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Computer association wants financial assistance for local manufacturers of accessories
The Computer and Allied Products Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN), Lagos State Branch, on Saturday called for government’s financial support…
NBA seeks financial autonomy for judiciary in Kogi
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Lokoja branch, has called on the Kogi Government to grant financial autonomy to the State’s…
Gowon urges peace, unity among Nigerians
A former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has again urged Nigerians to continue to be united in spite…
Angry youths attack electricity company staff
The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC), says some of its staff on legitimate duties had been attacked by some…
Son, 15, takes over from murdered Ubulu-Uku king
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Ubulu-Uku community in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, was thrown into jubilation as a…
Oyedepo canvasses huge investment in education to drive national development
Dr David Oyedepo, the Pro-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, has hinged the nation’s overall development on commitment to huge investment…
MTN Group reports drop in income, blames it on under-performance in Nigeria
MTN Group has said that its decreased financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015 was as a result…
Dickson hails Ben Bruce at 60
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has congratulated Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on his 60th birthday anniversary, describing him as “a…
Ben Bruce a gift to Bayelsa, Ijaw nation – Gov Dickson
Bayelsa State governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has congratulated Senator Ben Murray-Bruce on his 60th birthday anniversary describing him as “a…
Akwa Ibom to implement one teacher one subject policy in primary schools
Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom says the state will soon implement the one teacher one subject policy in public…
Marafa donates food, cash to victims of gunmen attack
Senator Kabir Marafa representing Zamfara Central at the Senate on Saturday donated 1, 000 bags of assorted grains to the…
Police quiz 2 Lagos traditional rulers over Oworonsoko mayhem
Two traditional rulers in Lagos State are being investigated for their roles in bloody clashes in their communities, the State…
Hull City force Arsenal to replay
Holders Arsenal must travel to Hull for an FA Cup fifth-round replay after failing to turn dominance into victory against…
Kuje lacks basic infrastructure – Residents
Some residents of Kuje Area Council in FCT have alleged that the area lacks basic amenities while the infrastructure is…
Ex-Employees of Pharmaceutical Firm Lament Poor Treatment
Some Nigerian ex- staffs of multinational pharmaceutical company, Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Ltd have lamented the poor working conditions in the…
2016 budget has not been padded, says Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Saturday said that the 2016 budget was not padded…
How education can drive national development – Oyedepo
Bishop David Oyedepo, the Pro-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun, has hinged the nation’s overall development on commitment to huge investment…
Police arrest robbery suspects, firearms maker
YUSUF MUHAMMED The Police stationed along Moniya area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, southwest Nigeria, have arrested Olalekan Abiodun,…
Roadside Parking As Headache Of Lagos Road Users
Samuel Omojoye Being a coastal area, surrounded by bodies of water, land remains a goldmine in Lagos State and so…
Our priority is national food security— Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari said on Saturday that the priority of his administration is to ensure national food security before exportation…
Minister urges varsity dons to join the anti-corruption battle
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to university teachers across the country to join the…
PENCOM to extend coverage to Informal Sector
The National Pension Commision (PENCOM) on Friday gave the assurance that it was ready to cover the outstanding 60 per…
Don Jazzy snubs D’banj at Ben Bruce 60th birthday bash
Funsho Arogundade The cold war between two old friends and music stars, D’Banj and Don Jazzy seems yet to abate…
Accreditation, voting peaceful in Benue South Senatorial district
Accreditation and voting are ongoing simultaneously in all polling units across the nine local governments of Benue South Senatorial district…
Kano Assembly mourns member
The Kano State House of Assembly has declared a three-day emergency break to mourn one of its members who passed…
Council staff electrocuted in Ikorodu
Tragedy occurred on Thursday in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State when a revenue officer with the council was…
Mother in-law chases away son’s wife over barrenness
Cyriacus Izuekwe A 31-year-old housewife has narrated how she was chased away from her matrimonial home by her mother-in-law because…
4 abducted girls rescued, gangsters arrested
Femi Adi/Kaduna The Kaduna State Government’s Joint Special Anti-kidnapping Squad comprising military and police personnel have rescued four young girls…
Police recover truckload of PMS, arrested suspects in Benin
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Nemesis has caught up with some criminals who hijacked a truck laden with substances and diverted them to…
Ghanaian manufacturers vote restrictions on Nigerian export products
Funsho Balogun While Nigeria continues to grapple with the effects of the fast-dwindling value of the Naira, the country’s economic…