Year: 2017
Re-election an expression of confidence – Anambra deputy gov.
Anambra State Deputy-Gov. Nkem Okeke on Monday hailed the people of the state for huge support for the All Progressives…
Banking system, stakeholders need to synergise – Don
A university lecturer, Prof. Olusegun Ajibola, has called for synergy between the banking system and stakeholders in the economy to…
FRSC threatens to apprehend, prosecute drunk drivers
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Bayelsa command, has threatened to apprehend and prosecute drunk drivers especially, during the yuletide.
Ekwueme: Big loss to the nation, true nationalist – Nigerian Community
The Nigerian communities in South Africa says the passing away of Dr Alex Ekwueme, former Vice President, is a big…
Obiano`s victory was overwhelming – APGA South Africa
The South Africa chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on Monday called on losers of Saturday`s governorship election…
Resignation letter reportedly ready as Mugabe clings to power
Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe, has agreed to stand down after 37 years in power, CNN reported on Monday, after he…
Wedding anniversary: Queen Elizabeth , Prince Philip celebrate 70 years
Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip marked their platinum wedding anniversary with a small family get-together on Monday, a far…
Rep member mourns Ekwueme, describes him as “man of peace”
A House of Representatives member, Rep. Emeka Ujam (Enugu-PDP), on Monday, mourned late former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, saying “Ekwueme…
Nwodo, Ogbulafor, others mourn Ekwueme
Former Vice-President Alex Ekwueme, 85, has died in a London clinic, the family confirmed on Monday. Ekwueme’s younger brother and…
Ekwueme’s death, end of an era – South-East Governors’ Forum
The South-East Governors’ forum on Monday, joined millions of Nigerians to mourn the death of former Nigeria’s Vice-President, Dr Alex…
Parents frown at corporal punishment in primary schools
Some parents in Enugu on Monday frowned at the use of corporal punishment in nursery and primary schools in the…
Nigeria’s GDP grows by 1.40 percent in 3rd quarter
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 1.40 per cent year-on-year in…
ZANU- PF tells Mugabe to resign or face impeachment proceedings
After defying calls to step down, Zimbabwe’s leader, Robert Mugabe, now faces a noon deadline on Monday to resign or…
Waste coffee grounds to fuel London’s buses
Waste coffee grounds would be used to help fuel some of London’s buses, Royal Dutch Shell and clean Tltechnology company,…
Kenya’s Supreme Court upholds Uhuru’s re-election
Kenya’s Supreme Court on Monday upheld the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta in last month’s repeat presidential vote.
Anambra election: ‘We lost to superior financial firepower’
Chief Osita Chidoka, United Progressive Party (UPP) governorship candidate, has accepted defeat even before INEC’s final declaration of the winner.
“This sweet victory belongs to Ndi Anambra”
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra says his victory in the governorship election does not belong to him or All Progressives…
Anambra election: Obaze rejects result
The candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mr Oseloka Obaze, has rejected the result of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra.
Obiano’s re-election ”well-deserved victory” – Gov. Bello
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Sunday congratulated Mr Willie Obiano on his re-election as the Governor of Anambra.
Obiano’s re-election: Reflection of mood, desire of residents – Monarch
The Anambra Central Traditional Rulers Council has said that the outcome of the Saturday governorship elections reflects the mood and…
Obiano’s re-election: Product of hard work, good governance – APGA
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Oye, has described the re-election of Gov Willie…
Brexit shocks: UK commits billions to “Industrial Strategy”
British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday announced four billion pounds of spending on research and development and regional growth…
Anambra Poll: APGA’s victory is testimony of hard work – SSG
Secretary to Anambra government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, says Gov. Obiano`s victory in the gubernatorial election is a result of hard…
Shout Out From a Dapsy Folk
Arguably, Prof. Biodun Jeyifo, otherwise better known as BJ, has given the utmost visibility to Dapo Olorunyomi’s nickname, Dapsy. That…
Wife stabs son of ex-PDP chairman to death
The police in Abuja has confirmed the death of Bilyamin Muhammed Bello, son of a former People’s Democratic Party (PDP)…
Former Vice President Alex Ekwueme is dead
Former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme, is dead.
NNPC, Chevron sign $1.7bn gas production deal
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) have concluded the final phase of an Alternative Financing Agreement…
2017 Calabar Carnival: Gov. warns intending migrants on risk
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has cautioned intending African migrants in search of better life abroad of the risks…
Ohaneze commends INEC on successful governorship election, congratulates Obiano
Igbo socio-cultural Organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo has congratulated Chief Willie Obiano for his victory in the just concluded Anambra governorship election.
Mrs Buhari appointed Grand patron of Nigeria-Morocco women
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has reaffirmed her commitment to improving lives of women and children in Nigeria.