Petroleum industry: All motion, no progress
One year into the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian petroleum industry had been bombarded with a number of initiatives, reforms, policies and strategies, but in spite of these, the industry had not recorded any significant improvement in its fortunes. Over the years, Nigeria and the international community had been consistently reminded of the fact that the Nigerian petroleum industry is bedeviled and enmeshed in an intricate web of corruption, to the extent that almost every successful player in the industry is termed corrupt or seen as benefitting from the corrupt system.
Presidency highlights achievements in key sectors
By Tare Youdeowei SECURITY The relocation of the Nigerian Military Command Centre to Maiduguri, since May 2015, contributed to the success in the fight against insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country. As at February 2016, the total number of persons rescued by the Nigerian troops during the ongoing operations in the North East […]
Children’s Day: I won’t tolerate forced marriage, child abduction, Buhari warns
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, warned against forced marriages and child abduction in the country, noting that every child has the right of education and the right to live.
I’ve not dumped acting, declares Nzube Onyia
Contrary to insinuations that she has gone underground, rising actress, Nzube Onyia who is fondly called Zubbe by her fans, has declared that she’s very much around and still in the game.
Buhari’s victory saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the victory of Muhammadu Buhari at the 2015 Presidential election saved Nigeria’s economy from collapse occasioned by the mismanagement and corruption of the past administration.
Cobhams, Others To Be Honored As Akin Shuga Launches ‘Gifted & Talented’ Project
Shuga Limb Foundation (SLF), an NGO of Akiin Shuga, lead singer of the popular Shuga Band and disability advocate, is set to empower people living with disabilities (PLDs) through its ‘Gifted and Talented’ Project.
Obiano commends Anambra school children
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has commended school children in the state for their excellent performance in both national and international competitions and examinations, promising to protect their rights.
Things are difficult because Jonathan’s govt left empty treasury – Gbajabiamila
Majority Leader of the House Of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Friday said that things were difficult in the country but the question to ask was why this was so.
FG to establish six ICT universities
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish at least one Information and Communications Technology (ICT) university in each of the six geo-political zones of the country.
UCL Final: Torres ready for ‘game of his life’ against Ronaldo’s Real Madrid
Fernando Torres is dreaming of eclipsing his Champions League triumph with Chelsea and making history for the second time in the competition by leading Atletico Madrid to victory over Real Madrid on Saturday.
48-year-old docked for allegedly raping co-tenant’s 9-year-old daughter
A 48-year-old, Richard Akinsiku, who allegedly lured a minor with biscuit to his apartment before raping her, was on Friday brought before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.
