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Enugu govt embarks on renovation of schools

The Enugu State Government has begun the renovation of dilapidated schools in the state, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has said. Speaking…

Akwa-Ibom govt. ready to invest in pension equities, says Governor

The Akwa-Ibom Government says it is ready to invest in the pension industry to generate income for the state. Gov.…

Teachers seek review of secondary school curriculum

A cross section of teachers has urged the Federal Government to review the present secondary school curriculum as it narrows…

INEC approves 50 observer groups for Kogi, Bayelsa polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has approved 50 groups to observe the forthcoming Kogi and Bayelsa governorship…
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Expert urges investors to embrace E-dividend payment

Mr Charles Fakrogha, the Chief Executive Officer, Foresight Securities & Investment Ltd., on Monday advised investors in the capital market…

Shell commences production from Bonga Phase 3 project

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has announced the start-up of production from the Bonga Phase 3 project.…

World Habitat Day: UN, Ambode, experts seek protection of public spaces

Kazeem Ugbodaga The United Nations (UN) Habitat, Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and experts in the built industry have advocated…

HIV: 84,035 pregnant women tested, counselled

At least 84,035 pregnant women in 12 local government areas of Kaduna state have benefited from HIV counselling and testing.…

General Assembly to hold election for 5 Security Council seats

The 70th session of the UN General Assembly is scheduled to hold elections for the non-permanent seat on the UN…

Abuja Bombings: PDP urges Buhari to overhaul DSS, other intelligence agencies

Kazeem Ugbodaga Following the recent bombings in Abuja, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to…
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani arraigns in UK Court charged with bribery

DSS working with UK Crime Agency to probe Diezani – Presidency

Nigeria’s presidency on Monday confirmed the arrest in London of former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke on suspicion of bribery and…

Lagos businessman docked over alleged N4m fraud

For allegedly defrauding a woman of N4 million, a businessman, Cletus Iyohan, was arraigned on Monday in Lagos. Iyohan, 33,…

Journalists wait impatiently for Diezani at Charing Police Station

Journalists Blogger, social commentator, activist Kayode Ogundamisi was among the hordes of newsmen waiting at the Charing Cross Police Station…

COHRD accuses DSS, Akwa Ibom governor of suppressing press freedom

The Coalition of Human Rights Defenders (COHRD) has flayed what it described as an onslaught against press freedom and journalists…

Ambode to rub minds with Lagosians on Tuesday

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode will on Tuesday, October 6, meet with Lagosians at the maiden edition of his quarterly…

NEMA receives 197 Nigerian from Central African Republic

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) at the weekend received 197 Nigerians that were displaced by the crises in Central…

Surgeon cautions on use of chewing stick

A Dental Surgeon with Bethel Dental Clinic, Abuja, Dr Isikwei Uche, has said that the constant use of chewing stick…

Nobel medicine prize awarded for work on parasitic diseases

Reuters – William Campbell, Satoshi Omura and Youyou Tu jointly won the 2015 Nobel Prize for medicine for their work…

32 ships laden with foods, petroleum products expected in Lagos

Thirty two ships are expected to arrive at Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos with foods, general cargo, petroleum…
Nigeria’s Solar Energy Future: A Strategic, Sustainable Investment

South Africa to build 1,500MW solar park

South Africa, which is battling with power shortages, plans to build a solar park in the Northern Cape province to…

Kidnappers collect N100m ransom, demand extra N120m

Cyriacus Izuekwe The collection of N100m ransom and demand for an extra N120m by kidnappers of a business mogul, Chief…

Russia escalating Syria war – US

Russia is escalating Syria’s civil war by targeting the moderate opposition, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said on Monday, comparing…

No progress in Nigerian, African governance – IIAG

There’s been no progress in Nigerian governance despite a change in the leadership of the most populous Black nation, the…

PICTURES: The new faces of Boko Haram

On Friday, 2 October, two explosions went off in the suburbs of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital killing at least 15 persons.…

Boko Haram fighters loyal to IS claim responsibility for Abuja bombings

Reuters – Militants claiming loyalty to Islamic State said they were behind suicide bombings near the Nigerian capital Abuja which…

Boko Haram suicide attack kills four in Niger

Suspected Islamist militants from Nigeria’s Boko Haram group killed three civilians and a soldier in a double suicide attack across…

Bishop Kukah And His Brand of Politics: Towards Nigeria Finding Its Soul By Fr Enwerem

By Rev. Fr. Iheanyi Enwerem, O.P. Who in the Nigerian political and ecclesiastical circles would not know the then Fr.…

Shittu is electable and will make a worthy minister, says Adekunle

Adeniyi Ishaq Adekunle, a member of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State has dismissed claims by Oke-Ogun APC Youth…

Speaker to constituents: Report criminals in your midst

Terkimbir Ikyange, Speaker, Benue House of Assembly, has called on the people of his constituency to report criminal elements in…

Olokun festival will boost tourism development, cultural integration –Adams

The Coordinator of Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, has said that the celebration of Olokun Festival will promote…