline …

The current presidential campaigns in the US has exposed the underbelly of American democracy which should force us to re-think some of the assumptions we have about ‘mature democracies’ and ‘democratising states’. The classic assumption is that in mature democracies elections truly reflect the will of the electorate, with little …

The world-record signing limped off in Manchester United’s Europa League match in Istanbul, with the visitors trailing 1-0 Paul Pogba limped off in the first-half of Manchester United’s Europa League match in Fenerbahce with an injury to his right leg. The world-record signing looked to have picked up a dead …

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has assured Stakeholders of the Federal Government’s resolve to reposition the maritime sector for greater efficiency and competitiveness. The Minister who stated this during the celebration of the 2016 World Maritime Day with the theme “Shipping, Indispensable to the World” held in …

Nigeria LNG Limited has so far awarded a total of three thousand and fifty-three (3,053)scholarships to Nigerian students. This is part of the company’s education intervention programme for deserving students at Post Primary, Undergraduate and Post Graduate levels of education. The latest set of 10 beneficiaries – among whom is …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has joined the international community in condemning the recent launch of missile attacks targeting the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia by the Saleh-Houthi militias over the on-going Yemeni crisis. In statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, …

The November Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds on Friday, November 4, 2016. The programme, which will hold at the new, ultra-modern, Auditorium of the Church, has “Helpers of Destiny” as theme and would have the General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye …

The international community via the Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) NGO constituency has elected Dr Aminu Magashi Garba as one of the two next civil society representatives to the Global Financing Facility (GFF) Investors’ Group. The announcement came at the end of PMNCH Board Meeting on Thursday …

The reality here is that changes in today’s global market make career or vocational schools attractive. Even though Nigeria is a developing country, we are still impacted by globalization based on some of the characteristics of our economy or preferably our socio-economic status. As we know, globalization creates greater opportunities …

NNS UNITY, the newest Nigerian Navy Ship built in China continued her homeward voyage with several port calls enroute Nigeria. The ‘man of war’ departed Simon’s Port South Africa and on arrival at the Port of Luanda, Angola the representative of the Chief of the Naval Staff Rear Admiral Ifeola …

Manchester City matched bitter rivals Manchester United on Tuesday, as they put three goals past Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium. In a staggering show of attacking might, City crushed Luis Enrique’s men, as Ilkay Gundogan scored twice and Kevin De Bruyne netted a superb free-kick. The result was a historic …

Jose Mourinho has been charged for the second time in quick succession by the Football Association after he was sent to the stands during Manchester United’s draw with Burnley. The former Chelsea boss is already facing punishment for comments made regarding referee Anthony Taylor ahead of United’s clash with Liverpool. …

Following recent reports about some officials sexually harassing female internally displaced persons, Governor Kashim Shettima has‎ revealed his plans to write letters requesting the Inspector General of Police, the Director General of the Department of State Security, the National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP and the National …

Bastian Schweinsteiger tweeted his delight at being back in training with Manchester United’s first team, after being frozen out at the club for several months Bastian Schweinsteiger admitted he was ecstatic to be back training with the Manchester United’s first team on Monday. Man Utd fans react to Schweinsteiger return …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has inaugurated a committee to review the parameters for charging the three percent freight benchmark currently collected by the Agency saying that the vision of the Agency is to advance Nigeria’s global maritime interests. According …

At a large annual gathering of African entrepreneurs, held over the weekend in Lagos, Nigeria, the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) hosted almost 1,000 women and men from 54 African countries, for the 2nd TEF Entrepreneurship Forum. In his keynote address, Foundation Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu announced partnerships with regional institutions …

Access Bank Plc has announced an impressive profit of N72 billion for the nine months ended 30 September 2016 based on enhanced business efficiency as a result of the effective execution of its long-term strategy. The Bank’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) showed an increase of 19% from N60.4 billion recorded …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday expressed optimism that the $2.6bn Badagry Deep Sea Port Project would be a major turning point that would go a long way to bring about global growth to Nigerian waters and by extension the nation’s economy. The Governor, who spoke shortly after …

Alhaji Aliko Dangote needs no introduction. He is presently Africa’s richest man with a net worth of $10.8 billion. His business interests cover manufacturing, oil and gas, haulage services, agriculture among others. His sphere of influence transcends Nigeria as he has vast business interests across the African continent and, indeed, …

As far as derby defeats go, this one is as untimely as they come for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City. Losing to Manchester United is tough to take at the best of times for anybody associated with City, but this will really sting. Pep’s worst run of his career From …

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Wednesday told the visiting Director, African Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr. Abebe Aemro Selassie that the Federal Government is leaving no stone unturned in its bid to make infrastructure development a priority. Taking the visiting IMF chief through some …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to support the present administration in pulling the country out of recession with their abundant skills and expertise which are in dire need in the country at this time. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press …