Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Shareholders applaud return to profitability
Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) shareholders on Wednesday lauded the management for returning the company to profitability.
Govt, UNICEF adopts N3.87bn work plan
The Kebbi State Government and UNICEF have signed an Annual Work Plan (AWP) N3.87 billion for 2017 activities.
Controversy over President’s letter to Senate “uproductive” – Lawyer
A Lagos Lawyer, Mr Shakiru Eletu, has described as “unproductive controversy” the debate on President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the…
Future elections will be better than 2015 – INEC
The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said the commission was committed to making future elections…
Suswam withdraws N10bn suit against DSS
The ex-governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam, has withdrawn the fundamental human rights suit he instituted against the Department of State…
Prioritising Europa League not a gamble – Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended his decision to prioritise winning the Europa League over finishing fourth in the…
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to end global terrorism
The Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Tijjani Bande, on Wednesday, pledged Nigeria’s commitment to address all forms of…
Nutritionist highlights benefits of mangoes
Dr Ochuko Erikainure, a nutritionist and biochemist, has said that mangoes can reduce the progression of age-related macular degeneration and…
ECOWAS parliament speaker welcomes release of Chibok girls
The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Moustapha Cisse, on Wednesday welcomed the release of 82 Nigerian schoolgirls after three years…
FEC approves creation of national trade negotiation office
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday approved the establishment of a national…
250 HTR communities not affected by CSM in Zamfara – UNICEF
UNICEF has said that none of the 250 Hard-to-Reach (HTR) communities under its intervention was affected by the recent meningitis…
NSCDC trains 215 in Oyo State
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, says it has trained 215 private security guards in…
NSE All-Share index crosses 27,000 mark
The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday crossed 27,000 mark for the first time in the…
FG urged to demolish structures under high tension lines
An electrical engineer, Mr Charles Fashola, on Wednesday advised Federal Government to enforce laws forbidding erection of structures close to…
Corps Marshal inaugurates Speed Limit manufacturing plant in Lagos
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, on Wednesday inaugurated a speed limit device manufacturing plant…
Oil and gas free zone bill passes second reading
A Bill for an Act to repeal and re-enact the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority Act passed second reading…
Don’t pass bill seeking amendment of NLNG Act, Okonedo begs Senate
The management of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd. on Wednesday appealed to the Senate not to amend the NLNG…
Former VP holds private talks with Osinbajo at villa
Former Vice President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday paid a visit to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and both held private discussions.
Pilgrimage Operators urged to ensure efficiency in service delivery
Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has urged Christian Pilgrimage Operators (CPOs) to develop increased working…
Depression making ponzi schemes thrive in spite of risks – Yudala
Yudala, an e-commerce firm has said that ponzi schemes are thriving in the country due to depression.
Waterways Bill passes third reading at Senate
The National Inland Waterways Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2017, scaled through third reading at the Senate on Wednesday.
Army redeploys Gen. Irabor, Theatre Commander, 146 others
Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has been appointed the new Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole.
Agency advises youths to undergo HIV, sickle cell tests
Dr Shamsu Yahaya, Director of Public Health, Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency has urged youths in the state to…
Bauchi: NUJ to train 100 journalists on ICT
Mr Ibrahim MalamGoje, the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, on Wednesday said that the union would…
FRCN to celebrate children’s day with sports fiesta
The Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Radio One, has said that the aim of introducing the “Radio One Sports…
Defence corps arrests five suspected thieves in Jigawa
The Jigawa Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday said it had arrested five suspects…
State passes People with Disability Bill
The Kwara House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the People with Disabilities Bill.
NPA, Japan to collaborate on technical, manpower development
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) is to collaborate with the Japanese Government in areas of technical and manpower development to…
LG polls: CP warns against violence at party’s mock primaries
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, on Tuesday urged members of political parties eschew violence ahead of…
Journalists urged to address fake news dissemination
Mr Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, has called on journalists to come up with solutions to…