Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Federal Govt. predicts self-sufficiency in rice by 2020
The Federal Government says Nigeria will achieve self-sufficiency in rice production by 2020 with sustained implementation of the Anchor Borrowers’…
Sierra Leone NEC tasked on free and fair conclusion of presidential run-off
The ECOWAS Observation Mission has advised the Sierra Leone’s National Electoral Commission (NEC) to ensure that the Saturday run-off presidential election…
Customs confiscate 174,015 litres of petroleum products valued at N27m in 2017
Mr Joseph Attah, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the Service seized 174,015 litres of petroleum products valued…
2018 Commonwealth Games: Last batch of Team Nigeria departs
A total of 38 athletes, coaches and officials representing the last batch of Team Nigeria for the XXI Commonwealth Games left Abuja…
Telecom operators calls for speedy implementation local content order by MDAs
Association of Telecommunications Professionals of Nigeria (ATPN) has called on the Federal Government to ensure speedy implementation of local content…
Federal Govt. urged to sign metallurgical industrial bill
The Nigerian Metallurgical Society has appealed to the Federal Government to expedite action in signing its Industrial Bill into law…
Presidency to Obasanjo: Your assessment of Buhari administration not new
The Presidency on Monday night said the administration of President Muhammad Buhari would not join issues with former President Olusegun…
Gov. Umahi appoints new SSG
Gov Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has appointed Dr Hygenius Nwokwu as the new Secretary to State Government (SSG). The appointment…
BBNaija: Twitter erupts following Sunday eviction results
Several controversies have trailed BBNaija’s Sunday eviction results, as concerns raised from various quarters suggest the results might have been…
Don’t be comfortable at 22.04 seconds, Onyali-Omagbemi advises Okagbare
Former African sprints record holder Mary Onyali-Omagbemi on Monday advised Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteguonor to work harder and lower her time in the women’s…
Updated: 15 killed, 55 persons injured as insurgents attack Maiduguri
No fewer than 15 persons are feared dead and 55 others sustained injuries in a Sunday night attack by Boko…
Ogunbowale, Azubuike propel U.S. basketball teams to victory
Arike Ogunbowale was on Sunday night the star as she propelled Notre Dame to deliver the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic…
Rose ready to go one step further for U. S Masters glory
Englishman Justin Rose is determined to make amends for last year’s near miss at the U.S. Masters. The 37-year-old has…
“There will be fire”, Klopp predicts fiery clash against Citizens
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp insists “there will be fire” when the Merseyside club faces Manchester City in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions…
Easter: Millennium Park officials assures visitors of Maximum security
As Christians prepare to celebrate Easter on Sunday, the management of Millennium Park, Maitama, Abuja, has assured fun seekers of…
Ojota Market Fire: Victims count losses, seek govt. assistance
One week after a fire outbreak that destroyed over 30 stalls and goods worth millions of naira, traders at Binukonu…
Increase investment in Nigeria’s agriculture value chain – Analyst
A speaker and partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Mr Oladele Oladipupo, on Friday called for increased investment in Nigeria’s agriculture value…
NGO offer free medical screening to 5000 people on killer diseases
The Moole Charity Foundation, an NGO, says it would offer free medical screening and testing to 5, 000 people in…
Veteran actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger undergoes ’emergency’ open heart surgery
Terminator star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has undergone emergency open-heart surgery, according to US reports. The 70-year-old underwent the medical procedure on…
Buhari’s visit: Motorists’ commended on compliance with traffic instructions
Mr Chris Olakpe, Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), has lauded the orderliness demonstrated by motorists during …
Emir tasks herdsmen on peaceful coexistence
The Emir of Anka in Zamfara, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad has called on Fulani leaders to call their people to order…
VAIDs: Companies pressure President Buhari to extend tax amnesty period
As the tax amnesty under the Voluntary Assets and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDs) ends on Saturday, some private sector players…
Enugu state Fish dealers make brisk business on Good Friday
In the spirit of Good Friday, fish dealers in Enugu, say they have recorded boom in sales, expressing happiness over the…
Easter: Senate President urge Christians to emulate virtues of Jesus Christ
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has urged Christians and Nigerians across the nation to emulate the virtues…
Emulate Jesus Christ when driving during Easter celebration – FRSC
The Ogun Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists in the state to emulate Jesus Christ as…
Dalung tasks newly inaugurated board to take NIS to new heights
The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has advised the new board of the National Institute for Sports (NIS)…
South African food company faces class action lawsuit over Listeriosis outbreak
One hundred and eighty South Africans on Thursday launched a class action lawsuit application against Tiger Brands and Enterprise Foods…
Senate rejects El-Rufai’s $350m World Bank loan request
The Senate on Thursday rejected the request of Gov. Nasiru El-Rufa’i to secure a 35 million dollar World Bank loan…
Kaduna state Mining site clash claim three lives
No fewer than three persons have been killed following a clash at a mining site in Bakin Kogi village of…
EFCC defends interrogation practice, says they don’t drug suspects
Miss Zahra Abubakar, a second prosecution witness(PW2) in the trial within trial on alleged N600 million Naval property scam, on…