Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Nigerian Govt. to auction N100bn bonds on Feb. 21- DMO
The Federal Government has offered for subscription by auction N100 billion worth of bonds in its Feb. 21 auction, the…
Bwari residents tasked on peaceful co-existence
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Mohammed Bello, on Tuesday, called on residents of Bwari community to…
AfDB, Japan signs $700m development loan agreement
The President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a…
Apex bank wants Shell banks abolished in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has called for the abolition of shell banks in the country, saying they serve…
Lagos Govt on surveillance red alert over Lassa fever – Official
The Lagos State Government says it is maintaining relevant surveillance activities through its disease surveillance unit to prevent the spread…
Boko Haram head disguises as woman in attempt to escape – Army
The Nigerian Army says credible information indicates that factional leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau, now dresses as…
Valentine: Fuji Mastero, Pasuma thrill fans at Badagry Beach
Popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, would on Friday perform for fans at Badagry Beach, Lagos State in celebration of…
Minister launches 2017/2018 annual school census
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday launched the 2017/2018 Annual School Census, aimed at solving the problem of out-of-school children.
Daniel Sturridge faces two weeks out at West Brom – Pardew
West Bromwich Albion striker Daniel Sturridge is expected to make a quick return from the hamstring injury he sustained in…
North Korea to partner with Nigeria to boost peace, security
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Monday, promised to partner with Nigeria in area of peace and security.
Eden Hazard brace helps Chelsea to move back into EPL top 4
Two goals from Belgian wizard Eden Hazard and another by Victor Moses earned Chelsea a 3-0 home win over struggling…
Federer highly focused on reclaiming top ranking in Rotterdam
Roger Federer will be highly motivated this week to reclaim the world number one ranking for the first time in…
Qatar open: Maria Sharapova suffers first round heartbreak
Maria Sharapova looked out of sorts after surrendering an early advantage as she was stunned 4-6 6-4 6-3 by Romanian…
ANC decides to remove Zuma as South African President
The ANC has decided to sack Jacob Zuma as President of South Africa, a senior official said on Tuesday, after…
Nasarawa govt. set to reclaim lost cattle route, grazing reserves
Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State says government has put machinery in place to reclaim all designated grazing reserves that…
Innoson files stay of execution of bench warrant
The Chairman of Innoson Group, Chief Innocent Chukwuma has filed a stay of execution on the bench warrant issued against…
Lagos-Ibadan rail line: Federal Govt. restates commitment to meet Jan. 2019 deadline
The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its commitment to complete the ongoing construction of Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line latest…
Mixed reactions trail DSTV/GOTV license renewal
Abuja residents on Monday, expressed divergent views on the alleged directive by the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation(NBC) to Multichoice, that its…
NFF releases names of coaching crews for 5 national teams
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday in Abuja formally released the names of coaching crews of five national teams.
Customs intercept 4 containers loaded with prohibited drug, Tramadol
Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted four containers loaded with prohibited Tramadol pharmaceutical products with Duty…
Commissioner laments on the increase in rape cases in Borno
The Commissioner of Police in Borno, Mr Damian Chukwu, has expressed concern over the spate of rape cases in the…
MTN yet to submit applictaion on Initial Public Offering
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday said that it was yet to be notified by the MTN Group…
Digital television: Enugu state offers free 10,000 setup boxes
Gov Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has offered to distribute 10,000 setup boxes valued N15 million free to low income…
Centre urges Nigerians to be patriotic, shun incentive on whistle blowing policy
Mr Chido Onumah, Coordinator, African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), has called on Nigerians to shun incentives attached…
Catholic Bishop calls for more campaign against human trafficking
The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, on Monday called for more public awareness on the dangerous implication of…
Olamide’s Coach proud of her Lagos Marathon performance
Rauf Abass, the personal coach of Oluwaseun Olamide, the third-placed Nigerian woman at Saturday’s 42km race in Lagos, said on…
Cattle destory varsity’s multi-million naira research farms, poison dam
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, has decried the destruction of the University’s multi-million naira research…
Gov. Ahmed pledges prompt release of funds to contractors
Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed has assured contractors handling various projects in the state of prompt release of funds through…
UN warns against ‘globalisation’ of Syrian war
The Head of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi, on Monday, warned against “internationalisation” of the conflict in Syria,…
Social media solution to information dissemination – Commissioner
The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Yemi Olowolabi has described social media as one of the fastest…