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Gov. urges FG to increase allocations to states

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Gombe State Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State on Wednesday said appealed to the Federal Government to increase the allocation…

Major General Leo Irabor removed as Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

Major General Leo Irabor has been removed as the Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, the army group leading the…

Customs appoints 4 Ag DCGs

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigeria Customs Service has reconstituted its management and announced some key appointments to rejig the service toward greater efficiency.

Presidential aide urges attitudinal change among leaders at states’ level

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have been urged to push for wholistic attitudinal change, particularly among leaders at the states’ level,…

Shareholders applaud return to profitability

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Union Bank of Nigeria (UBN) shareholders on Wednesday lauded the management for returning the company to profitability.

Govt, UNICEF adopts N3.87bn work plan

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Kebbi State Government and UNICEF have signed an Annual Work Plan (AWP) N3.87 billion for 2017 activities.

Controversy over President’s letter to Senate “uproductive” – Lawyer

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A Lagos Lawyer, Mr Shakiru Eletu, has described as “unproductive controversy” the debate on President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the…

Future elections will be better than 2015 – INEC

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said the commission was committed to making future elections…

Suswam withdraws N10bn suit against DSS

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The ex-governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam, has withdrawn the fundamental human rights suit he instituted against the Department of State…

Nigeria reaffirms commitment to end global terrorism

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Prof. Tijjani Bande, on Wednesday, pledged Nigeria’s commitment to address all forms of…

Customs reconstitutes new management, appoints 4 Ag DCGs

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Nigeria Customs Service has reconstituted its management and announced some key appointments to rejig the service toward greater efficiency.

Workers’ Strike: Gov Amosun sacks OGTV, OGBC General Managers

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The Ogun State Government has announced the retirement of the General Managers of the State Television (OGTV), Mr Dele Bolujoko,…

La casera apple drink wears new look

Lanre Babalola

9 years ago

The La Casera Company Plc, makers of Nigeria’s leading apple carbonated soft drink has launched a fresh new look for…

Nutritionist highlights benefits of mangoes

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Dr Ochuko Erikainure, a nutritionist and biochemist, has said that mangoes can reduce the progression of age-related macular degeneration and…

ECOWAS parliament speaker welcomes release of Chibok girls

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Moustapha Cisse, on Wednesday welcomed the release of 82 Nigerian schoolgirls after three years…

FEC approves creation of national trade negotiation office

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided over by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday approved the establishment of a national…

250 HTR communities not affected by CSM in Zamfara – UNICEF

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

UNICEF has said that none of the 250 Hard-to-Reach (HTR) communities under its intervention was affected by the recent meningitis…

NSCDC trains 215 in Oyo State

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, says it has trained 215 private security guards in…

NSE All-Share index crosses 27,000 mark

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The All-Share Index of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday crossed 27,000 mark for the first time in the…

FG urged to demolish structures under high tension lines

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

An electrical engineer, Mr Charles Fashola, on Wednesday advised Federal Government to enforce laws forbidding erection of structures close to…

Corps Marshal inaugurates Speed Limit manufacturing plant in Lagos

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, on Wednesday inaugurated a speed limit device manufacturing plant…

Oil and gas free zone bill passes second reading

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

A Bill for an Act to repeal and re-enact the Oil and Gas Free Zone Authority Act passed second reading…

Don’t pass bill seeking amendment of NLNG Act, Okonedo begs Senate

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The management of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd. on Wednesday appealed to the Senate not to amend the NLNG…

Former VP holds private talks with Osinbajo at villa

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Former Vice President Namadi Sambo on Wednesday paid a visit to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and both held private discussions.

Pilgrimage Operators urged to ensure efficiency in service delivery

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Rev. Tor Uja, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has urged Christian Pilgrimage Operators (CPOs) to develop increased working…

Depression making ponzi schemes thrive in spite of risks – Yudala

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Yudala, an e-commerce firm has said that ponzi schemes are thriving in the country due to depression.

Waterways Bill passes third reading at Senate

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

The National Inland Waterways Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2017, scaled through third reading at the Senate on Wednesday.

Army redeploys Gen. Irabor, Theatre Commander, 146 others

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru has been appointed the new Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole.

Agency advises youths to undergo HIV, sickle cell tests

Ezeibekwe Kingsley

9 years ago

Dr Shamsu Yahaya, Director of Public Health, Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency has urged youths in the state to…

Lagos LG polls: APC endorses automatic ticket for 18 candidates

Kazeem Ugbodaga

9 years ago

Ahead of primaries for the Local Government elections in Lagos, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has endorsed…

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