Author: Ezeibekwe Kingsley
Tearful Neymar denies PSG problems
Brazil forward Neymar has denied suggestions that he had problems with his team mates at his club Paris St Germain…
NSE market capitalisation rises by N24bn
Transactions on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) ended on the upbeat on Friday with the market capitalisation improving by N24…
AfDB keen on West Africa Integration – Official
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its priority is the Integration of West Africa sub-region to improve access to basic…
Mambilla power project: Nigeria signs agreement with Joint Venture partners
The Federal Government on Friday signed an agreement with three Joint Venture (JV) partners to begin the processes of executing 3,050MegaWatts(MW)…
Uyo prisons receive roofing materials
A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Clement Isong Foundation (TCIF), on Friday donated 10 bundles of corrugated roofing sheets to Uyo Prisons…
Federal Government committed to Lagos-Abidjan Highway realization – Osibanjo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to the realization of the Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway…
2018 Budget: Lagos lawmakers harp on successful performance
Some Lagos State lawmakers on Friday said that the effect of the 2018 Budget on the common man was more…
Reps to probe Customs duties remitted to CBN
The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate customs duties remitted by commercial banks to the Central Bank of…
Reps to investigate alleged shooting by military personnel in Plateau
The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to investigate the alleged sexual harassment and shooting of a female student by…
Ikoyi Whistle blower now a millionaire — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the “young man” who blew the whistle on the massive stash of…
PDP Convention: Gov. Dickson warns against imposition of candidates
Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa gov. Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has warned against imposition of candidates as the Peoples Democratic Party…
African IT startups to undergo training in Lagos
Google on Thursday announced the introduction of Launchpad Accelerator aimed at boosting information technology (IT) entreprenuership in Africa.
Coca-Cola Q3 sales rises on volume growth in new markets
Drinks maker, Coca-Cola HBC, reported
higher third-quarter sales on Thursday helped by volume growth in developing and emerging markets and a…
2019 elections: Gov. Umahi urges Buhari to re-contest
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi has enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari to re-contest the presidential election in 2019 as he also…
NSE All-Share Index drops by 0.24%
Activities on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) nosedived on Thursday with the All-Share Index dropping by 0.24 per cent amid…
Anambra citizens decry lack of quality education in state
Many citizens of Anambra have identified lack of quality education the state as their major concern, according to a pre-election…
Fake news: Nigeria seeks support of UNESCO in curbing menace
The Federal Government has called for the support of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in fighting…
Super Eagles land in Algeria for 2018 World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles have arrived in Constantine ahead of Friday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup final qualifying round Group B Match…
2018 budget GDP growth target, oil output unrealistic – Expert
A financial expert, Dr Uche Uwaleke says the Federal Government Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figure of 3.5 per cent and…
Bayelsa Deputy Gov. gives vote of confidence on Nigerian Engineers
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa, Rear Admiral John Jonah (rtd), has expressed confidence in the capacity of Nigerian engineers to…
Kogi LG administrators tenure extended by 6 months
The Kogi House of Assembly on Wednesday approved a six-months tenure extension to local government administrators in the state.
2018 UTME: Pens, wristwatches banned from centres
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), organiser of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), has banned the use of…
INEC staff urged to earn public trust ahead of 2019 elections
Mr Mike Igini, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Akwa Ibom, has advised staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Yobe state approves N1.4bn for basic amenities projects
The Yobe Executive Council has approved the sum of N1.4 billion for the execution of irrigation, health, electricity and education…
Vice principal finally suspended for impregnating student
The Niger State Ministry of Education has suspended Malam Mohammed Mohammed, a Vice Principal who impregnated a female student, Miss…
North Korea cries out against sanctions
North Korea on Wednesday said it was working to uphold women’s rights and gender equality but that sanctions imposed by…
Former Yahoo CEO blames Russians for data breach, apologises
Former Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer on Wednesday apologised for a pair of massive data breaches at the internet company…
Nigerian govt. confirms death of 26 migrants
The Federal Government said it had received reliable report from its mission in Rome concerning the 26 suspected Nigerian migrants…
House of Reps. to investigate Customs import waivers
The House of Representatives on Wednesday mandated its Committee on Customs and Excise to investigate the handling of import duty…
2018 Budget: $45 benchmark for crude oil `very reasonable’ – Experts
Some experts on Wednesday lauded the $45 per barrel benchmark for crude oil in the 2018 budget proposal President Muhammadu…