Stock market: NSE index up by 0.6 %
The Nigerian equities market was broadly bullish last week as the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE ASI rose 0.6% to close at 25,988.40 points on Friday, while Year to Date, YTD loss moderated to 9.3%.
Martial late show keeps Man Utd in FA Cup
A late Anthony Martial goal earned Manchester United a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United on Sunday that kept Louis van Gaal’s side in the FA Cup.
Police deploy 6,000 personnel for Rivers re-run election
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase has deployed no fewer than 6,000 personnel and 14 units of police mobile force personnel to compliment the personnel of Rivers command for the March 19 re-run election in the state.
Trump doubles down despite campaign violence
Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his claim that “thugs” — not his heated rhetoric — are to blame for spiraling violence at his rallies, two days before crucial votes that could propel him to an insurmountable lead in the Republican White House race.
SEC to organise round-table on non interest banking in Sokoto
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will organise the second high level regional round-table on non-interest capital market (Islamic capital market) in Sokoto State on March 14.
China seeks more crude oil export from Nigeria
China has said it seeks more crude oil exports from Nigeria in spite of the recent changes in oil prices.
FG will be ruthless against pipeline vandals — Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has warned that it would deal ruthlessly with those engaged in pipeline vandalism and the sabotage of power infrastructure in the country.
Ex-Inspector of Ships calls for restructuring of NIMASA
A former Government Inspector of Ships (GIS), Mr Olu Akinsoji, on Sunday, called for the restructuring of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA).
APC sweeps local council polls in Sokoto
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has won all the Chairmanship and Councillorship seat in the Local Government elections conducted on Saturday in Sokoto State.
‘I’m not about to die’ Malawi president rejects TB Joshua’s prophecy
Malawian President Peter Mutharika on Sunday attacked a popular Prophet TB Joshua over an alleged prophecy that he would die before April 1, state television reported.
Need to finish abandoned projects
Recently, Senator Suleiman Nazif, who represents Bauchi North in the Senate, gave vent to his concern over the alarming proliferation of abandoned projects in Nigeria. Most of these projects have remained abandoned and outlived the various governments that initiated them.
Union decries non-payment of compensation to Nigerians affected by xenophobia in South Africa
The President of the Nigeria Union, South Africa, Mr Ikechukwu Anyene, on Sunday decried the non-payment of compensation to Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
National Assembly budget to be published next week – Saraki
The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki said on Sunday that the budget breakdown of the National Assembly would be published next week.
Buhari sad over chief Ibru’s death, condoles Urhobos, people of Delta State
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed sadness over the news of the passing away of the first civilian governor of Delta State, Chief Felix Ibru.
N2bn bail: Badeh feeds self in prison, yet to meet conditions
Immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, spent his first ever weekend with inmates of the Kuje Prisons because of his inability to fulfill the bail conditions slammed on him by a Federal High Court
3000 patients enjoy Gobir’s free health care service
A Pharmacist and Social Entrepreneur – Alhaji Yakubu Layi Gobir says no fewer than 3,000 people living with different ailments have been offered free medical tests and treated by his company – INVIVO Pharmacy + Free Clinic at the Palms Shopping Mall in Ibadan, Oyo State capital– within the last 10 months.
