Year: 2016
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Personal financial lessons
Not everyone can govern a state, let alone have the courage to go against the existing norms to show frugality…
American system‘ll keep Trump in check -Nigerian Architect
Mr Ude Ikeotuonye, an Abuja-based Architect says he is optimistic the U. S., system of government will keep the President-elect,…
Anambra Agency pulls down 850 illegal signage
Not less than 850 illegal signboards have been pulled down by the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) for…
Local tanner calls on govt for financial support
A local tanner in Kano, Malam Mohammed Isa, has called on the state government to assist tanners with soft loans…
Police arrest robbers in Nsukka, recover guns
The Enugu Police Command on Thursday that it had arrested two armed robbery suspects in Nsukka who specialised in dispossessing…
Dangote expands investments into agriculture, mining
The Dangote Group has expanded its investments into agriculture and mining, Mansur Ahmed, Executive Director, Corporate Communications of the group,…
Ghanaian football coach Afranie dies
Veteran Ghanaian football coach Emmanuel Kwesi Afranie has died after an ambulance transferring him to a hospital was involved in…
NPA set to clear abandoned vessels in Eastern ports
The Board of Directors, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has decided to clear to safe anchorage abandoned vessels disrupting the operations…
FG to dredge Warri Port for bigger vessels
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has urged the Federal Government to dredge the Warri Port for a better draft to…
Recovered loots in FG’s consolidated account — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says all looted funds recovered by it are paid into the consolidated revenue…
Protests rock U.S. streets over Trump victory
Protesters took to the street on Wednesday evening across many U.S. towns to protest the election of president-elect and Republican…
Ake bookfest promises a first-class experience
Despite the constraints of recession, the Director of the Ake Arts and Book Festival, Ms Lola Shoneyin has promised that…
Art Splash Studio debuts in Abuja
Art Splash Studio, a new form of social entertainment has debuted in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Art Splash Studio is…
Folake Olowofoyeku: Nigerian actress making waves in US
A Nigerian actress and musician, Folake Olowofoyeku, is currently making waves in the US film industry acting alongside to American…
I’ll tear my Green Card on 20 Jan 2017 – Wole Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has vowed to keep his word to tear his Green Card if Donald Trump was…
Calm returns to U.S. after historic tensed poll
There is calm in the U.S. after a palpable atmosphere on Tuesday over whether president-elect Donald Trump or rival Democratic…
Edo Govt deposes Ojuromi of Uromi
The embattled Monarch of Uromi, Ojuromi of Uromi, Anselm O. Edenojie, has finally been deposed by the Edo State government.…
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Trump must be given a chance to lead-Clinton
Hillary Clinton, the defeated presidential candidate, says US President-elect Donald Trump must be given a chance to lead. Appearing in…
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400 structures burnt, 2-day old baby rescued as Lekki communities clash
Violent clash erupted on Wednesday in Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria between two communities over a piece of land,…
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Buhari in closed-door meeting with Saraki, Ekweremadu
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, in Abuja, met separately behind closed doors with the Senate President Bukola Saraki, Gov. Abdulaziz…
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Recession: We cannot meet basic needs, Nigerians cry out
Some Nigerians resident in the South-East zone of the country have said that the current economic recession has impacted negatively…
Trending: Nigerians dare Wole Soyinka to tear his Green Card
Nigerians have dared Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, to make good his promise to tear his Green Card should Mr.…
68th UI Founders’ Day activities begin
The Group Managing Director of Flour Mills of Nigeria, Mr. Paul Gbedebo, in the company of Professor Oladapo Akinkugbe, Vice…
Edo to reap multiple dividends from Buhari’s visit – Oshiomhole’s aide
The Special Adviser to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Environment and Public Utilities, Hon. Frank Amiegbebhor, has said…
Women affairs minister saddened by Clinton’s loss
Mrs. Aisha Alhassan, the Minister of Women Affairs, has said that women were “very disappointed” over Hilary Clinton’s failure to…
High bride price causes delay in marriage
Some FCT residents have attributed the delay in marriage among men to high bride price demanded by some cultures as…
Group condemns, blames Mimiko for protests in Akure
A group, Ondo State Professionals in Benin, has condemned in strong terms a demonstration allegedly carried out by members of…
Photographer jailed 1 year for selling banned drug
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old photographer, Gabriel Ewulo, to one year imprisonment for dealing…
Come back to PDP, Gulak pleads with Gov. Bindow
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Mr Ahmed Gulak, on Wednesday appealed to Adamawa Governor, Muhammadu Bindow to return to…
Obama invites Trump, Clinton to White House
U.S. President Barack Obama has congratulated his successor, Donald Trump, in a phone call and invited him to the White…