Presidency, MDAs to spend N22.4bn on insurance premium this year
The Presidency, ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education and the other Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, are to spend N22.4 billion on insurance premium this year, according to the 2017 budget.
Vanguard NUJ foresees good year ahead
THE Vanguard Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has expressed optimism of a prosperous year irrespective of the hardship in Nigeria.
Sunny, hazy atmosphere to prevail on Monday – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted Sunny and hazy conditions over the central states of Abuja, Minna , Kaduna and Bida on Monday.
Christmas and the incredible power of fiction
In a series of essays I wrote about Easter several months ago, I argued that the biblical story concerning the arrest, trial, crucifixion and purported resurrection and ascension of the character named Jesus is a myth.
Ohworode: Centenarian, monarch, canon
The Ohworode can still drive himself around and travels outside Nigeria unaccompanied
GTBank customers’ base rises as Buhari wins Porsche 911
The retail segment of Guaranty Trust Bank, GTBank Plc has continued to impact on the customers’ base of the bank, just as Abdulkareem Buhari, wins Porsche 911 Giveaway Draw for Platinum Banking Customers.
How economic recession constrained banking in 2016
The banking industry may have lost over N2 trillion to bad loan due to the impact of the economic recession on businesses and individuals across the country
NYSC Camp Dispute: AGF, Lagos applications stall judgement
A Federal High Court in Lagos has reserved judgement in the disputed former National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp suit by the family of Beku Onimaba against Lagos state government, following an application for stay of proceedings filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and the Lagos state government.
Paradigm initiative makes FoI request on Nigeria’s “Eavesdropping” Satellites
Paradigm Initiative submitted a letter to the Minister of Communications on the alleged eavesdropping capabilities of one of the two satellites that Nigeria plans to build and launch. A media report had stated that “inside sources at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) told Independent that one of the proposed satellites has eavesdropping capabilities.”
Obasanjo urges Nigerians to go back to basics socially, economically, politically, spiritually
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he is looking forward to a better 2017 that will make very thing new for Nigeria
Video: Giroud nets wonder goal as Arsenal, Spurs climb
Olivier Giroud scored a stupendous “scorpion kick” volley as Arsenal climbed to third place in the Premier League table with a 2-0 New Year’s Day victory over Crystal Palace.
2017 Budget: We’ll work toward speedy passage, but…– Gbajabiamila
Majority Leader in the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Sunday, said that the nation’s lawmakers would work toward speedy passage of the 2017 budget, but would not sacrifice thoroughness in doing so.
Insurgency: CAN urges more collaboration amongst security agencies
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),Taraba chapter, Rev. Ben Ubeh, on Sunday called on security agencies to strengthen the synergy between them in order to defeat insurgency in the country.
Jammeh talks tough, accuses ECOWAS of declaring war against Gambia
Gambian leader, Yahya Jammeh, has accused West African regional body, ECOWAS, of declaring war against his country for refusal to step down at the end of his mandate this month.
Recession, why churches can’t complete projects- Bishop
Most Rev. Martin Uzoukwu, the Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Minna, has said that churches cannot accomplish their projects due to the biting economic recession rocking the country.
Army recovers weapons, uniforms of slain DSP Alkali
The Nigerian Army says it has recovered one AK47 assault rifle and uniforms belonging to DSP Mohammed Alkali and his police orderly allegedly beheaded by cultists.
