PACAC, NOA take anti-corruption fight to rural Kebbi
The Presidential Advisory Committee Against (PACAC) is partnering with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to take the fight against corruption to the 21 Local Government […]
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NSCDC arrests three suspects, impounds 71,000 litres of adulterated petroleum product
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River has paraded three suspects conveying 6,000 litres of illegally refined diesel and kerosene into […]
Anambra: Poll projects Andy Uba to win
With days to Anambra 2021 Governorship Election, Hallmark International Consulting Company (HICC), an Abuja based independent research and political risk consultancy firm, has projected that […]
CAC boss tasks journalists on fair reportage
The Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Alhaji Garba Abubakar has tasked media practitioners to always abide by their professional ethics in their reportage. The Registrar […]
Buhari travels to Saudi Arabia
President Muhammadu Buhari will, Monday October 25, 2021, depart for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the investment conference organized by the Future Investment Initiative […]
Onu: FG focused on building world class institutions
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu has said that the Ministry is focused on building a Ministry that is recognised as […]
Enugu consumers groan as prices of cooking gas, food items continue to soar
Residents of Enugu State have decried the continuous hike in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and staple food items such as rice and […]
Group empowers vulnerable women on vocational skills in Kogi
The South East Yagba Development Association Women wing (SEYDAW), a socio-cultural group says it has trained and empowered over 27 vulnerable women on vocational skills. […]
UNILAG Crisis: Gen Agwai-led Panel didn’t exonerate Babalakin – FG
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Finally, the Federal Government has reacted to another heated crisis in the University of Lagos, maintaining that embattled former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman […]
First TAC Trade Fair and Exhibition Expo debuts in Okene
A mini trade fair to showcase local products, skills and services holds on October 30 and 31 in Okene, Kogi State. Tagged “TAC Trade Fair […]
UNICEF Ambassador, others write G20 leaders, urge donation of COVID-19 vaccines to Africa
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya A call to reduce COVID-19 deaths has received boost as United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angelique Kidjo and other African […]
What would Tafawa Balewa say? By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Saturday, October 1, 1960. The Union Jack came down from the flag pole and yielded a permanent place to a new national […]
Police arraign businessman, 45 for alleged fraud, issuance of dud cheque
The Police on Wednesday arraigned a businessman, Anthony Udebuani before an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for alleged fraud of N600,000 and issuance of dud […]
Still on Southern Governors’ agitations
By Yusuf Alhaji LawanDespite the categorisation of democracy into full, flawed, hybrid and authoritarian and the groupings into pluralism, civil liberties and political culture, the […]
In Ilorin, Businessman Docked for Fraud, Gets Stringent Bail Term
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, September 23, 2021 arraigned a prominent Ilorin-based businessman based, Chukwudubem Ezenwa, […]
Ginger oil production, the growing green gold in Nigeria
By Agbaji chinedu Ginger is a perennial herb’s rhizome used as a spice, preservative, and medicine. Ginger oil, extracted from the Zingiber officinale herb plant […]
King Sunny Ade announces burial plans for late Wife
Legendary musician, King Sunny Ade, has revealed plans to bury his late wife, Hon. Risikat Ajoke Adegeye next week. Speaking at a media briefing in […]
Flood: Delta rice farmers commence harvest
The Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Delta Chapter, says its members have commenced harvest ahead of the anticipated perennial flooding in the state. Chief […]
World Bank forecasts Somalia’s economy to grow at 2.4% in 2021
The World Bank on Tuesday projected Somalia’s economy to grow at 2.4 per cent in 2021, rebounding from the “triple shock” – Coronavirus (COVID-19), flooding, […]
FUTA Council rewards outstanding award winning students
The Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Akure has rewarded two outstanding students who recently won national and international awards in their fields […]
Stakeholders want establishment of zoos, upgrading of existing ones
Some residents in the North-Central part of Nigeria have called for the establishment of zoos in the area to boost tourism, leisure and revenue generation. […]
Concession of the airports: Reflecting on Bi-Courtney experience
By Rufai Oseni The challenges of doing business in Nigeria is really daunting and damaging sometimes. These problems are akin to the Ernst Stavro Blofeld looking […]
Lekki now hotbed of Cyber Crime – EFCC
402 suspects arrested in three months Lekki, the fast-developing upper middle class area of Lagos Metropolis, is emerging as the new hub of internet-related fraud. Data […]
FCTA woos investors to Abuja Technology Village
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has called on investors to develop interest in Abuja Technology Village, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. FCTA Permanent […]
Kaduna youth hawk ‘sand’ to help parents, sponsor education
Some youths in Kaduna have resorted to hawking water-filtered sand to meet the financial needs of their parents and foot the bills of their education. […]