Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom appoints new SSG
The Akwa Ibom Government has appointed former National President of Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem,…
Fayemi banned from holding public office for 10 years
The Ekiti State Government has banned Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development from holding political office…
Telecom operators likely to implement NCC policy
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) says its members are likely to implement the 14 days grace…
(Video) Buhari calls for restraint, says perpetrators will be brought to justice
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the government and people of Benue to exercise restraint following the recent attacks on…
Woman nabbed for allegedly impersonating First lady, Aisha Buhari
The Police Command in the FCT has arrested a woman, Aisha Bello, 37, for allegedly impersonating Mrs Aisha Buahri in…
Australian open: Kyrgios aims to be first home men’s champion with flying start
Home hope Nick Kyrgios launched his Australian Open campaign with a 6-1 6-2 6-4 demolition of Brazilian Rogerio Silva on…
Lassa fever: Ebonyi state confirms 2 deaths from deadly disease
Ebonyi Government on Monday confirmed the death of two persons from a renewed Lassa fever outbreak in the state.
NHIS increases awareness for elderly, retiree’s health insurance programme
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) says it is stepping up public awareness on elderly and retiree’s health insurance programme…
Armed forces day: Fallen heroes celebrated in Enugu
The General Officer Commanding the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Maj. Gen. Adamu Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to…
Coco goes bananas as Americans slip up at Australian Open
American Coco Vandeweghe’s petulant standoff over a shortage of bananas was the low point on a horror day for the…
Ghana APC chapter encourages Diasporas to contest in 2019 Elections
Mr Charles Micheletti, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Ghana chapter has urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to contest for positions…
Brent crude oil rises to $70 on output cuts
The price of brent crude oil rose to 70 dollars a barrel on Monday, supported by ongoing output cuts led…
Morocco beat Pakistan to clinch International Polo Tournament title
The 2018 Armed Forces International Polo Tournament ended in Abuja on Sunday with the Warriors of Morocco emerging champions after…
Presidency pleased with outcomes of polls in Anambra central, others
The Presidency has described as a ‘welcome development’ the outcome of the elections organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Abia Warriors down MFM FC 2-0 in their 2017/2018 NPFL opener
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia began their 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign on Sunday on a promising…
W/Cup qualifier: Falconets urged to finish the job in South Africa
Ex-Super Eagles keeper, Idah Peterside has urged the National U-20 female team, the Falconets to win South Africa when they…
Buhari, Saraki, Dogara in closed door meeting in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met, behind closed doors, with the Senate President Bukola Saraki and the Speaker, House of…
Stunning Lionel Messi freekick completes FC Barcelona comeback at Real Sociedad
Luis Suarez inspired a spectacular FC Barcelona comeback on Sunday to help the Spanish La Liga leaders return from two…
Ambode calls for reflection to prevent war, unrest
Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos has urged Nigerians to reflect deeply on the causes of wars, unrest and agitation in order…
Red Cross harps on benefits of First Aid training, services
The Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS) has advised organisations, employees and individuals to provide First Aid training and services at…
State govts urged to provide standard rehabilitation for returnees
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has advised state governments taking their indigenes among returnees…
Dentist recommends oral hygiene against tooth ailments
Dr Sunny Akhigbe, the Head of Dental Surgery, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), has recommended that improved oral hygiene…
Minister agitates for patronisation of home-grown produce
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, on Friday called on Nigerians to patronise home grown foods…
2018 Budget: Rivers state indigenes cant be fooled again – Princewill
Prince Tonye Princewill, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, said on Friday that Gov. Nyesom Wike…
Governors defend Buhari’s re-election bid
Seven governors, including Gov. Nasiru el-Rufa’i of Kaduna State, on Friday met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa,…
Over 112, 225 new voters registered in Bayelsa – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it registered no fewer than 112, 225 new eligible voters at the end…
Court upholds order on Patience Jonathan’s $5.7m
The Court of Appeal in Lagos on Friday dismissed an appeal filed by the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan,…
Union advocates for inclusion of non-teaching staff in reconciliation committee
The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) on Friday urged the Federal Government to include non-academics in any committee…
Volleyball league season to begin in March
Maikano Adamu, the Secretary-General of Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), on Friday in Abuja said the federation’s league season would begin…
Enyimba FC Chairman challenges team ahead of Sunday’s opener
Felix Anyansi-Agwu, Chairman of Enyimba International Football Club, has charged the team to race out of the starting blocks as…