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As the Dangote Academy prepares to admit yet another set of student engineers, it can be revealed that the company has in the recent past injected over N10billion into Nigeria’s education sector. The breakdown seen by this reporter shows that aside government, the Dangote Group is the second largest contributor …

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and …

By Fortune Abang Abuja, Feb. 15, 2021 The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) said on Monday that the confirmation of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), represented victory not only for Nigerians in particular and Africans in general, but for women in the global community. Prof. …

The passage on to glory has been announced by the late Mr. Innocent Mbagwu family of their beloved daughter, sister mother, auntie and cousin, Nnenna Mary Mbagwu, an Assistant Controller General of Immigration (Rtd). Nnenna Mary Mbagwu passed on at the age of 66 on December 12, 2020 and funeral …

Barely three days after delivering a keynote address at the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) retreat in Calabar, turnaround expert, and immediate past director general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside is to mount the podium again for another thought-provoking discourse. Dr. Peterside, will …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Feb. 9, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his appreciation for the ongoing efforts of businessman and philanthropist, Chief Emeka Offor in supporting humanitarian services, particularly in the health and education sectors. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, in a …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has encouraged students not to undermine the educational opportunities at their disposal, but to see them as avenues of empowerment that will enable them to change the world. Obi, who spoke to students of …

Konga, Nigeria’s foremost omni-channel e-Commerce platform is set to roll out its Pay on Delivery(POD) option in Ogun and Kaduna states. The POD option goes live in Ogun and Kaduna from Wednesday, February 10, 2021. To this effect, shoppers in Ogun and Kaduna can now place their orders online on …

If you are at the top, you’d certainly become the topic. The above saying goes well for the persona of Dr. John Kayode Fayemi, which has attracted both the positive and negative attentions as the Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum. Fayemi has carried out his …

By Chinyere Nwachukwu Lagos, Feb. 5, 2021 The United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Friday received a parcel of land to construct a permanent site at the university of Lagos after over 30 years of operation from a makeshift building. The plot donated by the university is for construction of …

In a quest to build on the Foundation laid by previous Managements, the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) is holding a 4-day Leadership Strategy Retreat in Calabar, Cross Rivers State. The Retreat is aimed at repositioning SON for greater effectiveness and efficiency. SON has responsibilities for setting and enforcing standards …

Let’s go back in time to May 2004, when the lands of Yelwa-Shendam, in Plateau State, had turned crimson. Primitive fury and hatred were unleashed, leading to internecine bloodbath. Hundreds and hundreds of people were killed along religious lines. It eventually led to Governor Joshua Dariye being removed, as a …

Simko International Hotel, Ifo, Ogun State was officially declared open on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Present at the glamorous occasion was the President, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Lagos, Chief Solomon Ogbonna Aguene and other dignitaries. CEO Simko International Hotel Ifo, Ogun State, Eze Simeon Aziewa Okorie (Alias H.R.H Eze Nwachinemere) and his …

Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa Police Command, CP Mike Okoli has called on Nigerians to be discrete and cautious when taking pictures and video of police officers brutalising citizens. Okoli gave the advice in Port Harcourt on Tuesday while receiving award as ‘Most Active’ commissioner of police in South South, serving …

A high powered Committee has been constituted to give the departed elder statesman, Obi Senator Nosike Ikpo, a befitting burial. The Committee, made up of 16 eminent personalities, announced by Eugene Ikpo on behalf of the family, has Dr. Austin Izagbo, Ogbueshi Adizue Eluaka and Chief Felix Nwabueze as Co-Chairmen. …

Artisanal Fishermen Association of Nigeria (ARFAN), on Sunday applauded Friday’s Dutch Court ruling that found Shell liable of polluting the farmlands of four farmers in the Niger Delta. They urged the oil firm which lost the case at appeal to consider complying with the judgement and compensate the farmers and …

… Gov wants stronger ties with Chad, Niger, Cameroon; asks new chiefs to tolerate criticisms … CDS promises boost in fight In their new capacities, last week’s appointed military service chiefs have undertook their first trip to Borno State, which has been at the centre of the war against Boko …

The Nigerian Academy of Science, NAS, at its Annual General Meeting virtually held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 inducted Professor Ekanem Ikpi Braide, FAS, as President of the Academy. A statement by Dr M. Oladoyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of the NAS said that Braide, who is the 19th President of …

A United Kingdom, UK- based Non Governmental Organization (NGO), Book Aid For Africa (BAFA) UK, has appointed Sonny Iroche as a member of its Board of Trustees, BOT, at a recent Annual General Meeting, AGM, held in the UK earlier this year. Iroche brings to the BOT a vast experience …

By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 28, 2021 The National Drug Law Enforcement (NDLEA) has assured the U.S. government of eradication of criminals and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The Chairman of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said this when he received the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria Mary Leonard in his office …

Adeze Ojukwu Ekiti state governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi has expressed readiness to partner with the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumni Association towards improving the quality of lives of youths and citizens, through educational and mentoring programs. Governor Fayemi, an alumnus of the IVLP, stated this when he received executive …

Friday, January 1, 2021 was a day of joyful celebration at the Seat of Wisdom Station of the Catholic Church, Umuokoro Umuariam Obowo, Imo State Nigeria. On that special day, members of the Church, their relatives, in-laws, friends and other well-wishers from all over the world, led by the Parish …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Jan. 26, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Maj-Gen. Leo Irabor on his appointment as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday. The governor’s felicitation was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday …

By Alex Enebeli Abuja, Jan. 26, 2021 “Omo Ghetto” ( The Saga), a movie by Actress Funke Akindele-Bello, popularly known as Jenifa has been declared Nollywood’s highest grossing movie of all time. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2020 comedy film has broken a four-year record formally …

By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma Lagos, Jan. 25, 2021 Activities on the nation’s bourse resumed the week on Monday on a positive note following investors’ interests in Dangote Cement and Airtel Africa. Specifically, the All-Share Index inched higher by 86.97 points or 0.21 per cent to close at 41,088.96 from 41,001.99 on …