Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Security Agency cautions public against activities of fraudsters
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned members of the public against the activities of fraudsters as regards employment…
Lawmaker backs Bode George for PDP Chairmanship
Mr Dipo Olorunrinu, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, on Thursday said that…
NCC confident of 30% broadband penetration
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says the country is hopeful of surpassing the 30 per cent broadband penetration target by…
Nigerian Military to retire 403 men next week
A total of 403 military personnel would retire from the armed forces next week, Air Vice Marshal Austine Jekenu, Commandant,…
Russia 2018: Assistant coach says hard work key to progress to second round
Salisu Yusuf, the Super Eagles Assistant Coach, on Thursday said it was only hard work that would see the team…
Expert calls for Information Technology Development Fund
Information Technology expert, Dr Chris Uwaje has called on the Federal Government to create a National Information Innovation Technology Development…
Slavery: More Nigerians identified in Libyan camps
The Federal Government has identified 5,000 more Nigerians trapped in Libyan detention camps.
Bayelsa generate N1.8bn IGR in September
Bayelsa Government on Thursday said it had spent N148.38 million in generating N1.86 billion in September.
Tax defaulters generate N17bn in 6 months – FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), said it collected N17 billion from tax evaders through the Voluntary Assets and Income…
Nigerians in Libya unwilling to return – Charge d’Affaires
Charge d’Affaires of Nigeria in Libya, Mr Illiya Fachano, says some Nigerians in Libya have refused to be repatriated inspite…
Nestle hits N160b market capitalization
Nestle Nigeria on Thursday sustained its growth on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) as the most priced equity to hit…
Buhari focused on restoring Nigeria’s lost glory
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday night, said he would remain focused in order to restore the lost glory of the…
Palestinians in Bethlehem protest over Trump’s Jerusalem announcement
Palestinians switched off Christmas lights at Jesus’ traditional birthplace in Bethlehem on Wednesday night in protest at U.S. President Donald…
U.S. pledges continued support for Nigeria, EFCC
The U.S. Government has pledged to continue its support to the anti-corruption crusade of the Nigerian Government and particularly to…
Tricycle ban will affect workers productivity – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Imo State Council, has warned that the ban on commercial tricycles may affect workers productivity.
IT firm moves to ease communication via electronic top-up
Bemas Technologies Ltd, an Information Technology firm said that its mobile electronic top-up platform, UNIVASA would ease communication among Nigerians,…
INEC laments over unclaimed PVCs in Taraba
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Taraba on Wednesday said 49,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have not been claimed…
Olympics committee halt payments to boxing federation
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday said it would not make any payments to the international boxing federation AIBA…
Ikpeazu pledges grant for investment in livestock production
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has promised to give N1 million financial assistance to anyone that would invest in ranches…
South West Govs. meet over Constitution Review
South-West Governors’ Forum on Wednesday evening met in Ibadan to forge a common position ahead of the forthcoming constitution review…
Trump cautioned over recognizing Jerusalem as Israeli capital
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Wednesday stressed that there was no alternative to the two-state solution to the lingering conflict…
NAPIMS GMD summoned to appear in 24 hours by Senate
The Senate Committee on Local Content has ordered Mr. Roland Ewubare, the Group General Manager of National Petroleum Investment and…
Rivers state Gov. endorsed for second term
Political leaders, traditional rulers, various social groups of Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers on Wednesday endorsed Governor Nyesom Wike for…
I represent new face of PDP – Dokpesi
Founder of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, said he represented the new face of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where political…
Restructuring: Northern leaders to convene in Katsina
The Northern Senators’ Forum and the 19 Northern governors would on Monday converge on Katsina for a three-day retreat to…
Universities non-teaching staff say FG yet to fulfill agreement
The Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities says that the Federal Government is yet to fulfill its part of the agreement…
Adamawa Executive council approves N10bn supplementary budget for 2017
The Adamawa Executive Council on Wednesday approved a proposal for N10 billion as supplementary budget for 2017.
VSF support for 45,000 pupils in crisis hit states
A group, Victims Support Fund (VSF), says it will support 45,000 pupils under its second phase education support intervention in…
Dust haze, cloudy skies to prevail on Thursday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze weather conditions over the Central States of the country on Thursday…
PDP accuse APC of plans to sabotage upcoming national convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday alleged that some “overzealous elements” in the All Progressive Congress (APC) were planning…