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By Edith Ike-Eboh Abuja, Aug. 21, 2019 The Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Mr Mohammad Barkindo, has congratulated  Mr Timipre Sylva on his appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. Barkindo disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. He described  the newly-appointed …

Former governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Tuesday urged his supporters and the general public to remain calm and law-abiding as there was no cause for alarm. Ambode, in a statement by his media aide, Mr. Habib Aruna, spoke against the backdrop of a search by the Economic …

There appears to be more troubles coming for the immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and his family as the incumbent Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, has put together a Judicial Commission of Inquiry on lands and related matters. It is believed that Okorocha and his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, who …

By Emmanuel Afonne Abuja, Aug. 16, 2019 A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Independent Public Service Watch (IPSW), has called for the resignation of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita following the allegation of N3billion fraud leveled against her. The CSO in a statement issued …

By Chinyere Omeire Lagos, Aug. 15. 2019 Mr Ahmed Raji, SAN, Counsel to Prof. Maurice Iwu, former Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, chairman who was granted N1 billion bail over alleged N1.2 billion money laundering charge, on Thursday said that Iwu would soon perfect his bail conditions. Raji told a …

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has hailed the Federal Government for re-introducing the study of history back into the schools’ curriculum; saying that this would prevent foreign nations from projecting a distorted picture of the nation’s future. Dr Fayemi, who delivered a paper in Ibadan at an international conference …

Over 13, 000 trees have so far been planted within Gombe metropolis in a pilot project tagged  ‘Gombe Goes Green’ (3G’s) where four million trees are expected to be planted across the State in the next four years. The project has a major component of creating shelter belts in four Local Government Areas in the northern part of the state which is mostly hit by desertification. The scheme, an initiative of the Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s administration, is aimed at tackling the environmental challenges in the State which is not only limited to desertification but also gully erosion problems, especially within Gombe metropolis, the State capital. Preparatory to the official launch of the four million tree planting scheme by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, one Million trees are expected to be planted every year. Already, eleven Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have been recruited to commence the work in eleven sites across Gombe Local Government Area in accordance with International best practices. Apart from tackling environmental challenges of the state, the 3G’s programme will also employ about 27,000 youths, who will be paid N7,500 each month to nurse and watch over the trees as well as make sure they survive. With the approval of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, the first component of the project already going on, involves the planting of the trees in residential areas, public places and schools as well as sensitization campaigns to residents on the need and benefit of tree planting. It would be recalled that Governor Inuwa Yahaya had recently vowed to embark on massive tree planting in the state as a strategic measure to counter the tragedy of desertification and flooding which pose threats to the lives of residents in various communities as well as infrastructures like roads and bridges in the state.

Mr. Valentine Obienyem, Media Adviser  to the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said denied reports that Mr. Obi was denied visa by an embassy in Nigeria. Obienyem, on Saturday, while reacting to news circulating on social media, said …

Dennis Udoma Suspected Fulani herdsmen have killed one farmer, Friday Etor and injured an eleven year old boy, Nsikak Sylvanus Udo during an attack at a farm in Akwa Ibom State. The incident happened about 9 am yesterday at Ikot Obio Nso Village in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, near …

The immediate past governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, FCA, has cleared the air over a statement attributed to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleging that it had frozen certain accounts linked to him. The former governor said no account of his contained N9.9bn let alone being …

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 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 …

The new cutting-edge cancer treatment machine just installed at the National Hospital Abuja will reduce patient’s treatment waiting time from 16 minutes to two minutes, the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr. Jaf Momoh, said on Friday at the inauguration of the equipment by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi …

A world-wide Forum of prominent Mbaise people of Imo State of Nigeria has paid glowing tribute to the departed traditional ruler of Eziudo Autonomous community in Ezinihite Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, His Royal Highness, Eze Desmond Oguguo, Mmirinadoroha. In a press release by  its Global Admin, Arch …

In continued steps to put in place components of his office,  Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved the appointment of five special advisers, a Deputy Chief of Staff who is to head the Deputy Governor’s office and a Senior Special Assistant. In an updated statement issued Friday in …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), Rivers State Government and Grand Bonny Kingdom yesterday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Bonny Community Health Insurance Programme, kicking off a scheme to ease financing and access to quality health care in Bonny Kingdom. The inauguration, which took place at the Rivers State Government Secretariat, …

  Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer, G.O, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, was in the United States of America, US for the Feast of Esther, New York 2019 program. When the visionary leader of the Feast of Esther World-wide, …

By Julius Toba-Jegede Abuja, July 26, 2019 The Senate on Friday screened seven ministerial nominees who appeared before it. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Senators worked till late hours of the night, while screening the nominees and adjourned by 8:13pm. Names of those screened include : …

Nigeria’s rich maritime resources represent a vital economic safeguard and vehicle for the successful implementation of the President Muhammadu Buhari government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), which must be sustainably tapped, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated. Gbajabiamila said this on Thursday in …

All is set for the inauguration of Heartland Professionals Network – HPN, a global, multi-sectoral organization of Imo State, Nigeria Professionals, Thursday, July 25, 2019, in Owerri, the State capital. The theme of the inauguration ceremony, which will have the Governor of Imo state, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha as Special …

Dr. Ayawei Nimibofa, the Executive Chairman of Bayelsa State Board of Internal Revenue (BIR), on Monday said that he would prioritise provision of infrastructure if elected Governor. Nimbofa and 14 others have purchased the expression of interest forms to contest the governorship position on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party …

In this interview with The News Chronicle, the Anambra State Commissioner for Information, C Don Adinuba talks about his experiences as a commissioner, the quarrel between former Governor Peter Obi and his successor Willie Obiano, the latter’s accomplishments in the education sector and much more… TNC: First let me congratulate …

Following the success of the maiden edition, foremost multinational financial services provider, Zenith Bank Plc has announced the launch of “Style by Zenith 2.0”, the second edition of its flagship lifestyle fair dedicated to intentionally celebrating the ‘small’ things that make ‘big’ differences in our lives. First launched in 2018, …

Muhammad-Bande (left) with Espinosa and other diplomats during a previous UNGA meeting. By Harrison Arubu United Nations, July 17, 2019  Outgoing President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), Ms Maria Espinosa, on Wednesday  met with her successor-elect, Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, to discuss issues related to transition of power. Muhammad-Bande, Nigeria’s Permanent …