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Pillars fall to Sunshine of Akure in pro league

Pillars fall to Sunshine of Akure in pro league

Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on Sunday defeated visiting Kano Pillars FC 3-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League week 13 encounter. The match, played at the Akure Township Stadium, saw the Akure gunners outplaying the defending champions in all departments of the match.

Finally Buhari moves into Presidential Villa

Finally Buhari moves into Presidential Villa

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday evening moved into the Presidential Villa preparatory to resuming at the state House Monday morning, almost three weeks after he was sworn into office.

First Lady urges Nigerians to embrace Yoga

First Lady urges Nigerians to embrace Yoga

The First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, on Sunday in Abuja urged Nigerians to embrace Yoga to enhance their physical and mental well-being. Buhari, who spoke at the First International Day of Yoga, organised by the Indian High Commission in Abuja, said, “Yoga is a gift from India to the world“.

Close friends, now arch enemies: 9ICE AND ID CABASA; Bisi Ibidapo Obe And Lola Alao

Close friends, now arch enemies: 9ICE AND ID CABASA; Bisi Ibidapo Obe And Lola Alao

If you lived in Nigeria in 2008, surely you must have heard the song; “Gongo Aso” composed by singer, 9ice, and produced by ID Cabasa. It was unarguably one of the most popular songs of that year that fetched both the singer and producer enough money and awards. They were like two peas in a pod as they went everywhere together. However, the vessel of their love ran into some turbulence when it was reported that the once close friends no longer see eye-to-eye.

Aviation security audit: Why ICAO gave Nigeria pass mark

Aviation security audit: Why ICAO gave Nigeria pass mark

“Nigeria surpassed our expectations. We reviewed the 2008 audit before we commenced this exercise but we discovered there have been massive improvements in the security systems at the airports.” ‘’To Nigeria’s credit all the minimal open items were closed immediately. The audit was focussed on the eight critical elements”.

Yoga: UN chief, thousands stretch on mats

Yoga: UN chief, thousands stretch on mats

The UN declared in December that June 21 would be a world yoga day, highlighting its health “benefits” for the public. That coincided Sunday with the annual session in Times Square for yoga on the first day of summer. Hundreds of yoga mats were distributed free Sunday in New York, and pedestrian areas, typically hectic, were completely covered with peaceful people taking instruction from teachers by loudspeaker.

Lead Capital canvasses banking reforms to grow real estate market

Lead Capital canvasses banking reforms to grow real estate market

“Opportunities in the real estate financing can be seen from the increasing population growth, rapid urbanisation and the growth of the middle class have spurred demand for real estate with the level of housing at only 2 dwelling units per thousand people compared to a rate of 8-10 dwelling units per thousand people as recommended by the United Nations. Nigeria has a population growth rate of 3 percent and a rural-urban migration rate of 5 per cent per annum. The rate of housing demand continues to exceed supply, presenting ample opportunities for growth and development”.

Tambuwal laments condition of patients in Hospitals

Tambuwal laments condition of patients in Hospitals

“After going round the dark complex for 30 minutes to assess things for himself, Tambuwal was then recognised by a few of the staff on duty. “Upon noticing his presence, the generator set was quickly powered on while the staff made attempts to hurry the patients into their rooms.

NAMB goes incommunicado

NAMB goes incommunicado

“A website is also important because it helps you establish credibility as a business. There are actually still quite a few small businesses that don’t have a website and without one this is exactly what they will remain. If you don’t have a website that you can refer people to, potential customers are going to assume that you are a small time company that does not take their business seriously. Once you establish this reputation it is going to be hard to make sales.

CAP posts N2.4bn profit, pays N595m dividend

CAP posts N2.4bn profit, pays N595m dividend

Chemical and Allied Products, CAP Plc, a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc and manufacturer of Dulux paint, has posted a Profit Before Tax, PBT of N2.44 billion in its financial year ended December 31, 2014. This shows a 17 per cent increase over the previous year. The company’s turnover also rose to N6.99 billion, indicating a growth of 13 per cent during the same period.

Wike  sacks Radio GM

Wike sacks Radio GM

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers on Sunday announced the sack of Miss Medline Tador, General Manager of the State’s Radio Station, Radio Rivers.

CBN holds meeting with banks on forex rules

CBN holds meeting with banks on forex rules

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on Friday called a meeting with chief executives and treasurers of banks to discuss issues surrounding its policy on the foreign exchange market, multiple banking sources told Reuters.