THE United States Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, says the U.S government will continue to encourage American companies to invest significantly in Nigeria.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of not telling the truth about the financial status of the state, being his excuse for not paying workers salary.

ABUJA—THE Senate has begun another process of amending the 1999 Constitution, just as Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu retains his position as Chairman of the new committee.

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Esueme Dan-Kikile, yesterday, said that the recent revelation by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Baritor Kpagih, on the alleged attempt by some politicians to induce him to rig the inconclusive governorship election had vindicated the position of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state.

MOBILE phone brand, Lenovo, recently unveiled the Lenovo VIBE P1m and Lenovo VIBE S1 as part of its new vibe series. Featuring premium design, powerful processors, full high definition displays and innovative camera technology, the company says the new devices are designed to satisfy the communication needs of the most demanding of consumers.

CAMPAIGN organisers of Hon. Omawumi Udoh, Peoples Democratic Party’s, PDP member representing Warri South Constituency I at Delta State House of Assembly, Warri Progressive Forum, WPF, have congratulated her on her recent election petition victory at the Court of Appeal, describing it as “The best Christmas gift we could have asked for.”

By LAWANI MIKAIRU The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday imposed what it called an applicable sanction on Aero Contractors Airlines in line with Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, NCARs, .Though, the specific sanction was not revealed but the agency said that it runs into millions of naira. According to Mr Sam Adurogboye, Ag General Manager, […]

Bishop on the Niger, Rt. Rev Owen Nwokolo has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to ignore the report and recommendations of the last national conference convoked by his predecessor, former President Goodluck Jonathan, saying that implementing them would go a long way to address some problems that are causing agitations in the country.

Super Eagles B team will play against Cote d’Ivoire and Angola to boost their readiness for the CAF African Nations Championship starting January 16 in Rwanda.

Ovie Omo-Agege and Ighoyota Amori were two of the most prominent political enforcers at the twilight of the James Ibori political dynasty in Delta Central Senatorial District. They also shared a common dream of representing the senatorial district in the Eighth Senate. After an initial victory by Amori, Omo-Agege last weekend got the final nod.

LAGOS—Detectives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Intelligence Response Team, IRT, have uncovered a hotel in Badagry area of Lagos, allegedly used for printing of fake foreign currency.

ABUJA — The three tiers of government, yesterday, shared N 369.88 billion as revenue that accrued into the Federation Account and proceeds from the Value Added Tax, VAT, in the month of November.

Nigeria Taekwondo Federation has reconfirmed Margaret Elizabeth Binga as president, after George Ashiru was impeached 6-1 on December 12.

ABUJA — THE Federal Government said, yesterday, that the governors have no legitimate right to reduce the national minimum wage from the present N18, 000 because it was a product of agreement.

The Federal Government has filled a fresh six-count charge of treason and managing the affairs of ‘an unlawful society,’ against the embattled leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.