NNPC, Chevron to de-worm 60,000 pupils in Lagos
Concerned about the wellbeing of the Nigerian child, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Chevron Nigeria Limited in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline, GSK, have commenced a mass de-worming programme at Ikota Primary School, Ikota Lekki, Lagos state, among other primary schools in the state.
Mimiko’s CSO killed by armed robbers
THE Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the convoy of Ondo state governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State, Idowu Oyewole was, yesterday, murdered by suspected armed robbers.
Follow Jonathan’s Example, Ramaphosa urges African Leaders
At the 20th Anniversary Symposium of the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Development in Africa (EISA) which held on Thursday the 20th of October, 2016, the Deputy President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, urged African leaders to follow the leadership example of former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan who conceded to his opponent even before his country’s Electoral Management Body, The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had announced the results of the elections.
“Trump groped me at 1998 tennis event”, new accuser reveals
Another woman came forward Thursday claiming that Donald Trump groped her and made inappropriate sexual remarks, adding to accusations of nine other women that have emerged in recent days.
APGA national chairman begs members to forgive, forget
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Victor Oye, has appealed to aggrieved members of the party to join him to move it forward.
Oba Ewuare promises to pursue cultural reawakening in Benin Kingdom
The new Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare the II, has said that his reign would bring about cultural reawakening and promotion of customs and values of the Benin people.
Finally, Justice Rita Ajumogobia submits to EFCC
After ignoring two invitations from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to appear before its operatives to answer to allegations of corrupt practices, a Federal High Court Judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, finally turned in herself to the operatives.
Senate passes bill establishing North-East Development Commission
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to establish the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to be partly funded by 3 per cent of Value Added Taxes accruable to the Federal Government.
Nissan buys Mitsubishi
Nissan Motor Co Ltd said on Thursday it had completed a deal to take a controlling stake in Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Carlos Ghosn, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of both Nissan and Renault, however, said at a joint briefing in Tokyo that the deal would, however, await shareholder’s approval.
MTN’s $13.9bn can end recession – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki said on Thursday that the $13.9 billion allegedly repatriated by MTN Nigeria was enough to pull the country out of recession.
Nigerian Comedian “I Go Save” to bury dad
Celebrated Nigerian Comedian, Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke, known by stage name ‘I Go Save’, will bury his father, late Evangelist Joseph Pender Onodjayeke, who died on June 1st 2016 at age 74 on Saturday, October 22.
