Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
CAF Confederation Cup: NPFL clubs’ poor displays disappointing- Football fans
Some football enthusiasts have expressed disappointment in the poor performance of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs in the 2018…
NPHCDA to roll out optimised immunisation sessions
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it will roll out the optimised routine immunisation sessions in 18…
Unilag student, emerge overall best in Maths competition
Mr Daniel Itsuokor, a 400 level student of mathematics, University of Lagos (Unilag) has emerged overall best out of 56…
Nigerian govt. to begin Ogoniland clean-up in August
The Federal Government is to begin the remediation phase of oil impacted sites in Ogoniland in August, Dr Marvin Dekil,…
MD, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria appointed Vice-Chair of UN Global Compact
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Nigeria’s Ms Bola Adesola, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Standard Chartered Bank…
JOHESU defiant over current Nationwide strike
The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) says there is no going back on its current industrial action until the Federal…
Microsoft Germany wins award for data collection
Microsoft Germany has won this year’s “Big Brother Award’’ for its handling of user data in a ceremony on Friday.…
Jose Mourinho pays tribute to old rival Wenger
Jose Mourinho once called Arsene Wenger a “specialist in failure’’ but, after the Arsenal manager announced he was stepping down…
Boko Haram commanders surrender to Nigerian Army
Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, said two Boko Haram commanders and the insurgents’ physician have surrendered…
Broken homes leave children psychologically, emotionally weak – Expert reveals
Mrs Deborah Menegbe, an Abuja based Life Coach and Counselling Officer, says divorce among married couple leaves children psychologically and…
Sukuk bond: SEC partners IFC, AFDB to boost investment
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday expressed plans to work with International Finance Corporate (IFC), African Development Bank…
Estimated billings: Electricity consumers appeal to NASS for assistance
Some electricity consumers have appealed to National Assembly to enact a law compelling electricity distribution companies(Discos) to install pre-paid meters…
Profit taking leads to 0.15% loss on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)
The market indicators of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) closed trading on Friday with marginal drop of 0.15 per cent.…
NAF Base, Bauchi to receive more welfare support – CAS
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal, Sadiq Abubakar said on Friday that enough welfare facilities would be provided…
Oyo state govt. commences rehabilitation of Eleyele dam to curb flooding
To check the perennial flooding in Ibadan and its environs, the Oyo State Government has commenced the rehabilitation of the…
Environmentalist tasks Lagos residents on waste management
An Environmentalist, Mr Lawal Rasheed, on Friday urged Lagos residents to take responsibility for effective waste management and drainage clearing…
Islamic Financial institution gets training school
Jaiz Bank Plc has established a modern training school at Samaru-Zaria, Kaduna State, to strengthen the operations of the bank.…
Journalists urge National Assembly to amend TETfund Act
The Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye, has appealed to the National Assembly to review the Tertiary…
League One: Crime Busters promise Enyimba Feeder defeat — TM
The management of Crime Busters FC, Enugu, has assured the club’s fans that it will defeat Enyimba International FC of…
World Bank boss urges Africa to adopt digitilised economies method
The World Bank Group President, Mr Jim Kim, has urged African countries to grow with the ditilised economies and the spread…
NGO trains 45 Islamic scholars on Anti-Corruption
The Just Foundation, an NGO of Al-habibiyyah Islamic Society, has commenced training of 45 Imams and Islamic clerics in Abuja…
APC aspirants call for free, fair primary elections in Ekiti
Aspirants for governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, on Thursday appealed to the…
Naira slides down further at investors’ window
The Naira on Thursday, depreciated further at the investors’ window, exchanging at N360.31 to the dollar. The Nigerian currency lost…
Niger state Lawmaker supports 1,500 students to write UTME, GCE
Rep. Umar Bago (APC- Niger) says 1,500 indigent students in his constituency have received his financial support to seat for…
FC Barcelona eye Cup win to help heal UEFA Champions League wounds
Spanish giants FC Barcelona will target a record-extending 30th King’s Cup triumph when they face Sevilla in Saturday’s final. A…
Gov. Emmanuel expresses optimism as oil price rises to $73/barrel
Gov. Odom Emmanuel of Akwa ibom on Thursday expressed the hope that the nation’s economic recovery would move faster following…
Warring communities in Kwara to embrace peace through football competition
A football competition, tagged “Maigida Unity Cup’’, has been put together to foster unity between the warring Offa and Erin-Ile…
Shun purchase of pre-registered SIMs to avoid scammers– NCC warns
The Nigerian Telecommunications Commission (NCC) has warned consumers to stop buying pre-registered SIM cards because kidnappers and scammers might have…
Belgian companies under investgation for chemical exports to Syria
Belgium has opened an investigation against three companies for allegedly illegally exporting a chemical to Syria that could be used…
JOHESU strike: ABUTH patients seek alternative medication
The strike embarked upon by the Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has paralysed healthcare services at the Ahmadu Bello University…