Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Fire razes 600 shops in old Bida market
A raging inferno on Thursday night razed over 600 shops at the old market in Bida, headquarters of Bida Local…
Scientists develop “nanorobots” to treat cancer
Chinese scientists said they have successfully created and tested the world’s first autonomous DNA nanorobots to combat cancer tumors, paving…
Federal govt., Editors partners in nation building process – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has admonished the Guild of Editors to see themselves as partners…
Kogi state. seeks private sector collaboration in technical, vocational skill training
Kogi Government has urged private sector and individuals to establish technical schools and donate equipment to enhance technical and vocational…
19m babies at risk of brain damage annually due to lack of iodine – UNICEF
Nearly 19 million babies born globally every year are at risk of permanent yet preventable brain damage and reduced cognitive…
Anambra state police set up illegal firearms task force
The Police Command in Anambra has set up a nine-member Task Force to enforce the directive of the Inspector-General (I-G)…
NNPC committed to supporting on non-oil sectors – Baru
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Thursday expressed commitment towards providing the necessary assistance for Nigeria to attain competitive…
Increased foreign private investments pleases President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday welcomed the rise in foreign private investments in the country.
2018 Social Media Week: Organisers seek public, private collaboration
Ngozi Odita, Co- Founder and Executive Director, ‘Social Media Week’, on Thursday called for synergy between government and corporate organisations…
Hajj 2018: Pilgrims cautioned on 5% VAT by Saudi Govt.
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned prospective pilgrims on five per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced…
Nigerian Navy impound 3,574 bags of smuggled rice in Calabar
Naval personnel attached to the Nigerian Navy Ship Victory in Calabar, have arrested a large wooden boat laden with 3,574…
Zuckerberg sells nearly $500m Facebook stock to fund charity projects
Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, sold nearly 500 million dollars in the company’s shares in February to fund…
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport records 3.49m passengers in 2017
A total of 3.49 million passengers in 51,831 aircraft movements travelled through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja in 2017,…
Kano Sharia Police apprehends 48 beggars
Kano State Hisbah Board aka Sharia Police said it arrested no fewer than 48 beggars in Kano metropolis last month…
Nigerian Breweries, Dangote Cement drag index by 1.12%
Nigerian Breweries and Dangote Cement recorded price depreciation on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, dragging the indices down…
NGO donates 18,000 wheel chairs to needy persons in Nigeria
Beautiful Gate Handicapped People Centre, an NGO, has donated 18,000 wheel chairs to needy persons in the country from its…
Dapchi Abduction: Islamic faithfuls offer special prayer for swift release
Participants at the ongoing 32nd National Quranic Recitation Competition in Katsina, have offered special prayer for the release of Dapchi…
N4.6m worth of Tramadol drugs intercepted in Sokoto State
The Nigeria Customs Service (NIS) has intercepted 465 packets of smuggled tramadol drugs worth N4.6 million on Sokoto-Illea road in…
Lake Chad: Development banks reaffirm financial support to basin
Development Banks on Wednesday reiterated their commitment toward financing projects targeted at saving Lake Chad and fostering its prosperity.
Reps to probe trading stagnation of some companies on NSE
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the stagnation of some publicly-quoted companies, especially insurance firms listed on…
Social media a pathway to new opportunities – SMW participants
Positive social media presence is a doorway to existing opportunities and creation of more, social media week participants said on…
NNPC investing in renewable energy to accelerate development – Baru
Dr Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), said on Wednesday that the company is…
INEC urged to increase logistics at CVR centres
The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA), an NGO on Monday in Abuja urged INEC to increase logistics…
Committee on Dapchi school girls’ abduction inaugurated
The National Security Adviser (NSA) Retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Mongonu on Wednesday inaugurated a 12-member committee to unravel circumstances that led…
Kogi state Govt. promises quality welfare for school children
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Wednesday pledged the state government’s readiness to give quality education and take care of…
CPC begins awareness campaign on right to quality products
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC), says on Wednesday it has commenced nationwide campaign on consumers’ right to quality products and services.
De-Radicalisation: 95 ex-insurgents graduate in Gombe State
The Operation Safe Corridor of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday graduated 95 of the 254 ex-insurgents undergoing four months de-radicalisation…
Police, NSCDC bosses relocated to North-East
The Minister of Interior, retired Lt.-Gen Abdulrahman Dambazau, has directed the Inspector- General of Police(I-G), Ibrahim Idris, and the Commandant-General,…
2018 Social Media Week: Build business relationships via email marketing – Panelists
Some panelists at the ongoing 2018 Social Media Week Lagos on Wednesday urged the public to embrace email marketing as…
How a Nigerian General resolved coup crisis in Trinidad and Tobago — Anyaoku
A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday described former defence minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, as an…