Federal Government, Monday, inaugurated the first Sugarcane Bio-factory in Nigeria, located at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in Kaduna State. The one-million seedlings per annum capacity factor, according to government, is part of effort to achieve self-sufficiency in the nation’s sugar requirements and the accruing benefits. While declaring the Sugarcane Bio-factory open for operations, Minister […]
The Yoruba traditional iro and buba style has been evolving for decades now from the use of aso-oke to lace to ankara now the new trend is to use sheer chiffon, Indian velvet, plain velvet, satin and multiple coloured silk materials. Below is a picture of how iro and buba were tied in the 1970s […]
On the heels of the one year anniversary of his administration and the need to reflect greater diversity and build a broad-based cabinet in furtherance of the policy of inclusive governance and quality representation across the state, governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Monday, beefed up his cabinet with the swearing-in of five […]
Former Governor of Anambra State, and newly-appointed President of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Mr. Peter Obi, has called on wealthy Nigerians to shun ostentatious lifestyle and spare the money they use for boisterous merriment into assisting in the rebuilding of the educational institutions all over the country. Obi was speaking when he […]
Multiple court cases fuelled by ethnic bigotry against the selection of Chief Samuel Ortom as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State may switch the party’s electoral victory in the recent general elections to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if urgent steps are not taken by party leaders. This […]
The alleged case of wrongful dismissal brought against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), by two of its former employees: Juliet Ibekaku, former assistant director, Legal and prosecution and Michael Nzekwe, prosecutor in Legal and Prosecution Department, before Justice Babatunde A. Adejumo of the National Industrial Court, NIC, could not hold on Monday, May […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on May 18, 2015 arraigned one Opara Edmund and his wife, Amarachi Opara before Justice O.O Oguntoyinbo of the Federal High Court Owerri, Imo State on a 2-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The accused persons were […]
Nigeria’s largest cement producer, Dangote Cement, has announced a gross profit of N74.7 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2015. This represents an increase of 10.5 per cent over N67.63 billion recorded in the same period in 2014. According to the cement giant’s unaudited results for first quarter of 2015, revenues rose by […]
Ahead of the May 29 inauguration of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the country, the roadmap for the policy direction of the Muhammadu Buhari–led administration would be unveiled during a two-day Policy Dialogue planned for Abuja between Wednesday and Thursday. The Policy dialogue themed: “Implementing Change: From Vision to Reality,” is organised by […]
Reuben Abati There has been an organized and consistent attempt by a certain section of the political class and the Nigerian commentarial to water down the historical impact of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s decision to concede victory to President-elect Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the final tally in the 2015 Presidential election. Those who have engaged […]
Against the background of the recent inspection visit to some of the moribund textile companies in Kaduna State by the state’s governor-elect, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, an expert in textile-related issues has proffered solutions to getting the industry back on stream. While pointing out that the good intentions of the governor-elect for the industry was obvious […]
The all-new Ford Figo is destined to be a compact car champion by offering unprecedented levels of style, feature-rich smart technologies and high levels of safety, while retaining the Figo’s established reputation for superb fuel efficiency and overall value. “The Ford Figo has been a remarkable success story in South Africa since it was launched […]
Former internationals have added their voices to the assessment of the recently released team list of re-engaged Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi. Keshi, it would be recalled was re-engaged to handle the Eagles after a long period of re-negotiation of his contract. Arguments had dragged back and forth over whether his performance at the […]
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has challenged the former Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Gabriel Toby, to give one reason or cite a single project he executed for his Opobo people throughout the eight years he served as deputy governor to make them sympathize with him in his new […]
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, has faulted recent claims credited to civil rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana SAN, that the governor is providing cover for armed gangs to operate in the state, further dismissing such comments as ‘ridiculous and nonsensical.’ Speaking in Ado-Ekiti, Monday, through his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, Fayose wondered why […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has fired the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), Ms. Saratu Umar, even as a replacement for the embattled official is yet to be named. According to reports, Umar was dismissed from office with immediate effect. It would be recalled that the former NIPC boss was the subject of […]
Following request from Borno State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated large a quantity of relief materials approved for distribution to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) living in various camps and host families in Maiduguri, the state capital. Presenting list of the approved relief items to the Deputy Governor of Borno State […]
South Africa has repatriated 5,645 foreigners since the end of xenophobia attacks in late April, the government said, Sunday. Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, who said this in a statement, added that the foreigners chose to leave South Africa voluntarily. Malawians made up the bulk of the foreigners, numbering 3,506, followed by Zimbabweans (1,440) […]
Traditional rulers of Delta North have presented an award to Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, for his outstanding performance with the governor saying the growth of the state was paramount in his activities. Speaking at a farewell award ceremony that took place at the palace of the Asagba of Asaba and was attended by […]
The Aso Villa Chapel was full of emotions, last Sunday, as Nigeria’s First Lady Mrs. Patience Dame Jonathan who was grateful and full of praises to God bade a touching farewell to the congregation and gave miraculous testimonies of how God saved her life. She said she went through many surgeries and was prepared […]
The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy said, Sunday, in Calabar that it arrested no fewer than 30 ships under its operating bases in the last six months. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), ENC Rear Admiral Henry Babalola, listed the bases as Calabar, Ibaka, Oron, Bonny, Ikot Abasi and Port Harcourt. Babalola, who […]
Barcelona are champions of Spain. On Sunday evening the Blaugrana picked up a 1-0 away win over last season’s La Liga champions Athletico Madrid at the Vincente Calderon. Barca were the dominant team in the fixture and would have felt unlucky not to have had at least a first half penalty when Lionel Messi’s […]
Africa and Commonwealth sprint champion, Blessing Okagbare, beat some high profile names to win the 100m of the Shanghai leg of the 2015 Diamonds leg, Saturday. Okagbare finished the race in 10.98 to win the race ahead of Tori Bowie and Jamaican Olympic champion Shelly-Anne Fraser-Pryce. It has been a good month for the Delta […]
A 55-year-old woman, Mrs Susan Stephen, has been delivered of a baby boy after 35 years of childless marriage. Susan and her husband, Stephen Oguche, 65, got married 35 years ago. Oguche in his testimony, Sunday at Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel), Lokoja, thanked God for his grace. “We were overwhelmed with joy on delivering […]
Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised Hausa movie producers to portray the real culture of the Hausa people in their quest to entertain viewers in the country. Sanusi gave the advice at the launch of a new Hausa movie titled `Hindu’ in Kano, Saturday night. Represented by Alhaji Aminu Bayero, Wamban […]
